No Fare Hikes

Back in 2003, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) raised fares on New York City buses and tolls on the Verrazano Bridge. Now, just a few years later, the MTA is once again proposing more increases.

I have fought the toll and fare hikes in the past, and I am once again leading the charge against them now. The MTA should not be forcing hard-working Staten Island and Brooklyn commuters to pay more for sub-par service that is inferior compared to the rest of the city. I recently sent a letter to the MTA declaring my opposition to any plan to raise bus fares and bridge tolls. I have also teamed up with Amalgamated Transit Union Local #726, which represents Staten Island's bus drivers, and its president, Angelo Tanzi, to begin an electronic petition to empower commuters to voice their own opposition to the MTA's plans.

Here are a couple of ways you can get involved:

Join thousands of your friends and neighbors and sign the petition at ipetitions.com.

Attend the MTA's public meeting on their proposals -

Tuesday, November 13th

6:00 PM

Michael J. Petrides Educational Complex

Auditorium C

715 Ocean Terrace, Staten Island

I also encourage you to sign up for my e-newsletter to get additional updates on the MTA's proposals