“There is no doubt that the service cuts and fare increase the MTA could implement will disproportionately impact low-income, immigrant, Black, and Latino communities who are already facing many financial challenges. Continue Reading →
Tag Archives: MTA
MTA Warns Of Service Cuts Without $12 Billion “Hole” In Federal Aid
Service cuts of 40 percent. Longer waits for trains and buses. Fare increases. More than 7,200 employees from Harlem to Hollis permanently cut. Continue Reading →
Uptown Transportation Chairman Rodriguez Calls On MTA To Reopen Subways
Today, Monday, June 8th, 2020, uptown Council Member Ydanis Rodriguez, Chairman of the Transportation Committee, held a press conference.
TLC Launches Resource Center Offering Legal, Financial And Other Services To Hard Hit Drivers, Owners
The New York City Taxi and Limousine Commission (TLC) launched its Driver Resource Center on May 12, 2020, offering a wide range of services to all TLC-licensed drivers and medallion owner-drivers. Continue Reading →
Uptown Council Member Rodriguez Calls To Connect Riders With Other Modes Of Transportation
Today, May 5th, 2020, Council Member Ydanis Rodriguez, Chairman of the Transportation Committee held a press conference at the 161st Street-Yankee Stadium trains station to address the MTA newly proposed night closures for subway cleaning operation. Continue Reading →
The COVID Crisis: City Opens More Beds Expands Outreach To Unsheltered New Yorkers
As the City continues to fight COVID-19, Mayor de Blasio announced today that 200 new Safe Haven beds will begin to open this week prioritizing vulnerable New Yorkers living on the streets and subways in high-need areas. Continue Reading →
Harlem’s Rep. Espaillat Urges Federal Support Of Billions To COVID-19 Relief For MTA And Beyond
Representative Adriano Espaillat led a bipartisan letter to request relief for public transit agencies around the nation. Continue Reading →