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MTA Honors Subway Hero Who Caught Caught Man Accused of Causing Derailment
Wednesday, September 23, 2020
A Manhattan straphanger has received the MTA's "highest civilian honor": free rides for a year. Rikien Wilder, caught the alleged culprit who caused a train derailment Sunday.
After MTA Worker Loses Baby and Sues, Changes Coming for Pregnant Workers
Monday, September 21, 2020
Nearly 20 percent of the MTA’s subway and bus workers are women, but when they get pregnant, the MTA can be slow to accommodate them. This has led to multiple complaints and lawsuits.
Activists Pressure MTA To Fire Two Employees For "Hateful Actions"
Tuesday, September 01, 2020
Black Lives Matter protesters say two men in a dark SUV tried to run them over during protests in July. The men are public employees; they work for the MTA.
MTA Prepares for Major Cuts if Federal Relief Aid Doesn't Come Soon
Friday, August 28, 2020
New York's transit system has weathered the Great Depression, the attacks of 9/11 and more, but the current global pandemic is having the most devastating effect of any disaster.
MTA Reveals Doomsday Plan if Feds Don’t Deliver on $12B in Relief
Wednesday, August 26, 2020
The MTA is preparing a budget that includes major service cuts, layoffs and fare hikes if it doesn't receive federal aid soon.
MTA Offers Reward For Information About Smashed Subway Train Car Windows
Monday, August 24, 2020
An already cash strapped transit system now has to fix hundreds of smashed subway windows. The 7 train has been hit the hardest.
City Slow to Install Pledged Bus Lanes
Friday, August 21, 2020
New York City has installed less than a quarter of the new bus lanes it pledged to have in place by the end of the year. This comes as bus ridership is returning faster than the subways.
Taxi Drivers Call For Debt Relief As Pandemic Drags On
Thursday, August 20, 2020
Taxi drivers are calling on the city and lenders to reduce their medallion debt. With ridership low because of the pandemic, already struggling drivers can't make payments.
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.