Traffic & Transit
Sen. Schumer: $10 Billion MTA Is Getting From President Biden's Infrastructure Deal Will Help Stop Service Cuts
The agency faced a severe loss of revenue during the pandemic. Schumer said the federal funds will help stop service cuts.
November 8, 2021
Sen. Chuck Schumer said Sunday the Metropolitan Transportation Authority is getting $10 billion from President Joe Biden’s infrastructure deal to help the subway system.
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The agency faced a severe loss of revenue during the pandemic. Schumer said the federal funds will help stop service cuts.
“The $10 billion goes to maintaining service, keeping the employees and improving the signal system, improving the existing lines. There’s also money available for Penn South, and Metro-North and Penn Access,” Schumer said.
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