Recent Streetsblog NYC posts about MTA

At Prendergast Confirmation, NYC State Senators Bash Select Bus Service

By Stephen Miller | Jun 21, 2013 | 13 Comments

It’s been a long road for Tom Prendergast to become the chairman and CEO of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority. After the previous MTA chair, Joe Lhota, split to run for mayor, it took Governor Cuomo more than three months to nominate Prendergast. Then his confirmation hearing was put on hold for more than two months by […]

Will Cuomo Sign the Transit Lockbox Bill?

By Stephen Miller | Jun 20, 2013 | 2 Comments

The transit lockbox bill, which would require Albany to disclose the impacts of any raid of dedicated transit funds, passed both the Senate and Assembly unanimously in the final days of the legislative session, reports the Tri-State Transportation Campaign. It now heads to Governor Andrew Cuomo’s desk. A nearly identical bill reached Cuomo in 2011, […]

After Unanimous Senate Vote, Transit Lockbox Bill Heads to Assembly

By Stephen Miller | Jun 13, 2013 | 2 Comments

Albany has long used the MTA as a piggy bank, raiding dedicated transit funds on a regular basis to cover gaps in the state budget. As a result, straphangers are squeezed as transit agencies resort to fare hikes and service cuts to make up the difference. Legislative attempts to crack down on transit raids have […]

Honoring the Tappan Zee, and Other Highlights From the RPA Assembly

By Stephen Miller | Apr 19, 2013 | 7 Comments

Today, the Regional Plan Association held its 23rd Annual Assembly, gathering many of the region’s transportation and development players under one roof. Unlike recent years, when the buzz was about congestion pricing or DOT’s bicycle and pedestrian programs, this year’s program didn’t have much to excite livable streets advocates. Instead, one particular project had the spotlight during […]

Manhattan CB 6 Urges MTA to Restore Blue Lights to Select Bus Service

By Brad Aaron | Apr 17, 2013 | 5 Comments

Manhattan Community Board 6 has adopted a resolution in support of a state law to bring back flashing blue lights on Select Bus Service buses. The reso also urges the MTA to explore options to restore the lights in lieu of legislative action. SBS buses went into service in 2008. The buses and their flashing […]

After 102 Days, Cuomo Finally Names Tom Prendergast MTA Chief

By Stephen Miller | Apr 12, 2013 | No Comments

Today Governor Andrew Cuomo named Tom Prendergast Chairman and CEO of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority. Prendergast had been serving as interim executive director of the agency for more than three months, since Joseph Lhota departed at the end of last year to run for mayor. Prendergast, like previous MTA chiefs Lee Sander and Jay Walder, brings deep experience […]

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