Transportation Alternatives supports the Transportation Bond Act on the ballot this November. The projects will improve reliability and service, and give riders real time information on delays.
Transit is worth the investment.
New York's subways, buses and commuter lines move more than 7 million people every workday, getting workers, tourists, senior citizens and students where they need to go. In addition, every commuter who switches from driving alone to riding mass transit saves 200 gallons of gasoline per year and keeps 62.5 pounds of carbon monoxide out of the atmosphere. The fuel efficiency of a fully occupied rail car is 15 times greater than that of the average single-occupant automobile. While Transportation Alternatives recognizes that there are flaws in the Transportation Bond Act, an examination of the available funding options outside of the Act demonstrates that the Transportation Bond Act is the best prospect that New Yorkers have to keep mass transit running smoothly in the 21st century. In summary, Transportation Alternatives believes that the Transportation Bond Act will keep New York's economy rolling, will better the environment, and will improve the lives of the people of New York.