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Fair Fares Plus

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Do you have specific Neighborhood(s) in mind?
Rego Park, Elmhurst, Jackson Heights
Which group(s) does your idea focus on? Select as many as apply.
Low Income People
Describe the challenge you want to address:
Lots of low-income households face challenges in paying the subway fares and couldn't meet the requirements of the Fair Fares NYC program either. This leads to more fare evasions as well.
What is the solution to the challenge?
Instead of filling applications through AccessHRA, low-income residents can talk to staff members at (1) community centers, (2) libraries, and (3) MTA stations - letting their voices be heard and receiving fair-reduced metrocard/OMNY card accordingly. NYC services staff can set up stands at subway stations to issue free one-way/weekly fare cards to people really in need for the ticket. In return, they will put down their contact info for the social workers to follow-up afterwards about how they can better assist them financially.
Please provide your Zip Code
10002

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