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Hunter College Subway Entrance
Newsby News/Media ReleaseFebruary 5, 2025

New York MTA Celebrates ADA Accessibility at Hunter College Station

Forte Construction, with Joint Venture Partner Citnala Construction, have successfully completed the modernization of the century-old 68th St.-Hunter College Station ahead of schedule and $21 million under budget.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 30, 2025

Subway Fare Evasion Down 26% in NYC

In the last six months, from June 2024 through December 2024, subway fare evasion is down 26%. Across buses, including both the local and express bus network, fare evasion is down by 9.1% over the same period of time.

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New York R211 Subway Train
ArticlesJanuary 29, 2025

120 Years of Transit Innovation: NYC’s Subway Pushes Transit Systems Forward

After 120 years of operation, the New York City subway system has made several innovations and continues to be at the forefront of finding ways to improve the rider and operator experience.

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Rail yard
Newsby News/Media ReleaseJanuary 24, 2025

New York MTA’s Proposed 2025-2029 Capital Plan Would Contribute Over 70,000 Jobs

The plan also was found to be capable of generating $106 billion in economic activity in New York State.

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14th Street 6th Ave subway complex ADA renovation opening celebration.
Newsby News/Media ReleaseJanuary 22, 2025

$300 Million ADA Upgrade Completed in Manhattan

One of the busiest subway station complexes in New York City just finished undergoing a massive redesign to make the facility ADA compliant.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 13, 2025

New York MTA Purchases 265 Zero-Emission Buses

The purchase builds on the 60 zero-emission buses that came last year and is in addition to the 205 zero-emission buses slated to come beginning late this year.

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Newsby StaffDecember 16, 2024

New York Tap-And-Go Fare Tech Now Available to Nearly All Customers

The MTA has begun mailing OMNY cards directly to the more than 1.5 million Reduced-Fare customers enrolled in the program, providing a seamless transition to the tap-and-go system.

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Newsby StaffNovember 19, 2024

New York MTA's Financial Plan Continues Increased Efficiencies, Narrowed Deficits

Building on $400 million in cost savings announced in July, today’s announcement brings to $500 million the total expected annual recurring cost savings projected for 2025.

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MTA bus on road
Newsby News/Media ReleaseNovember 18, 2024

Gov. Hochul Unveils Plan to Reintroduce Congestion Pricing in NYC

A proposed 40% reduction in congestion pricing tolls will save drivers up to $1,500 annually. In addition, commuters will see improved subway service, and expanded bus services.

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Newsby StaffNovember 1, 2024

New York City Transit Opens New Paratransit Assessment Center

The new center provides a more convenient assessment location for paratransit applicants who live or work in Manhattan and increases capacity across the system of AAR Assessment Centers that serve thousands of paratransit customers each month.

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