NYC MTA Opens Monthly Public Forums Through 2025
MTA schedules monthly public meetings through March 2025 at lower Manhattan headquarters
MTA Adds Public Meetings Through 2025
New York City subway and bus riders will have monthly chances to speak with transit officials starting this month, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority said. The agency announced a schedule of public meetings running through March 2025, though officials haven't said whether additional sessions will be added later in the year. The meetings include three types of gatherings at MTA headquarters in lower Manhattan.
The engagement schedule includes Customer Advisory Committee meetings on the second Wednesday of each month at 10 a.m., Accessibility Advisory Committee meetings on the fourth Monday at 2 p.m., and MTA Board meetings typically on the last Wednesday at 10 a.m., according to the transit agency. All sessions take place at 2 Broadway in Manhattan. Federal Transit Administration rules require agencies receiving federal funding to maintain public participation processes, making these meetings part of the MTA's regulatory compliance. The agency serves about 3.6 million weekday subway riders, though officials haven't said how many people typically attend engagement events.
The first Customer Advisory Committee meeting is scheduled for January 8, followed by sessions February 12 and March 12. Accessibility Advisory Committee meetings are set for January 13, February 24, and March 24. MTA Board meetings are planned for January 15, January 22, February 26, and March 26. Officials haven't published specific agenda items for the 2025 sessions, though meetings typically cover service improvements, capital projects, and rider concerns. The MTA didn't provide details about registration requirements or whether virtual attendance options will be available.
The meetings are open to the public, transit officials said, though specific participation procedures weren't available by publication time. Lisa Daglian, chair of the Permanent Citizens Advisory Committee, said the PCAC serves as the official voice of transit and commuter rail riders, advocating for improvements and representing customer interests in MTA planning decisions. The Customer Advisory Committee holds 12 meetings per year, as do the Accessibility Advisory Committee and MTA Board. Americans with Disabilities Act regulations require transit agencies to consult with individuals with disabilities on accessibility matters, which the monthly Accessibility Advisory Committee meetings help fulfill.
Riders can attend meetings to learn about transit projects affecting their commutes and voice concerns directly to agency officials. The MTA announced the schedule December 5, emphasizing its commitment to transparency and direct communication with customers. Officials said they'll release more details before each meeting, though a timeline for when that information will be available wasn't provided. Moovit provides real-time updates for MTA subway and bus routes throughout the New York City area.
