Under the plan, the state would provide $25 million to keep the free or cheaper fares.
Fri 18 Jun 2010
Thu 3 Jun 2010
The list includes dozens of lower-level employees, including conductors, police officers and engineers, thanks to overtime, sick days and retirement benefits.
Wed 26 May 2010
Filed under: Walder, Jay H, Samuelson, John, Paid Time Off, Transport Workers Union, Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Transit Systems, New York City — @ 2:54 am
It seems that fewer bus drivers took long leaves after being spit upon than the Metropolitan Transportation Authority originally reported.
Wed 14 Apr 2010
Filed under: Monheim, Charles, Accenture Ltd, Walder, Jay H, Consultants, Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Transit Systems, Budgets and Budgeting — @ 4:48 am
Faced with a $400 million deficit, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority acted on cost-saving advice of consultants, who also urged big administrative layoffs.
Sat 13 Mar 2010
Filed under: Clarke, Yvette D, Jackson-Lee, Sheila, Walder, Jay H, Transit Systems, Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Layoffs and Job Reductions — @ 2:22 am
Representatives Bennie G. Thompson, Sheila Jackson Lee and Yvette D. Clarke told the M.T.A. that dismissing hundreds of employees could put riders at risk.
Mon 8 Mar 2010
Filed under: Walder, Jay H, New York City Transit Authority, Watches and Clocks, Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Subways, New York City — @ 5:10 am
The clocks, a convenience long enjoyed by users of mass transit in London, Paris and Washington, are starting to trickle into New York City’s labyrinthine transportation network.
Fri 5 Mar 2010
Filed under: Walder, Jay H, Transit Systems, Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Quinn, Christine C, Budgets and Budgeting — @ 3:33 am
At public hearings around the city, representatives from the financially troubled transit agency have mostly sat silent as politicians, schoolchildren, union officials and riders’ advocates spoke.
Tue 15 Dec 2009
A committee of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority approved the plan, which includes eliminating the W and Z Lines and free student rides.
Tue 15 Dec 2009
A committee of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority approved the plan, which includes eliminating the W and Z Lines and free student rides.
Mon 14 Dec 2009
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority, trying to make up a shortfall of more than $400 million, is expected to announce a plan that will scale back service and eliminate two subway lines.