PCAC to the MTA
@pcac.org
The official voice for @mta.info riders 🚇🚍🚈 Established in 1981, our legislative mandate is to advocate for subway, bus, @mtalirr.bsky.social, @mtametronorth.bsky.social, and SIR riders.
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The data shows SCOUT works. Our groups
@pcac.org @rpa.org asked Gov. Hochul to make the MTA SCOUT program permanent and expand it to 20 teams in the FY26-27 budget
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@pcac.org @rpa.org asked Gov. Hochul to make the MTA SCOUT program permanent and expand it to 20 teams in the FY26-27 budget
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January 8, 2026 at 7:05 PM
The data shows SCOUT works. Our groups
@pcac.org @rpa.org asked Gov. Hochul to make the MTA SCOUT program permanent and expand it to 20 teams in the FY26-27 budget
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@pcac.org @rpa.org asked Gov. Hochul to make the MTA SCOUT program permanent and expand it to 20 teams in the FY26-27 budget
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"Transportation is an important piece of the affordability puzzle." PCAC Associate Director @bhfritsch.bsky.social spoke with Greg Mocker of PIX11 about the importance of expanding Fair Fares to cover minimum wage workers. youtu.be/kGPPajyO4bw?...
Commuters react to MTA fare hikes coming to NYC
YouTube video by PIX11 News
youtu.be
December 30, 2025 at 3:29 PM
"Transportation is an important piece of the affordability puzzle." PCAC Associate Director @bhfritsch.bsky.social spoke with Greg Mocker of PIX11 about the importance of expanding Fair Fares to cover minimum wage workers. youtu.be/kGPPajyO4bw?...
New this morning from State Senator @shelleybmayer.bsky.social and Assembly Member Kassay via @cityandstateny.bsky.social: "Lower LIRR and Metro-North fares for families make for a more affordable ride"
Opinion: Lower LIRR and Metro-North fares for families make for a more affordable ride
Starting next month, kids under 18 years old traveling with an adult will pay just $1.
www.cityandstateny.com
December 29, 2025 at 9:02 PM
New this morning from State Senator @shelleybmayer.bsky.social and Assembly Member Kassay via @cityandstateny.bsky.social: "Lower LIRR and Metro-North fares for families make for a more affordable ride"
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#FairFares can deliver affordable transit and faster commutes to millions of New Yorkers within @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social’s first 100 days.
Our five-point plan, developed in collaboration with
@ridersalliance.org @pcac.org, explains how:
pcac.org/press-releas...
Our five-point plan, developed in collaboration with
@ridersalliance.org @pcac.org, explains how:
pcac.org/press-releas...
Press Release: Mamdani Administration, City Council Can Deliver Universally Affordable Transit in 100 Days via Expansion of Fair Fares - PCAC
Advocates release five-point plan to deepen affordability, slash commute times for more than two million New Yorkers Plan builds on…
pcac.org
December 12, 2025 at 5:51 PM
#FairFares can deliver affordable transit and faster commutes to millions of New Yorkers within @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social’s first 100 days.
Our five-point plan, developed in collaboration with
@ridersalliance.org @pcac.org, explains how:
pcac.org/press-releas...
Our five-point plan, developed in collaboration with
@ridersalliance.org @pcac.org, explains how:
pcac.org/press-releas...
Do you have thoughts on OMNY? Share them in @gothamist.com's new survey! docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
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December 8, 2025 at 9:25 PM
Do you have thoughts on OMNY? Share them in @gothamist.com's new survey! docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
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As we approach Thanksgiving this week, we're grateful for the (seemingly unlikely) partnerships that helped bring #CongestionPricing across the finish line.
Great piece from @pcac.org about the work to make #CongestionPricing a reality!
Great piece from @pcac.org about the work to make #CongestionPricing a reality!
The unlikely alliances that transformed New York
Diverse coalitions helped get the nation’s first congestion pricing program implemented. Other cities can follow their lead and see similar benefits, says the leader of a transit advocacy group.
www.smartcitiesdive.com
November 24, 2025 at 4:47 PM
As we approach Thanksgiving this week, we're grateful for the (seemingly unlikely) partnerships that helped bring #CongestionPricing across the finish line.
