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The official voice for @mta.info riders 🚇🚍🚈 Established in 1981, our legislative mandate is to advocate for subway, bus, @mtalirr.bsky.social, @mtametronorth.bsky.social, and SIR riders.

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Brian Fritsch @bhfritsch.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Very happy @cmcrystalhudson.bsky.social's bill to streamline enrollment for Fair Fares and encourage NYC HRA to enroll more eligible New Yorkers is coming up for a vote in the City Council. Sent this memo of support with @ridersalliance.org @cssnyorg.bsky.social yesterday: pcac.org/nyc-council-...
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NYC COUNCIL MEMO OF SUPPORT: Intro 0248-A (Hudson) - PCAC
A Local Law in relation to automatic enrollment of eligible individuals of the Fair Fares Program STATEMENT OF SUPPORT for…
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Brian Fritsch @bhfritsch.bsky.social · 06/05/2026
Great morning to be out at NYC City Hall rallying in support of Fair Fares expansion! Thank you to @ridersalliance.org, @cssnyorg.bsky.social for your partnership and @speakermenin.bsky.social, @cmhudson33.bsky.social and @shaunabreu.bsky.social for your incredible leadership!
Rally in support of the expansion of the Fair Fares program at NYC City Hall on Wed. May 6th 2026Rally in support of the expansion of the Fair Fares program at NYC City Hall on Wed. May 6th 2026Rally in support of the expansion of the Fair Fares program at NYC City Hall on Wed. May 6th 2026
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Brian Fritsch @bhfritsch.bsky.social · 30/04/2026
Who's blocking the bus lane? @jmartineznyc.bsky.social with a great piece shining a light on the companies responsible for slowing our buses down and making them unreliable: www.thecity.nyc/2026/04/30/u...
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UPS Tops List of Bus-Lane Blockers Caught on Camera Last Year
Most of the worst offenders for lane-clogging were delivery businesses who racked up thousands of violations.
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Congestion Pricing Now @fundtransitnow.bsky.social · 26/03/2026
Congestion pricing ⬇️ More subway riders ⬇️ More investments in public transit. Check out @pcac.org's new report outlining the progress congestion pricing has made in bringing our subways back to their full potential! pcac.org/report/rider...
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Ridership Returns: Mapping Post-Congestion Pricing Ridership Trends - PCAC
Subway ridership in 2025 grew by almost 93 million riders over 2024 to a total of nearly 1.3 billion, largely driven by the implementation of Congestion Pricing on January…
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Congestion Pricing Now @fundtransitnow.bsky.social · 20/03/2026
Congestion pricing and so many more transformative transit policies would not exist without Lisa Daglian's passionate advocacy at @pcac.org. Thank you for your leadership!
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PCAC to the MTA @pcac.org · 19/03/2026
Congestion pricing is working! Ridership is up and growing faster than in previous years. Read our full analysis in PCAC's latest report: pcac.org/report/rider...
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Ridership Returns: Mapping Post-Congestion Pricing Ridership Trends - PCAC
Subway ridership in 2025 grew by almost 93 million riders over 2024 to a total of nearly 1.3 billion, largely driven by the implementation of Congestion Pricing on January…
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Claire Valdez @claireforny.bsky.social · 19/03/2026
In the first year of congestion pricing, New York City's subway system saw 90 million additional rides 🤯 Few things better than when public policy works as designed.
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Congestion pricing: NYC subways saw millions more riders during Manhattan toll program’s first year, transit group finds | amNewYork
The first year of congestion pricing in New York saw straphangers take more than 90 million additional subway rides than in the previous year, a new report
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Regional Plan Association @rpa.org · 19/03/2026
Very, very cool news from @pcac.org — there's been more than 90 million additional subway rides since the beginning of congestion pricing in NYC. We've already know it's raised $$ and cleared the air, but it's clear it's incentivizing transit, too!
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Congestion pricing: NYC subways saw millions more riders during Manhattan toll program’s first year, transit group finds | amNewYork
The first year of congestion pricing in New York saw straphangers take more than 90 million additional subway rides than in the previous year, a new report
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Brian Fritsch @bhfritsch.bsky.social · 27/02/2026
Another bill that would significantly water down and create massive loopholes in ACE/bus lane enforcement has been introduced. Glad we at least know it exists before it's passed this go around. If you live in AM Taylor's district, voice your concern! @2avesag.as @ridersalliance.org
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PCAC to the MTA @pcac.org · 12/02/2026
Fair Fares has the potential to bring more affordable fares to over two million New Yorkers. We're calling on Mayor Mamdani to expand the program so that all subway and bus riders can afford transit 🚇🚍 Read the full letter: pcac.org/budget-lette...
