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| DATE | 2009-03-24 |
| FROM | mlr52@michaellrichardson.com
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| SUBJECT | Re: [NYLXS - HANGOUT] [campaignforny@gmail.com: MTA doomsday
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The MTA has never listen to us (not even when we had the power to remove them, they may have held hearings but that was just going though the motions.
Ruben
Here in Boston we are facing a fare hike and reduce service as well (keep
in mind that the subway shuts down at 12:45am and the commuter rail shuts
down at 11:45). And yet, they want to reduce service here. At least MTA
runs all night! But I think its unfair that the MTA wants to charge 104
for a monthly metrocard. $81/month is already steep for some people as it
is. I am reading that they want to eliminate the W train. The train that
goes to whitehall mind you. So if they eliminate that, then whats the
perpuse of the middle track at whitehall now? Its already crowded at that
station anyways. With only the R train running through there, your going
to cause a lot of issues as the platform is small in my opinion. And
didn't they just finish the south ferry new terminal that connects the R/W
train with the 1 train???? So whats the point! They wasted lots of money
to now not have it connected? This is where I'm getting the current info,
http://www.mta.info/mta/09/section1v2.pdf.
Does the MTA really listen to us or are they giving their execs big
bonuses? Overall, I think the MTA is just plain old greedy and not really
thinking clearly on how to fix the issues that faces commuters today.
Thats just my thoughts.
-Amy
On
Tue, 24 Mar 2009, Ruben Safir wrote:
>
> For those who are wondering why I'm been so agitated about the MTA
> of late, aside from the obvious, reead this email I got.
>
> These vultures want nothingbut to give our Bridges to the MTA and
> pretend tha sending 15.2 billion dollars on the LIRR connection
> to Grand Central to be rational sending without which the Subway system
> would sli back into the 1970's Its nonsense.
>
> Please call Krugers office today and suort him and tell him to
> break up the MTA.
>
> Ruben
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> Date: Tue, 24 Mar 2009 13:57:42 GMT
> From: "Michael O'Loughlin, Campaign for New York's Future"
> To: Ruben Safir
> Subject: MTA doomsday tomorrow!
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> Dear Ruben,
>
> Tomorrow - March 25th - is the deadline for lawmakers to decide
> the fate of New York's transit riders, but they still haven't
> agreed on a plan to fully and fairly fund the MTA.
>
> The Ravitch/Silver plans ask all sectors to contribute to keep
> our city on the move - but a handful of senators are holding out
> against it.
> YOUR senator is one of the "Fare Hike Four," stubbornly fighting
> for a plan that, according to Reuters, would force the MTA to
> raise fares by 17%!
> If our leaders don't pass an MTA funding plan today, we're going
> to face a transit doomsday - paying $104 for a monthly
> Metrocard, saying goodbye to entire subway lines and dozens of
> bus routes, and experiencing longer waits and more crowding.
>
> This is your last chance to be heard! Call your state senator
> right now:
>
> 1. For Senator Kruger, call
> (518) 455-2460.
>
> 2. Tell the staffer who answers:
>
> * I represent the majority of your constituents who will be
> severely impacted by the MTA's 23% fare hike and drastic bus and
> subway service cuts;
>
> * New Yorkers demand a plan - like the Ravitch/Silver plans -
> that includes funding from ALL sectors, including businesses,
> drivers, and transit riders;
>
> * We must not only prevent doomsday fare hikes and service cuts
> but also cover the costs of maintaining and improving the
> transit system.
>
> 3. Hit reply to this email to let us know how your call went!
> Please don't skip this step - this information is very valuable
> to us as we talk to your lawmakers in Albany!
>
> After you call, spread the word! Forward this email to your
> friends and family and encourage them to look up their state
> senators at
> http://ga3.org/ct/WdX_u441OSpU/
> and use the message above to call in their support for a plan
> like the Ravitch/Silver plans.
>
> Your call can help keep the transit system working for all New
> Yorkers, protecting our environment and our economy, even during
> difficult times. We all benefit from public transit - we should
> all do our part to fully and fairly fund the MTA.
>
> Today is the day. Let's make sure our decision makers know that
> New Yorkers won't accept a transit doomsday!
>
> Sincerely,
>
> Michael O'Loughlin
> Campaign for New York's Future
>
> P.S. After your call, check out the Transportation Alternatives'
> MTA Telethon video - and find out about the event they'll be
> holding tomorrow in Union Square.
> http://ga3.org/ct/WpX_u441OSph/
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