By County Executive Ed Day My administration recognizes the importance of improving our mass transit infrastructure. An area where unfortunately Rockland has been behind the eight ball for many years. However, we are making progress, in August 2017 the County’s Tappan Zee Express launched its first-ever Sunday service schedule. Along with a revised, expanded Saturday schedule. The […]
“The ‘Fix NYC’ congestion pricing report is fundamentally flawed as Rockland County already faces a $40 million value gap between what our residents pay and the services we receive from the MTA. Exempting the East River bridges from tolls is a slap in the face to Rockland and the suburbs of NYC. The currently toll […]
Reclaim New York Initiative offered the following statement on the “Fix NYC” panel’s congestion pricing report: “Congestion pricing would be yet another massive new tax on New Yorkers. It would pass the bill for the MTA’s perpetual waste and management, and the Governor’s pass-the-buck leadership, to hard-working, overburdened commuters who can’t afford it. “More money, […]
Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) trains and buses will operate on special schedules during the New Year’s holiday weekend, with lots of extra service to help customers enjoy the three-day weekend and celebrate the New Year. Also for holiday travelers, as part of the Port Authority’s measures to alleviate roadway congestion at LaGuardia Airport during the […]
More Than 6,400 Rockland Residents Use Public Transportation For NYC Commute Daily, Including Subway System New City, NY (July 26, 2017) – Rockland County Legislature Chairman Toney L. Earl is calling for action when it comes to addressing the ongoing MTA subway delays and service interruptions in New York City. “It is past time for […]
MTA hikes parking fees The nine separate taxes including the infamous payroll tax are not enough for the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA), which provides scant service in Rockland County. Now they’re parking lot subcontractors are after more of your money. Assemblywoman Annie Rabbitt (R,I,C-Greenwood Lake) is blasting the MTA, MetroNorth, and their subcontractor LAZ Parking […]