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NYPTA is urging $349.5M in non-MTA capital funding, including a $100M increase over the Executive Budget and restoration of $26M for NFTA rail. This investment will replace aging vehicles and strengthen critical transit infrastructure statewide.

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NYPTA supports sustainable dedicated revenue to help upstate transit meet growing mobility needs. Extending the $25 vehicle registration fee or dedicating a small share of corporate taxes would provide reliable funding-while protecting long term MTA operating and capital support.

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NYPTA supports increasing DOH funding to $6M for rural transit systems impacted by Medicaid transportation changes. Updating funding from the current $4M accounts for inflation and helps ensure rural communities can continue providing essential transit services.

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Happy Transit Awareness Day! Our team is meeting with state lawmakers in Albany to share the needs of public transit systems – and the customers who rely on them every day. Stay tuned for updates!

STOA Revenue Trends for 2025–26 show a growing imbalance. Upstate transit funding has shifted from dedicated revenues to state general funds, while downstate systems rely almost entirely on dedicated sources. A more balanced approach is needed to protect upstate transit.

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NYPTA President Miguel Velázquez sat down with David Lombardo of The Capitol Pressroom to explain why replicating the DMV fee upstate would support public transit and benefit all New Yorkers. Listen: bit.ly/4u0bBBj

Friday Fact! Public Transportation is a $54 billion industry that creates over 400,000 jobs for New Yorkers.

NYPTA President Miguel Velázquez joined Susan Arbetter of Capital Tonight to explain why a 15% increase in state funding over the next two years is critical in order for upstate public transit systems to maintain services. Watch: bit.ly/4r3yotd

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The DMV fee has been working for downstate transit for years. It’s time for upstate systems to receive the same type of funding support. It would provide stability as other funding sources have declined. Watch: bit.ly/4cYuhLJ