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Regional Plan Association @rpa.org · 8d

Modern signals mean frequent, reliable service for subway riders — but it'll take time, effort, and good communication to make it happen.

Great quotes from @pcac.org @dannyintransit.bsky.social in this @crainsnewyork.bsky.social piece on subway signals:

Subway riders should expect signal delays to get worse before they get better

Subway delays caused by malfunctioning signal equipment are on the decline as the Metropolitan Transportation Authority invests billions of dollars into upgrading the system's decades-old signals, MTA...

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PCAC to the MTA @pcac.org · 4d

PCAC's Lisa Daglian writes in @crainsnewyork.bsky.social "We stand at the threshold of a new era for New York transit—one that distributes benefits across the state while preparing our system for generations to come. For that, we commend the @mta.info and @governor.ny.gov." t.co/vSPmaTNgjg

Op-ed: How the MTA’s new commuter train cars move all of New York forward

As part of its 2025–2029 Capital Plan, the MTA announced a $2.3 billion order for 316 new state-of-the-art M-9A railcars, which will modernize the fleets of the Long Island Rail Road and Metro-North.

www.crainsnewyork.com

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Brian Fritsch @bhfritsch.bsky.social · 11d

@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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PCAC to the MTA @pcac.org · 10d

"'There are two [discounts] that we've been pushing for years, and we're thrilled that the MTA sees the wisdom in those recommendations,' Lisa Daglian, Executive Director, Permanent Citizens Advisory Committee to the MTA (PCAC), said." patch.com/new-york/wan...

LIRR Announces Fare Hikes, Discounts To Start In January

Monthly and weekly tickets will increase by 4.5 percent for LIRR riders.

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Second Ave. Sagas @2avesag.as · Sep 9

Like clockwork, summer vacation season ends and weekday subway ridership instantly returns to the 4M+ level. We should set a new post-COVID record next month when subway ridership generally peaks for the year.

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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.

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Reinvent Albany @reinventalbany.bsky.social · Aug 25

We sent comments to NYC HRA calling on them to make the Fair Fares program truly fair for NYers by increasing the elibility threshold to 200% of the federal poverty level -- what most other cities are already doing, per @pcac.org

Read it here

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The LIRR Today @thelirrtoday.com · Jul 30

Half-fares will be accepted at all times. Currently, half-fare tix r not valid on AM Peak trains (an exception in the law permits agencies to charge full-fare during peak hours). No mention of express buses, tho.

@pcac.org heavily pushed this. It's a small revenue impact. Most condrs let it slide.

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PCAC to the MTA @pcac.org · Jul 30

Expanded Half-Fares on the @mtalirr.bsky.social and @mtametronorth.bsky.social is Good News for Riders, Conductors.

Our statement on the @mta.info's proposal to close discount loophole for most vulnerable during A.M. peak period: mailchi.mp/428a1cd03588...

Expanded Half-Fares on the LIRR and Metro-North Good News for Riders, Conductors

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PCAC to the MTA @pcac.org · Jul 25

Looking for a weekend read? Consider one of PCAC's three recently released reports!
📲 Results of our recent OMNY survey
🚍 "BRT for The Boroughs," a guide for world-class bus service in NYC
🏘️ Our ideas for the 2025 New York City Charter Revision Commission

All on our website: pcac.org/reports/

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PCAC to the MTA @pcac.org · Jul 11

Read their report "How Much Faster Are We Moving?": img1.wsimg.com/blobby/go/87...

And ours "BRT for the Boroughs: How the MTA & City Hall can transform your bus ride": pcac.org/report/brtfo...

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PCAC to the MTA @pcac.org · Jul 11

A pleasure to be featured alongside @annieweinstock.bsky.social and @walterhook.bsky.social's tremendous report.

"[NYC] buses remain the slowest in the nation. Two recent reports explain why — and how the city can have real bus rapid transit to get riders moving."

Streetsblog NYC @nyc.streetsblog.org · Jul 11

Years of bus priority projects barely made a dent in improving speeds because Big Apple leaders won't install real bus rapid transit, two recent reports argue.

Why No BRT For NYC? Two New Reports Tackle Why Your Bus Service Sucks - Streetsblog New York City

Years of bus priority projects have barely paid off because Big Apple leaders won't install real bus rapid transit, two recent reports argue.

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PCAC to the MTA @pcac.org · Jul 10

Read our statement: mailchi.mp/a330246fda22...

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PCAC to the MTA @pcac.org · Jul 10

Taken from 6/2-7/5, 2025; 392 total responses recorded. Survey results reflect a snapshot of 392 riders' opinion — not a scientific representation of the MTA’s riders. Survey distributed via email, social media, community boards, and partners in advocacy, among other channels.

