Transit Awareness Day – Invest in Transit. Keep New York Moving!

ALBANY, NY (02/26/2010)(readMedia)-- The economic crisis has created an unprecedented situation for the public transit industry in New York State. Ridership is increasing as people turn to public transportation to help ease their economic burdens. At the same time, growing State budget deficits are resulting in fare increases, service reductions and delayed capital improvements in transit agencies, large and small, throughout the State. On March 1, representatives from the state's transit agencies, riders, labor and business partners will come together to meet with lawmakers. It has never been more important for the transportation community to have a strong voice and presence in Albany, NY.

WHO:

MTA

CDTA

Small Urban and Rural Transit Operators

CNYRTA

NFTA

Business Partners

ATU- Local 1342

ATU- Local 1321

Capital Region Transit Advocates
WHAT:

On March 1, representatives from the state’s transit agencies, riders, labor and business partners will come together to meet with lawmakers for Transit Awareness Day.
WHEN: Monday March 01, 2010 at 10:00AM Eastern Time (US & Canada)
WHERE: Legislative Office Building
Albany, New York 12248