Great piece from @pcac.org about the work to make #CongestionPricing a reality!
Great piece from @pcac.org about the work to make #CongestionPricing a reality!
"Our experience shows that when there is unity around a shared vision, even the most entrenched urban issues can be alleviated." PCAC's Lisa Daglian writes in Smart Cities Dive. www.smartcitiesdive.com/news/nyc-con...
The unlikely alliances that transformed New York
Diverse coalitions helped get the nation’s first congestion pricing program implemented. Other cities can follow their lead and see similar benefits, says the leader of a transit advocacy group.
www.smartcitiesdive.com
November 20, 2025 at 9:30 PM
"Our experience shows that when there is unity around a shared vision, even the most entrenched urban issues can be alleviated." PCAC's Lisa Daglian writes in Smart Cities Dive. www.smartcitiesdive.com/news/nyc-con...
LIRR Commuter Council Chair Gerry Bringmann and PCAC Research & Comms Associate Jack Connors were pleased to join @senatorcooney.bsky.social at the Long Island Contractors' Association HQ to discuss Long Island's infrastructure needs ahead of next year's state budget. Thank you for the invitation!
October 13, 2025 at 3:54 PM
LIRR Commuter Council Chair Gerry Bringmann and PCAC Research & Comms Associate Jack Connors were pleased to join @senatorcooney.bsky.social at the Long Island Contractors' Association HQ to discuss Long Island's infrastructure needs ahead of next year's state budget. Thank you for the invitation!
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Investment in our region's commuter rail is a huge boon. It's not only good for commuters — it's an investment in communities across the state and the region.
Great op-ed from @pcac.org Lisa Daglian in @crainsnewyork.bsky.social this week:
Great op-ed from @pcac.org Lisa Daglian in @crainsnewyork.bsky.social this week:
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
October 11, 2025 at 8:45 PM
Investment in our region's commuter rail is a huge boon. It's not only good for commuters — it's an investment in communities across the state and the region.
Great op-ed from @pcac.org Lisa Daglian in @crainsnewyork.bsky.social this week:
Great op-ed from @pcac.org Lisa Daglian in @crainsnewyork.bsky.social this week:
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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:
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...
www.crainsnewyork.com
October 4, 2025 at 8:48 PM
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:
Great quotes from @pcac.org @dannyintransit.bsky.social in this @crainsnewyork.bsky.social piece on subway signals:
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
October 8, 2025 at 7:26 PM
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
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@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…
pcac.org
October 1, 2025 at 4:17 PM
@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...
"'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.
patch.com
October 2, 2025 at 3:26 PM
"'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...
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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.
September 9, 2025 at 8:08 PM
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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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...
@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
September 8, 2025 at 8:16 PM
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...
@simko-bednarski.bsky.social
www.nydailynews.com/2025/09/08/c...
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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
Read it here
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August 25, 2025 at 5:49 PM
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
Read it here
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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.
@pcac.org heavily pushed this. It's a small revenue impact. Most condrs let it slide.
July 30, 2025 at 9:53 PM
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.
@pcac.org heavily pushed this. It's a small revenue impact. Most condrs let it slide.
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...
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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July 30, 2025 at 5:05 PM
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...
Our statement on the @mta.info's proposal to close discount loophole for most vulnerable during A.M. peak period: mailchi.mp/428a1cd03588...
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/
📲 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/
July 25, 2025 at 6:59 PM
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/
📲 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/
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."
"[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."
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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July 11, 2025 at 6:15 PM
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."
"[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."
Read our statement: mailchi.mp/a330246fda22...
July 10, 2025 at 8:08 PM
Read our statement: mailchi.mp/a330246fda22...
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...
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...
July 10, 2025 at 8:07 PM
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...
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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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!
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…
pcac.org
July 8, 2025 at 8:23 PM
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!
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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...
These tips alone are very good.
pcac.org/report/brtfo...
July 9, 2025 at 6:05 PM
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...
These tips alone are very good.
pcac.org/report/brtfo...
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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...
pcac.org/report/brtfo...
July 9, 2025 at 6:09 PM
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...
pcac.org/report/brtfo...