Fare Vote Brings Balanced Budget, 24/7 CityTicket, but (Temporary?) Step Backward on Intra-City Fare Discounts and Transfers
For the first time in perhaps forever, the MTA will have a balanced budget through 2027. Thanks to Governor Hochul…
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Fare Free Bus Routes Will Increase Access to Opportunity for Countless New Yorkers
“Increased access to opportunity is coming to riders along five bus routes, thanks to Governor Hochul and the elected officials,…
“PCAC Celebrates the 33rd Anniversary of the ADA”
City Budget Helps, Doesn’t Go Far Enough, to Make Fair Fares More Fair
Lisa Daglian, Executive Director of the Permanent Citizens Advisory Committee to the MTA (PCAC) said: “Any increase in funding and…
Riders Celebrate Cleaner Air, Transit Funding, and Less Congestion!
“This is a banner day for riders! Final sign off from the Federal Highway Administration marks a significant step forward…
Congratulations to PCAC’s own Kara Gurl and Ryan Leighton as they receive their Master of Urban Planning degrees from Hunter College!
Riders Say: Keep Fares Fair with Discounts and Transfers
“Fare increases are never a popular topic, but they are necessary to keeping our transit system rolling. The proposed 4%…
With Next Step to Congestion Pricing Here, Riders Cheer!
“The FHWA Letter of Legal Sufficiency issued today has been a long time coming and marks a significant step forward…
Riders Thankful for a Budget that Fully Funds Transit!
“We’re grateful that the FY24 state budget deal appears to fully fund the MTA now and into the future. It’s…
Riders to Albany: Don’t Let Transit Fall Through the Cracks This Budget (and Holiday) Season!
As budget negotiations continue into a holiday-filled week, we have faith that our elected leaders will bring home something riders…