Since 1979, the NYPIRG Straphangers Campaign has advocated for cleaner, safer and more affordable transit for New York City's 8.5 Million subway and bus riders.
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Straphangers Campaign retweeted
Per @MTA, here’s what’s on ice thanks to @GovKathyHochul’s pause:
🧊 $100M in new subway, @LIRR, & @MetroNorth cars
🧊 25 ADA upgrades 🛗❌
🧊 Tech upgrades, incl track intrusion detection
🧊 250+ EV buses + charging infra
🧊 New signals on the A, C, B, D, F, & M
🧊 SAS Phase 2
Straphangers Campaign retweeted
When the Gov said “no” to #congestionpricing she said no to electric bus infrastructure, no to signal upgrades to stop subway delays, no to elevators and an accessible transit system. We’re here today to fight for riders, less traffic, better air quality, and better mass transit
Straphangers Campaign retweeted
We at PCAC aren’t giving up either.
Keep calling @GovKathyHochul: 518-474-8390 ☎️
Straphangers Campaign retweeted
Don't give the governor an out, Mr. Speaker. She flipped, now let her flop.
The legislature will be held harmless for any project delays at #HochulsMTA
Riders need #CongestionPricingNow
Straphangers Campaign retweeted
Let’s be crystal clear: Congestion Pricing is the law of the land and cannot be unilaterally overturned.
So long as the legislature holds the line against Governor Hochul’s IOU, better transit and cleaner air is within reach.
Keep calling your reps. ☎️
Straphangers Campaign retweeted
We’re with our allies in Albany to demand the legislature “vote no” on the bogus MTA bailout and support #CongestionPricing❗️
#GridlockKathy @GovKathyHochul
Straphangers Campaign retweeted
Public transit is the lifeblood of NYC and traffic is choking our city streets. Congestion pricing is the only policy that can tackle both in an equitable and comprehensive way. The general fund, PMT, existing taxes that go into MTA are unsustainable, not enough, or regressive.
Straphangers Campaign retweeted
NYers from outer-borough neighborhoods & transit deserts stand to benefit the most from expanding Fair Fares eligibility to 200% of the federal poverty level.
Proud to stand with advocates to call for expanded eligibility of this program in the budget.
nydailynews.com/2024/06/03/n…
Straphangers Campaign retweeted
We’ve already waited 15 years.
Delaying congestion pricing will derail our chance to create a modern, accessible transit system. It will deprive our city of cleaner air, safer streets and a more thriving economy.
We can’t let short-term politics derail broad long-term benefits.
ALT Comptroller Lander at the Congestion Pricing rally.
Straphangers Campaign retweeted
In pausing congestion pricing, Gov Hochul has effectively killed the MTA Capital Plan. This is a slap in the face to our neighbors who rely on a functioning public transportation system. This decision will also cost NYers jobs and will have devastating environmental consequences.
PUMP THE BRAKES: Congestion pricing hits roadblock, as Gov. Hochul pulls plug on vehicle-tolling plan weeks before June 30 launch
Outrage aplenty over Guv's 11th-hour "betrayal," as Hochul sez, "There never is only one path forward."
NEW in @THECITYNY thecity.nyc/2024/06/05/mta-c…
Straphangers Campaign retweeted
Ridiculous and indefensible to delay a (state-mandated!!) program designed to make our city safer, our people healthier, and our public transit more expansive and accessible for everyone.
Congestion pricing is simply good governance.
Hochul considering congestion pricing delay amid concerns from Democratic leaders ow.ly/qnTW105vB4E
Straphangers Campaign retweeted
✍️ Sammy’s Law is now law!!!
Thank you @GovKathyHochul for signing this life-saving bill into law.
We were proud to join with everyone who helped make this moment possible 💛
ALT Gov Hochul signs the bill
ALT Amy Cohen speaks from a podium
ALT Sammy’s Law 20 MPH sign
ALT Mayor Adams speaks from a podium
Straphangers Campaign retweeted
Join us tomorrow at Fordham Plaza, 11AM to rally for a new busway!
Next Tuesday, 7/11, we're rallying at Fordham Plaza with @CMPiSanchez for the BUSWAY Bronx riders deserve!
RSVP 👇👇👇 action.ridersalliance.org/fo…
Straphangers Campaign retweeted
Let’s put our thinking caps on! 🤠
Now, for what possible reason would a bus not stay in the bus lane? Could it be because the bus lanes are blocked, forcing them to go around an obstruction?
And, if so, what do you suppose that obstruction might be…? 🤔🤔🤔
Take your time. – at Bronx, NY
Straphangers Campaign retweeted
The upcoming fare hike to $2.90 is going to put an even bigger strain on the pockets of working New Yorkers. This year, @NYCMayor can #ExpandFairFares to make sure this fare hike won't burden more than 1 million low-income New Yorkers who can least afford it.
Straphangers Campaign retweeted
We are a world class city, and we deserve a world class public transportation system. Let’s fully fund the MTA and give New Yorkers the subway and bus service they deserve. We need six-minute bus service.
Straphangers Campaign retweeted
Thank you to the latest co-sponsor of the All-Electric Building Act, Assemblywoman Taylor Darling (@IamTDarling)!
With 55 @NYSA_Majority co-sponsors and counting, we're on our way to building a cleaner, greener, more affordable New York⚡️
Grateful to the new co-sponsors of the All-Electric Building Act since the '23 Legislative Session began:
⚡️ @sarahana
⚡️ @JuanArdilaNYS
⚡️ @tonysimone
⚡️ MaryJane Shimsky
⚡️ @AlexBores
⚡️ @StevenRaga
⚡️ @fred_thiele
⚡️ @graceleefornyc
⚡️ @Dana4Assembly
⚡️ @YudelkaTapia
Straphangers Campaign retweeted
For comparison, the MTA said at a budget hearing yesterday that they would need an additional $350 million to prevent a fare hike—about $100 million less that the state spends subsidizing horse racing.
NEW: Hochul wants to give the horse racing $455 million in public money.
And key claims in the study she's using to justify it are likely false, experts said.
For @nysfocus: nysfocus.com/2023/02/07/hoch…
Straphangers Campaign retweeted
Our subways are crumbling and our streets are plagued by traffic making them less clean & unsafe.
I stood at the George Washington Bridge with transit and safe streets advocates to tell New Jersey, these are our streets, get out of the way. We need congestion pricing now!
