HATE on the MTA

If you missed the protest in Union Square on Wednesday, you still have a chance to voice your opinion about the MTA raise on transit fares. At the end of May one ride will go from $2 to $2.50, and a monthly unlimited will go from $81 to $103! This is ABSURD!

This is an email I received from my friend Sarah:

"It's official - transit doomsday has been set. Bus and subway fares will rise by 23% - that's $103 for a monthly pass! Entire subway and bus lines will be eliminated, and weekend service will be slashed. In short: Albany failed to pass a plan in time to prevent the MTA doomsday, and now riders are going to pay for it. The State Senate refused to pass a plan that would have fully and fairly funded mass transit, just to avoid a $2 bridge toll!I just sent a message, telling my representatives in Albany how outraged I am that they have let me down. Will you join me?http://ga3.org/campaign/doomsday. Our senators had the option to pass a plan like The ravada/Silver plan, which would have fully and fairly funded our mass transit system with contributions from every sector of the economy. And it would have prevented the fare hikes and transit cuts!But instead, our leaders have let down the majority of their constituents to avoid a $2 bridge toll.Tell Albany this isn't over! We demand a full, fair transit solution before it's too late!http://ga3.org/campaign/doomsday?rk=j1rpKQnajT44W."

Let's be true loud New Yorkers and voice our opinions on this.