The MTA emphasized that its 2025-29 capital plan is big for a reason: It funds essential work. Plus the agency said it was blindsided by the two legislative leaders' objections. 'This capital program was grounded in our 20-Year Needs Assessment, and we haven't heard any concerns or objections from the legislature since it was approved by the MTA Board in September,' said John McCarthy, the MTA's chief of Policy and External Relations.
Gov. Hochul, who has had a fraught relationship with the legislature ever since she killed congestion pricing and tried - and failed - to get Heastie and Stewart-Cousins to find funding to replace the tolls' $1 billion in revenue, expressed concern. 'The MTA has laid out a comprehensive plan to improve subway service, support suburban commuter rail, improve safety, crack down on fare evasion - these are all very important.'
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