Great morning to be out at NYC City Hall rallying in support of Fair Fares expansion! Thank you to @ridersalliance.org, @cssnyorg.bsky.social for your partnership and @speakermenin.bsky.social, @cmhudson33.bsky.social and @shaunabreu.bsky.social for your incredible leadership!

Who's blocking the bus lane? @jmartineznyc.bsky.social with a great piece shining a light on the companies responsible for slowing our buses down and making them unreliable: www.thecity.nyc/2026/04/30/u...

UPS Tops List of Bus-Lane Blockers Caught on Camera Last Year

Most of the worst offenders for lane-clogging were delivery businesses who racked up thousands of violations.

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Congestion pricing ⬇️ More subway riders ⬇️ More investments in public transit. Check out @pcac.org's new report outlining the progress congestion pricing has made in bringing our subways back to their full potential! pcac.org/report/rider...

Ridership Returns: Mapping Post-Congestion Pricing Ridership Trends - PCAC

Subway ridership in 2025 grew by almost 93 million riders over 2024 to a total of nearly 1.3 billion, largely driven by the implementation of Congestion Pricing on January…

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Congestion pricing and so many more transformative transit policies would not exist without Lisa Daglian's passionate advocacy at @pcac.org. Thank you for your leadership!

Congestion pricing is working! Ridership is up and growing faster than in previous years. Read our full analysis in PCAC's latest report: pcac.org/report/rider...

Ridership Returns: Mapping Post-Congestion Pricing Ridership Trends - PCAC

Subway ridership in 2025 grew by almost 93 million riders over 2024 to a total of nearly 1.3 billion, largely driven by the implementation of Congestion Pricing on January…

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Ethan Stark-Miller@estarkmiller.bsky.social · 5mo ago

The first year of congestion pricing in New York saw straphangers take more than 90 million additional subway rides than in the previous year, a new report from the Permanent Citizens Advisory Committee to the MTA (PCAC) found. www.amny.com/nyc-transit/...

In the first year of congestion pricing, New York City's subway system saw 90 million additional rides 🤯 Few things better than when public policy works as designed.

Congestion pricing: NYC subways saw millions more riders during Manhattan toll program’s first year, transit group finds | amNewYork

The first year of congestion pricing in New York saw straphangers take more than 90 million additional subway rides than in the previous year, a new report

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Very, very cool news from @pcac.org — there's been more than 90 million additional subway rides since the beginning of congestion pricing in NYC. We've already know it's raised $$ and cleared the air, but it's clear it's incentivizing transit, too!

Congestion pricing: NYC subways saw millions more riders during Manhattan toll program’s first year, transit group finds | amNewYork

The first year of congestion pricing in New York saw straphangers take more than 90 million additional subway rides than in the previous year, a new report

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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

Reinvent Albany@reinventalbany.bsky.social · 5mo ago

Opposition to One Bill, Support for Three Strengthening Transparency. See the memos here: buff.ly/1C3XZxT

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...

WFUV News@wfuvnews.bsky.social · 6mo ago

More than three dozen advocacy and nonprofit groups are calling on the Mamdani administration to expand discounted bus and subway rides through the Fair Fares program — and to make all rides free for the poorest New Yorkers. www.nydailynews.com/2026/02/12/a...

5️⃣ ways congestion relief is transforming New York for the better, courtesy of @bloomberg.com 🧵 www.bloomberg.com/news/article...

New York's Congestion Pricing Is Working. Five Charts Show How

Nearly a year ago, New York City embarked on a controversial program to toll drivers entering some of Manhattan’s busiest streets. The goal of the congestion pricing plan, the first of its kind in the...

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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 buff.ly/D4KDB7F

"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?...

Commuters react to MTA fare hikes coming to NYC

YouTube video by PIX11 News

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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"

Opinion: Lower LIRR and Metro-North fares for families make for a more affordable ride

Starting next month, kids under 18 years old traveling with an adult will pay just $1.

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#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...

Press Release: Mamdani Administration, City Council Can Deliver Universally Affordable Transit in 100 Days via Expansion of Fair Fares - PCAC

Advocates release five-point plan to deepen affordability, slash commute times for more than two million New Yorkers  Plan builds on…

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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!

The unlikely alliances that transformed New York

Diverse coalitions helped get the nation’s first congestion pricing program implemented. Other cities can follow their lead and see similar benefits, says the leader of a transit advocacy group.

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"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...

The unlikely alliances that transformed New York

Diverse coalitions helped get the nation’s first congestion pricing program implemented. Other cities can follow their lead and see similar benefits, says the leader of a transit advocacy group.

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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:

Op-ed: How the MTA’s new commuter train cars move all of New York forward

As part of its 2025–2029 Capital Plan, the MTA announced a $2.3 billion order for 316 new state-of-the-art M-9A railcars, which will modernize the fleets of the Long Island Rail Road and Metro-North.

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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:

Subway riders should expect signal delays to get worse before they get better

Subway delays caused by malfunctioning signal equipment are on the decline as the Metropolitan Transportation Authority invests billions of dollars into upgrading the system's decades-old signals, MTA...

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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

Op-ed: How the MTA’s new commuter train cars move all of New York forward

As part of its 2025–2029 Capital Plan, the MTA announced a $2.3 billion order for 316 new state-of-the-art M-9A railcars, which will modernize the fleets of the Long Island Rail Road and Metro-North.

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@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...

PCAC Condemns USDOT’s Decision to Hold NYC Infrastructure and Antiterrorism Funds Hostage - PCAC

The White House’s edict via tweet to withhold $18 billion for the Hudson River Tunnel Project and phase two of…

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"'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...

LIRR Announces Fare Hikes, Discounts To Start In January

Monthly and weekly tickets will increase by 4.5 percent for LIRR riders.

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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...

CityTicket milestone, $100 million saved, says Gov. Hochul

The MTA’s discount ticket for commuter rail riders who stay within the five boroughs has now saved straphangers over $100 million, Gov. Hochul said Monday.

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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/

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."

Streetsblog NYC@nyc.streetsblog.org · last yr.

Years of bus priority projects barely made a dent in improving speeds because Big Apple leaders won't install real bus rapid transit, two recent reports argue.