Transit Awareness Day - Transit Leaders Meet in Albany

ALBANY, NY (03/03/2011)(readMedia)-- Public transportation is a critical factor in New York State's economic recovery and maximizing affordable mobility for all New Yorker's will pay dividends. Transit providers are a key contributor to New York State's financial health, with over 70% of all mass transit trips taking residents to and from work. Not only do New York's transit systems directly employ over 60,000 people, their annual multi-billion dollar capital investment programs also produce jobs and economic impact in manufacturing and service business in all regions of the State. On March 7, representatives from the state's transit agencies, labor and business partners will come together to meet with lawmakers in support of public transit and to emphasize the industry's valuable contribution to the State's economic recovery, development and sustainability.

WHO:

MTA

CDTA

NFTA

CNYRTA

Small Urban and Rural Transit Operators

Business Partners

ATU- Local 1321
WHAT:

On March 7, representatives from the state’s transit agencies, labor and business partners will come together to meet with lawmakers for Transit Awareness Day.
WHEN: Monday March 07, 2011 at 10:30AM Eastern Time (US & Canada)
WHERE: Legislative Office Building
Albany, New York 12248