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Newsby News/Media ReleaseAugust 31, 2022

MTA Opens Second Section of LIRR Main Line Third Track

Major construction on the third track began in late 2018 and when fully opened later this year commuters along the Main Line corridor will have a mass transit solution that reduces road congestion and improves safety.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseAugust 11, 2022

Environmental Assessment Details Effects of Proposed Congestion Pricing Program in New York

The document finds that central business district tolling would accomplish the goal of New York State’s MTA Reform and Traffic Mobility Act of reducing traffic congestion in the Manhattan Central Business District and raising revenue for investment in transit.

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Photo GalleriesAugust 9, 2022

MTA Captures Lightning at the Verrazzano Narrows Bridge During Storm

New York State is considered to have a “moderate” occurrence of lightning, with 3.8 strikes occurring per square mile each year, according to the National Weather Service. 

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseJuly 28, 2022

MTA Preliminary Budget Forecasts Ridership Recovery

The documents project the MTA fiscal cliff presented in February 2022 will occur in 2025, one year earlier than previously forecasted, with federal COVID-19 relief aid largely exhausted by 2024.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseJuly 27, 2022

New York's MTA Unveils Universal Subway Wireless Connectivity Plan

A proposed expansion would transform the subway system into a fully digitally connected transit network that gives riders the ability to use their mobile devices throughout the entire subway system.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseJuly 26, 2022

New York MTA Moving Forward with Capital Projects to Improve Transit Equity

In a presentation to the MTA Board’s Capital Program Committee, MTA Construction & Development President Jamie Torres-Springer put forward a proposed capital program amendment that allows the MTA to move projects along at a faster pace, offers support for megaproject expansions, and more.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseJuly 8, 2022

ENC Delivers Hybrid-Electric Buses to SFMTA

The buses will be used for the Municipal Railway (Muni) bus service.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseJune 24, 2022

New York MTA, Advocates Agree on Plan to Expand Accessibility in Subway System

The agreement will resolve two class action lawsuits and is subject to court approval, a notice period where class members will have the opportunity to comment, and a fairness hearing.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseJune 22, 2022

MTA Set to Launch Redesigned Bronx Local Bus Network

The redesigned network brings foundational improvements that will deliver more reliable bus service, improve connections, and more.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseMay 31, 2022

MTA Launches Process to Enhance Bicycle, Micromobility Access

The plan will redouble the MTA’s commitment to creating equitable access to transit system and supporting sustainable transportation modes.

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