MTA to See 'Devastating' Cuts Without Aid, CEO Foye Warns

The transcript discusses the heroic efforts of MTA workers during crises like 9/11, Superstorm Sandy, and the COVID-19 pandemic. It highlights the financial challenges faced by the MTA due to decreased ridership and the need for $12 billion in federal aid to avoid significant service cuts and layoffs. The comparison with Chicago Transit underscores the importance of MTA services. The potential impact of service cuts on the New York economy is discussed, along with the enforcement of a mask mandate to ensure public health.

What role did MTA employees play during the COVID-19 pandemic?

• They worked from home.

• They provided essential services and supported first responders.

• They only operated during weekends.

• They stopped all services.

What is the MTA requesting from the federal government to address its financial shortfall?

• $20 billion

• $12 billion

• $8 billion

• $5 billion

What could happen if the MTA does not receive federal aid?

• Increase in service frequency

• Reduction in subway and bus services

• Expansion of the MTA network

• Hiring more employees

How does the MTA's ridership during the pandemic compare to the Chicago Transit Authority's pre-pandemic ridership?

• MTA had fewer riders than Chicago

• MTA had more riders than Chicago

• Both had the same number of riders

• Chicago had more riders than MTA

What is the public concern regarding the MTA's current situation?

• Return to the 80s and 90s era of reduced services

• More frequent trains

• Improved services

• Increased ticket prices

What is the primary goal of the MTA's mask mandate?

• To reduce the number of passengers

• To increase ticket sales

• To ensure public health and safety

• To generate revenue through fines

What percentage of subway riders were compliant with the mask mandate before the fine was implemented?

• 70%

• 100%

• 50%

• 91%