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Head of New York City Transit Andy Byford Resigns
Thursday, January 23, 2020
The head of New York City Transit Andy Byford resigned Thursday after two years, over his diminished role at the MTA.
MTA's 300 'Lemon' Trains with Door Problems, Fixed and Likely to Return This Week
Tuesday, January 21, 2020
The MTA say the 300 brand new subway cars yanked from service two weeks ago due to doors opening unexpectedly, could be back soon.
Tracking the Costs of the L Train Project Proves No Easy Feat
Thursday, January 16, 2020
Work to repair the L train tunnel is expected to be completed this April, ahead of schedule, and under budget. But how much under? It's hard to tell.
MTA Says Faulty Switch Caused Doors on Newest Train to Open Unexpectedly
Thursday, January 09, 2020
The MTA says a switch on its newest fleet of subway cars caused two doors to open unexpectedly. It's not clear when the cars will be back in service.
Questions Over Cuomo's Penn Station Expansion Plan
Tuesday, January 07, 2020
Governor Cuomo wants to remake Penn Station by adding more tracks and platforms. He says it will increase rail capacity by 40 percent. But experts say adding trains isn't that simple.
Drivers Who Park in B44 Bus Route Will Now Get Fined
Tuesday, December 31, 2019
Drivers who park in the B44 Select Bus Service route will now be issued tickets, thanks to the MTA's new bus-mounted cameras.
L Train Tunnel to Get Cell Service
Monday, December 30, 2019
L train riders hankering for cell service between Bedford Avenue and 1st Avenue may be in luck.
MTA's Capital Plan to Pass Final Hurdle, By Default
Monday, December 30, 2019
When the calendar flips to 2020 the MTA's largest ever capital plan will pass without hitting any final snags.
This Week in Politics: The Year in Transportation
Saturday, December 21, 2019
As the MTA wraps up its last board meeting of 2019, we look back on a tumultuous year in transit.
MTA Aims To Make NYC 'Most Accessible System in the World' With Subway Elevator Buildout
Thursday, December 19, 2019
The MTA says it wants the subway system to be one of the most accessible systems in the world. It's got the funding. And now it's chosen new stations for elevators at 70 stations.
MTA Board Approves 2020 Budget, Including 500 MTA Cops
Wednesday, December 18, 2019
The governor's plan to hire 500 new MTA police is now funded. The board approved it as part of the 2020 operating budget.
MTA Expects Cost Savings from Labor Contract, Budget Watchdogs Have Doubts
Thursday, December 05, 2019
The MTA says its new contract with the Transport Workers Union will save the agency $44 million a year, but budget watchdogs say that's not much.
MTA and Union Reach Tentative Contract Agreement
Wednesday, December 04, 2019
The MTA and the Transport Worker's Union have reached a tentative agreement on a new contract after six months of negotiations.
Council Grills MTA On Fare Evasion, Homeless, And Hiring 500 New Cops
Monday, November 25, 2019
City Council members questioned the MTA's decision to hire 500 new police officers to patrol the subways. This comes as major crime in the transit system is down.
Bus-Mounted Cameras Coming and Other Enforcement Coming to 14th Street Busway
Wednesday, November 20, 2019
New bus-mounted cameras that ticket drivers caught blocking bus lanes on 14th Street will be turned on Thursday.
MTA's Inspector General Faults Lack of Tile Expertise In Station Ceiling Collapse
Tuesday, November 19, 2019
MTA engineers didn't know enough about terra cotta tiles to prevent a chunk from falling last year, injuring one woman, according to the latest report from the agency's IG.
When Weekend Service Repairs Reportedly Trapped a Train for Two Hours
Monday, November 18, 2019
It's a given that when the MTA uses weekend hours for track work that service will slow down, but rider Iva Dixit tells WNYC about a hellish Friday night commute.
A Deadly Shooting Mars a Block Party Tradition in Brownsville, Brooklyn
Sunday, July 28, 2019
The 56th annual Old Timers event was just wrapping up when gunfire broke out.
E-Bikes and Electric Scooters Could Soon Be Legal in NY
Thursday, June 20, 2019
Plus, WNYC's transportation reporters ask for your ideas on how they should be covering cycling for We the Commuters.
