September 23rd, 2014
The MTA's proposed 2015-2019 Capital Program is out. And it details its plan to ensure safe and reliable service for a growing region by investing in the subway, bus, commuter railroad, bridge and tunnel network.
The proposed $32 billion Capital Program is designed to renew, enhance and expand the MTA network, which moves 8.7 million customers every day and makes the $1.4 trillion regional economy possible. It includes vital investments to protect the safety and reliability of transit service, improve service quality and the customer experience, and expand the MTA network with new lines and connections.
The MTA has invested more than $100 billion into its Capital Program since 1982, rebuilding a network that had fallen into disrepair and becoming the engine for New York’s resurgence. These improvements have led to record ridership and spurred growth throughout the region, while also increasing expectations that the MTA can continue to improve and expand.
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