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Newsby StaffMarch 4, 2025

New York MTA Adds 2 Open Gangway Trains to G Line

G train passengers now have a 15% chance of riding an open-gangway car every time they ride. Open-gangway trains first operated on the C line in 2024.

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Congestion Pricing
Newsby StaffFebruary 25, 2025

New York's Congestion Relief Tolling Hitting Projections

Since the first-in-the-nation program began Jan. 5, through Jan. 31, tolls from the CRZ generated $48.66 million in revenue with a net $37.5 million putting the program on track to generate the $500 million that the MTA initially projected.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 14, 2025

New York MTA Adding 265 New Flyer Battery-Electric Buses

The option order, part of a contract between New Flyer and the MTA signed in Q1 2024, allows for the purchase of 193 Xcelsior CHARGE NG 40-foot buses and 72 Xcelsior CHARGE NG 60-foot buses (144 equivalent units).

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Newsby StaffFebruary 12, 2025

NY Governor Invests $150M to Connect MacArthur Airport to LIRR Station

The initiative builds on the Governor’s commitment to the development of a new terminal at MacArthur Airport, further positioning Long Island as a hub for economic growth and innovation.

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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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