MTA facing 'tumultuous period' with new conditions on immigration, birth rates, Chair Janno Lieber says
Testifying at a state budget hearing in Albany, MTA Chairman and CEO Janno Lieber said his agency is “in a tumultuous period ...
A million cars have disappeared: What NYC is like after one month of congestion pricing
Congestion pricing began on January 5. One month in, traffic is down, public buses are faster, and transit ridership is up.
NYC Transit Chief Urges Lawmakers to Fix $35 Billion Gap
The head of New York City’s transit network is urging state lawmakers to resolve a $35 billion funding gap to help modernize ...
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NJ drivers say it's harder to park in Upper Manhattan since congestion pricing launched
While the struggle to find parking in Upper Manhattan is nothing new, some Garden State motorists say it's become even more ...
Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority awards contract to NFI subsidiary New Flyer for up to 500 low- and zero-emission Xcelsior® buses
The contract encompasses up to 500 buses, adding to New Flyer’s robust fourth-quarter 2024 backlog. This includes a firm order for 75 Xcelsior ® hybrid-electric 40-foot transit buses and 25 Xcelsior ...
Labor groups back transit reform giving RTA expanded authority over CTA, Metra, Pace
Legislators have until the end of May to hammer out a solution to a fiscal crisis that public transit leaders say could lead to massive fare hikes and a 40% reduction in train and bus service.
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Bronx sees decline in subway crime as NYPD ramps up transit patrols
The Bronx saw a notable decline in subway crime last month, according to new NYPD data released Wednesday, as the city ...
Bronx borough president wants more funding to plant trees in effort to combat air pollution
Bronx Borough President Vanessa Gibson is asking Mayor Eric Adams for more funding towards the New York City Department of Parks and Recreation to plant more trees.
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Bronx River Addition set for $93M senior housing renovation through NYCHA Trust
The New York City Public Housing Preservation Trust, in partnership with the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA), is ...
Homeless man’s subway stab spree triggered by stolen blanket: Prosecutors
Jamar Banks, 52, was indicted Thursday and charged with assault and attempted assault for the stabbings last month.
Casino money missing from Hochul’s budget
Gov. Kathy Hochul’s gaming commission promised to award three casino licenses — each priced at a minimum of $500 million — to bidders in the New York City region by the start of 2026. The MTA is ...
MTA chair tells New York lawmakers the agency needs billions and it's up to them to figure out how to get it
The MTA says it needs more than $68 billion to fund its capital plan for subway improvements. The head of the agency told lawmakers Thursday it's up to them to figure out how to raise the money.