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Sponsors
3 Co-sponsors
History
- Referred to transportation
Companion bill
The same bill in the other chamber. A bill becomes law when one version passes both houses and the governor signs it, so either number can carry it.
Relates to the special powers of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority
In Assembly Committee · Corporations, Authorities And Commissions · Sponsor Alicia Hyndman
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Title of bill
An act to amend the public authorities law, in relation to special powers of the authority
Purpose
Will allow riders travelling within city limits to pay a fare for commuter rails equal to that of NYC Transit subways and buses, and to provide a free transfer in the same manner.
Summary of provisions
Amends section 1266 of the public authorities law by adding a new subdivision to accomplish the above stated purpose.
Justification
This bill would equalize the fare for commuter rail stops within the five boroughs to that of NYC Transit subways and busses. This would remove the financial barrier hindering thousands of New York City residents from using the commuter rail system. The average New Yorker spends 6 hours and 20 minutes in transit per week. However, those who reside in a two fare zone average 15 hours a week in transit from the city's main business districts, an extreme commute as classified by the Census Bureau.
This legislation would increase access to 40 Long Island Rail Road and MetroNorth stations in Manhattan, the Bronx, Brooklyn and Queens; and a free transfer would promote connectivity within the MTA system. Equalizing the fare would reduce commute times to top business districts by up to 7 and half hours a week.
Legislative history
A new bill.
Fiscal implications
$70 million
Effective date
This act shall take effect 180 days after it shall become law.
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