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Videosby StaffOctober 18, 2017

NY MTA Enhanced Station Initiative: 53 St. Station Opening

The new 53 street Station, completed under a design-build contract, includes countdown clocks, enhanced LED lighting, WiFi connectivity, new digital displays throughout the station, wayfinding floor tiles and new handrails.

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Newsby StaffOctober 17, 2017

NYCT's customer service center taps tech to keeps riders informed

The facility has reconfigured its seating arrangements, installed new signage, a queuing system, integrated digital media and an On the Go Travel Station kiosk.

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NewsOctober 11, 2017

Design-build taking transit into the future

Design-build minimizes risk, reduces delivery time, keeps budgets in line, and mitigates funding partner concerns throughout project duration. With traditional design-bid-build, owners, designers, and contractors are segregated from design concept to final construction.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 14, 2017

Proterra secures 3-year lease program with NY MTA

The lease program aims to evaluate the combined economic, environmental and performance benefits of deploying an all-electric bus fleet.

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NewsSeptember 12, 2017

A Look at the MTA's Strategy to Improve NYC Subway Service

The New York City Subway Action Plan involves upgrading track and signaling equipment, addressing water intrusion, a thorough cleaning of the entire subway, and a major upgrade in subway car maintenance that will see car inspections and repairs carried out around the clock.

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Videosby StaffSeptember 1, 2017

A Day in the Life of NYC's Transit System in 1961: Part 2

From the New York Transit Museum archives, Daily Miracle (Part 2 of 3), is a 1961 documentary about a day in the life of NYC's transit system.

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Videosby StaffAugust 29, 2017

A Day in the Life of NYC's Transit System in 1961: Part 1

From the New York Transit Museum archives, Daily Miracle Part 1, is a 1961 documentary about a day in the life of NYC's transit system.

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Newsby StaffAugust 9, 2017

NY MTA reveals lack of manpower to fix subway issues

During an oversight meeting, N.Y. MTA officials revealed that the agency needs hundreds of skilled maintenance workers to fix the outdated system.

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Newsby StaffJuly 19, 2017

MTA chief weighs food ban on subway after track fire snarls service

A garbage fire crippled subway service along four lines for more than two hours during the peak of Monday’s morning rush hour.

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Newsby StaffJune 26, 2017

Lhota named chairman of N.Y. MTA

Lhota previously served as the chairman of the board and CEO of the MTA.

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