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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.

Press Releases

MTA
MTA LIRR presented with the APTA Gold Award for Security Operations at the 2025 APTA Rail Conference in San Francisco.
The seven agencies awarded an APTA Rail Safety and Security Award were evaluated based on the effectiveness, benefit level, innovation and transferability of some their projects...
July 2, 2025
Siemens Mobility
A Siemens Mobility Dual Mode locomotive.
The Charger B+AC, which is designed to power trains at speeds up to 125 mph under catenary and on battery power for up to 100 miles, will be used in the MTA and Metro-North Railroad...
July 1, 2025
MTA
A rendering of the M-9A passenger railcars.
The M-9A cars are needed to replace Metro-North Railroad's M-3 cars that are beyond their service life and allow the LIRR to retire its M-3 cars.
June 24, 2025
MTA
MTA will launch a customer ambassador program on June 16 for Phase 1 of the Queens Bus Network Redesign.
The outreach program will continue through July 12 and will cover 140 Phase 1 locations over the course of four weeks.
June 10, 2025
Transit Tech Lab
The Transit Tech Lab has selected 12 companies to collaborate with the MTA, PANYNJ and NYC DOT as part of the program’s seventh annual challenge cycle.
The technologies are part of the Ridership Improvement and Inspection and Maintenance challenges that will now move to an eight-week proof of concept phase.
May 28, 2025
MTA
January 2025 stage of work, including building new Hammels Wye viaduct and repairing South Channel Bridge.
MTA C&D carried out a complete reconstruction of Hammels Wye, as well as completed an overhaul of the South Channel Bridge by upgrading its aging electrical and mechanical components...
May 21, 2025
MBTA
MBTA Commuter Rail train.
The pilot fuels the locomotives with hydrotreated vegetable oil, which is made from vegetable oil and animal fats and emits less carbon than fossil diesel.
May 15, 2025
MTA
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul unveiled the FY 2026 New York State budget that focuses on continuing to make MTA subways safer for all riders and transit workers.
The budget includes major investments to increase the presence of law enforcement, make crucial safety upgrades in protective barriers and LED lighting and continue cracking ...
May 5, 2025
MTA
MTA modern fare gates.
During the past two years, the MTA has implemented a series of strategic measures to reduce fare evasion centered around equity, education, enforcement and environment.
April 29, 2025
MTA
MTA Hudson Line.
The Metro-North Hudson Line Climate Resilience Blueprint will rebuild critical infrastructure, with attention focused on a 20-mile stretch between Riverdale and Croton-Harmon,...
April 11, 2025

Videos

A New Express Bus Network for Staten Island
MTA New York City Transit launched the newly redesigned Staten Island express bus network on Sunday, Aug. 19, with Transit President Andy Byford.
Aug. 20, 2018
InnoTrans
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This week's video update includes videos from the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA), InnoTrans, Common Good and the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority...
Aug. 19, 2016
MTA PD Canine Training Facility
An MTA Police Department training center opened an innovative Canine Training Facility in Stormville, New York.
July 15, 2016
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This weeks transit update includes videos from Hyperloop One, BC Transit, the South Coast British Columbia Transportation Authority (TransLink) and the Metropolitan Transit Authority...
May 13, 2016
Canarsie Tunnel Reconstruction
Of the nine under river subway tunnels damaged by Superstorm Sandy in 2012, the Canarsie Tunnel (L) was hit hardest.
May 13, 2016

Blogs

Larry Penner
Larry Penner
On Dec. 22, 1988, the Archer Avenue subway line opened.
Dec. 20, 2024
Larry Penner
Larry Penner
Any public official, MTA board member, MTA management or transit advocate who opposes the planned four percent fare hikes in 2025 misses why they are needed.
Dec. 13, 2024
Larry Penner
Larry Penner
Just like the MTA, both NJ Transit and PANYNJ have ongoing five-year and future 20-year long-range capital plans that need funding.
Dec. 6, 2024
Larry Penner
Larry Penner
A recent announcement by MTA Chairman Janno Lieber that the project beneficial use date will slip from late 2027 to some time in 2028 was disappointing.
Nov. 29, 2024
Larry Penner
Larry Penner
Some critical details were missing from New York Sen. Chuck Schumer's announcement that he has secured $72 million from the United States Department of Transportation for various...
