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TransitStatement on the Resignation of Jay Walder
Following the announcement of Jay Walder's resignation of his position as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Transportation Alternatives praised the h Transit Funding Lockbox ActTwice in the last two years, the Paterson and Cuomo Administrations have raided funds dedicated solely to transit, taking a total of $260 million for other purposes.
Submitted by lindsey on July 5, 2011 - 15:22. categories [ ]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contacts: Senate Votes Unanimously To Secure Transit Funds For Transit Riders
In a major victory for New York's transit riders, the State Senate voted unanimously yesterday to put a stop to continued raids on dedicated funding for public transit by passing the Transit Funding 160 Calls Made In Support Of The Transit Funding Lockbox Act
New Yorkers jammed Albany's switchboard today during the Rider Rebellion Call-A-Thon in support of the Transit Funding Lockbox Act. Misguided Policy Draws Opposition From State Senators and Transit Advocates
Transportation Alternatives praised the fourteen State Senators who voted against the Gas Tax Giveaway today for opposing a policy that robs funding from public transit, roads and bridges to benefit o Governor Cuomo: Sign The Transit Lockbox ActExpiration Date: July 31, 2011
Protect transit funding from future budget raids: tell Governor Cuomo to support the Transit Funding Lockbox Act! Transit Funding Lockbox Act Aims To Protect Transit Riders From Budget Raids
State Senator Martin Golden, Assembly Member James Brennan, transportation advocates, business and labor leaders announced today the introduction and push for the passage of the Transit Funding Lockbo Late at night, MTA hauling reeking, rat-filled garbage on passenger subway cars between stationsMedia Outlet: Architect's NewspaperDate: April 13, 2011 Image:  Some real trash rides the rails late at night. Image Caption: Orange bags of garbage are piled high in a subway car. The MTA has been using passenger cars to transport garbage between stations late at night.
Bill Of Rights Targets Mass Transit HeadachesMedia Outlet: Queens TribuneDate: April 7, 2011 In response to outrage over late trains, disappearing bus lines and fare hikes, Assemblywoman Grace Meng (D-Flushing), has introduced a Transit Riders Bill of Rights aimed at improving service and com |