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PCAC to the MTA @pcac.org · Jul 10

Our OMNY survey results are in!

We asked riders about their experiences with OMNY and what features they'd like to see as rollout continues. Read the results and see our recommendations for optimizing OMNY's potential: pcac.org/report/omnys...

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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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Blair Lorenzo / The Fox and the City @thefoxandthecity.com · Jul 9

The @pcac.org has a new report out on "BRT for the Boroughs: How the MTA & City Hall can transform your bus ride" that is well-considered and well worth checking out!

These tips alone are very good.

pcac.org/report/brtfo...

Install protected bus lanes aligned to the center of streets, avoiding the chronic issues that block New York’s existing curbside and offset bus lanes.
Continue implementing technology innovations to speed up buses, such as transit signal priority, and other intersection safety tools such as left turn bans and queue jumps when necessary.
Build accessible BRT stations with level boarding, full shelters, clear signage, lighting, seating and countdown clocks. Strengthen coordination between MTA & NYC DOT to deliver higher-quality and more effective bus priority projects in compliance with the legal mandates of the NYC Streets Plan.
Overhaul signage and wayfinding by adopting a recognizable and unified design language for wayfinding at BRT stations. Integrate BRT into the subway map to improve wayfinding for riders.
Pilot a new bus fleet with doors on both sides to enable construction of bi-directional island platforms, a standard design on most international BRT systems.
Reform boarding and fare payment by enabling all-door boarding and piloting fare gates at BRT stations to speed up service and reduce fare evasion.
Launch the next generation Select Bus Service as BRT by upgrading existing infrastructure, extending existing SBS to better connect Manhattan’s Congestion Relief Zone with the boroughs outside of Manhattan, and launching new interborough SBS by using this report’s suite of recommendations in tandem with one another.

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Effective Transit Alliance @etany.org · Jul 9

The @pcac.org has a new report out on "BRT for the Boroughs: How the MTA & City Hall can transform your bus ride," that is full of good ideas for improving the effectiveness of New York's bus network.

pcac.org/report/brtfo...

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PCAC to the MTA @pcac.org · Jul 8

Thank you to @ridersalliance.org, @nypirg.bsky.social Straphangers Campaign, and the 34th Ave Open Streets Coalition for your contributions/endorsement! BRT in New York City is more than just possible — it’s a necessary goal for NYC’s bus mayor.

Read our press release here: pcac.org/brt-for-the-...

BRT for the Boroughs: PCAC Calls on MTA and City Hall for Bold Action to Transform NYC’s Bus System in New Report - PCAC

Report Highlights New Design Concepts for Flatbush Ave. and Northern Blvd.; Arrives Amid Renewed Interest in BRT Citywide Driven by…

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PCAC to the MTA @pcac.org · Jul 8

As covered exclusively in @amNewYork, we recommend NYC adopt international best practices like:
✅ Center-running bus lanes feat. buses w/ doors on both sides
✅ Level boarding, shelters, & countdown clocks
✅ Streamlined signage, boarding, & fare payment
www.amny.com/news/brt-pla...

EXCLUSIVE: Transit advocates propose ambitious plan to transform bus service in NYC

The Permanent Citizens Advisory Committee to the MTA has a new ambitious plan to transform bus service in NYC.

www.amny.com

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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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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.
@spectrumnewsny1.bsky.social

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PCAC to the MTA @pcac.org · Jun 26

Fair Fares is the most restrictive income-based fare discount program in the entire United States. It's past time @NYCMayor get stuff done for 415,000 New Yorkers who don't qualify at the current threshold.

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PCAC to the MTA @pcac.org · Jun 26

NEW: We joined @cmbrookspowers.bsky.social along with 17 @council.nyc.gov members and groups including @cssnyorg.bsky.social, @ridersalliance.org, @rpa.org, & @reinventalbany.bsky.social in calling on Mayor Adams to expand Fair Fares to 200% of FPL and the railroads in NYC. pcac.org/fair-fares-c...

Fair Fares Coalition to Mayor Adams: Stop Kicking the Can and Expand Fair Fares to 200% of the FPL - PCAC

June 26, 2025 Honorable Eric AdamsMayor, City of New YorkCity HallNew York, NY 10007 Dear Mayor Adams, As New York…

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Regional Plan Association @rpa.org · Jun 11

Have thoughts on OMNY? Share your thoughts with @pcac.org here!

PCAC to the MTA @pcac.org · Jun 11

Tell us about your experiences with OMNY. 🚇🚍

We want to hear the good, the bad, and the ugly — as well as your MTA fare policy ideas to inform our recommendations!

Fill out our brief survey here: t.co/UymPEQU2xo

https://pcac.org/omnysurvey/

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