New York's Public Transit Systems Applaud Creation of the Assembly Post-COVID Mass Transit Working Group

ALBANY, NY (02/12/2021) (readMedia)-- The New York Public Transit Association released the following statement today in support of the creation of the New York State Assembly Post-COVID Mass Transit Working Group:

"New York's public transit systems fully support Speaker Heastie's creation of the mass transit working group and stand ready to lend our support and expertise to the groups efforts," NYPTA President Bill Carpenter said. "The COVID-19 pandemic serves as the latest example of public transportation as the mobility safety net in New York's communities and of public transit workers as frontline heroes. We kept New York's economy moving throughout the pandemic, we will play a key role in its recovery, and through our work together with the working group can ensure its future success."

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