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Newsby StaffJanuary 22, 2020

NY MTA unveils first look of next-gen subway cars

Board approved the $1.4 billion contract award of 535 R211 cars to Kawasaki Rail Car Inc. in 2018.

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Newsby StaffDecember 9, 2019

NY MTA mounted-camera program begins issuing bus lane violations

Since camera enforcement on the M15 began, there have been improvements in bus speeds on First and Second Avenues.

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Newsby StaffOctober 29, 2019

NY MTA issues RFP to move forward on reorganization plan

Invites vendors with specific expertise in four major categories including, police/safety, and construction/development, to submit bids.

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Newsby StaffOctober 22, 2019

N.Y. bus, rail systems boost ridership, increase on-time performance

Subway average weekday ridership of 5.77 million in September was up 4.5% over the prior year, and local bus ridership of 2.25 million was 1.5% over the previous year.

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Newsby StaffOctober 17, 2019

New York MTA opens accessible station lab project

The new lab will test dozens of new features that make subway stations more accessible for riders of all abilities.

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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 3, 2019

NYCT announces graduated fines for bus lane violations

Violations will be captured using a new automated bus-mounted camera system.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 17, 2019

NY MTA Proposes Historic $51 Billion to Modernize Bus, Rail Systems

Proposed investment is by far the highest in the MTA's history, increasing spending on infrastructure by 70% over current levels.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 12, 2019

NY MTA's managing director, Hakim to depart post

Hakim has spent three decades at the MTA over two separate stints, with her resignation coming during a tumultuous period at the agency.

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Newsby StaffJuly 11, 2019

NYC subway on-time performance passes 80% for first time in 6 years

A contributing factor to the reduction in delays has been the significant progress made in reducing track debris fires.

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