MTA adding bus service to replace Metro-North in storm-damaged areas
On Monday, the agency announced that bus service will replace train service that was impacted by the severe rainfall in the Hudson Valley in time for the evening commute.
MTA holds first post-COVID auditions for subway musicians
Officials from MTA Arts and Design received 128 applications and narrowed those down to 46 who auditioned Wednesday for a spot in the city’s Music Under New York program. About 25 will be chosen later this summer.
ASTM North America unveils plan for Penn Station renovation
On Wednesday, ASTM North America unveiled its vision to renovate Penn Station, making it open-air with a towering entrance and facade.
With feds' blessing, governor presses ahead with congestion pricing
U.S. Transportation officials have given the go-ahead for a still undetermined toll to drivers who enter Manhattan south of 60th Street.
MTA holds final public hearing on fare hikes
The proposed hikes would increase the base fare of a subway ride from $2.75 to $2.90, while a monthly pass would go up from $127 to $132, along with other changes.
MTA's bus lane enforcement program targets double-parked cars in Bronx
This week the MTA has expanded their “automated bus lane enforcement" program to BX36.
NYC congestion pricing: Gov. Murphy questions impact on NJ's residents
Gov. Murphy makes the case the final environmental assessment "disregards New Jersey's interests and discounts significant environmental and other harms to New Jersey residents."
Madison Square Garden 'incompatible' with Penn Station: Transit agencies
Madison Square Garden is one of a kind: A transportation hub with a gigantic sports arena on top of it. But three major transportation agencies say it's a one-of-a-kind that does not work.
MTA to build subway platform gates at three NYC subway stations
The gates will be installed at three subway stops, to prevent people from falling or being pushed onto the tracks.
NYPD seeks man accused of groping 16-year-old girl on Bronx MTA bus
The man allegedly placed his arm around her and offered a ring that he had, but she refused to take it.
15 injured in East New York crash involving MTA bus, 6 vehicles
Mangled cars could be seen strewn across the street, with sirens wailing in the background.
MTA details fare hikes for Metro North, LIRR
A $20 peak ticket to and from NYC on Metro-North Railroad or the LIRR could jump nearly 4.5% under a new proposal from the MTA.
MTA proposes fare hike at finance committee hearing
The MTA unveiled its new fare hikes proposal which could go into effect as soon as Labor Day.
MTA testing new turnstile gates to combat fare evasion
The MTA is testing out a new turnstile in order to cut down on fare evasion.
Advocates call for expansion of Fair Fares discount program
The program gives a 50% discount on MTA rides for New Yorkers living below the national poverty line.
NYC congestion pricing: MTA's environmental assessment supports plan
A milestone in the process toward bringing congestion pricing to Lower Manhattan.
NJ lawmakers rail against NYC congestion pricing plan
Opponents of the city's congestion pricing plan say that it will increase air pollution in New Jersey and
MTA to boost subway service on nights, weekends this summer
The MTA has announced plans to expand subway service on 21 lines this summer, the first major increase in service since the pandemic.
NYC Subway alerts back on Twitter after week off
Service alerts for New York City’s subway, commuter trains and buses are back on Twitter. The country’s largest transportation network began providing service alerts on its Twitter accounts in time for the Thursday evening commute.
Twitter restores free access to verified tool, after MTA withdrawal
The MTA decided to stop using Twitter for service alerts when it announced that it would cut free access to official accounts, now Twitter is doubling back.