MTA Chairman Prendergast
The Brian Lehrer Show | Jul 30, 2015
With ridership increasing and the system not getting any younger, Tom Prendergast, chairman and CEO for the MTA, talks about the plan for new subway cars, buses and system improvements, and how much the state and city should contribute to funding the system's upkeep and growth.
.@MTA is asking NYC for $300 mill/yr. CEO says it's a fair ask: 80% of MTA's assets are in NYC - we're only asking for 11% of total costs.
— Brian Lehrer Show (@BrianLehrer) July 30, 2015
.@MTA's op budget is about $14 bill/year. Here's when things need to get replaced: Railcar: after 40 yrs Tracks: 30 yrs Stations: 50 yrs
— Brian Lehrer Show (@BrianLehrer) July 30, 2015
Increased street congestion/slower speeds is becoming an issue for @MTA buses, says CEO on @Uber_NYC + traffic. Need to address NYC traffic.
— Brian Lehrer Show (@BrianLehrer) July 30, 2015
