State lawmakers and transportation activists are announcing a new campaign to ensure the state provides adequate funding for public transportation before tolling for vehicles south of 60th Street in Manhattan takes effect.
At a rally this Thursday at West 61st Street and Central Park West, supporters of the initiative called “Get Congestion Pricing Right” are calling for $90 million to be allocated in next year’s state budget. public transport tax.
“Today I joined @RidersAlliance and other advocates in calling for an investment of $90 million in additional funding for the MTA in the New York State budget to improve bus service. After securing greater investments in train frequencies, We must make sure we also invest in buses,” state assemblywoman Jessica González-Rojas wrote in a message on social media.
Today I stood with @RidersAlliance & other advocates to call for an investment of $90 million in additional funding to the MTA in the NYS budget to improve bus service. After securing increased frequency investments for trains we must ensure we invest in buses too #6minuteservice pic.twitter.com/HqPLHRV58Y
– Jessica González-Rojas (@votejgr) February 8, 2024
They ask that $45 million be used to increase the frequency and reliability of bus service and another $45 million to expand the pilot program of free fares for bus routes.
Lawmakers and activists argue that New Yorkers who live in areas where there is little access to public transportation will be hurt if service is not improved, as they will be forced to pay the $15 toll expected to be implemented this year. year.
The Riders Alliance organization also posted a message on social media about Thursday’s event.
“We stand today with @SenGianaris @ZohranKMamdani to fight for more frequent, reliable and affordable buses to give New Yorkers the service they deserve and better options to get out of their car when congestion prices rise,” the message reads .
Standing today with @SenGianaris @ZohranKMamdani to fight for more frequent, reliable, and affordable buses to give NYers the service they deserve- and better options for getting out of their car when congestion pricing turns on. pic.twitter.com/ihjvwkA7BM
â ð Riders Alliance (@RidersAlliance) February 8, 2024
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2024-02-09 01:50:00
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