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Reinvent Albany @reinventalbany.bsky.social · 12d

NEW Report: States that voted for Trump got billions from MTA Spending

Companies in red states by U.S. Senate seats received more than $3.5 billion in MTA payments over 14 years. States that voted for Trump in 2024 received nearly $7 billion from the MTA over this period.

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Brian Fritsch @bhfritsch.bsky.social · 13d

@pcac.org statement condemning @usdot.bsky.social's decision to hold NYC infrastructure and antiterrorism funds hostage. Totally infuriating and ridiculous: pcac.org/pcac-condemn...

PCAC Condemns USDOT’s Decision to Hold NYC Infrastructure and Antiterrorism Funds Hostage - PCAC

The White House’s edict via tweet to withhold $18 billion for the Hudson River Tunnel Project and phase two of…

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Brian Fritsch @bhfritsch.bsky.social · 22d

Picking an anti-urban, totally cookie-cutter cul-de-sac as the background image really takes it to the next level.

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Brian Fritsch @bhfritsch.bsky.social · Sep 12

An @mtalirr.bsky.social strike is looming. In an @newsday.bsky.social op-ed @pcac.org LIRRCC Chair Gerry Bringmann calls for immediate negotiation, or many riders (especially those who can't work remotely) will face a chaotic environment and significant hardship.

www.newsday.com/opinion/comm...

LIRR labor dispute should be resolved by arbitrators

A strike, if called, will be a severe hardship for Long Island's commuters.

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Stefanos Chen @stefanoschen.bsky.social · Sep 12

The Long Island Rail Road, the nation's busiest commuter rail service, could have its first strike in over 30 years next week. Here's why, and also what to do if you rely on it. Free link:
www.nytimes.com/2025/09/11/n...

Long Island Rail Road Workers May Strike. Here’s What to Know.

www.nytimes.com

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Brian Fritsch @bhfritsch.bsky.social · Sep 9

Undoubtedly, but at the end of the day, the MTA is the Governor's agency, so if you give her credit for the little things, it makes asking for the big things (like a fully funded capital plan every five years) much easier.

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Brian Fritsch @bhfritsch.bsky.social · Sep 8

Celebrating a big CityTicket milestone @pcac.org today, nearly 25 years after we first advocated for it. Glad the @mta.info is making it permanent and the default option for rail riders. More of this, please!

@simko-bednarski.bsky.social
www.nydailynews.com/2025/09/08/c...

CityTicket milestone, $100 million saved, says Gov. Hochul

The MTA’s discount ticket for commuter rail riders who stay within the five boroughs has now saved straphangers over $100 million, Gov. Hochul said Monday.

www.nydailynews.com

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Brian Fritsch @bhfritsch.bsky.social · Aug 28

This is a great point. The fact that it continues to be funded is a huge win for the region. Far from guaranteed.

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Brian Fritsch @bhfritsch.bsky.social · Aug 28

Just realized I missed a golden opportunity to grab lunch with you at the legendary Don Pepi Deli yesterday. Huge oversight!

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Brian Fritsch @bhfritsch.bsky.social · Aug 20

Just Christopher Leathers, who is here again this morning

Brian Fritsch @bhfritsch.bsky.social · Aug 18

The U.S. Government Accountability Office

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Brian Fritsch @bhfritsch.bsky.social · Aug 15

This was a super informative piece. People respond well to smart fare incentives. Who'd have guessed?

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Brian Fritsch @bhfritsch.bsky.social · Aug 13

If you wait to buy your ticket until you are on the train, TrainTime is supposed to charge you the onboard surcharge. How this will work hasn't been completely explained.

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Brian Fritsch @bhfritsch.bsky.social · Jul 30

PCAC's survey showed it was about a third of riders who hit the weekly cap 1-3 times per month, but I would guess that's higher than actual: pcac.org/report/omnys...

