Funding Assumptions in MTA Capital Program Already Look Like Fantasies

The MTA is largely relying on borrowing to pay for the rest of its capital program. But other revenues it is counting on may not materialize, forcing the debt load even higher.
The MTA capital budget is risky enough as advertised: It requires putting $7 billion of repairs and system expansions on transit riders’ credit card. [...]

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