Nov. 22, 2024
Larry Penner
Larry Penner.
According to the USDOT OIG, in January 2013, the FTA received $10.9 billion for the widespread damage Hurricane Sandy caused to transportation infrastructure when it hit the mid...
Nov. 15, 2024
Larry Penner
Larry Penner
The final price tag for the project will be higher with the announcement that the scope of work will now include tunneling under the All Faiths Cemetary in Middle Village Queens...
Nov. 8, 2024
Larry Penner
Larry Penner
The ongoing delay in implementation of congestion pricing could lead to the loss of $3.4 billion in FTA funding toward the $7.7 billion Second Avenue Subway Phase 2 project.
Nov. 1, 2024
Larry Penner
Larry Penner
The original Brooklyn Manhattan Rapid Transit and Interboro Rapid Transit shuttles subway systems were constructed and managed by the private sector with no government operating...
Oct. 25, 2024
Larry Penner
Larry Penner
There is always an agreed upon baseline construction schedule between the MTA and the construction contractor.
Oct. 18, 2024

Articles

WMATA
A Metrobus at Addison Road.
WMATA’s Better Bus Network is the agency’s first comprehensive overhaul of the Metrobus system since 1973 while Phase 1 of the MTA’s Queens Bus Network Redesign marks the beginning...
July 1, 2025
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul
New York City’s FY26 enacted budget includes investments in public transit.
The budget fully funds the MTA’s 2025-2029 Capital Plan, modernizes Hudson Valley rail service and includes other public transit investments.
May 12, 2025
MTA
Thomas J. Taffe.
MTA and CAT have made changes to their respective leadership teams.
April 25, 2025
MTA
MTA has broken ground on the new Yaphank LIRR station.
PATCO reopened the newly renovated Franklin Square Station while DART will begin work to modernize the Cityplace/Uptown Station and MTA broke ground on the new Yaphank LIRR station...
April 7, 2025
Brandon Lewis
Top row: Steven Parker, LaShanda Dawkins, Jonathan Hunt, Bernard Jackson. Bottom row: Lori A. Winfree, Rachel Cohen, Bill Amarosa Jr.,
Personnel updates from around the public transit industry.
March 21, 2025
MTA
NYPD officer.
USDOT aims to improve the perception of public transit in Washington, D.C., as federal employees return to the office while the MTA has seen a decrease in crime on its subway...
March 11, 2025
Marc A. Hermann / MTA
Madison Avenue looking north from 41st St. on July 6, 2022, shows traffic and congestion in the Central Business District.
In a letter to New York Gov. Kathy Hochul on Feb. 19, USDOT Secretary Sean Duffy rescinded a Nov. 21, 2024, agreement signed under the Value Pricing Pilot Program, saying ‘New...
Feb. 21, 2025
NFI Group
A New Flyer Xcelsior CHARGE NG zero-emission bus.
DART is investing in CNG buses while NFI Group and Nova Bus are fulfilling contracts for zero-emission buses.
Feb. 18, 2025
MTA
MTA’s 2025-2029 Capital Plan will generate $106 billion in economic activity and more than 70,000 jobs statewide
CHSRA’s high-speed rail project will bring nearly $22 billion in total economic activity while MTA’s 2025-2029 Capital Plan will generate $106 billion in economic activity.
Jan. 27, 2025
MTA
MTA makes two stations fully accessible
The projects include installing elevators, creating an enlarged mezzanine and new concession stand, installing new lighting and tiles, repairing concrete, steel and paint defects...
Dec. 30, 2024

Additional content from Metropolitan Transportation Authority (NY MTA)

Metropolitan Transportation Authority
MTA has made the specific dates for this summer’s changes to the Queens bus route available online for the benefit of the community.
The changes to the bus routes can be found on MTA’s website and through its new route look-up tool, which will help prepare riders for incoming changes to their routine commutes...
April 9, 2025
Metropolitan Transportation Authority
The MTA, the New York City Economic Development Corporation and the Delancey Street Associates have partnered together to make the Delancey St–Essex St Station complex accessible and ADA compliant and to develop mixed-income housing on the former site of the Essex Market.
The MTA, the New York City Economic Development Corporation and the Delancey Street Associates have partnered together to make the Delancey St–Essex St Station complex accessible...
