"It will change our members' lives and their relationship with the transportation authority."

But about two years ago, the transportation authority called and said that the space had become available.

But the transportation authority would like to increase that to 66.

The transportation authority says it wants to hear public comment before making a final decision.

The transportation authority does not consider either project to be pressing.

The transportation authority has disputed his numbers, saying its offer comes to 12 percent.

But he did not step down as first vice chairman of the transportation authority's board until November.

At a board meeting on Thursday, the transportation authority proposed three different plans.

Officials at the transportation authority did not return several messages yesterday.

But, each for its own reasons, the transportation authority and the union decided not to follow the procedure.