Posted on 11/17/2020 7:44:08 PM PST by 11th_VA
Sources tell NY1 the MTA is proposing deep service cuts to subways and bus that could mean long waits between trains and longer walks to the bus stop, plus nearly 10,000 workers laid off.
The MTA is planning to present the plan to its board during its Wednesday meeting.
MTA officials have threatened 40 to 50 percent transit cuts and layoffs unless the agency gets $12 billion it requested from Washington D.C.
The plan obtained by NY1 shows that on weekends, trains could run every 15 minutes, with longer waits between trains on weekdays, and even potential, unspecified suspensions in service.
The MTA raises the possibility of eliminating entire bus routes, and cuts to trips on a third of bus routes that survive the cut. The MTA aims to have New Yorkers within a half mile of a bus stop after the cuts.
The layoffs alone - 9,367 workers, mostly NYC Transit subway and bus workers - would save the MTA $1.2 billion a year.
In a statement, MTA spokesperson Ken Lovett said, "We've said all along that unless we received $12 billion in federal emergency assistance we would be forced to enact draconian cuts and layoffs. As we are required to enact a balanced budget and the feds have yet to act on another COVID-19 relief package that would help mass transit, we are moving ahead hoping for the best but preparing for the worst. If the federal aid comes through in that amount, we will adjust our spending plan accordingly."
John Samuelsen, an MTA board member and president of the Transport Workers Union, said in a statement that “the TWU will fight tooth and nail to defend the MTA workforce, there will be serious consequences if there is an attempt to implement this plan.”
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This deserves ‘popcorn eating’ gif ...
This is nothing a flamethrower can’t fix.
Perhaps they should write their senators.
In a statement, MTA spokesperson Ken Lovett said, "We've said all along that unless we received $12 billion in federal emergency assistance we would be forced to enact draconian cuts and layoffs. As we are required to enact a balanced budget and the feds have yet to act on another COVID-19 relief package that would help mass transit, we are moving ahead hoping for the best but preparing for the worst. If the federal aid comes through in that amount, we will adjust our spending plan accordingly."
John Samuelsen, an MTA board member and president of the Transport Workers Union, said in a statement that "the TWU will fight tooth and nail to defend the MTA workforce, there will be serious consequences if there is an attempt to implement this plan."
This Kingston Trio song refers to the Boston MTA, and not the NYC MTA. But, hey. If it fits, it fits.
Well, let me tell you of the story of a man named Charlie
On a tragic and fateful day.
He put ten cents in his pocket, kissed his wife and family
Went to ride on the MTA.
Well, did he ever return?
No he never returned, and his fate is still unlearned...
Why does DC and the rest of the Country need to bail out NYC Transit. A little cutback now and then does wonders for efficacy.
Why does DC and the rest of the Country need to bail out NYC Transit. A little cutback now and then does wonders for efficacy.
This Kingston Trio song refers to the Boston MTA, not the NYC MTA. But, hey. If it fits, it fits.
Well, let me tell you of the story of a man named Charlie
On a tragic and fateful day.
He put ten cents in his pocket, kissed his wife and family
Went to ride on the MTA.
Well, did he ever return?
No he never returned, and his fate is still unlearned...
Good. NYC can die.
why is it always services and not welfare for the useless??? /s
Gee, how’s their ridership?
1/4-1/2 of normal?
Is it possible Hiz Honor is intentionally working on getting people to leave New York?
Or they could do pension, benefits and pay cuts. Of course, that would be too simple.
Who the hell woukd take public transit these days ?
Unless of course you’re immune to bugs cause you take silver !
Who cares what happens to these pathetic leftists?
How about Deblasio bailing them put with some of that money he and his wife siphoned off from just about everything.
12% of normal
Walk.
Why does DC and the rest of the Country need to bail out NYC Transit. A little cutback now and then does wonders for efficacy.
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When a government bureaucracy makes cuts, only the graft survives.
Could not have happen to a nicer city. /sarc
Do you think I needed to add the /sarc at the end or was my sarcasm as clear as I think it was?
JoMa
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