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Fight the Cuts to Student MetroCards!
Last May, riders beat back a "doomsday" package of MTA transit service cuts. Shockingly, these cuts are back and include a new horrendous proposal - the ending of student MetroCards!
The Straphangers Campaign believes that the State and City should pick up all the costs of moving school children, as localities now do all around the state. So we look to the leadership of Governor Paterson and Mayor Bloomberg.
In the weeks and months to come, we will let you know what you can do to stop these actions from happening. The Straphangers Campaign is encouraged by the growing opposition to these harsh measures, including the leadership in the City Council and riders, parents, educators and students.
The MTA will hold hearings on these cuts during the first week of March. And there will be many opportunities to weigh in, whether by e-mail, text, phone, letter, protest or testimony.
Like you, we are angry that we have to fight this battle, but we are determined to maintain service and insure that New York school children have student MetroCards to take advantage of learning, culture, sports and the life of the city.
The Facts: The End of Student MetroCards? (pdf)
Points to Make on Student MetroCards at Public Hearings (pdf)
Tips for Preparing Testimony (pdf)
Click here to learn more about the service cuts
Click here to submit written testimony
Take Action Now!
- Tell the MTA What You Think About the Cuts
- Sign the City Council/Straphangers Campaign petition now!
- Speak at the Public Hearings
- Contact Governor Paterson. Tell him how much transit service means to you.
- Contact Mayor Bloomberg. Tell him how much transit service means to you.
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