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Agency plans to reduce paratransit costs by $40 million this year and $80 million next year. The United Spinal Association is filing a lawsuit against the MTA, saying it’s not doing what’s necessary to make the subway system accessible.
Read More →The agency is attempting to close an $800 million budget gap. The hike follows increases in 2008 and 2009.
Read More →The manufacturer will supply 135 40-foot CNG heavy-duty transit buses with options for up to an additional 340 CNG buses.
Read More →State Supreme Court Justice Saliann Scarpulla told the Authority to reopen 42 customer assistance booths across the subway system and return the agency's staffing to the level it was in May.
Read More →Statistics have been deemed "troubling" as the MTA is facing a $400M budget shortfall.
Read More →Manhattan judge issued a temporary restraining order preventing the closure of dozens of booths after union officials argued the MTA failed to follow legally required steps.
Read More →The Public Address Customer Information Screen (PA/CIS) system is a major component of the MTA's effort to upgrade customer communications across its entire network.
Read More →Plan includes cutting more than 600 represented and non-represented administrative positions. The agency also will begin the process of laying off up to 500 NYC Transit station agents.
Read More →The MTA plans to send out a survey to its 70,000 email and text message alert subscribers in February to ask for advice on how to improve it.
Read More →In a report of his first 100 days, Walder calls for greater efficiencies both within the organization and for its customers.
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