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section: transit
first_reported: 2026-11-06 15:25 EST
updated: 2026-11-06 15:25 EST
status: reported
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# MTA seeks more federal transit funding, protection from tariffs

On Nov. 5, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority announced policy objectives it wants federal lawmakers to address, including more transit funding and protection from Trump tariffs.

Section: [Transit & Streets](/new-york/section/transit.md) · Entities: [Metropolitan Transportation Authority](/new-york/wiki/metropolitan-transportation-authority.md)

## Coverage

- [amNY](https://www.amny.com/news/mta-democratic-congress-transit-funding-trump-tariffs/), 2026-11-06 15:25 EST: MTA wants incoming Democratic Congressional majorities to boost transit funding, insulate it from Trump tariffs

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