Metropolitan Transportation Authority (NY MTA)

New York, NY 10017

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About Metropolitan Transportation Authority (NY MTA)

New York City Transit Subway and Bus Photos MTA New York City Transit is the largest public transportation agency in North America and one of the largest in the world.

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347 Madison Avenue
New York, NY 10017
http://www.mta.info
212.878.7160

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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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Safety & Security

MTA tests Hugh L. Carey and Queens Midtown Tunnels flood doors

July 23, 2024
In the event of a coastal storm, the doors provide the last line of defense, preventing water from infiltrating tunnels and causing extensive damage.
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Safety & Security

New NYPD report reveals crime decreasing on NYC subways

July 18, 2024
If current trends continue, July will be the sixth consecutive month with a double-digit decrease in subway crime.
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Shelters, Stations, Fixtures, Parking & Lighting

MTA’s LIRR launches new program to report restrooms that need maintenance

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.
Safe Fleet
Safety & Security

Safe Fleet awarded three-year video management contract with MTA

June 26, 2024
Safe Fleet will be responsible for retrieving video events, packaging and sharing clips with requesting city authorities.
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Safety & Security

MTA activates Automated Camera Enforcement on 14 bus routes across New York

June 18, 2024
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...
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Infrastructure

First segment of MTA Metro-North Railroad Park Avenue Viaduct replaced

June 13, 2024
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.
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Fare Collection

MTA making progress on combating fare evasion on subways systems

May 24, 2024
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...
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Fare Collection

MTA continues to expand OMNY

May 22, 2024
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, ...
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Hybrid, Hydrogen & Electric Vehicles

MTA adds 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...
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Facilities

Upgrades completed at MTA’s Metro-North Railroad’s maintenance and operations hub at Croton

May 13, 2024
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 ...

Articles & News

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Fare Collection

MTA Board won't salvage congestion pricing plan

June 11, 2024
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...
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Management

MTA’s plan to begin congestion pricing paused by Gov. Kathy Hochul

June 5, 2024
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...
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Management

Demetrius Crichlow named interim president of New York City Transit

May 30, 2024
Crichlow will assume his new role June 14 and succeeds Rich Davey, who is leaving New York City Transit to become CEO of Massport.
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Management

Massport names two transit industry leaders as finalists for next CEO

May 17, 2024
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...
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Rail

Metro-North pilot program to expand service into Orange and Rockland counties

May 14, 2024
The pilot will see Metro-North begin service on the Haverstraw-Ossining ferries, as well as provide significant ticket and parking discounts.
BART
Management

BART, MTA, NJ Transit, WMATA among agencies recognizing Autism Acceptance Month

April 4, 2024
The agencies are making an effort to promote inclusivity by highlighting the voices of some of transit's biggest fans.
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Management

MTA Board approves Central Business District toll rates

March 28, 2024
The approved toll rates align with rates recommended by the Traffic Mobility Review Board on Nov. 30, 2023, and put forward for public review by the MTA Board on Dec. 6, with ...
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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.

Videos & Resources

A New Express Bus Network for Staten Island
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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...
MTA PD Canine Training Facility
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...
Canarsie Tunnel Reconstruction
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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.

All content from Metropolitan Transportation Authority (NY MTA)

Larry Penner
Management

OP-ED: Happy 34th anniversary to the ADA

July 26, 2024
The ADA was signed into law by former President George H.W. Bush on July 26, 1990.
Larry Penner
Management

OP-ED: The real story behind MTA $15 billion congestion pricing

July 19, 2024
Continued reliance on borrowing to shore up capital programs leaves MTA with less money to devote to operation of services.
Larry Penner
Management

OP-ED: MTA state of good repair versus system expansion

July 12, 2024
The number one priority for the MTA should always be to reach and maintain a state of good repair.
Larry Penner
Management

OP-ED: Happy 60th birthday FTA

July 5, 2024
The success of public transportation can be traced back to one of President Lyndon Johnson's greatest accomplishments that continue benefiting many Americans today.
Management

OP-ED: The 85th anniversary for the demise of NYC private subway owners

June 28, 2024
June 23, 1939, was a key date in NYC subway transit history.
Infrastructure

OP-ED: MTA’s $7.7 billion Second Avenue Subway Phase 2 June 2024 updated

June 14, 2024
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...
Infrastructure

OP-ED: Port Jefferson LIRR Branch Electrification 2024 update

June 7, 2024
Electrification of the MTA LIRR Port Jefferson branch has been periodically advocated since the 1950s by generations of elected officials with no success.
Water Transportation

OP-ED: Set sail for federal ferry funding

May 17, 2024
FTA announced a Notice of Funding Availability on April 17, 2024, for ferry funding.
Office of New York State Comptroller
Management

Latest NYS Comptroller report warns MTA’s capital program 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.