Renewed concerns emerge after Brooklyn subway train shooting
The MTA continues to underline the importance of keeping repeat offenders out of the system and even going after fare evaders.
Retail giant blames NYC subway crime for breaking lease for shops at FiDi station
Westfield, the company that manages the retail space inside Fulton Transit Center, gave notice last month of plans to break it's lease over concerns about crime in the subway, the MTA said.
NYC implements tractor-trailer ban on bridges due to high winds
Due to high winds, the MTA Bridges and Tunnels are banning empty tractor-trailers and tandem trucks on its seven bridges on Monday.
MTA conductor struck in head with glass bottle at Bronx station
A conductor on an NYC subway train was struck in the head with a glass bottle, the second unprovoked attack in just two weeks on an MTA worker.
NYC's congestion pricing plan: MTA holds final 2 public hearings
Commuters have two final opportunities to speak their minds about the MTA’s controversial congestion pricing plan at two hearings on Monday.
Man struck, killed by MTA bus after tripping, falling onto East Village street
A man was hit by an MTA bus after tripping and falling into the street on Friday in the East Village.
MTA installs 4-foot-tall rubber cones to protect subway conductors in Harlem
Officials hope that the 4-foot rubber poles will prevent attacks on subway conductors.
NYC subway crime debate heats up between MTA, Transport Workers Union
The union representing NYC subway workers says MTA executives are deliberately downplaying the problem of crime on trains.
12-year-old boy falls onto tracks as L train enters Brooklyn station
A 12-year-old boy fell onto train tracks moments before an L train pulled into a Brooklyn subway station Tuesday, police said.
MTA receives approval to time delay emergency exits to fight fare evasion
NYC Transit President Richard Davey announced at the MTA's Committee meeting Monday, that the agency will start a pilot program at three stations.
MTA installs platform barriers at 191st subway station
Platform barriers have been installed by the MTA at the No. 1 subway station located at 191st Street this weekend, marking the initiation of a pilot program.
MTA hit with third lawsuit to stop congestion pricing
Another lawsuit has been filed in an attempt to block the MTA from implementing congestion pricing.
MTA subway upgrades could shut down G train service this summer
The MTA said the G train could be shutdown for over six weeks during the summer to upgrade the century-old systems.
Pranksters pulling emergency brakes on subways pose real danger to passengers
The MTA says last year there were 1,748 vandalism incidents of pranksters pulling subway emergency brakes.
Forget 'back-cocking': Subway riders find simple hack to evade MTA's pricy new fare gates
The MTA announced its first-ever wide-aisle fare gates back in December to help stop fare evaders.
F train derails in Brooklyn prompting major disruptions, second derailment of 2024
Subway service on the F train has been severely disrupted after a train derailed in Brooklyn, the MTA said.
Port Authority raises tolls in NJ, NY
Beginning now, Port Authority will raise tolls on bridges and tunnels between New York and New Jersey.
1/2/3 service fully restored through Manhattan following derailment: MTA
1/2/3 service has been fully restored through Manhattan and tracks at 96th Street have been repaired after the MTA safely moved two trains that derailed.
Partial subway service restored after derailment on UWS, disruptive passenger blamed for train collision
Officials say twenty-four people were injured after a subway train carrying arond 300 people and an out-of-service train with four workers on board collided near 96th Street.
MTA 2023 transit report: Busiest borough, subway stop, bathrooms revealed
Since the reopening of restrooms, after having to close more than a hundred during the pandemic---it's clear that New Yorkers are using them--a lot.