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Budget Letter to Mayor Mamdani Regarding the Expansion of the Fair Fares Program - PCAC
Honorable Zohran MamdaniMayor, City of New YorkCity HallNew York, NY 10007 Dear Mayor Mamdani, At no point since the Great…
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Congestion Pricing Now @fundtransitnow.bsky.social · 20/01/2026
5️⃣ ways congestion relief is transforming New York for the better, courtesy of @bloomberg.com 🧵 www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
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New York's Congestion Pricing Is Working. Five Charts Show How
Nearly a year ago, New York City embarked on a controversial program to toll drivers entering some of Manhattan’s busiest streets. The goal of the congestion pricing plan, the first of its kind in the...
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Reinvent Albany @reinventalbany.bsky.social · 08/01/2026
The data shows SCOUT works. Our groups @pcac.org @rpa.org asked Gov. Hochul to make the MTA SCOUT program permanent and expand it to 20 teams in the FY26-27 budget buff.ly/D4KDB7F
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PCAC to the MTA @pcac.org · 30/12/2025
"Transportation is an important piece of the affordability puzzle." PCAC Associate Director @bhfritsch.bsky.social spoke with Greg Mocker of PIX11 about the importance of expanding Fair Fares to cover minimum wage workers. youtu.be/kGPPajyO4bw?...
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Commuters react to MTA fare hikes coming to NYC
YouTube video by PIX11 News
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PCAC to the MTA @pcac.org · 29/12/2025
New this morning from State Senator @shelleybmayer.bsky.social and Assembly Member Kassay via @cityandstateny.bsky.social: "Lower LIRR and Metro-North fares for families make for a more affordable ride"
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Opinion: Lower LIRR and Metro-North fares for families make for a more affordable ride
Starting next month, kids under 18 years old traveling with an adult will pay just $1.
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Community Service Society of NY @cssnyorg.bsky.social · 12/12/2025
#FairFares can deliver affordable transit and faster commutes to millions of New Yorkers within @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social’s first 100 days. Our five-point plan, developed in collaboration with @ridersalliance.org @pcac.org, explains how: pcac.org/press-releas...
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Press Release: Mamdani Administration, City Council Can Deliver Universally Affordable Transit in 100 Days via Expansion of Fair Fares - PCAC
Advocates release five-point plan to deepen affordability, slash commute times for more than two million New Yorkers  Plan builds on…
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PCAC to the MTA @pcac.org · 08/12/2025
Do you have thoughts on OMNY? Share them in @gothamist.com's new survey! docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
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Regional Plan Association @rpa.org · 24/11/2025
As we approach Thanksgiving this week, we're grateful for the (seemingly unlikely) partnerships that helped bring #CongestionPricing across the finish line. Great piece from @pcac.org about the work to make #CongestionPricing a reality!
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The unlikely alliances that transformed New York
Diverse coalitions helped get the nation’s first congestion pricing program implemented. Other cities can follow their lead and see similar benefits, says the leader of a transit advocacy group.
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PCAC to the MTA @pcac.org · 20/11/2025
"Our experience shows that when there is unity around a shared vision, even the most entrenched urban issues can be alleviated." PCAC's Lisa Daglian writes in Smart Cities Dive. www.smartcitiesdive.com/news/nyc-con...
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The unlikely alliances that transformed New York
Diverse coalitions helped get the nation’s first congestion pricing program implemented. Other cities can follow their lead and see similar benefits, says the leader of a transit advocacy group.
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PCAC to the MTA @pcac.org · 13/10/2025
LIRR Commuter Council Chair Gerry Bringmann and PCAC Research & Comms Associate Jack Connors were pleased to join @senatorcooney.bsky.social at the Long Island Contractors' Association HQ to discuss Long Island's infrastructure needs ahead of next year's state budget. Thank you for the invitation!
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Regional Plan Association @rpa.org · 11/10/2025
Investment in our region's commuter rail is a huge boon. It's not only good for commuters — it's an investment in communities across the state and the region. Great op-ed from @pcac.org Lisa Daglian in @crainsnewyork.bsky.social this week:
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Op-ed: How the MTA’s new commuter train cars move all of New York forward
As part of its 2025–2029 Capital Plan, the MTA announced a $2.3 billion order for 316 new state-of-the-art M-9A railcars, which will modernize the fleets of the Long Island Rail Road and Metro-North.