April 8, 2025
Metropolitan Transportation Authority
The MTA’s new subway design helps to simplify legibility and understanding of the transit system.
The MTA’s new subway design helps to simplify legibility and understanding of the transit system.
April 3, 2025
MTA
MTA Q70 blue bus waits outside terminal at LaGuardia for passengers to board
The project will create faster, more frequent and more reliable service on the Q70 LaGuardia Link bus line that connects the airport with the subway in Jackson Heights, N.Y., ...
March 31, 2025
Metropolitan Transportation Authority
The MTA’s Construction & Development team report showed improved efficiencies and better management has helped the agency to save money and improve its operations.
The MTA’s Construction & Development team report showed improved efficiencies and better management has helped the agency to save money and improve its operations.
March 27, 2025
MTA
MTA bus.
The automated camera enforcement system will help MTA to detect vehicles improperly using busways and bus lanes or blocking bus stops.
March 25, 2025
MTA
Gov. Hochul joined business leaders, transit advocates and elected officials to highlight ongoing progress under New York’s congestion pricing program.
The governor reported that the congestion pricing program, which took effect Jan. 5 of this year, has improved traffic and business in the area.
March 24, 2025
Metropolitan Transportation Authority
The MTA will not be selling or distributing its MetroCard after Dec. 31, 2025
Ending MetroCard sales will help the agency to make a full switch to a fully contactless tap-and-go payment system.
March 21, 2025
MTA
MTA upgrades lighting at 250 subway stations.
The project is part of a NYC Transit initiative to convert more than 150,000 fluorescent light fixtures by mid-2026.
March 19, 2025
MTA
MTA Metro-North Railroad train.
Metro-North Railroad saw a 100 percent on-time performance day across all three train lines for the 21st time on March 9 while Long Island Rail Road has seen a 2025 year-to-date...
March 13, 2025
MTA
New Regional Plan Association report assesses benefits of MTA’s 2025-2029 Capital Plan.
The report emphasizes the significant role the capital plan will play in ensuring the MTA is reliable for riders.
March 7, 2025
Metropolitan Transportation Authority
The two new R211 subway open-gangway trains added on the G Line are a part of the agency’s efforts to improve reliability and the rider experience.
The two new R211 subway open-gangway trains added on the G Line are a part of the agency’s efforts to improve reliability and the rider experience.
March 5, 2025
MTA
MTA A Line train.
Google Public Sector’s TrackInspect prototype integrates sensor hardware with advanced cloud and AI capabilities to detect potential track issues.
Feb. 28, 2025
MTA
OMNY logo.
The transition follows the conclusion of a successful Fair Fares pilot on OMNY between the DSS and the MTA.
Feb. 27, 2025
MTA
42 St. at 6 Ave.
The MTA says the revenue collected from the first three weeks of its Congestion Relief Zone program has put the agency on track to generate the $500 million it had initially projected...
Feb. 26, 2025
MTA
MTA bus.
The second phase will follow suit on Aug. 31.
Feb. 21, 2025
Metropolitan Transportation Authority
The MTA's pilot will work to connect riders who are deaf or hard-of-hearing with a live interpreter to answer questions about service changes, payment, or anything regarding their journey.
This pilot will work to connect riders who are deaf or hard-of-hearing with a live interpreter to answer questions about service changes, payment, or anything regarding their ...
Feb. 11, 2025
Transit Tech Lab
The 13 companies who were selected by the Transit Tech Lab to participate in last year’s TTL challenges program will continue to work with the lab’s regional transportation agency partners in larger-scale pilots.
The pilot programs will continue to utilize technologies from the same transit tech companies who were selected in the Transit Tech Lab’s 2024 pilot challenges.
Feb. 11, 2025
Metropolitan Transportation Authority
Effective April 1, Justin Vonashek will be taking on the role as president of MTA Metro-North Railroad as the current president Catherine Rinaldi retires from the role.
Effective April 1, Vonashek will be taking on the role as president of MTA Metro-North Railroad as the current president Catherine Rinaldi retires from the role.
Feb. 10, 2025
MTA
MTA's OMNY on a fare gate.
From June 2024 through December 2024, subway fare evasion went down 26 percent and bus evasion went down 9.1 percent after the authority implemented recommendations from its ...
Feb. 3, 2025
MTA
MTA bus.
