Upcoming Events

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Calendar

September 7, 7:00 pm-9:00 pm. 31st NY State Senate District Transportation Debate.
   Transportation Alternatives and WE ACT For Environmental Justice present a debate between candidates in the 31st NY State Senate district primary election (Assm. Adriano Espaillat, Mark Levine, Anna Lewis, and Miosotis Munoz). Dan Rivoli of the West Side Spirit and David King of Columbia University will moderate.

The Armory Foundation, 216 Fort Washington Ave., New York, NY.


September 10, 11:00 am-1:00 pm. NJ Transit Board Meeting.
   Visit www.njtransit.com for more information.

Atlantic City Convention Center, One Convention Boulevard, Atlantic City, NJ 08401.


September 12, 5:30 am-6:00 pm. NYC Century Bike Tour.
   The New York City Century Bike Tour is America’s only fully urban century ride. You choose your distance- select from 100-, 75-, 55-, 35-, or 15-mile routes. All routes feature amazing views of New York City with fully stocked rest stops and safety marshals along the course. Proceeds support Transportation Alternatives.Register and learn more at above link.

Starts at Central Park or Prospect Park, New York, NY.


September 13, 6:00 pm-9:30 pm. MTA Public Hearing on Planned Fare and Toll Increase (Orange County).
   Public hearing on proposed fare and toll increases on MTA transit and road crossings. Visit mta.info for more information or to comment online.

Hilton Garden Inn, 15 Crossroads Court, Newburgh, NY.


September 13, 6:00 pm-9:30 pm. MTA Public Hearing on Planned Fare and Toll Increase (Manhattan).
   Public hearing on proposed fare and toll increases on MTA transit and road crossings. Visit mta.info for more information or to comment online.

Cooper Union (Great Hall), 7 E 7th Street, New York, NY.


September 15, 1:00 pm-5:00 pm. Long Island Transit-Oriented Development Conference.
   Vision Long Island hosts a TOD Conference with the American Planning Association – LI, Permanent Citizens Advisory Committee to the MTA, PCAC’s LIRR Commuters Council and Tri-State Transportation Campaign. The event will feature presentations by NYS Comptroller Tom DiNapoli and Town of Babylon Supervisor Steve Bellone. RSVP to Vision LI at info@visionlongisland.org or 631-261-0242.

Antun’s, 244 Old Country Road, Hicksville, NY.


September 15, 6:00 pm-9:30 pm. MTA Public Hearing on Planned Fare and Toll Increase (Bronx).
   Public hearing on proposed fare and toll increases on MTA transit and road crossings. Visit mta.info for more information or to comment online.

Hostos Community College (Main Theater), 450 Grand Concourse, Bronx, NY.


September 16, 6:00 pm-9:30 pm. MTA Public Hearing on Planned Fare and Toll Increase (Nassau).
   Public hearing on proposed fare and toll increases on MTA transit and road crossings. Visit mta.info for more information or to comment online.

Garden City Hotel, 45 Seventh Street, Garden City, NY.


September 16, 6:00 pm-9:30 pm. MTA Public Hearing on Planned Fare and Toll Increase (Staten Island).
   Public hearing on proposed fare and toll increases on MTA transit and road crossings. Visit mta.info for more information or to comment online.

St. George Theatre, 35 Hyatt Street, Staten Island, NY.


September 17, 7:00 am-7:30 pm. Park(ing) Day NYC.
   Park(ing) Day NYC is a New York City Streets Renaissance collaboration which supports the conversion of parking spots throughout New York City’s 5 boroughs into human-friendly places for a single day. These small, temporary public spaces provide a breath of relief from the auto-clogged reality of New York City, and aim to spark dialogue about our valuable public space and how we choose to use it.

New York, NY.


September 20, 8:30 am-5:30 pm. MTA Committee Meetings.
   Metro-North and LIRR – 8:30 am; MTA Bus Operations – 10 am; NYC Transit – 11 am; Finance – 12:15 pm; CPOC – 1:30 pm; Audit – 2:45pm; Safety & Security – 3:45 pm; Bridges & Tunnels – 4:45 pm. Registration for public comments opens 15 minutes before scheduled start of committee meetings. Visit www.mta.info for more information.