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Regional Plan Association @rpa.org · 04/10/2025
Modern signals mean frequent, reliable service for subway riders — but it'll take time, effort, and good communication to make it happen. Great quotes from @pcac.org @dannyintransit.bsky.social in this @crainsnewyork.bsky.social piece on subway signals:
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Subway riders should expect signal delays to get worse before they get better
Subway delays caused by malfunctioning signal equipment are on the decline as the Metropolitan Transportation Authority invests billions of dollars into upgrading the system's decades-old signals, MTA...
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PCAC to the MTA @pcac.org · 08/10/2025
PCAC's Lisa Daglian writes in @crainsnewyork.bsky.social "We stand at the threshold of a new era for New York transit—one that distributes benefits across the state while preparing our system for generations to come. For that, we commend the @mta.info and @governor.ny.gov." t.co/vSPmaTNgjg
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Op-ed: How the MTA’s new commuter train cars move all of New York forward
As part of its 2025–2029 Capital Plan, the MTA announced a $2.3 billion order for 316 new state-of-the-art M-9A railcars, which will modernize the fleets of the Long Island Rail Road and Metro-North.
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Brian Fritsch @bhfritsch.bsky.social · 01/10/2025
@pcac.org statement condemning @usdot.bsky.social's decision to hold NYC infrastructure and antiterrorism funds hostage. Totally infuriating and ridiculous: pcac.org/pcac-condemn...
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PCAC Condemns USDOT’s Decision to Hold NYC Infrastructure and Antiterrorism Funds Hostage - PCAC
The White House’s edict via tweet to withhold $18 billion for the Hudson River Tunnel Project and phase two of…
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PCAC to the MTA @pcac.org · 02/10/2025
"'There are two [discounts] that we've been pushing for years, and we're thrilled that the MTA sees the wisdom in those recommendations,' Lisa Daglian, Executive Director, Permanent Citizens Advisory Committee to the MTA (PCAC), said." patch.com/new-york/wan...
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LIRR Announces Fare Hikes, Discounts To Start In January
Monthly and weekly tickets will increase by 4.5 percent for LIRR riders.
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Second Ave. Sagas @2avesag.as · 09/09/2025
Like clockwork, summer vacation season ends and weekday subway ridership instantly returns to the 4M+ level. We should set a new post-COVID record next month when subway ridership generally peaks for the year.
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Brian Fritsch @bhfritsch.bsky.social · 08/09/2025
Celebrating a big CityTicket milestone @pcac.org today, nearly 25 years after we first advocated for it. Glad the @mta.info is making it permanent and the default option for rail riders. More of this, please! @simko-bednarski.bsky.social www.nydailynews.com/2025/09/08/c...
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CityTicket milestone, $100 million saved, says Gov. Hochul
The MTA’s discount ticket for commuter rail riders who stay within the five boroughs has now saved straphangers over $100 million, Gov. Hochul said Monday.
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Reinvent Albany @reinventalbany.bsky.social · 25/08/2025
We sent comments to NYC HRA calling on them to make the Fair Fares program truly fair for NYers by increasing the elibility threshold to 200% of the federal poverty level -- what most other cities are already doing, per @pcac.org Read it here
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The LIRR Today @thelirrtoday.com · 30/07/2025
Half-fares will be accepted at all times. Currently, half-fare tix r not valid on AM Peak trains (an exception in the law permits agencies to charge full-fare during peak hours). No mention of express buses, tho. @pcac.org heavily pushed this. It's a small revenue impact. Most condrs let it slide.
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PCAC to the MTA @pcac.org · 30/07/2025
Expanded Half-Fares on the @mtalirr.bsky.social and @mtametronorth.bsky.social is Good News for Riders, Conductors. Our statement on the @mta.info's proposal to close discount loophole for most vulnerable during A.M. peak period: mailchi.mp/428a1cd03588...
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Expanded Half-Fares on the LIRR and Metro-North Good News for Riders, Conductors
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PCAC to the MTA @pcac.org · 25/07/2025
Looking for a weekend read? Consider one of PCAC's three recently released reports! 📲 Results of our recent OMNY survey 🚍 "BRT for The Boroughs," a guide for world-class bus service in NYC 🏘️ Our ideas for the 2025 New York City Charter Revision Commission All on our website: pcac.org/reports/
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PCAC to the MTA @pcac.org · 11/07/2025
A pleasure to be featured alongside @annieweinstock.bsky.social and @walterhook.bsky.social's tremendous report. "[NYC] buses remain the slowest in the nation. Two recent reports explain why — and how the city can have real bus rapid transit to get riders moving."
