The governor's budget proposal includes the Subway Action Plan, put forth by MTA Chair Joe Lhota and intended to finance
crucial immediate repairs and stabilize the beleaguered system.
Another central pillar of the budget agenda is a Rider Relief Plan that will invest
crucial funding into the crumbling Metropolitan Transportation Authority for
immediate repairs, a fare freeze for all riders, discounted MetroCards for the neediest individuals and an Express Bus fare reduction.