MTA Headquarters (5th Floor Board Room), 347 Madison Avenue. New York, NY.


September 20, 6:00 pm-9:30 pm. MTA Public Hearing on Planned Fare and Toll Increase (Queens).
   Public hearing on proposed fare and toll increases on MTA transit and road crossings. Visit mta.info for more information or to comment online.

Sheraton LaGuardia East Hotel, 135-20 39th Avenue, Flushing, NY.


September 20, 6:00 pm-9:30 pm. MTA Public Hearing on Planned Fare and Toll Increase (Suffolk).
   Public hearing on proposed fare and toll increases on MTA transit and road crossings. Visit mta.info for more information or to comment online.

Suffolk County Legislature, 725 Veterans Memorial Highway, Smithtown, NY.


September 21, 6:00 pm-9:30 pm. MTA Public Hearing on Planned Fare and Toll Increase (Brooklyn).
   Public hearing on proposed fare and toll increases on MTA transit and road crossings. Visit mta.info for more information or to comment online.

Brooklyn Museum (Cantor Auditorium), 200 Eastern Parkway, Brooklyn, NY.


September 21, 6:00 pm-9:30 pm. MTA Public Hearing on Planned Fare and Toll Increase (Westchester).
   Public hearing on proposed fare and toll increases on MTA transit and road crossings. Visit mta.info for more information or to comment online.

White Plains Performing Arts Center, 11 City Place, White Plains, NY.


September 22, 9:30 am-11:00 am. MTA Board Meeting.
   Registration for public comments opens 30 minutes before scheduled start of meeting. Visit www.mta.info for more information.

MTA Headquarters (5th Floor Board Room), 347 Madison Avenue. New York, NY.


September 27, 8:30 am-6:00 pm. MTA Committee Meetings.
   Metro-North and LIRR – 8:30 am; NYC Transit – 9:30 am; MTA Bus Operations – 10:45 am; Finance – 11:45 pm; CPOC – 1:00 pm; Governance – 2:15 pm; Bridges & Tunnel – 3:15pm; Audit – 4:00 pm; Diversity – 5:00 pm. Registration for public comments opens 15 minutes before scheduled start of committee meetings. Visit www.mta.info for more information.

MTA Headquarters (5th Floor Board Room), 347 Madison Avenue. New York, NY.


September 28, 7:00 pm-10:00 pm. Bike Walk Alliance of Westchester & Putnam Fundraiser.
   Enjoy cocktails and light fare to support the Bike Walk Alliance of Westchester & Putnam, an affiliate of the East Coast Greenway. The Alliance led the fight to pass Merrill’s Law, which requires motorists in New York to pass cyclists at a safe distance.They will honor Assemblywoman Amy Paulin of Scarsdale and state Senator Andrea Stewart-Cousins of Yonkers for their sponsorship of the bill in Albany. Live music from the Tara O’Grady Trio. Tickets start at ; make checks out to “East Coast Greenway.” Call 914-217-5600 for more information.

Bronxville Women’s Club, 135 Midland Ave., Bronxville, NY.


September 29, 9:30 am-11:00 am. MTA Board Meeting.
   Registration for public comments opens 30 minutes before scheduled start of meeting. Visit www.mta.info for more information.

MTA Headquarters (5th Floor Board Room), 347 Madison Avenue. New York, NY.


September 29, 7:00 pm-8:00 pm. Public Hearing on Increase in Greater Bridgeport Transit Fares.
   Members of the public can comment on proposed increases in the Greater Bridgeport Transit youth, 70-day, and 31-day passes. Read more or comment online on GBT’s website.

Bridgeport Bus Station (Second Floor Community Room), 710 Water Street, Bridgeport, CT.


September 30, 7:00 pm-8:00 pm. Public Hearing on Increase in Greater Bridgeport Transit Fares.
   Members of the public can comment on proposed increases in the Greater Bridgeport Transit youth, 70-day, and 31-day passes. Read more or comment online on GBT’s website.

Bridgeport Bus Station (Second Floor Community Room), 710 Water Street, Bridgeport, CT.


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