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PCAC to the MTA @pcac.org · 10/07/2025
Read our statement: mailchi.mp/a330246fda22...
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PCAC 2025 OMNY User Experience Survey Results
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PCAC to the MTA @pcac.org · 10/07/2025
Our OMNY survey results are in! We asked riders about their experiences with OMNY and what features they'd like to see as rollout continues. Read the results and see our recommendations for optimizing OMNY's potential: pcac.org/report/omnys...
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Brian Fritsch @bhfritsch.bsky.social · 08/07/2025
A lot of interesting discussion here on buses today, and I hope @pcac.org's new report on BRT and what it could look like on Northern Blvd and Flatbush can add to that. There is so much we can do to improve bus service on fares and through infrastructure. Glad to finally have some momentum!
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Blair Lorenzo / The Fox and the City @thefoxandthecity.com · 09/07/2025
The @pcac.org has a new report out on "BRT for the Boroughs: How the MTA & City Hall can transform your bus ride" that is well-considered and well worth checking out! These tips alone are very good. pcac.org/report/brtfo...
    Install protected bus lanes aligned to the center of streets, avoiding the chronic issues that block New York’s existing curbside and offset bus lanes.
    Continue implementing technology innovations to speed up buses, such as transit signal priority, and other intersection safety tools such as left turn bans and queue jumps when necessary.
    Build accessible BRT stations with level boarding, full shelters, clear signage, lighting, seating and countdown clocks. Strengthen coordination between MTA & NYC DOT to deliver higher-quality and more effective bus priority projects in compliance with the legal mandates of the NYC Streets Plan.
    Overhaul signage and wayfinding by adopting a recognizable and unified design language for wayfinding at BRT stations. Integrate BRT into the subway map to improve wayfinding for riders.
    Pilot a new bus fleet with doors on both sides to enable construction of bi-directional island platforms, a standard design on most international BRT systems.
    Reform boarding and fare payment by enabling all-door boarding and piloting fare gates at BRT stations to speed up service and reduce fare evasion.
    Launch the next generation Select Bus Service as BRT by upgrading existing infrastructure, extending existing SBS to better connect Manhattan’s Congestion Relief Zone with the boroughs outside of Manhattan, and launching new interborough SBS by using this report’s suite of recommendations in tandem with one another.
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Effective Transit Alliance @etany.org · 09/07/2025
The @pcac.org has a new report out on "BRT for the Boroughs: How the MTA & City Hall can transform your bus ride," that is full of good ideas for improving the effectiveness of New York's bus network. pcac.org/report/brtfo...
    Install protected bus lanes aligned to the center of streets, avoiding the chronic issues that block New York’s existing curbside and offset bus lanes.
    Continue implementing technology innovations to speed up buses, such as transit signal priority, and other intersection safety tools such as left turn bans and queue jumps when necessary.
    Build accessible BRT stations with level boarding, full shelters, clear signage, lighting, seating and countdown clocks. Strengthen coordination between MTA & NYC DOT to deliver higher-quality and more effective bus priority projects in compliance with the legal mandates of the NYC Streets Plan.
    Overhaul signage and wayfinding by adopting a recognizable and unified design language for wayfinding at BRT stations. Integrate BRT into the subway map to improve wayfinding for riders.
    Pilot a new bus fleet with doors on both sides to enable construction of bi-directional island platforms, a standard design on most international BRT systems.
    Reform boarding and fare payment by enabling all-door boarding and piloting fare gates at BRT stations to speed up service and reduce fare evasion.
    Launch the next generation Select Bus Service as BRT by upgrading existing infrastructure, extending existing SBS to better connect Manhattan’s Congestion Relief Zone with the boroughs outside of Manhattan, and launching new interborough SBS by using this report’s suite of recommendations in tandem with one another.
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PCAC to the MTA @pcac.org · 08/07/2025
NEW: our report "BRT for the Boroughs: How the @mta.info & City Hall can transform your bus ride" proposes transformational changes for New York City's two million daily bus riders. pcac.org/report/brtfo...
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BRT for the Boroughs: How the MTA & City Hall can transform your bus ride - PCAC
Bus rapid transit (BRT) is a concept unfamiliar to most New Yorkers used to riding the nation’s slowest buses. Yet…
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Brian Fritsch @bhfritsch.bsky.social · 26/06/2025
This is potentially good news for riders. Hope they take some of @pcac.org's suggestions, plus some other good ones I've been reading in our OMNY survey.
