Stephen Nessen appears in the following:
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.
MTA Bus Driver Navigates Protests to Deliver Essential Workers
Tuesday, June 02, 2020
When protests spread across the city, MTA bus routes often are disrupted. On Sunday one bus driver decided to stay on course.
9 Weeks Of Weekend Work for Signal Upgrades Coming To F Line
Thursday, May 28, 2020
In spite of the New York region's shutdown, the MTA has been moving forward on hundreds of construction projects, with the latest set to start this weekend on the F Train.
Gateway Program's Portal Bridge Replacement Gets Cash Infusion
Tuesday, May 26, 2020
The Portal Bridge in New Jersey used by NJ Transit and Amtrak is getting nearly $92 million in federal funds.
MTA Begins UV Light Pilot to Kill Coronavirus On Trains, Buses and In Stations
Tuesday, May 19, 2020
The MTA is now experimenting with a way to kill the coronavirus on trains and buses using Ultra Violet light.
Union Has Demands Before MTA Fully Reopens
Friday, May 15, 2020
As the MTA prepares to reopen the subways and restore service to pre-pandemic levels, the union representing subway and bus workers has a list of demands.
MTA Says After First Week of Shutdowns Train are Gleaming
Thursday, May 14, 2020
It’s been over a week since the MTA began suspending overnight service to remove the homeless population and clean trains and stations.
MTA Joins Other Transit Agencies Around Country Calling For Federal Relief
Tuesday, May 12, 2020
Public transit agencies from across the country, including the MTA, are urging Congress to approve another round of federal stimulus aid.
The Subways Are Shutting Down Overnight
Thursday, May 07, 2020
Why and how the subways are closing overnight for the first time, plus a look ahead at how to keep transit safe when ridership rebounds.
New York City's Subway Ends 24-Hour Service Amid Pandemic
Thursday, May 07, 2020
The New York City subway system is halting service from 1 to 5 a.m. indefinitely. Transit officials say they need more time to clean and have to save money while ridership is down.
How the MTA's First Overnight Subway Shutdown Went
Wednesday, May 06, 2020
In an unprecedented move, the MTA closed the subways from one to five this morning. That was in order to do extensive cleaning of trains and stations.
How to Get Around During Overnight Subway Shutdown
Tuesday, May 05, 2020
The MTA is shuttering subway service from 1 a.m. to 5 a.m in order to do more extensive cleaning. The radically new schedule will continue for the foreseeable future.
