Subway worker slowdown possible
After contract negotiations fell apart with the MTA, members of the agency's largest union were reportedly considering a worker slowdown just in time for the holidays.
Subway station ceiling collapse audit
When a large chunk of the ceiling fell onto the platform and tracks inside the Borough Hall subway station in June 2018, the MTA Office of the Inspector General, an independent watchdog, launched an audit into what happened. The OIG found serious flaws with the MTA's inspectors. Reported by Sharon Crowley
Audit: Engineers could have prevented subway station ceiling collapse
Engineers with New York City Transit relied on "ineffective inspection measures" and failed to realize the severity of structural defects in a subway station in Brooklyn for a few years leading up to the partial collapse of a ceiling there, according to a report by the MTA's watchdog.
MTA considers major financial restructuring strategy
The MTA board is considering a major financial restructuring strategy that would include the firing of thousands of administrative workers and the hiring of 500 new police officers.
MTA considering firing thousands of administrative workers, hiring new police officers
A MTA plan to fire thousands of administrative workers and hire 500 new police officers is drawing opposition from transit advocates.
Stores in LIRR concourse closing during Penn Station renovations
Real estate giant Vornado will shut down all of its fast-food outlets and stores in the LIRR concourse at Penn Station during renovations.
MTA outlines efforts to stop debris from falling from subway tracks
Subway tracks are complicated. More than 2.4 million components found on elevated tracks can potentially come loose. MTA New York City Transit President Andy Byford said it is time to get this problem under control.
Debris from elevated subway tracks
Subway tracks are complicated. More than 2.4 million components found on elevated tracks can potentially come loose. New York City Transit President Andy Byford said it is time to get this problem under control. Reported by Arthur Chi'en
NYC subway system celebrates 115th anniversary
Happy anniversary, New York City subway! The Metropolitan Transportation Authority is marking the 115th anniversary of the opening of the first rapid transit subway.
MTA considering subway ban for repeat offenders
A shocking video of a man randomly shoving a woman into a subway car on Wednesday led to the arrest of Isaiah Thompson, a 28-year-old who has allegedly pulled emergency brakes on trains dozens of times this year, causing hundreds of delays.
MTA pushing for subway ban for disruptive riders
After the arrest of Isaiah Thompson for randomly shoving a woman into a subway car, along with a string of previous incidents, MTA officials are pushing for the ability to ban certain riders from the subway system.
MTA cracking down on fare evasion
According to data released by the MTA, fare evasion on New York City’s buses and subways is cost the agency $225M last year, with that number expected to be even higher in 2019.
Inspector General: MTA overtime rarely confirmed, always approved
According to a report by the Office of the Inspector General, when it comes to overtime at the MTA, apparently anything goes.
NYPD to monitor subway cameras to help battle homelessness
The NYPD will now be observing over 100 MTA subway surveillance cameras as part of efforts to combat the city’s homeless problem.
NYPD to begin monitoring subway surveillance cameras to help combat homeless problem
The NYPD will now be observing over 100 MTA subway surveillance cameras as part of efforts to combat the city’s homeless problem.
Car ban in effect along stretch of 14th Street in Manhattan
A stretch of 14th Street in Manhattan is now a buses-only throroughfare or 'busway' from 6 a.m.- 10 p.m.
How will congestion pricing work for drivers?
This week, the MTA released its capital plan, anticipating pulling $15B from congestion pricing, a toll imposed on drivers who cruise or loiter south of 60th Street and to use that money to fix the city’s transit system.
MTA wants to overhaul transit system at $54 billion
Modernizing subway signals, adding 70 new elevators to improve accessibility, installing more than 1,900 new subway cars, 500 electric buses and extending the 2nd Ave. line by 2024: these are just some promises the MTA is making in its new capital plan to overhaul New York’s crumbling transit system.
MTA adding 500 officers to fix homeless problem
Cracking down on homelessness in subway stations, trains and buses is one of the many reasons why New York City Transit President Andy Byford says the MTA is hiring 500 new transit police officers.
MTA says its tired of retrieving AirPods from subway tracks
AirPods, the $159 wireless Bluetooth earbuds created by Apple, can be seen being worn by commuters all over New York City, but the wireless earbuds are easy to lose. They are so easy to lose that the MTA is reportedly considering a new public-service announcement warning commuters not to remove the expensive electronics when they are boarding or exiting trains.