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Legislators and Advocates Press Case For MTA Rescue And Six-Minute Service
With an eye on next year's budget process starting in January, state legislators and transit advocates began their push for more money for the MTA so the agency doesn't fly off the fiscal cliff and cut service and raise fares.
November 17, 2022
Why Doesn’t the MTA Actually Tell Us What It’s Paying For?
"If that data is not out there, the people that hold the MTA to account, which is really the legislature and the press, don't fucking know what's going on," said one activist.
November 15, 2022
Congestion Pricing Study Finds Law Enforcement Officers Are Manhattan’s Most Numerous Car Commuters
The area around Ground Zero is going to be ground zero in the battle over congestion pricing exemptions.
November 4, 2022
Gillibrand Proposal Would Help Protect Transit From Climate Apocalypse
Rising waters need rising funds.
November 3, 2022
MTA Wants Proof of Demand to Turn Bridge Lanes into Bike Paths
Um, it’s currently illegal or impossible to bike over existing MTA bridges, so how can cyclists demonstrate demand?
October 27, 2022
Cyclists Will Finally Be Welcome on Cross Bay and Henry Hudson Bridges
The MTA is finally following up on state legislation mandating more bike access.
October 26, 2022
EXCLUSIVE: MTA To Start Reopening Subway Bathrooms Early Next Year
The pandemic is over, so relief is on the way.
October 24, 2022
Six-Minute Transit Headways Would Increase Ridership 15%: Expert
The six-minute headways campaign is a good one — and our expert hopes more people in the region take notice and push for it until the state implements it in full.
October 7, 2022
Comptroller: MTA Finances are in Trouble (But You Knew That)
Tom DiNapoli says that the regional transit agency is facing a $2.5-billion annual operating deficit in 2025 — and more in the "out" years — if it does not restore ridership to pre-pandemic levels that no one thinks is possible.
October 6, 2022
BPM? BTA? Whatever Model You Use, Congestion Pricing is Good for the Region
Congestion pricing is a win for the New York City region — and, in fact, the only question surrounding the proposed central business district tolling is just how big a win.
October 3, 2022
