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1 day agoAOC urges Hochul to scrap plan that would widen Cross Bronx Expressway | amNewYork
Ocasio-Cortez emphasized the need to protect the community, stating, 'On behalf of my constituents and nearly 64,000 local residents impacted by this project, I am requesting that your administration reject any plans to expand the Cross Bronx Expressway beyond its current footprint.'
NYC politics
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4 days agoWhat to know about the MBTA's free and discounted commuter rail plans for summer
"As we prepare for events like the World Cup, MA250, Tall Ships, and for millions of visitors to experience all that Massachusetts has to offer, we want to thank our regular riders that rely on us 365 days a year for your patience and continuing to choose transit during this unprecedented summer."
Boston
fromTime Out New York
4 days agoHow realistic is it to move Madison Square Garden to fix Penn Station? Here's the not-so-simple answer.
The Grand Penn proposal would move Madison Square Garden across Seventh Avenue, onto or near the former Hotel Pennsylvania site, and use the freed-up space above Penn Station to build a much grander, roomier train hall.
New York Knicks
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NYC politics
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3 days agoTWU's 2-person subway train crew bill would derail progress, good government and business groups tell state pols | amNewYork
State legislative leaders should oppose the TWU's push for two-person crews on subway lines to allow MTA to implement one-person train operation.
#unionization
New York City
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4 days agoNew York Transit Museum workers unionize in unanimous vote as they seek better wages, job security | amNewYork
New York Transit Museum workers formed the Transit Museum Collective union for better wages and job security, achieving unanimous support in their vote.
New York City
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4 days agoNew York Transit Museum workers unionize in unanimous vote as they seek better wages, job security | amNewYork
New York Transit Museum workers formed the Transit Museum Collective union for better wages and job security, achieving unanimous support in their vote.
#fair-fares
New York City
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2 days agoFare fight: Transit advocates push for expansion of Fair Fares program at Sunset Park subway station Brooklyn Paper
Expansion of the Fair Fares program aims to make transit affordable for over 2 million New Yorkers living at or below 150% of the federal poverty level.
Boston
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2 weeks agoMTA To Announce Major Train Purchase At Brooklyn Facility
The MTA will announce a major railcar purchase at its new Sunset Park testing facility on March 19, 2026, accelerating the retirement of aging trains and deployment of newer cars across subway and commuter systems.
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1 month agoPending Change to NYC Subways Has New Yorkers Begging, 'Please God No'
Disgruntled travellers were quick to point out that half the time you "can't even hear what the conductor says" between busted speakers and crackling audio transmissions, while some expressed concern that "condition[ing] riders to ignore audio messages" could pose a safety risk when it comes to emergency announcements.
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#congestion-pricing
New York City
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2 weeks agoCongestion pricing: NYC subways saw millions more riders during Manhattan toll program's first year, transit group finds | amNewYork
New York's congestion pricing program drove a 7.7% increase in subway ridership to 1.3 billion rides in its first year, with over 90 million additional trips compared to the previous year.
NYC politics
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2 weeks agoMTA Sued Over Subway Booth Closures
A transit workers union, elected officials, and disability rights group sued the MTA for illegally closing subway station booths without required public hearings, alleging violations of state law and disability access protections.
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1 week agoSubway cell service: Manhattan BP urges Verizon and T-Mobile to activiate cell service in subways
Manhattan Borough President Brad Hoylman-Sigal expressed strong support for Verizon and T-Mobile to bring their services to select subway stations, emphasizing the need for immediate activation of cell service.
New York City
#bus-lane-enforcement
New York City
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2 weeks agoMTA's Lieber Asks City to Put More Cops on Bus Lane Enforcement - Streetsblog New York City
The MTA Chairman requests increased NYPD traffic enforcement agents to clear bus lanes at chronic bottleneck locations, as bus-mounted cameras alone cannot physically remove illegally parked vehicles or enforce against exempt emergency and municipal vehicles.
New York City
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2 weeks agoMTA's Lieber Asks City to Put More Cops on Bus Lane Enforcement - Streetsblog New York City
The MTA Chairman requests increased NYPD traffic enforcement agents to clear bus lanes at chronic bottleneck locations, as bus-mounted cameras alone cannot physically remove illegally parked vehicles or enforce against exempt emergency and municipal vehicles.
New York City
fromGothamist
2 weeks agoTransit workers union sues MTA over rule eliminating requirement for staffed token booths
The Transport Workers Union sued the MTA over a January policy allowing unstaffed subway token booths when agents are absent, arguing it endangers public safety and harms disabled riders.
New York City
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3 weeks agoOp-Ed | It's time to crack down on New York City's toll-dodgers | amNewYork
Toll evasion costs the MTA $50 million annually; proposed legislation would strengthen enforcement against license plate obscuring and persistent violators through confiscation, driving record penalties, and reclassified charges.
New York City
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3 weeks agoNY lawmakers, transit union makes fresh push to enshrine 2-person subway crews
Transport Workers Union Local 100 is pushing state legislation to require two-person crews on NYC subway trains, citing safety and passenger assistance benefits, despite cost-saving pressure and prior gubernatorial veto.
New York City
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3 weeks agoQueens Subway Disruption After Fatal Incident Near Rego Park
A fatal incident on the Queens Boulevard line during evening rush hour disrupted E, F, M, and R train service across Queens, causing widespread delays and requiring service reroutes and alternative transit options.
New York City
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1 month agoOp-Ed | New York City's Paratransit system is essential to helping New Yorkers get where they need to go | amNewYork
Paratransit delivered over 11 million trips in 2025, improving reliability, satisfaction, on-time performance, and lowering cost per trip while expanding digital access.
New York City
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2 months agoAn even bigger NYC subway system? Why transit experts say Mayor Mamdani should focus on that rather than fare-free buses amNewYork
Invest $1 billion annually to expand the NYC subway by 41 miles and 64 stations to eliminate transit deserts and spur 167,064 housing units.
fromTime Out New York
2 months agoNYC subway fare officially hits $3 per ride
The 10-cent fare hike took effect this past weekend, pushing the base subway and bus ride to $3 for the first time in city history. New Yorkers woke up Sunday to a small but psychologically seismic shift at the turnstiles: the base fare for subways and buses has officially hit $3. The 10-cent increase, approved last fall by the Metropolitan Transportation Authority, nudges the fare up to $3 and marks the first time the system has crossed that threshold in its 120-year history.
New York City
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