Provides voting membership to existing non-voting rider representatives on the MTA Board, provides for enhanced representation of MTA riders with.

This bill amends the public authorities law to provide voting membership to existing non-voting rider representatives on the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) Board. It also enhances representation of MTA riders with disabilities by requiring that one of the voting members be a transit dependent individual. The bill details the appointment process for MTA Board members, including terms of service and areas of expertise required. It also establishes committees within the MTA to assist in its performance, including a capital program oversight committee and a safety committee.

Provides voting membership to existing non-voting rider representatives on the MTA Board, provides for enhanced representation of MTA riders with.

This bill amends the public authorities law to provide voting membership to existing non-voting rider representatives on the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) Board. It also enhances representation of MTA riders with disabilities by requiring that one of the voting members be a transit dependent individual. The bill details the appointment process for MTA Board members, including terms of service and areas of expertise required. It also establishes committees within the MTA to assist in its performance, including a capital program oversight committee and a safety committee.