Recent Streetsblog NYC posts about Transit Funding

Empty subway cars could mean emptier capital funds for the MTA already. Photo: Kate Hinds

Advocates: MTA’s Finance Quick Fix Should Not Become Permanent

By Dave Colon | Apr 1, 2020 | No Comments

State budget negotiators are considering touching the ultimate third-rail of MTA funding — raiding revenue sources that are earmarked for capital improvements — in order to stave off an immediate fiscal collapse.

MTA Leads Multiple Agencies in Demanding $25B from Congress

By Gersh Kuntzman | Mar 23, 2020 | No Comments

The leaders of 10 transit systems — from coast to coast — are begging Washington for "at least" $25 billion in emergency funding as they battle the twin symptoms of the coronavirus: freefalling ridership and additional costs.

UPDATED: MTA in Free Fall: Low Ridership Numbers Could Mean Massive Debt, Cuts

By Gersh Kuntzman | Mar 18, 2020 | No Comments

It's the latest evidence that the MTA is going to need a huge infusion of public cash from the Trump administration.

Comptroller: MTA Debt Could Mean Fare Hikes, Service Cuts

By Dave Colon | Mar 12, 2020 | No Comments

The route out from under a mountain of debt could be through the public's wallet.

This is what showed up to testify. Photo: Dave Colon

CORO-NO SHOW: MTA Ditches City Council Hearing For Pandemic Prep

By Dave Colon | Mar 9, 2020 | No Comments

City Council members were sickened on Monday morning ... by the MTA skipping a City Council budget hearing.

It's time to put some power behind the power point, advocates say.

Advocates: The MTA And Cuomo Must Play Offense On Congestion Pricing

By Dave Colon | Mar 2, 2020 | No Comments

Tom Brady? More like Tom delay.

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