The plan aims to create a more efficient, reliable and accessible bus system that better serves the needs of all riders while prioritizing equity to address disparities in access...
Jan. 31, 2025
https://www.mta.info/press-release
The MTA is seeing travel times at inbound crossings and within the congestion relief zone be significantly faster than January 2024 since the implementation of congestion pricing on Jan. 5.
Customers riding express buses from Queens, Staten Island and the Bronx are experiencing median time savings of up to 10 minutes.
Jan. 30, 2025
MTA
MTA fall 2024 customers count survey results show improved customer satisfaction
The survey received over 80,000 responses from the MTA’s ridership, including riders from Long Island Rail Road and MNR.
Jan. 29, 2025
MTA
New York City is working to prioritize public safety and protecting riders and workers throughout its transit systems.
New York City is working to prioritize public safety and protecting riders and workers throughout its transit systems.
Jan. 16, 2025
MTA
The MTA's new 40-foot buses will help to reduce greenhouse gas emissions through lightweight electric traction drive systems.
The new 40-foot buses will help to reduce greenhouse gas emissions through lightweight electric traction drive systems.
Jan. 13, 2025
MTA
MTA moving forward with planned capital projects in 2025
Many projects, including more reliable new subway cars, more efficient new LIRR locomotives, station accessibility improvements and signal upgrades to the A and C lines in Brooklyn...
Dec. 23, 2024
Tectonic Engineering
MTA selects Tectonic Engineering to lead construction management services for Second Avenue Subway Phase 2 project.
The initial $182 million construction contract is the first of four construction contracts for the new line.
Dec. 18, 2024
Metropolitan Transportation Authority
The contract option would bring the total number of R211 cars ordered to 1,610, with 355 closed-end cars and 80 open-gangway cars added.
The contract option would bring the total number of R211 cars ordered to 1,610 with 355 closed-end cars and 80 open-gangway cars added.
Dec. 17, 2024
This plan assumes a four percent fare and toll increase in 2025 and in 2027 with increased operational efficiencies.
Nov. 20, 2024
MTA
On Nov. 14, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul revealed a wide-ranging substitute service plan to support transit riders in the Rockaways, as the A and S lines undergo critical resiliency and rehabilitation work this winter.
MTA’s A and S lines will undergo critical resiliency and rehabilitation work this winter while PANYNJ is closing the PATH Hoboken station for 25 days in early 2025.
Nov. 18, 2024
Metropolitan Transportation Authority
MTA has issued a RFP for plans to develop new residential development near Beacon Metro-North Station.
The residential development will be built over a surface parking lot to make better use of the space and increase housing opportunities in the area.
Nov. 8, 2024
Metropolitan Transportation Authority
MTA officials cut the ribbon on new SC42-DM locomotives
The new locomotives will travel much farther under electric power than the current P32 locomotives.
Nov. 5, 2024
Metropolitan Transportation Authority
New York City Transit has officially opened up its Paratransit Assessment Center in Lower Manhattan, N.Y.
The Paratransit Assessment Center will help to improve efficiency and processing with the eligibility determination process for new Access-A-Ride customers.
Nov. 1, 2024
MTA
MTA releases RFP for engineering phase of Interborough Express .
The RFP represents a major step in the design of the transformative transit project, which will connect communities in Brooklyn and Queens, N.Y., to 17 subway lines, 51 current...
Oct. 30, 2024
Metropolitan Transportation Authority
MTA Chair and CEO Janno Lieber named three officials to senior strategic roles.
Demetrius Crichlow has been named president of NYC Transit, current MTA Deputy Chief Development Officer Tim Mulligan has been named MTA’s chief of rolling stock program and Mersida...
Oct. 24, 2024
Metropolitan Transportation Authority
MTA has opened a new customer seating area on the mezzanine level of Grand Central Madison.
The new seating area houses 28 seats and is located closer to the trains and platforms.
Oct. 22, 2024
MTA
MTA completes 100th Re-NEW-vation project.
At Roosevelt Island F station, NYC Transit workers scraped, primed and painted more than 10,000 square feet of surfaces across the station.
Oct. 17, 2024
Metropolitan Transportation Authority
First R211S subway cars are launched into service on Staten Island Railway.
The cars are part of a 535-car order, which includes 440 R211A standard cars with 75 Staten Island Railway cars and 20 cars with the open gangway feature.
