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Despite funding gap, MTA sticking with 4% fare hike
2014-10-07 23:08:09| Railroads - Topix.net
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority is sticking with its 4% fare increase for next year, though that won't fill a $15 billion hole in the agency's five-year capital budget , its chairman and chief executive, Thomas Prendergast, said Tuesday. "I'm standing by our financial plan," Mr. Prendergast told reporters after delivering a speech to business leaders at an event of the Association for a Better New York.
Pro-Israel Group Sues MTA Over Pulled Ads
2014-10-04 07:57:39| Railroads - Topix.net
A pro-Israel group is suing the Metropolitan Transportation Authority for refusing to run one of their controversial ads on subways and buses. The American Freedom Defense Initiative sponsored this ad, which the MTA says has the potential to incite or provoke violence.
MTA to Use Cameras in Fight Against Sex Assaults Underground
2014-10-02 02:23:38| Railroads - Topix.net
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority has a new plan to fight sexual assaults and lewdness in the city's mass transit system. NY1's Jose Martinez filed the following report.
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New MTA Plans to Fight Sexual Assaults on Subways
2014-10-01 18:28:49| Railroads - Topix.net
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority has a new plan to fight sexual assaults and lewdness in the city's mass transit system. Security cameras on subway cars, more training for MTA personnel, and stricter penalties for violators are some of the measures expected to be announced by the agency later today.
MTA approves $32 billion capital program, new LIRR contract
2014-09-25 14:35:21| Railroads - Topix.net
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority Wednesday approved its new $32 billion capital program, despite reservations from some board members who said it neglects underserved parts of the transit system and will be tough to fund. The MTA also formally signed off on a new Long Island Rail Road labor contract that will give more than 5,000 LIRR workers raises totaling 17 percent over 6 1/2... The Metropolitan Transportation Authority Wednesday approved its new $32 billion capital program, despite reservations from some board members who said it neglects underserved parts of the transit system and will be tough to fund.
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