On February 20, 2025, Governor Kathy Hochul, accompanied by state legislative leaders, appealed to the federal government for more funding for the MTA. In a letter addressed to key federal figures, including President Trump and Transportation Secretary Duffy, they stressed the necessity of supporting the MTA's $68.4 billion capital plan. The appeal comes amidst heightened tensions concerning congestion pricing and ongoing lawsuits against the Trump administration. Hochul pointed out that while the MTA owns 43% of the nation’s mass transit ridership, it receives a mere 17% of the federal funding allocated, indicating a significant disparity that needs addressing.
In the letter, Hochul urged the federal government to support the MTA's $68.4 billion capital plan, expressing that the current funding does not align with its ridership share.
Hochul stated, 'We believe this represents a fundamental misalignment,' emphasizing that the MTA carries 43% of the nation's mass transit riders but receives only 17% of federal funding.
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