Oct. 9, 2024
Larry Penner
Larry Penner
The promise by the MTA that the purchase of 1,500 new NYC Transit subway and 500 new LIRR and Metro-North commuter rail cars will be delivered and in revenue service under the...
Oct. 4, 2024
Amtrak
Amtrak, MTA, NJ Transit releases ‘Doubling Trans-Hudson Train Capacity at New York Penn Station’ engineering feasibility study.
The study concludes none of the four concepts to double train capacity at the station during peak periods achieve the capacity goal.
Oct. 3, 2024
Long Island Rail Road
The new entrance is part of a public-private partnership in which BXP is redeveloping the site, which housed the MTA’s headquarters building from 1979 to 2014.
The agency is working to make traveling independently for people with disabilities a reality by giving blind, low vision and deaf or blind customers the ability to navigate its...
Oct. 2, 2024
Jacobs
MTA selects Jacobs as program management consultant for LIRR station improvements project.
Jacobs will provide program management services, overseeing construction and commercial management, design compliance and risk identification.
Sept. 27, 2024
Metropolitan Transportation Authority
MTA Board approves 2025-2029 Capital Plan.
MTA investments in this new Capital Plan will go towards rebuilding, improving and expanding the public transit system.
Sept. 26, 2024
Metropolitan Transportation Authority
MTA station upgraded with two new elevators and renewed escalators.
The Babylon station is one of three in the LIRR ADA Package 2.
Sept. 23, 2024
Larry Penner
Larry Penner
Depending upon where you live, consider the public transportation alternative. Try riding a local or express bus, paratransit or commuter van, ferry, light rail, commuter rail...
Sept. 20, 2024
MTA
MTA Chair and CEO Janno Lieber and MTA Construction & Development President Jamie Torres-Springer announce the release of the 2025-2029 Capital Plan on Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2024, at the Corona Maintenance Facility in Flushing, Queens.
The plan will enable the MTA to continue to provide frequent and reliable service by putting the system on a path to a state of good repair, as well as improve the customer experience...
Sept. 19, 2024
MTA
MTA electric bus.
By the end of September, 1,000 buses will be ACE equipped.
Sept. 18, 2024
Larry Penner
Larry Penner
Kramden would have enjoyed the MTA NYC Transit Museum 30th Annual Bus Festival on Sept. 8.
Sept. 13, 2024
INIT
INIT to supply cloud-based charging management solution using CarMedialab technologies for MTA.
In partnership with NYPA and Guth Deconzo Construction Management, the project aims to transform four depots across New York with charge management technology for the city's ...
Sept. 11, 2024
MTA
Michael Kemper.
In his new role, Kemper will oversee security at the MTA, including public safety in the transit system, the MTA Police Department and protection of infrastructure and major ...
Sept. 6, 2024
Larry Penner
Larry Penner.
The upcoming $51 billion 2025 - 2029 Five Year Capital Plan should include master integration schedules for staffing, procurement, annual track, force account and maintenance ...
Sept. 6, 2024
Metropolitan Transportation Authority
MTA partners with Boldyn Network to launch 5G network services on shuttle service.
Riders on the Grand Central Times Square 42 St. Shuttle will now have access to 5G connectivity in the tunnel.
Sept. 5, 2024
MTA
MTA restores G Line train service following partial 24/7 shutdowns.
The shutdowns allowed the authority to complete three phases of 24/7 outages for 9.5 weeks along the line to perform critical signal modernization and state of good repair work...
Sept. 4, 2024
Larry Penner
Larry Penner
It is unfair to keep asking commuters to pay a higher fare and continue to see so many who routinely go unpunished for not paying their fare.
Aug. 30, 2024
Metropolitan Transportation Authority
Kathryn Falasca is appointed the MTA’s first criminal justice advocate.
Falasca’s appointment as criminal justice advocate will help the agency increase its safety and security by holding offenders accountable and offering support to its riders.
Aug. 27, 2024
MTA
MTA completes construction on three accessibility elevators as part of 14 St. Complex megaproject.
The 14 St. F M and 6 Ave. L stations are the first two of three stations within the 14 St. Complex to receive ADA upgrades.
Aug. 23, 2024
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Cinnamon T. Paltoo, MPA, SHRM-CP.
Cinnamon T. Paltoo, MPA, SHRM-CP, General Superintendent of Support Services, MTA's Department of Buses.
