Metropolitan Transportation Authority (NY MTA)

New York, NY 10017

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About Metropolitan Transportation Authority (NY MTA)

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New York, NY 10017
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MTA New York City Transit is the largest public transportation agency in North America and one of the largest in the world. The subway has a daily ridership of more than five million, and an annual ridership close to 1.6 billion. Our fleet of 6,380 subway cars travels almost 345 million miles a year along 660 miles of track, 24 hours a day, seven days a week, although not all routes operate around the clock. There are 468 subway stations, including 89 made accessible to customers with disabilities, via elevators and ramps. NYC Transit Subway serves Brooklyn, the Bronx, Manhattan, and Queens on 8,279 weekday trips. MTA Staten Island Railway (SIR) serves Staten Island.

The bus fleet, which has over 5,900 vehicles, is the largest in North American with an average weekday ridership of 2.69 million a day.

Products and Press Releases

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Management

MTA signs 'Equity in Infrastructure Project' Pledge

March 8, 2024
The pledge will help MTA further commit to working with more minority and women-owned businesses and firms in future projects.
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Paratransit

MTA’s Access-A-Ride soars in 2023

During 2023, the paratransit service had increased ridership, highs in customer satisfaction, improved on time performance and fewer no shows on both primary and broker trips....
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Shelters, Stations, Fixtures, Parking & Lighting

NYC Transit pilot enhances visibility of no-standing zone

During the week of Feb. 19, crews installed high-visibility, four-foot tall vertical stanchions made of flexible rubberized material on the portions of the platform at the 125...
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Management

MTA projects put on hold due to lawsuits against congestion pricing

Feb. 27, 2024
The MTA is putting most of its remaining construction projects that are funded by the 2020-2024 Capital Program on hold due lawsuits that are delaying the anticipated congestion...
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Shelters, Stations, Fixtures, Parking & Lighting

MTA to install LEDs across subway system by mid-2026

To improve its security and visibility in its stations the MTA is working to replace all fluorescent lighting fixtures with LED lights.
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Vehicles

New York Gov. Hochul, MTA roll out R211T open gangway subway cars on C Line

Feb. 2, 2024
Along with the unveiling of the R211T subway cars on the C Line, MTA reports more than 1,000 subway cars have now been equipped with security cameras.
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Shelters, Stations, Fixtures, Parking & Lighting

MTA to apply for IIJA funding to make five stations ADA accessible

Jan. 31, 2024
The MTA has received $1.6 billion in federal funding for ADA projects for 36 stations since 2020.
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Fare Collection

MTA Metro-North Railroad’s Hudson Rail Link to accept OMNY as fare payment method

Hudson Rail Link users will now be able to join riders of the other services to tap and go with their smart device with a digital wallet, contactless credit or debit card or OMNY...
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Alt. Mobility

The Routing Company celebrates launch of CDTA's FLEX+ transit service

Jan. 30, 2024
The CDTA has partnered with TRC to provide riders with affordable and convenient transit service between downtown Albany, N.Y., and the Joseph L. Bruno Rail Station.

Articles & News

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Hybrid, Hydrogen & Electric Vehicles

Bus procurement updates from CCW, New Flyer, Phoenix Motorcars

March 12, 2024
The three companies will supply buses to Liberty University, New York City Transit and Raleigh Durham International Airport.
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Safety & Security

OP-ED: Assaults against MTA bus drivers continue to rise

Dec. 19, 2023
Within the past few years, the string of violence against MTA bus drivers has increased significantly, making both drivers and passengers fearful.
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Technology

MTA partners with Boingo Wireless to expand wireless connectivity within MTA’s Grand Central Madison and LIRR stations

Dec. 7, 2023
The new wireless networks cover more than 18 miles of tunnels and are designed to make travel and commuting easier, faster and more convenient.
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Management

Traffic Mobility Review Board report recommends tolling structure for New York’s congestion pricing program

Dec. 1, 2023
The rate making process for Central Business District toll amounts will include feedback from the public; the current proposed rates range from $15 per day for cars to $24 or ...
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Infrastructure

FTA to issue $3.4 billion full funding grant agreement for Second Avenue Subway Phase 2 project

Oct. 26, 2023
The funding will allow the project to proceed to extend the Q train from 96th St. to 125th St. in East Harlem.
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One of 15 overhead chargers installed at MTA's Queens bus depot as part of a multi-year project to support the addition of 60 battery electric buses to MTA's network.
One of 15 overhead chargers installed at MTA's Queens bus depot as part of a multi-year project to support the addition of 60 battery electric buses to MTA's network.
One of 15 overhead chargers installed at MTA's Queens bus depot as part of a multi-year project to support the addition of 60 battery electric buses to MTA's network.
One of 15 overhead chargers installed at MTA's Queens bus depot as part of a multi-year project to support the addition of 60 battery electric buses to MTA's network.
One of 15 overhead chargers installed at MTA's Queens bus depot as part of a multi-year project to support the addition of 60 battery electric buses to MTA's network.
Power Converters, Battery Chargers and Inverters

Overhead chargers installed at MTA's Queens bus depot

Sept. 25, 2023
The project is part of a multi-year project preparing the MTA facilities to charge 60 new electric buses that are expected to arrive in early 2024.
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2023 40 Under 40: Amen Mukhlis, P.E.

