MTA funds may increase G train service as part of improvements in 2014
New York City public transit will be getting an additional $18 million in service improvements over the coming year, according to the preliminary 2014 budget of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA), which already includes an $11.5 million increase — required to accommodate increased ridership — and $11 million in technology upgrades and special projects.
The unexpected windfall comes from the state budget, which allocated $40 million to the MTA.
MTA board members have yet to officially decide what services the funds will be used for, but several board members have reportedly joined many city officials in advocating for it to go towards restoring and increasing subway and bus service.