The New York City Transit Riders Council (NYCTRC) was created by the New
York State Legislature in 1981 to represent the official voice of New
York City bus and subway riders. Our 15 volunteer members are appointed
by the Governor upon the recommendation of the Mayor, the Public Advocate,
and the five Borough Presidents.
Chair: Andrew Albert
Vice Chair: Michael J. Sinansky
Executive Committee: William K. Guild, Marisol Halpern, Toya Williford
2007 Calendar of Meetings
All meetings are held on Thursdays unless
otherwise noted,
from Noon to 2:00 PM.
| January 25 | May 24 |
September 20 |
| February 22 |
June 28 |
October 25 |
| March 22 | July 26 | November 15 |
| April 26 | August 23 | December 20 |
President's Forum: Date to be determined.
Bus Forum: Date to be determined.
Council Bylaws
NYCTRC Bylaws have been adopted by the Council.
Council Goals
NYCTRC Goals have been adopted by the Council.
Council Reports
NYCTRC Quarterly Reports
The council reports to the public regularly on its recent activities. You may browse our latest annual report or the archive of all PCAC and past council quarterly reports.
NYCTRC Research Reports
The council undertakes periodic research reports and field surveys on topics of interest to bus and subway riders. All council reports are available on request, and the most recent are available for download in PDF format. Please see our research reports page.
Council Policy Statements/ Public Testimony
NYCTRC Goals have been adopted by the Council.
In November 2004, the Council testified before the MTA Board on the 2005 MTA Financial Plan, which included increases in the cost of some MetroCards and in express bus fares. View the testimony (in PDF format).
In May 2003, the Council testified before the New York State Assembly Hearing on the Takeover of the NYC Private Bus Companies by the MTA New York City Transit. The Council supported the takeover, but was adamant that a takeover occurs at absolutely no cost to the MTA. View the testimony (in PDF format).
In May 2001, the Council released a Policy Statement on the Use of Articulated Buses in the Borough of Manhattan. You may view the press release online and download the statement (in PDF format).
Annual Public Forums
Every year, the Council sponsors two public forums at which riders are given the opportunity to speak directly with the NYC Transit President and senior management regarding aspects of subway and bus service and policy. The annual President's Forum focuses on subway issues and is attended by the NYC Transit President and senior subway division staff. The annual Bus Forum focuses on bus issues and is attended by the NYC Transit Senior Vice President for Buses and senior bus division staff.
2007: President's Forum Date To Be Determined. Bus Forum Date To Be Determined. See the 2005 NYCTRC President's Forum Issue Summary (in PDF format) and the 2006 NYCTRC Bus Forum Issue Summary (in PDF format).
Membership
MEMBER NAME RECOMMENDED BY Andrew Albert, Chair NYC Public Advocate Michael J. Sinansky, Vice Chair Queens Borough President
Shirley Genn NYC Public Advocate Jessica Lila Gonzalez NYC Mayor`s Office William K. Guild NYC Mayor's Office
Marisol Halpern Bronx Borough President John M. Hunter NYC Mayor`s Office Thomas C. Jost S.I. Borough President Trudy L. Mason Man. Borough President David D. Rohde NYC Mayor`s Office Sharon Santa Maria Bklyn. Borough President Jonathan Schachter NYC Public Advocate
Michael J. Sinansky Queens Borough President
Burton M. Strauss, Jr. NYC Mayor`s Office Toya Williford NYC Public Advocate Vacancies: NYC Public Advocate (1).