Aug. 20, 2024
MTA
MTA to begin issuing bus lane violations for blocking bus stops and doubling parking.
The agency notes that when enforcement cameras are activated, on average, routes see bus lane speeds increased by five percent, a 20 percent reduction in collisions and a five...
Aug. 16, 2024
Larry Penner
Larry Penner.
The failure to initiate the new ferry service as recently announced by the city of Glen Cove, N.Y., Mayor Pamela Panzenbeck will result in the city having to pay back the Federal...
Aug. 16, 2024
MTA
MTA’s G Line to enter phase 3 of signal modernization work Aug. 12.
Phase 3, which will begin on Aug. 12 and continues through Sept. 3, begins with curved track replacement between Bergen Street and Hoyt Street.
Aug. 9, 2024
Larry Penner
Larry Penner.
As of Aug. 1, it has been eight months since MTA Chairman Janno Lieber announced suspension of this project, which has resulted in a seven-month delay for project progression....
Aug. 9, 2024
MTA
Classon Avenue rendering.
Classon Avenue is one of 13 stations in the accessibility project and will receive updates to increase access to wheelchairs and strollers for the community.
Aug. 6, 2024
MTA
Haverstraw-Ossining Ferry.
The pilot set a record of 822 trips on July 21.
Aug. 1, 2024
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul
New York State to put $54 million towards Second Avenue Subway Phase 2.
With this funding support, MTA can immediately proceed with the work to relocate utility lines along Second Avenue and nearby streets, putting the project in position to advance...
July 31, 2024
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The ADA was signed into law by former President George H.W. Bush on July 26, 1990.
July 26, 2024
MTA
MTA tests Hugh L. Carey and Queens Midtown Tunnels flood doors.
In the event of a coastal storm, the doors provide the last line of defense, preventing water from infiltrating tunnels and causing extensive damage.
July 23, 2024
Larry Penner
Larry Penner.
Continued reliance on borrowing to shore up capital programs leaves MTA with less money to devote to operation of services.
July 19, 2024
MTA
New NYPD report reveals crime decreasing on NYC subways
If current trends continue, July will be the sixth consecutive month with a double-digit decrease in subway crime.
July 18, 2024
Larry Penner
Larry Penner.
The number one priority for the MTA should always be to reach and maintain a state of good repair.
July 12, 2024
Larry Penner
Larry Penner.
The success of public transportation can be traced back to one of President Lyndon Johnson's greatest accomplishments that continue benefiting many Americans today.
July 5, 2024
Larry Penner.
June 23, 1939, was a key date in NYC subway transit history.
June 28, 2024
MTA
LIRR train.
Posters with a QR code containing a survey that is unique to each station will be adhered to the walls inside of the restrooms where they can be easily seen.
June 26, 2024
Safe Fleet
MTA awards Safe Fleet video contract.
Safe Fleet will be responsible for retrieving video events, packaging and sharing clips with requesting city authorities.
June 26, 2024
MTA
MTA activates Automated Camera Enforcement on 14 bus routes across New York.
Formerly known as Automated Bus Lane Enforcement, the ACE program expands on ABLE cameras, issuing violations for vehicles double parked or illegally parked at bus stops in addition...
June 18, 2024
Larry Penner.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul's announcement for instructing the MTA to delay the previously announced start date for implementation of congestion pricing has other consequences...
June 14, 2024
MTA
First segment of MTA Metro-North Railroad Park Avenue Viaduct replaced.
This first step in the viaduct replacement process will work towards ensuring the railroad continues to provide safe and reliable Metro-North Railroad train service.
June 13, 2024
Adobe Stock
New York City.
The program, which was set to take effect June 30, was paused on June 5 by New York Gov. Kathy Hochul, who decided “that implementing the planned congestion pricing system risked...
June 11, 2024
Larry Penner.
Electrification of the MTA LIRR Port Jefferson branch has been periodically advocated since the 1950s by generations of elected officials with no success.
June 7, 2024
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That system that would have charged drivers a daily fee for entering the Congestion Relief Zone in Manhattan and generate revenue for MTA’s capital program was set to begin June...
June 5, 2024
Metropolitan Transportation Authority
Demetrius Crichlow has been named interim president of New York City Transit.
Crichlow will assume his new role June 14 and succeeds Rich Davey, who is leaving New York City Transit to become CEO of Massport.
