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

INIT
INIT to supply cloud-based charging management solution using CarMedialab technologies for MTA.
Communications, Navigation, CAD-AVL, GPS

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 ...
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Michael Kemper.
Safety & Security

MTA appoints NYPD Chief of Transit Michael Kemper as agency’s chief security officer

Sept. 6, 2024
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 ...
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MTA partners with Boldyn Network to launch 5G network services on shuttle service.
Technology

MTA partners with Boldyn Network to launch 5G network services on shuttle service

Sept. 5, 2024
Riders on the Grand Central Times Square 42 St. Shuttle will now have access to 5G connectivity in the tunnel.
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MTA restores G Line train service following partial 24/7 shutdowns.
Maintenance

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...
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Kathryn Falasca is appointed the MTA’s first criminal justice advocate.
Safety & Security

MTA appoints Kathryn Falasca as first criminal justice advocate

Aug. 27, 2024
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.
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MTA completes construction on three accessibility elevators as part of 14 St. Complex megaproject.
Shelters, Stations, Fixtures, Parking & Lighting

MTA completes construction on three accessibility elevators as part of 14 St. Complex megaproject

Aug. 23, 2024
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.
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MTA to begin issuing bus lane violations for blocking bus stops and doubling parking.
Safety & Security

MTA to begin issuing bus lane violations for blocking bus stops and doubling parking

Aug. 16, 2024
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...
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Maintenance

MTA’s G Line to enter phase 3 of signal modernization work Aug. 12

Aug. 9, 2024
Phase 3, which will begin on Aug. 12 and continues through Sept. 3, begins with curved track replacement between Bergen Street and Hoyt Street.
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Shelters, Stations, Fixtures, Parking & Lighting

MTA begins station accessibility project in Brooklyn, N.Y.

Aug. 6, 2024
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.
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Articles & News

Cinnamon T. Paltoo, MPA, SHRM-CP
40 Under 40

2024 40 Under 40: Cinnamon T. Paltoo, MPA, SHRM-CP

Aug. 20, 2024
Cinnamon T. Paltoo, MPA, SHRM-CP, General Superintendent of Support Services, MTA's Department of Buses.
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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 ...
NFI Group
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.

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
Home

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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Larry Penner
Larry Penner
Fare Collection

OP-ED: Remember Gotham Bus Company driver Ralph Kramden?

Sept. 13, 2024
Kramden would have enjoyed the MTA NYC Transit Museum 30th Annual Bus Festival on Sept. 8.
Larry Penner
Larry Penner.
Management

OP-ED: Can MTA manage $15 billion in carryover capital projects with 2025 - 2029 Five Year Capital Program?

Sept. 6, 2024
The upcoming $51 billion 2025 - 2029 Five Year Capital Plan should include master integration schedules for staffing, procurement, annual track, force account and maintenance ...
Larry Penner
Larry Penner
Fare Collection

OP-ED: How MTA can reduce fare evasion

Aug. 30, 2024
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.
Larry Penner
Larry Penner.
Water Transportation

OP-ED: City of Glen Cove, N.Y., owes Washington, D.C., $16.6 million for incomplete ferry project

Aug. 16, 2024
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...
Larry Penner
Infrastructure

OP-ED: August MTA $7.7 billion Second Avenue Subway Phase 2 status update

Aug. 9, 2024
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....
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul
Infrastructure

New York state to put $54 million towards MTA's 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...
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.
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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.
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.