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Thomas Prendergast, the president of MTA New York City Transit, which operates the MTA’s subway and bus systems, will serve as interim executive director of the MTA when Lhota’s resignation takes effect.
Read More →The increase will take effect on March 1. All the increased fares and tolls taken together are expected to bring in an additional $450 million a year.
Read More →A favorable decision by the FTA would permit MTA to begin final engineering on the Red Line and move forward with acquiring property needed for construction.
Read More →The base fare for subways and buses could increase by 25 cents to $2.50. The increased rates would take effect in March if approved by the board.
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The transit agency will receive 54 MCI Commuter Coaches. Delaware Express took delivery of a new 2013 J4500, wrapping up a four-coach order.
Read More →The total equals approximately one year of the transit system’s capital budget.
Read More →The three-year contract, with two years of renewable options, contains a firm order for 10 buses (20 EUs) with options for an additional 60 buses (120 EUs). Nashville MTA is a new customer for New Flyer.
Read More →Riders who purchased 30- or 7-day unlimited MetroCards prior to Hurricane Sandy will not get their money back. Officials said processing refunds would be a logistical nightmare.
Read More →Working with the San Francisco Bicycle Coalition to increase the visibility and safety of people riding bicycles at night by installing bicycle lights and handing out safety information as part of their annual “Light up the Night” campaign, which coincides with the end of Daylight Saving Time.
Read More →Subway service has been restored to most lines, but work continues to restore full service to lines that are currently offering only partial service.
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