Initiative: MTA and Transit

June 2021

Memo of Opposition

Memo of Opposition – Governor’s MTA Proposal to Separate Chair/CEO, with no Senate Confirmation of CEO Read more June 2021

Statement

Watchdog Statement: No More Albany Backroom Deals on MTA Governance Read more June 2021

Memo of Support

Advocates Support Bill to Stop Raids on MTA Funds through “Reimbursement” Fees Read more May 2021

Testimony

Why does the MTA‒which is supposed to be consolidating‒need a subsidiary to manage the East Midtown Terminal? Read more May 2021

Memo of Support

Support for MTA Budget and Capital Plan Transparency Legislation Read more May 2021

Memo of Support

Advocates Support Senator Comrie and Assemblymember Carroll’s MTA Open Data Act Read more May 2021

Letter

Watchdogs Ask Legislature To Rollback Unneeded, 4-Year Old MTA Emergency Disaster Declaration Read more May 2021

Testimony

Watchdog Testimony on East Side Access: What is the post-COVID operating deficit and does the MTA need another subsidiary? Read more April 2021

Testimony

Watchdog Testimony to MTA on Return to Normalcy and Transparent Governance Read more April 2021

Letter

Watchdog Groups, Advocates and Unions Thank Legislators for Restoring Dedicated Transit Funds in State Budget Read more April 2021

Press Release

NY Budget Restores Transit Funds, Eliminates Opportunity Zones, and Rejects New Budget Powers for Governor Read more March 2021

Testimony

Sunshine Week Testimony: MTA Must Look for Transparency Opportunities to Build Trust with Riders Read more