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Photo Galleriesby StaffJanuary 7, 2016

[Photos] Empire Station Complex: Transforming Penn Station

Proposal to transform Penn Station and the historic James A. Farley Post Office into a world-class transportation hub. The $3 billion project, known as the Empire Station Complex, will feature significant passenger improvements, including first-class amenities, natural light, increased train capacity and decreased congestion, and improved signage to dramatically enhance the travel experience.

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Newsby StaffNovember 25, 2015

Amazon pulls controversial ads from NYC subways

The ads were for its new series, “The Man in the High Castle,” and featured wrapped New York subway seats with iconography from Nazi Germany and Imperial Japan.

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Newsby StaffNovember 17, 2015

Hakim named new president of New York City Transit

For the past year and a half Ronnie Hakim has served as the executive director of NJ TRANSIT, which operates 12 commuter rail lines, three light rail lines, 261 bus routes and Access Link paratransit service across the state of New Jersey.

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Newsby StaffNovember 13, 2015

NY MTA completes 4th phase of Wi-Fi subway service

Transit Wireless has initiated design and construction work on the fifth phase of the seven-phase project to wire all 279 underground MTA stations. When completed, Phase 5 will bring another 37 stations online by mid-2016, including the first stations in Brooklyn.

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Newsby StaffOctober 27, 2015

Former N.Y. MTA Chairman E. Virgil Conway dies at 85

He spearheaded the preparation and funding for the 2000-2004 Capital Program, which at the time was the most ambitious and far-reaching program in MTA history.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 1, 2015

New York City Transit introduces bicycle racks to buses

Racks available on S53, S93 Routes for 1-Year pilot testing feasibility and impact to service.

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Newsby StaffAugust 28, 2015

Siemens wins New York Communications-Based Train Control contract

The $156 million contract is to install the system on the Queens Boulevard Line, one of the busiest subway lines on the New York City Transit system.

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Newsby StaffAugust 11, 2015

Ferrara named to NYCT interim president post

Ferrara, the president of MTA Bridges and Tunnels, will serve in this position after NYCT President Carmen Bianco retires August 21 and will continue as interim president until a new permanent president is named.

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Newsby StaffJuly 31, 2015

N.Y. MTA testing Vision Quest pedestrian, bicyclist warning system

The extra protection for drivers features cameras, which could be mounted inside and outside the bus. There are three displays — right, left and center — that alert a driver with sound and light to step on the brakes or turn.

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Newsby StaffJuly 27, 2015

NYC Transit extends contract with TransCare Corp.

Also reached an agreement with its lenders will allow TransCare to invest in new ambulances, medical equipment and computer systems needed to meet the increasing demands of TransCare’s clients in its areas of service.

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