Riders Appreciate New Initiatives But See Missed Opportunities in FY25 Enacted New York State Budget
“While we are heartened to see many of our priorities included in this year’s budget, including increased funding for transit,…
Category: Statement
PCAC Rallies in Albany for Rider Representation on the MTA Board
Rider Representation Coalition Calls for Voting Seats for Riders on the MTA Board! Senator Gounardes, Assemblymember Dinowitz, and members of…
Thank you to all of the transit workers who show up every day to get riders where we need to go.
Riders Cheer Fare Discount Proposals in Senate One-House Budget
“On behalf of MTA riders, we extend our gratitude to Leader Stewart-Cousins for including the ‘FARES Act’ in part VV…
Riders Thankful for Governor Hochul’s Focus on Safety Underground
Permanent Citizens Advisory Committee to the MTA Statement Lisa Daglian, Executive Director of the Permanent Citizens Advisory Committee to the…
Congestion Pricing Lawsuits Delay More Than Projects, They Delay Progress and Hurt Transit Riders.
Permanent Citizens Advisory Committee to the MTA Statement Lisa Daglian, Executive Director of the Permanent Citizens Advisory Committee to the…
NYS Comptroller Confirms: Transit Repairs Urgent, Heightened by Congestion Pricing Delay
State Comptroller DiNapoli’s report confirms what millions of riders experience every day: much of the MTA’s century-old infrastructure is in…
Governor Hochul Budgets for (Even) Better Transit in FY2025: Riders Seek More Affordable Fare Options in One-House Budgets
Riders are on their way to a more affordable, accessible, and safe transit system with Governor Hochul’s FY2025 Executive Budget.…
Despite Derailments, System Is Safe-Need for State of Good Repair Funding Through Congestion Pricing is Highlighted
Millions of riders depend on transit to get them where they’re going safely every day, and they should continue to…
Governor Hochul’s State of the State Address: Tracks to the Future for Our Region
Governor Hochul’s State of the State again demonstrates her commitment to advancing equity across New York, increasing affordability and access…