What's happening
This bill requires the MTA to post detailed service disruption statistics and conduct capacity studies, increasing public transparency.
Why it matters
Mandates monthly publication of both planned and unplanned service disruption data, including how frequent and how long disruptions last. giving riders, advocates, and policymakers clearer insight into the real reliability of MTA service.
Requires the MTA to formally study and disclose both maximum and current capacity on trains and platforms. , potentially informing future decisions about crowding, infrastructure needs, and prioritization of upgrades.
Differentiating between train and platform capacity in reporting could highlight specific bottlenecks or safety concerns. helping to target investments and operational changes where they’re most needed for rider experience and safety.
Increased transparency may lead to greater public accountability and trust in the MTA. , as regular, detailed disclosures allow for independent analysis, media scrutiny, and more informed public debate about transit system performance and improvements.
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STATE OF NEW YORK
1685
2017-2018 Regular Sessions
IN SENATE
January 10, 2017
Introduced by Sen. AVELLA -- read twice and ordered printed, and when printed to be committed to the Committee on Transportation
AN ACT to amend the public authorities law, in relation to requiring the metropolitan transportation authority to provide more detailed information to the public on its website
The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assembly, do enact as follows:
Section 1. Section 1276-e of the public authorities law, as added by section 19 of part H of chapter 25 of the laws of 2009, is amended to read as follows:
§ 1276-e. Reporting. 1. The authority shall post on its website on or before the first of May, the law firms retained by the authority which in the past year received payment for services in such year.
2. The authority shall further post monthly statistics on service disruptions, including but not limited to: delineation of planned and unplanned disruptions; length of service disruptions and the frequency of disruptions per month.
3. The authority shall conduct a study on maximum capacity and current capacity. Such study shall differentiate between platform capacity and train capacity.
§ 2. This act shall take effect immediately.
EXPLANATION--Matter in italics (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
[ ] is old law to be omitted.
LBD01231-01-7
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Title of bill
An act to amend the public authorities law, in relation to requiring the metropolitan transportation authority to provide more detailed information to the public on its website
Purpose
To require the metropolitan transportation authority to provide more detailed information to the public on its website.
Summary of provisions
Section 1 of this bill amends section 1276-e of the public authorities law by adding a subdivision which states that the authority shall further post monthly statistics on service disruptions, including but not limited to: delineation of planned and unplanned disruptions; length of service disruptions and the frequency of disruptions per month. The authority shall also be required to conduct a study on maximum capacity and current capacity, differentiating between platform and train capacity.
Section 2 of this bill states that this act shall take effect immediately.
Justification
The metropolitan transportation authority (MTA) should be required to address rampant service disruptions plaguing many of the lines, such as the 7 line. When unplanned service disruptions occur, commuters are left scrambling to find ways into Manhattan for work. The unpredictability of the 7 line specifically, has concerned many Queens residents who rely on the subway to get to and from work. Inconsistency of service on this line continues to get worse.
In addition, dangerous overcrowding on trains and platforms continues to be a safety concern for those rush hour commuters.
This bill would require the MTA to disclose information to the public on a regular basis concerning the amount of disruptions each subway line has experienced per month, as well as conduct a study on capacity.
Legislative history
New Bill.
Fiscal implications
To be determined.
Effective date
This act shall take effect immediately.
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