Aug. 22, 2023
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MTA will install Quantum Self Securement Stations on 10 buses that operate on the M7 route as part of a six-month pilot.
MTA will install Quantum Self Securement Stations on 10 buses that operate on the M7 route as part of a six-month pilot.
MTA will install Quantum Self Securement Stations on 10 buses that operate on the M7 route as part of a six-month pilot.
MTA will install Quantum Self Securement Stations on 10 buses that operate on the M7 route as part of a six-month pilot.
MTA will install Quantum Self Securement Stations on 10 buses that operate on the M7 route as part of a six-month pilot.
ADA Related Products

MTA launches pilot of wheelchair securement device

July 27, 2023
The Quantum Self Securement Station will be installed on 10 buses and be evaluated as part of a six-month pilot.
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A prototype fare gate on display at Vanderbilt Hall in Grand Central Terminal in May 2023.
A prototype fare gate on display at Vanderbilt Hall in Grand Central Terminal in May 2023.
A prototype fare gate on display at Vanderbilt Hall in Grand Central Terminal in May 2023.
A prototype fare gate on display at Vanderbilt Hall in Grand Central Terminal in May 2023.
A prototype fare gate on display at Vanderbilt Hall in Grand Central Terminal in May 2023.
Fare Collection

MTA is ready to combat toll and fare evasion with Blue Ribbon Panel recommendations

July 20, 2023
The authority has committed to fully implementing the panel’s recommendations, which includes efforts to educate, enforce and better design the physical environment to prevent...
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Views of the Myrtle-Wyckoff Avs station on the L/M lines on Tuesday, Jun 6, 2023.
Views of the Myrtle-Wyckoff Avs station on the L/M lines on Tuesday, Jun 6, 2023.
Views of the Myrtle-Wyckoff Avs station on the L/M lines on Tuesday, Jun 6, 2023.
Views of the Myrtle-Wyckoff Avs station on the L/M lines on Tuesday, Jun 6, 2023.
Views of the Myrtle-Wyckoff Avs station on the L/M lines on Tuesday, Jun 6, 2023.
Management

Balanced budget through 2027 pulls MTA back from fiscal cliff

July 19, 2023
A state budget deal, increases to fares and tolls and operating savings are allowing MTA to balance its five-year financial outlook for the first time in more than 20 years.

Videos & Resources

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A New Express Bus Network for Staten Island

Aug. 20, 2018
MTA New York City Transit launched the newly redesigned Staten Island express bus network on Sunday, Aug. 19, with Transit President Andy Byford.
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Rail

Mass Transit Weekly Update 8/19/2016

Aug. 19, 2016
This week's video update includes videos from the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA), InnoTrans, Common Good and the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority...
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Safety & Security

MTA PD Canine Training Facility

July 15, 2016
An MTA Police Department training center opened an innovative Canine Training Facility in Stormville, New York.
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Rail

Mass Transit Weekly Update 5/13/2016

May 13, 2016
This weeks transit update includes videos from Hyperloop One, BC Transit, the South Coast British Columbia Transportation Authority (TransLink) and the Metropolitan Transit Authority...
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Canarsie Tunnel Reconstruction

May 13, 2016
Of the nine under river subway tunnels damaged by Superstorm Sandy in 2012, the Canarsie Tunnel (L) was hit hardest.

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Management

OP-ED: Why does MTA fail to secure $100 million in available federal transit funding year after year?

March 15, 2024
If left unobligated, the funding will eventually lapse and be returned to the federal treasury and may be reprogrammed for another purpose.
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OP-ED: Can MTA manage $15 billion carryover capital projects with next $51 billion 2025 - 2029 Five Year Capital Program?

March 1, 2024
The MTA lacks sufficient procurement, project managers, engineers, legal and force account employees, along with track outage availability to proceed with all these projects in...
Shelters, Stations, Fixtures, Parking & Lighting

OP-ED: MTA $11.6 billion East Side Access to Grand Central Madison update

Feb. 23, 2024
There is still much to do one year after the opening of MTA's LIRR $11.6 billion Manhattan East Side Access to Grand Central Madison.
Infrastructure

OP-ED: MTA $7.7 billion Second Avenue Subway Phase 2 winter 2024 ups and downs

Feb. 9, 2024
The awarding of a utilities relocation for MTA's Second Avenue Subway extension is like taking a single bite of salad during a seven-course meal.
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NYU Rudin Center for Transportation releases report looking at path to achieving full accessibility in NYC Transit system

The new report finds the MTA’s ability to deliver the remaining accessible stations hinges on the $15 billion in capital funding to be generated from the Central Business District...
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MTA celebrates first year of Grand Central Madison service

Jan. 24, 2024
Since implementation of full service in February, MTA has sold a combined 81,444 tickets for Grand Central Madison between LIRR and Metro-North Railroad.
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Infrastructure

MTA awards utility relocation contract for Second Avenue Subway Phase 2

The contract is the first of four construction contracts for the new line, which will extend the Q ​train from 96 Street to 125 Street.
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Transit Tech Lab reveals winners of 2023 competition

Jan. 23, 2024
The 13 winning companies have each completed successful eight-week proof-of-concept collaborations with participating agencies and will now move on to deploy their technologies...
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Management

New York Gov. Hochul’s proposed FY 25 budget features more than $17 billion in transit funding

Included in the funding is state operating aid for the MTA, non-MTA transit in the downstate region, engineering on the Interborough Express and planning of the Second Avenue ...