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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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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 · 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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PCAC to the MTA @pcac.org · 02/04/2025

get me to God’s country

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PCAC to the MTA @pcac.org · 20/03/2025

From the IBX to 60+ newly accessible @NYCTSubway stations, there's a lot on the line for @MTA riders in Albany this year. Governor Hochul and the Legislature must agree to fully fund the MTA capital plan, delivering the transit system New Yorkers deserve and creating 72,000 jobs.

PCAC Advocacy Manager Kara Gurl speaks in front of City Hall

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PCAC to the MTA @pcac.org · 17/03/2025

Subway and bus riders shouldn't need the luck of the Irish to afford their fare. 🍀🌈 Proud to stand with @cssnyorg.bsky.social, @ridersalliance.org, and more to call for expansion of Fair Fares to 200% of the federal poverty level.

Advocates stand on the City Hall steps calling for expansion of the Fair Fares program

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PCAC to the MTA @pcac.org · 04/03/2025

Thank you, @nycspeakeradams.bsky.social, for championing Fair Fares and working to make sure all New Yorkers can afford transit! We need to expand the eligibility threshold to 200% FPL and to the @mtalirr.bsky.social and @metronorth.bsky.social in NYC.

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PCAC to the MTA @pcac.org · 26/02/2025

A standing ovation for @govkathyhochul.bsky.social as she delivers remarks at the @MTA Board meeting. Thank you for standing with subway, bus, @mtalirr.bsky.social, and @metronorth.bsky.social riders, Governor!

People stand and clap at the MTA Board meeting in Grand Central Madison

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PCAC to the MTA @pcac.org · 06/02/2025

Thank you to all those who joined our "Breakfast of Transit Champions" yesterday and to Senator Comrie for hosting. With your support, we'll enact the Rider-First Fare Agenda this budget — making the @mta.info more affordable and equitable than ever before.

Senator Comrie and Assembly Members Alvarez. Kassay, and Simone pose for a photo

Assembly Members Tapia and Braunstein, Senator Liu, Senator Comrie staff, and PCAC staff sit around a table

Senator Hoylman-Sigal, Assembly Member Taylor, and PCAC staff pose for a photo

PCAC staff pose in front of a board describing the Rider-First Fare Agenda

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PCAC to the MTA @pcac.org · 29/01/2025

Wow! Since congestion relief began, travel times on river crossings into the Central Business District are down 10% to 48% and bus speeds are up. Congestion pricing is working.

Chart of trip times across river crossings into the CBD

Chart of bus speeds across the Hudson and East River crossings showing an increase in speed and reliability

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PCAC to the MTA @pcac.org · 17/01/2025

As seen in @politico.com New York Playbook this morning: more than three dozen elected officials and advocates joined us in calling for @govkathyhochul.bsky.social to include our Rider-First Fare Agenda in her Executive Budget.

FARE THEE WELL: Two dozen state lawmakers, Rep. Jerry Nadler, the New York City comptroller and the borough presidents of Queens and Manhattan are urging Gov. Kathy Hochul to correct “glaring inequities” in MTA fares.

A Thursday letter, organized by the Permanent Citizens Advisory Committee to the MTA, urges Hochul to put money in the state budget to increase discounts for more New Yorkers close to the poverty line and provide lower fares for seniors, kids and people traveling on commuter rail within New York City.

“As our state grapples with a cost-of-living crisis, public transit — especially New York’s subways, buses and commuter rail lines — remain a lifeline of affordability,” the letter says. “With the recent launch of congestion pricing and the MTA’s planned fare increases going into effect later next year, the need for ‘carrots’ — fare incentives — to keep costs down for New Yorkers has never been greater.” — Ry Rivard

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PCAC to the MTA @pcac.org · 10/01/2025

Thanks to congestion pricing, 265 new electric buses are coming to the Jamaica Bus Depot complete with charging infrastructure. The new @mta.info is delivering for riders under @govkathyhochul.bsky.social’s leadership.

Elected officials and MTA leadership stand behind a podium in front of new electric buses

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PCAC to the MTA @pcac.org · 09/01/2025

Great to see this Congestion Pricing Now Coalition billboard gracing Times Square. Less traffic, cleaner air, better transit, and safer streets are here thanks to congestion pricing and @govkathyhochul.bsky.social. New York is leading the nation and where NY leads, others will follow – Excelsior!

Billboard reading “New York: safer streets, faster commutes, and cleaner air start now. All thanks to congestion pricing.”

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PCAC to the MTA @pcac.org · 31/12/2024

Happy New Year! Here’s what we think is in, and out, in 2025:

IN:
🌤️ Congestion pricing (finally!)
🤑 Saving riders money w/ new fare incentives
✅ Fully funding the MTA Capital Plan
🗳️ Voting Rider Reps on the MTA Board
🔄 Integrating our region’s transit systems
🏘️ Housing near transit
🚍 Bus lanes

OUT:
😇 Bad-faith congestion pricing arguments
✈️ Overpriced AirTrain fares
↘️ Transit disinvestment
🚂 Ancient rolling stock
🚦Depression-era train signals
🙅 NIMBYism
🐓 Buses that are slower than a chicken

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PCAC to the MTA @pcac.org · 30/12/2024

New Yorkers got good news today from Judge Leo M. Gordon, who ruled that Congestion Pricing can start as scheduled on January 5th. The first-in-the-nation program will reduce traffic, improve air quality, and bring critical funding for essential transit infrastructure projects.

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PCAC to the MTA @pcac.org · 20/12/2024

The ADA upgrades at 68st–Hunter College mark the last of 100 🔑 stations identified when the ADA was signed. This milestone, which came in $21 million under budget, would not have been possible without @schumer.senate.gov and @repjerrynadler.bsky.social who delivered $140 million in federal funds.

NYC Transit Riders Council member Trudy L. Mason poses with laborers in front of a newly completed elevator

View of a new elevator from street level

View of new elevator and refurbished staircase from underground

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PCAC to the MTA @pcac.org · 10/12/2024

Happy to join @ridersalliance.org for the release of their new report with the Pratt Center which found 87% of Flatbush Ave. bus riders support bus lanes. After years of inaction, it's time for #BetterBuses on Flatbush! Read the report: www.ridersalliance.org/news/flatbus...

Riders rally in front of Atlantic Terminal

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PCAC to the MTA @pcac.org · 06/12/2024

PCAC was thrilled to moderate the “Transportation Update” panel at the 25th anniversary Vision LI Smart Growth Summit alongside @mtalirr.bsky.social, NICE Bus, and Suffolk Transportation Service leadership. Huge thanks to Eric Alexander and his staff for putting together such a stellar program.

LIRR President Rob Free, PCAC Executive Director Lisa Daglian, and Suffolk County Transit and NICE Bus leadership sit on a panel together

PCAC Executive Director Lisa Daglian and Research & Communications Associate Jack Connors pose for a selfie

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PCAC to the MTA @pcac.org · 02/12/2024

This thanksgiving season, we’re thankful to @govkathyhochul.bsky.social for delivering better transit, cleaner air, and less traffic. So thankful we had to put it in print! As seen in Sunday’s @nytimes.com:

A full-page ad thanking Governor Hochul for reinstating congestion pricing.

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