New York bill S04335 mandates approval from the Metropolitan Transportation Authority and the NYC Transit Authority's Committee on Operations before.

New York bill S04335 amends the Public Authorities Law to condition the implementation of any substantial change in surface route or rapid transit route service on approval by the Metropolitan Transportation Authority and the NYC Transit Authority's Committee on Operations. A "substantial change in service" is defined as a change in service frequency of 25% or more, or a complete or partial closing of a passenger station. The bill also mandates public hearings in the affected areas, with specific notice requirements and allotted speaking times for the public.

New York bill S04335 mandates approval from the Metropolitan Transportation Authority and the NYC Transit Authority's Committee on Operations before.

New York bill S04335 amends the Public Authorities Law to condition the implementation of any substantial change in surface route or rapid transit route service on approval by the Metropolitan Transportation Authority and the NYC Transit Authority's Committee on Operations. A "substantial change in service" is defined as a change in service frequency of 25% or more, or a complete or partial closing of a passenger station. The bill also mandates public hearings in the affected areas, with specific notice requirements and allotted speaking times for the public.