Environmental Defense Fund Applauds State Assembly Speaker's Compromise to Rescue MTA
Posted on: Thursday, 26 February 2009, 16:20 CST
Silver Plan would Prevent Drastic Rate Hikes and Service Cuts
"We applaud Speaker Silver and the State Assembly for demonstrating leadership by proposing a compromise, focused on solving the immediate crisis, that fairly shares the burden of paying for the lifeblood of the city -- mass transit -- among everyone in the
"The positive environmental impact of mass transit in the region -- reducing air and global warming pollution as well our dependence on foreign oil -- cannot be overemphasized," added Darrell. "This compromise, while painful for everyone, is really the only alternative that makes sense for drivers and riders alike. It is an important step towards a city with less traffic and cleaner air. We enthusiastically support Speaker Silver's proposal and urge members of the State Legislature to rally behind it."
Environmental Defense Fund, a leading national nonprofit organization, represents more than 500,000 members. Since 1967, Environmental Defense Fund has linked science, economics, law and innovative private-sector partnerships to create breakthrough solutions to the most serious environmental problems. For more information, visit http://www.edf.org/
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