Cutting Student MetroCards: Vote Delayed
Ugh. Just get it over with already so we can go on with our lives realizing that this is not the end of the world. This is a followup to SUBWAYblogger’s recent post on this subject that became quite the source of debate. The vote to cut the program has been delayed. However, there are [...]
Read MoreNew Metrocard Today
I just bought a new Metrocard, and was again reminded of how badly we monthy unlimited users were hosed in the fare hike. I only bring it up because of yesterday’s news of a $3 billion deficit in the MTA budget. Where the hell is all the money going? If there are millions of rides [...]
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- Tags: metrocard, MetroCards, money, mta, new, story, subway, unlimited
Congestion Pricing Moves Forward to Albany
New York City Council has officially backed Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s congestion pricing plan, which now moves forward to Albany for approval. Just to recap, the plan would charge drivers an $8.00 fee for driving below 60th Street from 6am – 6pm. There are provisions in the plan which allow for credits when paying a toll [...]
Those with the Most Money Vote for Everyone Else
Well this just about sums it all up: At least five members of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s governing panel have seven-figure net worths. That’s nearly a third of the board empowered to vote on proposed hikes in subway, bus and commuter train fares. [Daily News] You know I’ve always had this idea kicking around in [...]
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- Tags: board, fare hike, money, mta
