Train delays? Signal failures? Overcrowding? These commuter nightmares have become the new normal because New York State doesn't give our transit system the support it needs.
But get this, Joseph: Instead of coming to commuters' rescue, Albany now plans to divert dedicated transit funds to plug holes in the state budget.
Governor Cuomo's plan would cut $40 million that currently pays for the operations, service and maintenance of the transit system. Many people blame the MTA for the quality of their commute -- but Albany holds the MTA's purse strings.
Governor Cuomo is planning to divert these funds not just in 2014, but in 2015, 2016 and beyond. In total, nearly $350 million could be siphoned away from transit. That means today's commute could be considerably worse tomorrow.
If enough New Yorkers take action right now, we can send a message to our state leaders that transit dollars must be spent on transit needs.
Thank you!
Marcia Bystryn, President New York League of Conservation Voters
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