Straphangers are calling on the state to invest more into the MTA.
MTA chairman Janno Lieber insisted that during morning and afternoon peak times, the system already runs at a frequency of about every six minutes. But that’s all they can do.The Point with Marcia KramerThe MTA has a structural deficit, according to Lieber. He said the organization has lost money because of reduced ridership during the pandemic. When the federal aid the agency received runs out in two years, it will have to confront a revenue shortage, he said.
Public transportation advocates also called on Hochul to pay the MTA’s $1.6 billion deficit as ridership slowly increases. According tofor September 13th through September 22nd, ridership on subways reached as high as 75% of pre-pandemic levels, and a low of around 59%. Bus capacity is increasing even slower, between 55-66% during the same time period.
One of the biggest hassles of transit use was wait times and unexpected delays, but cleanliness and safety were also sources of rider dissatisfaction.to put two surveillance cameras in every new train car for safer trips, but the subway already has more than 10,000 existing cameras across its 472 stations.
Transit advocates insisted on funding for improvements that acknowledge that “shorter wait times and improved service reliability” will bring riders back and restore service to pre-pandemic levels.newsletter signupBy submitting your information, you're agreeing to receive communications from New York Public Radio in accordance with our
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