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New York MTA Chairman and CEO Patrick Foye assembled a group of 22 transit agencies nationwide to send a letter to Congress requesting additional funding to address projected budget shortfalls. (Marc A. Hermann / MTA New York City Transit)

February 05, 2021
Passenger

Transit Agency Coalition to Congress: ‘We need $39.3B’

A New York MTA-led coalition of 22 transit agencies is calling on Congress to provide an additional $39.3 billion in relief to address COVID-19-related deficits and prevent further service cuts and delays to capital projects.

New York MTA staff participated this week in the Mask Force program—among the initiatives that public transportation agencies have undertaken to protect riders and employees during the pandemic. (Marc A. Hermann / MTA)

January 28, 2021
Passenger

APTA/EBP Analysis: $39.3B Transit Shortfall

Public transit agencies are facing a projected shortfall of $39.3 billion through the end of 2023 due to the pandemic, according to findings from an independent economic analysis conducted by EBP US Inc. for the American Public Transportation Association (APTA).