Stephen Nessen appears in the following:
MTA to Start Charging for Buses Soon As Protective Measures Get Installed
Tuesday, August 18, 2020
Bad news for bus riders, those free rides are coming to an end. The MTA will begin collecting fares at the end of the month.
Budget Watchdogs Warn MTA Must Change to Survive During Fiscal Crisis
Friday, August 14, 2020
The MTA continues to face a dire financial crisis as it runs out of federal relief funds. With Congress on recess, it's unlikely help will come anytime soon.
With Soaring Demand for Cycling, City Sees Uptick in Bike Thefts
Wednesday, July 15, 2020
As many people continue to avoid buses and subways, the demand for bicycles is soaring. That's also been followed by an uptick in bicycle theft.
Airport Screening Underway for Passengers from 22 States on NY Quarantine List
Tuesday, July 14, 2020
Visitors traveling to New York airports from states hard-hit by coronavirus must quarantine for two weeks, and fill out health forms.
NJ Senator Backs $32B Transit Funding
Thursday, July 09, 2020
New Jersey Senator Bob Menedez is leading the call for another round of federal relief funds for transit agencies. If the money doesn't come transit agencies say service could be cut.
MTA Allows Some Bus Windows to Open, Still Evaluating Subway Car Windows
Tuesday, July 07, 2020
In an effort to increase ventilation on city buses, the MTA is allowing drivers to open windows and roof hatches. But it can’t be done on all buses or trains.
New Yorkers Get a Jump on Phase 3 Reopening Over the Weekend
Sunday, July 05, 2020
As the city moves into phase three of reopening Monday, many New Yorkers tired of being quarantined at home got a head start on outdoor activities over the weekend.
MTA Installs PPE Vending Machines, But Riders Can Still Get it for Free
Thursday, July 02, 2020
The MTA has been rolling out new vending machines at 10 stations, stocked with personal protective equipment. But riders can still get most of these items for free.
Three ‘Ribbon’ Bike & Pedestrian Bridges For NYC Are More Than A Coronavirus-Concocted Fantasy
Wednesday, June 24, 2020
What happens when a bunch of traffic planners and engineers find themselves in the epicenter of a pandemic that brings their day jobs to a grinding halt? They start their dream projects.
How Low Did Those NYPD Helicopters Go At Recent Protests?
Tuesday, June 23, 2020
During the last few weeks of protests, NYPD helicopters have been a constant presence buzzing overhead. Flight data shows they've also been flying unusually low over crowds.
MTA's Inspector General Finds Homeless Outreach Efforts Failed
Monday, June 15, 2020
Recent efforts to help homeless people get out of the subway system and connect to services they need have been largely unsuccessful, according to a report from the MTA’s IG.
First Week of Phase 1 Reopening Saw Uptick in Mass Transit Use
Friday, June 12, 2020
It’s the end of the first work week with Phase One reopening guidelines in effect for the city, and it saw a return of commuters to the subways and buses.
State Approves the City's Last Two MTA Board Members
Thursday, June 11, 2020
The city will finally have full representation on the MTA board after more than a year. That’s because the State Senate has confirmed the last two nominees this week.
Cuomo Pushes for Infrastructure Upgrades Before State Fully Reopens
Wednesday, June 10, 2020
Governor Cuomo wants to use the pandemic's effect on travel and outdoor activity to speed up infrastructure projects.
MTA Delays Plans to Hire New Police Officers, But Not Because of Recent Protests
Tuesday, June 09, 2020
Amid calls for police reforms, the MTA is delaying its plan to hire more police officers.
First Day of MTA Reopening, Many Riders Still Pass on Masks
Monday, June 08, 2020
With Phase One of reopening in effect for New York City, the MTA expects more than one million riders could return to public transit.
Protesters March in NYC for Ninth Straight Night
Saturday, June 06, 2020
Friday marked the ninth consecutive night of protests in New York City.
MTA to Pull Entire Fleet of R179s, Again, After De-Coupling Incident
Wednesday, June 03, 2020
Early Wednesday morning an A train pulled into Chambers Street and two of the cars de-coupled. There were no injuries. But, the MTA is pulling all of these trains from service.
As New York City Prepares to Open, No Plan for Managing More Cars
Wednesday, June 03, 2020
As the city prepares for the first phase of reopening, there's concern that cars will clog the streets because commuters fear using mass transit.
MTA Prepares for Phase 1 Reopening and "Return" To Regular Service, With Caveats
Tuesday, June 02, 2020
As the city prepares for Phase One of reopening on Monday, the MTA has released its plan to return to regular service, with some caveats.