It's still cold and blustery outside, but the buds on the trees are getting ready to open, yearning for spring as the people that walk by them. What does that mean in this context you ask? Well, that's a clear sign it's time to battle over the budget and here in the city, that means the fight over where the fares will be in the coming year is on. The Authority has been threatening $103 dollar monthly cards unless they get state funding, so that additional money from the Governor and Legislature is crucial. Not only must the fight be taken to them, but to get the people who ride become aware, so that we can have even more strength when the decisions are made. That means there'll be ads and petition-gathering out in full force.
From Keep New York Moving:
Anyone who rides mass transit knows that we've got a crisis on our hands. Unless o
ur leaders act now, we could soon face cuts to train and bus service and double-digit fare hikes. Even worse, there's no money for the vital transit rebuilding program, which makes it possible to buy new subway cars and buses, rehabilitate crumbling stations, and fix aging infrastructure, such as tracks and signals.
In these tough economic times, with millions of New Yorkers relying on affordable, reliable public transportation for their livelihoods, investing in transit is necessary for our economy, our environment and the future of New York.
TAKE ACTION! Sign the Keep New York Moving petition.
Click the link to do your part and spread the word to back up the ads you'll see on the subways soon.
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