Another bill that would significantly water down and create massive loopholes in ACE/bus lane enforcement has been introduced. Glad we at least know it exists before it's passed this go around. If you live in AM Taylor's district, voice your concern! @2avesag.as @ridersalliance.org
Fair Fares has the potential to bring more affordable fares to over two million New Yorkers. We're calling on Mayor Mamdani to expand the program so that all subway and bus riders can afford transit 🚇🚍
Read the full letter:
pcac.org/budget-lette...
5️⃣ ways congestion relief is transforming New York for the better, courtesy of @bloomberg.com 🧵
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
The data shows SCOUT works. Our groups
@pcac.org @rpa.org asked Gov. Hochul to make the MTA SCOUT program permanent and expand it to 20 teams in the FY26-27 budget
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"Transportation is an important piece of the affordability puzzle." PCAC Associate Director @bhfritsch.bsky.social spoke with Greg Mocker of PIX11 about the importance of expanding Fair Fares to cover minimum wage workers. youtu.be/kGPPajyO4bw?...
New this morning from State Senator @shelleybmayer.bsky.social and Assembly Member Kassay via @cityandstateny.bsky.social: "Lower LIRR and Metro-North fares for families make for a more affordable ride"
#FairFares can deliver affordable transit and faster commutes to millions of New Yorkers within @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social’s first 100 days.
Our five-point plan, developed in collaboration with
@ridersalliance.org @pcac.org, explains how:
pcac.org/press-releas...
Do you have thoughts on OMNY? Share them in @gothamist.com's new survey! docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
As we approach Thanksgiving this week, we're grateful for the (seemingly unlikely) partnerships that helped bring #CongestionPricing across the finish line.
Great piece from @pcac.org about the work to make #CongestionPricing a reality!
"Our experience shows that when there is unity around a shared vision, even the most entrenched urban issues can be alleviated." PCAC's Lisa Daglian writes in Smart Cities Dive. www.smartcitiesdive.com/news/nyc-con...
LIRR Commuter Council Chair Gerry Bringmann and PCAC Research & Comms Associate Jack Connors were pleased to join @senatorcooney.bsky.social at the Long Island Contractors' Association HQ to discuss Long Island's infrastructure needs ahead of next year's state budget. Thank you for the invitation!
Investment in our region's commuter rail is a huge boon. It's not only good for commuters — it's an investment in communities across the state and the region.
Great op-ed from @pcac.org Lisa Daglian in @crainsnewyork.bsky.social this week:
Modern signals mean frequent, reliable service for subway riders — but it'll take time, effort, and good communication to make it happen.
Great quotes from @pcac.org @dannyintransit.bsky.social in this @crainsnewyork.bsky.social piece on subway signals:
PCAC's Lisa Daglian writes in @crainsnewyork.bsky.social "We stand at the threshold of a new era for New York transit—one that distributes benefits across the state while preparing our system for generations to come. For that, we commend the @mta.info and @governor.ny.gov." t.co/vSPmaTNgjg
@pcac.org statement condemning @usdot.bsky.social's decision to hold NYC infrastructure and antiterrorism funds hostage. Totally infuriating and ridiculous: pcac.org/pcac-condemn...
"'There are two [discounts] that we've been pushing for years, and we're thrilled that the MTA sees the wisdom in those recommendations,' Lisa Daglian, Executive Director, Permanent Citizens Advisory Committee to the MTA (PCAC), said." patch.com/new-york/wan...
Like clockwork, summer vacation season ends and weekday subway ridership instantly returns to the 4M+ level. We should set a new post-COVID record next month when subway ridership generally peaks for the year.
Celebrating a big CityTicket milestone @pcac.org today, nearly 25 years after we first advocated for it. Glad the @mta.info is making it permanent and the default option for rail riders. More of this, please!
@simko-bednarski.bsky.social
www.nydailynews.com/2025/09/08/c...
We sent comments to NYC HRA calling on them to make the Fair Fares program truly fair for NYers by increasing the elibility threshold to 200% of the federal poverty level -- what most other cities are already doing, per @pcac.org
Read it here
Half-fares will be accepted at all times. Currently, half-fare tix r not valid on AM Peak trains (an exception in the law permits agencies to charge full-fare during peak hours). No mention of express buses, tho.
@pcac.org heavily pushed this. It's a small revenue impact. Most condrs let it slide.
Expanded Half-Fares on the @mtalirr.bsky.social and @mtametronorth.bsky.social is Good News for Riders, Conductors.
