Dear Lucas,
Our transit future is under attack.
Last week, I stood before the Association for a Better New York and outlined a bold plan to strengthen our city's transportation network to meet the challenges of the 21st Century.
The sad truth is our transportation system is on a collision course with a fiscal reality that could wreck our economy and bring our great city to a grinding halt. Without dramatic action, middle and working class New Yorkers will continue to suffer the consequences of the MTA's budget crisis, with ongoing fare hikes and diminished services.
It doesn't have to be that way. If we make smart choices now, we can do more than stave off disaster - we can expand our public transit system, bringing New Yorkers closer together than ever before.
Of course, faster than you can say "job-killer," the usual enemies of public investment and long-term planning - like Gov. Chris Christie of New Jersey - attacked my plan .
That's right, the same Chris Christie who killed the much-needed ARC Tunnel project - a decision that cost our region 150,000 jobs and $9 billion in economic activity - just to score points with the radical right wing of his party.
We need to move past the failed policies of Republicans like Chris Christie and re-invest in our public infrastructure.
Make a donation today , and stand with this campaign's vision for a 21st century transit system.
My plan to fix the MTA will create jobs, invigorate our economy and strengthen transit connections throughout all five boroughs. It's high time our infrastructure investments reflect the real needs of all New Yorkers, regardless of where they live.
Read about my plan in the New York Times .
Give $25, $50, or $100 today and let Republicans like Chris Christie know that their radical right-wing agenda shouldn't stop our City from moving forward.
Thank you for your ongoing support.
Best,
Scott