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Newsby News/Media ReleaseNovember 18, 2022

MTA, SMART Union Recognize Implementation of First Transit Ban

The ban was made possible through a New York State Law that allows for those committing crimes against transit workers or sex offenses in public transportation to be banned for up to three years. 

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseOctober 27, 2022

MTA Announces Initial Actions for Micromobility Plan

The actions include capital projects enhancing bike and pedestrian access to MTA bridges and more.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseOctober 25, 2022

MTA to Order More R211 Subway Cars

The subway cars will be manufactured by Kawasaki Rail Car Inc.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseOctober 5, 2022

New York's MTA Installing Cameras on 300 Additional Buses

The first ABLE cameras from this latest deployment rolled out on the Q44 Select Bus Service (SBS) route.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseSeptember 9, 2022

MTA Breaks Ridership Records on Commuter Railroads

The Long Island Rail Road surpassed 200,000 riders on a weekday for the first time since March 2020.

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ArticlesAugust 15, 2022

Fare Capping Is Ushering in the Future of Commuting

When a transit agency offers fare capping and allows customers to pay as they go with their own contactless card or smart device — also called open loop payments — the benefits can multiply.

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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 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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