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History
- Referred to transportation
- Referred to transportation
Companion bill
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Enacts the metropolitan transit authority rider's bill of rights
In Assembly Committee · Corporations, Authorities And Commissions · Sponsor Grace Meng
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Sponsor's memo
BILL NUMBER:S5506
Title of bill
An act to amend the public authorities law, in relation to enacting the metropolitan transportation authority rider's bill of rights
Purpose or general idea of bill
This bill would require that the Metropolitan Transit Authority provide the public with a consumer bill of rights; this ensures that riders are provided with more information and that their interests in utilizing the public transport system are protected.
Summary of specific provisions
This bill amends the Public Authorities Law by adding a new section, 1266-j, which implements the Metropolitan Transit Authority Rider's Bill of Rights.
Justification
While the services and limitations of the Metropolitan Transit Authority have a large and significant effect on the day-to-day lives of millions of New Yorkers, the public has relatively little effect on MTA's decision making process. In addition, the public has relatively little knowledge of their rights as riders and while MTA has a method for submitting grievances, this system needs to be modernized to ensure that riders have an effective way of communicating with MTA to address areas of improvement. This bill is a step in the right direction in ensuring that our vibrant transit system remains reliable, safe, fast and clean.
Prior legislative history
New Bill.
Fiscal implications
None to the state.
Effective date
This act shall take effect on the first of January next succeeding the date on which it shall have become law.
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