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- Print number 4403b
- Amend and recommit to transportation
- Referred to transportation
- Committed to rules
- Amended on third reading 4403a
- Advanced to third reading
- 2nd report cal.
- 1st report cal.512
- Referred to transportation
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Establishes reliability indicators for the purpose of evaluating the effectiveness of capital funds spent in relation to the MTA
In Assembly Committee · Corporations, Authorities And Commissions · Sponsor Catherine Nolan
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BILL NUMBER:S4403B
Title of bill
An act to amend the public authorities law, in relation to establishing reliability indicators for the purpose of evaluating the effectiveness of capital funds spent in relation to the metropolitan transportation authority
Purpose of bill
To require that the New York City transit authority set goals and report specific service performance indicators as part of the strategic operations plan.
Summary of specific provisions
Requires that goals for service performance be set out in the strategic operations plan submitted annually to the legislature and the Governor. Service performance indicators that are specified are:
1. The estimated number of passengers that ride in crowded vehicles as defined by standards developed under the strategic operations plan.
2. A time performance measure based on a passenger developed in consultation with the permanent citizens advisory committee as well as other interested parties the authorities deems appropriate.
Justification
Currently, goals set for rapid transit lines and bus routes date to the strategic operations plan of 1989. This bill updates performance indicators. The Transit Authority is undergoing a massive rebuilding program. Questions have been raised as to the effectiveness of the program in terms of improved service to the riders. Evaluation of the capital program in terms of service to the passengers would improve accountability of the New York City Transit Authority. Indicators by line are necessary as the service performance (lifters from line to line, and the authority should make a definable commitment so improved service on a line by line basis.
Legislative history
2011-2012: S. 5281 - Referred to Transportation. 2013: S. 4403A - Referred to Transportation.
Fiscal implications
None.
Effective date
Shall take effect immediately.
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