Making the Earth A Better Place Starts in Our Region
We were very excited to be at the announcement of the product test agreement to retrofit LIRR M-7s with battery…
Category: Testimony
Marking a Sad Anniversary and A Milestone in Recovery, and Calling for Restoring Committee Meetings and Overnight Service
Next week is a different anniversary, a tragically sad one as it marks the first deaths of MTA workers from…
Crime Underground, Raids on MTA Funds and Overnight Service
Crime underground is first and foremost on riders’ minds. The horrific stabbings over the weekend were the culmination of months…
City Council Transportation Committee Hearing
Hard to believe it’s been a year since we were thrust into the vast unknown of COVID-19. The MTA kept…
Joint Legislative Public Budget Hearing on Transportation
Clearly, 2020 was a year like no other and the MTA’s fiscal resources have been devastated by the COVID-19 pandemic.…
We’re Thrilled that Fare Hikes are Off the Table
Happy new year! It’s already been quite a year and we’re only three weeks in. I’d like to note that…
East River Tunnels
To the editor: As representatives of the Long Island Rail Road’s riders, we strongly echo the call of our elected…
With Stimulus Coming, Doubling Down on No Fare Hikes
Good morning, I am former Dutchess County Legislator Francena Amparo, representing the Metro-North Railroad Commuter Council. Thank you for the…
We are Doubling Down on Our Call for No Fare Increases!
Good morning, my name is Bradley Brashears and I am the Planning Manager for the Permanent Citizens Advisory Committee to…
We Understand That The MTA Is Hurting, But So Are Riders!
Good evening, my name is Francis Corcoran, speaking as a member of the Metro-North Railroad Commuter Council. As a Council…