The MTA has proposed fare and toll increases to go into effect in 2011. Below are links to the detailed proposals, by agency, for changes in fares and tolls, as well as supporting documents and tables.
The goals of the fare and toll proposals are to:
- Achieve the necessary increases in revenues
- Maintain ridership and mobility through fare and toll policies
- Maintain or improve equity
- Improve the efficiency of the sale and collection of fares
The public is invited to comment on these proposals at the following MTA Board hearings:
Monday, 9/13/2010 Cooper Union, Manhattan
Hilton Garden Inn in Newburgh, Orange County
Wednesday, 9/15/2010 Hostos Community College, Bronx
Thursday, 9/16/2010 St. George Theatre, Staten Island
The Garden City Hotel, Garden City, Nassau County
Monday, 9/20/2010 Sheraton LaGuardia East Hotel, Queens
Suffolk County Legislature, Smithtown, Suffolk, LI
Tuesday, 9/21/2010 White Plains Performing Arts Center, Westchester County
Brooklyn Museum Cantor Auditorium, Brooklyn
All hearings begin at 6 PM; registrationopens at 5 PM and closes at 9 PM. All registered speakers will be heard. Comments will also be accepted by email and regular mail.