Our statement on the @mta.info's proposal to close discount loophole for most vulnerable during A.M. peak period: mailchi.mp/428a1cd03588...
Looking for a weekend read? Consider one of PCAC's three recently released reports!
📲 Results of our recent OMNY survey
🚍 "BRT for The Boroughs," a guide for world-class bus service in NYC
🏘️ Our ideas for the 2025 New York City Charter Revision Commission
All on our website: pcac.org/reports/
Read their report "How Much Faster Are We Moving?": img1.wsimg.com/blobby/go/87...
And ours "BRT for the Boroughs: How the MTA & City Hall can transform your bus ride": pcac.org/report/brtfo...
A pleasure to be featured alongside @annieweinstock.bsky.social and @walterhook.bsky.social's tremendous report.
"[NYC] buses remain the slowest in the nation. Two recent reports explain why — and how the city can have real bus rapid transit to get riders moving."
Read our statement: mailchi.mp/a330246fda22...
Taken from 6/2-7/5, 2025; 392 total responses recorded. Survey results reflect a snapshot of 392 riders' opinion — not a scientific representation of the MTA’s riders. Survey distributed via email, social media, community boards, and partners in advocacy, among other channels.
Our OMNY survey results are in!
We asked riders about their experiences with OMNY and what features they'd like to see as rollout continues. Read the results and see our recommendations for optimizing OMNY's potential: pcac.org/report/omnys...
A lot of interesting discussion here on buses today, and I hope @pcac.org's new report on BRT and what it could look like on Northern Blvd and Flatbush can add to that. There is so much we can do to improve bus service on fares and through infrastructure. Glad to finally have some momentum!
Install protected bus lanes aligned to the center of streets, avoiding the chronic issues that block New York’s existing curbside and offset bus lanes. Continue implementing technology innovations to speed up buses, such as transit signal priority, and other intersection safety tools such as left turn bans and queue jumps when necessary. Build accessible BRT stations with level boarding, full shelters, clear signage, lighting, seating and countdown clocks. Strengthen coordination between MTA & NYC DOT to deliver higher-quality and more effective bus priority projects in compliance with the legal mandates of the NYC Streets Plan. Overhaul signage and wayfinding by adopting a recognizable and unified design language for wayfinding at BRT stations. Integrate BRT into the subway map to improve wayfinding for riders. Pilot a new bus fleet with doors on both sides to enable construction of bi-directional island platforms, a standard design on most international BRT systems. Reform boarding and fare payment by enabling all-door boarding and piloting fare gates at BRT stations to speed up service and reduce fare evasion. Launch the next generation Select Bus Service as BRT by upgrading existing infrastructure, extending existing SBS to better connect Manhattan’s Congestion Relief Zone with the boroughs outside of Manhattan, and launching new interborough SBS by using this report’s suite of recommendations in tandem with one another.
The @pcac.org has a new report out on "BRT for the Boroughs: How the MTA & City Hall can transform your bus ride" that is well-considered and well worth checking out!
These tips alone are very good.
pcac.org/report/brtfo...
Install protected bus lanes aligned to the center of streets, avoiding the chronic issues that block New York’s existing curbside and offset bus lanes. Continue implementing technology innovations to speed up buses, such as transit signal priority, and other intersection safety tools such as left turn bans and queue jumps when necessary. Build accessible BRT stations with level boarding, full shelters, clear signage, lighting, seating and countdown clocks. Strengthen coordination between MTA & NYC DOT to deliver higher-quality and more effective bus priority projects in compliance with the legal mandates of the NYC Streets Plan. Overhaul signage and wayfinding by adopting a recognizable and unified design language for wayfinding at BRT stations. Integrate BRT into the subway map to improve wayfinding for riders. Pilot a new bus fleet with doors on both sides to enable construction of bi-directional island platforms, a standard design on most international BRT systems. Reform boarding and fare payment by enabling all-door boarding and piloting fare gates at BRT stations to speed up service and reduce fare evasion. Launch the next generation Select Bus Service as BRT by upgrading existing infrastructure, extending existing SBS to better connect Manhattan’s Congestion Relief Zone with the boroughs outside of Manhattan, and launching new interborough SBS by using this report’s suite of recommendations in tandem with one another.
The @pcac.org has a new report out on "BRT for the Boroughs: How the MTA & City Hall can transform your bus ride," that is full of good ideas for improving the effectiveness of New York's bus network.
pcac.org/report/brtfo...
