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ArticlesOctober 14, 2019

Mobility in Context: New York City

As the MTA’s largest-ever capital plan, the agency hopes to make over $40 billion in capital investments in New York City Transit.

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Articlesby Janna StarcicOctober 14, 2019

Q&A: NYCT chief reflects on career, current initiatives

Andy Byford was appointed president of the agency, the largest in North America, with almost 8 million daily riders, in January 2018

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Newsby StaffOctober 9, 2019

N.Y. MTA report finds subway can speed up by as much as 50%

An agency task force initiated a study that would lead to faster trains while prioritizing customer and employee safety.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 11, 2019

LIRR rolls out newest fleet of railcars

The new cars incorporate and improve upon the most successful and popular features of the MTA’s two recent electric car fleets.

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Newsby StaffAugust 14, 2019

New York MTA marks millionth OMNY tap

The system launched as a limited public pilot on May 31 at 16 subway stations along the Lexington Avenue 456 line and on all Staten Island buses.

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Newsby StaffJune 3, 2019

MTA launches first new payment system in 25 years

OMNY lets riders pay their fare and enter the subway or bus by tapping contactless cards, smartphones, and wearable devices.

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Newsby StaffMay 17, 2019

New York MTA issues RFP for purchase of Renewable Natural Gas

It represents the first step any heavy-duty vehicle fleet in New York City has taken toward adopting RNG.

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Newsby StaffMay 2, 2019

New York City bans alcohol advertising on city property

Under the order, the advertisements will be banned from bus shelters, newsstands, phone booths, and Wi-Fi LinkNYC kiosks.

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NewsMay 1, 2019

New York MTA implementing procedures to address OT pay issues

The agency’s overtime bill is reportedly $82 million more than the MTA expected to bring in from its latest fare hike.

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Newsby StaffApril 23, 2019

NY MTA solar roof initiative to generate green energy, revenue

An RFP went public on Earth Day 2019, which proposes the solar development of seven MTA properties.

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