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PCAC to the MTA @pcac.org · 26/06/2025
NEW: We joined @cmbrookspowers.bsky.social along with 17 @council.nyc.gov members and groups including @cssnyorg.bsky.social, @ridersalliance.org, @rpa.org, & @reinventalbany.bsky.social in calling on Mayor Adams to expand Fair Fares to 200% of FPL and the railroads in NYC. pcac.org/fair-fares-c...
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Fair Fares Coalition to Mayor Adams: Stop Kicking the Can and Expand Fair Fares to 200% of the FPL - PCAC
June 26, 2025 Honorable Eric AdamsMayor, City of New YorkCity HallNew York, NY 10007 Dear Mayor Adams, As New York…
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Regional Plan Association @rpa.org · 11/06/2025
Have thoughts on OMNY? Share your thoughts with @pcac.org here!
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Center for Independence of the Disabled, New York (CIDNY) @cidnyinc.bsky.social · 11/06/2025
Have you used OMNY for transit in NYC? Let @pcac.org know by completing their short survey.
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Tell us about your OMNY experience! - PCAC
As advocates for MTA riders, we want to hear how the OMNY transition is going for you. Have you made…
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PCAC to the MTA @pcac.org · 11/06/2025
Tell us about your experiences with OMNY. 🚇🚍 We want to hear the good, the bad, and the ugly — as well as your MTA fare policy ideas to inform our recommendations! Fill out our brief survey here: t.co/UymPEQU2xo
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Gateway Development Commission @gatewayprogram.bsky.social · 03/06/2025
Construction of the Hudson Tunnel Project is supporting thousands of jobs and billions in economic activity. We talked with workers building the new tunnel about what the project means to them, their families, and their communities. Watch the full video at www.gatewayprogram.org/video-galler...
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Brian Fritsch @bhfritsch.bsky.social · 03/06/2025
Issues with OMNY or thoughts about how to improve it? Take @pcac.org's survey to let us know what you think! pcac.org/omnysurvey/
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Tell us about your OMNY experience! - PCAC
As advocates for MTA riders, we want to hear how the OMNY transition is going for you. Have you made…
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PCAC to the MTA @pcac.org · 13/05/2025
Congestion pricing is working. New York can't go back to the days of more traffic, slower buses, and less transit investment. We strongly oppose any efforts to repeal congestion pricing. 🙅‍♀️
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Congestion Pricing Now @fundtransitnow.bsky.social · 24/04/2025
‪“Neither of these reasons is likely to convince the Court” ………‬ ‪Even their own lawyers know they have a losing argument 😂 Congestion relief is working and it’s here to stay. ‬
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PCAC to the MTA @pcac.org · 21/04/2025
PCAC's @bhfritsch.bsky.social writes in @nydailynews.com "Transit isn’t elitist; it’s the lifeblood of our city and region ... I get that’s far from the reality of Duffy’s Hayward, Wis., but from one Wisconsinite to another, it’s time to become proficient." www.nydailynews.com/2025/04/21/m...
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Manhattan tolling program is working as planned
The federal government is threatening to bring back New York City’s terrible traffic.
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PCAC to the MTA @pcac.org · 15/04/2025
Congestion pricing turned 1️⃣0️⃣0️⃣ days old today! 🎉 Thanks to @govkathyhochulny.bsky.social's leadership, New Yorkers are moving faster and breathing easier. Our friends at @fundtransitnow.bsky.social put together 1️⃣0️⃣0️⃣ reasons to love #CongestionPricing to celebrate, read: www.congestionpricingnow.org
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Congestion Pricing Now Coalition
Join the fight for congestion pricing now!
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Streetsblog NYC @nyc.streetsblog.org · 13/04/2025
The MTA is spending money more wisely now than it has in decades, writes @pcac.org @bhfritsch.bsky.social.
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Hey, Sec. Duffy, DOGE Should Learn Cost-Saving from the MTA Not the Other Way Around - Streetsblog New York City
Sic DOGE on the MTA? Maybe Sean Duffy should reverse that — the MTA is spending money more wisely than in decades.
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Streetsblog NYC @nyc.streetsblog.org · 10/04/2025
The MTA is spending money more wisely now than it has in decades, writes @pcac.org @bhfritsch.bsky.social.
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Hey, Sec. Duffy, DOGE Should Learn Cost-Saving from the MTA Not the Other Way Around - Streetsblog New York City
Sic DOGE on the MTA? Maybe Sean Duffy should reverse that — the MTA is spending money more wisely than in decades.
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