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Testimony Transportation

Testimony on Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s 2020-2024 Capital

November 25, 2019

CBC’s longstanding position is that MTA capital investments must first emphasize state of good repair and routine replacement before projects to expand the system or provide enhanced amenities.

Podcast episode Transportation

Episode 85: 275, with MTA Board Member Veronica Vanterpool

November 21, 2019

275 is the number of meetings Veronica Vanterpool has attended since she was appointed to the board of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority. She is one of four individuals appointed by the Mayor to the 21 member board. She joined the pod to discuss her time on the board, the important challenges facing the MTA, and more.

Letter Public Workforce

CBC Urges Governor to Veto Bill Increasing NYC School Bus Contract Costs

November 19, 2019

CBC urges Governor Cuomo to veto A7749/S6208, which would impose costly restrictions on school bus contracts in NYC.

Press Release Transportation

Twenty Groups Urge MTA Board to Promptly Appoint Traffic Mobility Review Board and Ensure it Follows Open Meetings Law

November 15, 2019

Twenty groups representing rider, watchdog and industry groups today sent a letter to the MTA Board urging it to promptly appoint the Traffic Mobility Review Board (TMRB) and ensure that body follows the state Open Meetings Law (OML).

Statement Transportation

Statement on the MTA's 2020 Final Proposed Budget and November 2020-2023 Financial Plan

November 14, 2019

Statement by CBC President Andrew S. Rein on the MTA 2020 Final Proposed Budget and November 2020-2023 Financial Plan.

Testimony Transportation

Testimony on the Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s 2020-2024 Capital Program

November 12, 2019

The plan’s sheer size renders it impossible to determine what investments should and will happen in the next five years

Letter Capital Spending

CBC Urges Governor to Sign A4880/S1673 to Improve Capital Planning

November 11, 2019

The CBC recommends that the Governor sign A4880/S1673, which would improve capital planning for transportation infrastructure in New York State.

Video Transportation

TWU Rallies for Better Contract Outside MTA Headquarters

October 31, 2019

Thousands of transit workers are turning up the heat on the MTA, demanding a new contract with a wage hike.

Letter Transportation

The MTA Needs to Show How it will Fund the Full Cost of 581 New Police Officers

October 18, 2019

Without new funding or major savings in other areas, the proposed increase in the MTA police force will significantly increase the MTA’s operating deficit.

Letter Pensions & Benefits

CBC Urges Veto of 18 Benefit Sweeteners

October 18, 2019

The Governor should veto all 18 bills and send a strong message that past reforms will not be overturned.

Blog Public Workforce

Four Facts about New York City Full-Time Employees

October 17, 2019

Here are four facts about full-time NYC employees in fiscal year 2019.

Video Transportation

MTA Fare Inreases Ahead?

October 15, 2019

MTA’s $50 billion plan to upgrade transit system will likely lead to fare increases.

Special Feature Public Workforce

Average Pay at the 15 Largest New York City Agencies

October 08, 2019

How much do New York City employees earn in pay each year?

Blog Transportation

NYC Ferry Comparative Analysis

October 07, 2019

Among large urban ferry systems, NYC Ferry's subsidy is second highest.

Blog Public Workforce

The High Cost of the MTA’s New Police Officers

September 25, 2019

The MTA has committed to hiring 500 new police officers to address quality of life concerns, but it is necessary to understand this strategy comes at a cost.

Statement Transportation