OMNY Survey Results Are In! - PCAC

Earlier this summer, PCAC launched a survey to hear from riders about how the MTA’s transition to OMNY is going…

pcac.org

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Brian Fritsch @bhfritsch.bsky.social · Jul 18

Yeah, the two big ones are 1. the MTA's case against Trump/Duffy in front of Judge Liman in SDNY 2. Gov. Murphy's case against the MTA with Judge Gordon in NJ.

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Stefanos Chen @stefanoschen.bsky.social · Jul 10

Three out of four riders who use OMNY, New York's replacement for the MetroCard, said they've had problems with it, months before the two-decade old swipe card is slated to be retired. (A majority still prefer OMNY, but they have THOUGHTS)
www.nytimes.com/2025/07/10/n...

As MetroCard Phases Out, Riders Gripe About Its Replacement

www.nytimes.com

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Brian Fritsch @bhfritsch.bsky.social · Jul 10

Many of our survey respondents shared this concern. It's definitely compounded by the lack of info available on the OMNY website.

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Second Ave. Sagas @2avesag.as · Jul 10

The good folks at @pcac.org have published results of an OMNY survey today.

🔗: pcac.org/report/omnys...

The 392 respondents give OMNY positive marks but with a lot of room for improvement.

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Brian Fritsch @bhfritsch.bsky.social · Jul 10

I think that's right. It used to be a lot lower, but between students, seniors, and Fair Fares riders, over a million+ physical card users have been added in the last year alone

Brian Fritsch @bhfritsch.bsky.social · Jul 8

A lot of interesting discussion here on buses today, and I hope @pcac.org's new report on BRT and what it could look like on Northern Blvd and Flatbush can add to that. There is so much we can do to improve bus service on fares and through infrastructure. Glad to finally have some momentum!

PCAC to the MTA @pcac.org · Jul 8

NEW: our report "BRT for the Boroughs: How the @mta.info & City Hall can transform your bus ride" proposes transformational changes for New York City's two million daily bus riders. pcac.org/report/brtfo...

BRT for the Boroughs: How the MTA & City Hall can transform your bus ride - PCAC

Bus rapid transit (BRT) is a concept unfamiliar to most New Yorkers used to riding the nation’s slowest buses. Yet…

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Streetsblog NYC @nyc.streetsblog.org · Jul 7

MTA officials have begun the process of implementing experimental "rush" bus routes never before seen in the city in a promising bid to boost connectivity and service speeds in the World’s Borough.

'Rush' Routes Debut in Queens Bus Map Overhaul More Than Five Years in the Making - Streetsblog New York City

The MTA's new "rush" bus routes in Queens make fewer stops in busy downtown areas to avoid wasted time merging in and out of traffic.

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Brian Fritsch @bhfritsch.bsky.social · Jun 26

Lol, fair enough.

Brian Fritsch @bhfritsch.bsky.social · Jun 26

This is potentially good news for riders. Hope they take some of @pcac.org's suggestions, plus some other good ones I've been reading in our OMNY survey.

Samantha Liebman @samanthaliebman.bsky.social · Jun 26

#Breaking: According to @mta.info fare increase may be tied to full implementation of OMNY. Not confusing people with too many things all at once and possibly figuring out more discounts for the new payment system. That means could come next year and not this year.
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Brian Fritsch @bhfritsch.bsky.social · Jun 26

Ah, thanks for the reminder. I wanted to check this after he mentioned it yesterday, but forgot. Yeah, it's not working yet, but I think it should be back soon.

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Brian Fritsch @bhfritsch.bsky.social · Jun 13

This de Blasio interview is terrific. I wish he'd been this open and honest with the press when he was mayor, he'd have been a lot more popular and productive.

Jennie Coughlin @jenniecoughlin.bsky.social · Jun 13

"I had endless conversations with him about what was going on in New York City. I often felt like he was talking about a place he didn’t know. I think his understanding of New York City is a bit stuck in the 1980s and ’90s. I don’t think he feels the affordability crisis."

10 Questions With Bill de Blasio About Andrew Cuomo’s Run for Mayor

www.nytimes.com

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