May 30, 2024
MTA
The MTA is making progress on combating fare evasion on subways systems.
The authority has pursued many initiatives during the past year to improve fare evasion since the Blue Ribbon Panel on Fare Evasion issued a report outlining ways to reduce fare...
May 24, 2024
MTA
OMNY logo.
The MTA is utilizing OMNY as its contactless fare payment system to give subway and bus customers a simpler way to pay for their fares using credit or debit card, smartphone, ...
May 22, 2024
MTA/Miami-Dade County
Rich Davey, left, and Eulois Cleckley have been named finalists for the role of CEO of Massport.
The screening committee recommended Eulois Cleckley from the Department of Transportation and Public Works for Miami-Dade County and Richard Davey from New York City Transit as...
May 17, 2024
Larry Penner.
FTA announced a Notice of Funding Availability on April 17, 2024, for ferry funding.
May 17, 2024
MTA
MTA has added 60 electric buses to Queens, Staten Island and Brooklyn routes.
The agency is also working with NYPA to build critical infrastructure to power a zero-emissions bus fleet, which the MTA hopes to fully transition to a zero-emissions fleet by...
May 15, 2024
Ray Raimundi / MTA
A pilot program to enhance the reach of MTA Metro-North Railroad to Orange and Rockland Counties as an alternative to driving to New York City will operate through Nov. 11, 2024.
The pilot will see Metro-North begin service on the Haverstraw-Ossining ferries, as well as provide significant ticket and parking discounts.
May 14, 2024
MTA
Upgrades have been completed at MTA’s Metro-North Railroad’s vital maintenance and operations hub at Croton.
The new 400,000 square foot facility, known as the Harmon Shop, will allow MTA Metro-North Railroad to be able to maintain train reliability and meet the maintenance needs of ...
May 13, 2024
Office of New York State Comptroller
The latest NYS Comptroller report reveals MTA's capital program is facing funding issues.
The comptroller’s report says delayed implementation of congestion pricing and use of debt to fund capital improvements threaten MTA’s future capital plan.
May 10, 2024
Larry Penner.
In 2024, the FTA will make $20.5 billion in funding available under various formula and national competitive discretionary grant programs.
May 10, 2024
MTA
MTA Police Department welcomes 33 new graduates.
The graduating officers will enter the second stage of their training, which includes three months of in-service field training with other MTA Police Department officers.
May 9, 2024
MTA
A new report from the MTA's C&D revealed the agency saved nearly $300 million in capital program cost savings as part of its 2023 Year in Review and 2024 Strategic Plan.
The report comes as the agency prepares to move forward on a major slate of vital capital projects to be funded by congestion pricing.
May 8, 2024
Transit Tech Lab
Transit Tech Lab has selected 19 companies to collaborate with NYC transit agencies to test new technologies.
The technologies are part of the Customer Experience, Resilience and Curb Activity challenges that will now move to an eight-week proof of concept phase.
May 8, 2024
Ray Raimundi / MTA
Hundreds of fans joined MTA for the Nostalgia Train Ride for 2024 Yankees Home Opener on April 5, 2024.
Riding the vintage New York City Transit subway old Interborough Rapid Transit train to Yankee Stadium on Major League Baseball's Opening Day 2024 was a great excursion.
May 3, 2024
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OMNY card banner.
The pilot, which is scheduled to run for 90 days, allows customers to use OMNY cards to pay via tap-and-go on New York City subways and buses.
May 2, 2024
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MTA to begin congestion pricing June 30.
The congestion pricing program will provide $15 billion in funding for critical transit investments.
April 29, 2024
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MTA has unveiled its Climate Resilience Roadmap.
The roadmap is comprised of a Climate Vulnerability Assessment and 10 core climate resilience goals targeted to address the magnitude of climate threats facing MTA infrastructure...
April 26, 2024
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The MTA LIRR.
LIRR assets have shifted control several times in its long history, but it remains a part of the New York City regional transportation landscape.
April 26, 2024
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MTA unveils first electric vehicles to join Access-A-Ride paratransit fleet.
The pilot includes 15 electric vans and costs approximately $3 million.
April 16, 2024
Metropolitan Transportation Authority
Rob Free.
Free had been serving as LIRR’s acting president for the past six months.
April 12, 2024