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| DATE | 2009-03-24 |
| FROM | Ruben Safir
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| SUBJECT | Re: [NYLXS - HANGOUT] [campaignforny@gmail.com: MTA doomsday tomorrow!]
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On Tue, Mar 24, 2009 at 02:07:09PM -0400, Amy Coleman wrote:
> Ruben
>
> Here in Boston we are facing a fare hike and reduce service as well (keep
> in mind that the subway shuts down at 12:45am and the commuter rail shuts
> down at 11:45). And yet, they want to reduce service here. At least MTA
> runs all night! But I think its unfair that the MTA wants to charge 104
> for a monthly metrocard. $81/month is already steep for some people as it
> is. I am reading that they want to eliminate the W train. The train that
> goes to whitehall mind you. So if they eliminate that, then whats the
> perpuse of the middle track at whitehall now? Its already crowded at that
> station anyways. With only the R train running through there, your going
> to cause a lot of issues as the platform is small in my opinion. And
> didn't they just finish the south ferry new terminal that connects the R/W
> train with the 1 train???? So whats the point! They wasted lots of money
> to now not have it connected? This is where I'm getting the current info,
> http://www.mta.info/mta/09/section1v2.pdf.
>
> Does the MTA really listen to us or are they giving their execs big
> bonuses? Overall, I think the MTA is just plain old greedy and not really
> thinking clearly on how to fix the issues that faces commuters today.
> Thats just my thoughts.
>
> -Amy
The MTA did listen to Guilliani but even those talks were under the
table, Meanwhile we still need to hit those blogs I pointed out before
because our respresentives are reading them, I saw this first hand
today.
Ruben
>
> On
> Tue, 24 Mar 2009, Ruben Safir wrote:
>
> >
> > For those who are wondering why I'm been so agitated about the MTA
> > of late, aside from the obvious, reead this email I got.
> >
> > These vultures want nothingbut to give our Bridges to the MTA and
> > pretend tha sending 15.2 billion dollars on the LIRR connection
> > to Grand Central to be rational sending without which the Subway system
> > would sli back into the 1970's Its nonsense.
> >
> > Please call Krugers office today and suort him and tell him to
> > break up the MTA.
> >
> > Ruben
> > ----- Forwarded message from "Michael O'Loughlin, Campaign for New York's Future" -----
> >
> > Date: Tue, 24 Mar 2009 13:57:42 GMT
> > From: "Michael O'Loughlin, Campaign for New York's Future"
> > To: Ruben Safir
> > Subject: MTA doomsday tomorrow!
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> > Dear Ruben,
> >
> > Tomorrow - March 25th - is the deadline for lawmakers to decide
> > the fate of New York's transit riders, but they still haven't
> > agreed on a plan to fully and fairly fund the MTA.
> >
> > The Ravitch/Silver plans ask all sectors to contribute to keep
> > our city on the move - but a handful of senators are holding out
> > against it.
> > YOUR senator is one of the "Fare Hike Four," stubbornly fighting
> > for a plan that, according to Reuters, would force the MTA to
> > raise fares by 17%!
> > If our leaders don't pass an MTA funding plan today, we're going
> > to face a transit doomsday - paying $104 for a monthly
> > Metrocard, saying goodbye to entire subway lines and dozens of
> > bus routes, and experiencing longer waits and more crowding.
> >
> > This is your last chance to be heard! Call your state senator
> > right now:
> >
> > 1. For Senator Kruger, call
> > (518) 455-2460.
> >
> > 2. Tell the staffer who answers:
> >
> > * I represent the majority of your constituents who will be
> > severely impacted by the MTA's 23% fare hike and drastic bus and
> > subway service cuts;
> >
> > * New Yorkers demand a plan - like the Ravitch/Silver plans -
> > that includes funding from ALL sectors, including businesses,
> > drivers, and transit riders;
> >
> > * We must not only prevent doomsday fare hikes and service cuts
> > but also cover the costs of maintaining and improving the
> > transit system.
> >
> > 3. Hit reply to this email to let us know how your call went!
> > Please don't skip this step - this information is very valuable
> > to us as we talk to your lawmakers in Albany!
> >
> > After you call, spread the word! Forward this email to your
> > friends and family and encourage them to look up their state
> > senators at
> > http://ga3.org/ct/WdX_u441OSpU/
> > and use the message above to call in their support for a plan
> > like the Ravitch/Silver plans.
> >
> > Your call can help keep the transit system working for all New
> > Yorkers, protecting our environment and our economy, even during
> > difficult times. We all benefit from public transit - we should
> > all do our part to fully and fairly fund the MTA.
> >
> > Today is the day. Let's make sure our decision makers know that
> > New Yorkers won't accept a transit doomsday!
> >
> > Sincerely,
> >
> > Michael O'Loughlin
> > Campaign for New York's Future
> >
> > P.S. After your call, check out the Transportation Alternatives'
> > MTA Telethon video - and find out about the event they'll be
> > holding tomorrow in Union Square.
> > http://ga3.org/ct/WpX_u441OSph/
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"The tremendous problem we face is that we are becoming sharecroppers to our own cultural heritage -- we need the ability to participate in our own society."
"> I'm an engineer. I choose the best tool for the job, politics be damned.<
You must be a stupid engineer then, because politcs and technology have been attached at the hip since the 1st dynasty in Ancient Egypt. I guess you missed that one."
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