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Could Congestion Pricing Come Back and Cost Less?

Efforts are being made to persuade Gov. Kathy Hochul to approve a modified version of New York's congestion pricing plan after she halted it due to concerns about its economic impact.

Will a $9 Congestion-Pricing Toll Still Be Able to Fix the Subway?

Congestion pricing's revised toll structure may hinder $15 billion in funding for NYC's transit upgrades.
Governor Hochul's new plan aims for compromise amid funding concerns.

The Cost of Suspending Congestion Pricing

Gov. Kathy Hochul's delay of congestion pricing led to significant budget cuts in transportation projects.

What Congestion Pricing Would Mean for the Subways

Congestion pricing plan for Midtown and Lower Manhattan could face delays due to legal challenges.

What Happens Now That Congestion Pricing Has Been Halted

Gov. Kathy Hochul paused New York's congestion pricing plan, impacting transit system funding and infrastructure projects.

In Congestion Pricing Reversal, Hochul Finds Odd Allies, Including Trump

Gov. Kathy Hochul indefinitely halts NYC's congestion pricing plan, drawing criticism and aligning her with unlikely allies like former President Trump.

Could Congestion Pricing Come Back and Cost Less?

Efforts are being made to persuade Gov. Kathy Hochul to approve a modified version of New York's congestion pricing plan after she halted it due to concerns about its economic impact.

Will a $9 Congestion-Pricing Toll Still Be Able to Fix the Subway?

Congestion pricing's revised toll structure may hinder $15 billion in funding for NYC's transit upgrades.
Governor Hochul's new plan aims for compromise amid funding concerns.

The Cost of Suspending Congestion Pricing

Gov. Kathy Hochul's delay of congestion pricing led to significant budget cuts in transportation projects.

What Congestion Pricing Would Mean for the Subways

Congestion pricing plan for Midtown and Lower Manhattan could face delays due to legal challenges.

What Happens Now That Congestion Pricing Has Been Halted

Gov. Kathy Hochul paused New York's congestion pricing plan, impacting transit system funding and infrastructure projects.

In Congestion Pricing Reversal, Hochul Finds Odd Allies, Including Trump

Gov. Kathy Hochul indefinitely halts NYC's congestion pricing plan, drawing criticism and aligning her with unlikely allies like former President Trump.
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Could the Tab for M.T.A. Projects Be as High as $115 Billion?

MTA faces significant financial needs for major repairs between 2025 and 2029, exceeding its capacity.
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Whitney Museum Travels To The New York Transit Museum on July 27

The Whitney Museum of American Art collaborates with the Metropolitan Transportation Authority to bring contemporary American art to New Yorkers through various activations in different boroughs.

Fare Evasion Surges on N.Y.C. Buses, Where 48% of Riders Fail to Pay

New York City's bus fare evasion crisis leads to substantial revenue losses for the M.T.A., with almost half of bus riders not paying.
There is a significant disparity in enforcement focus, with bus fare evasion largely overlooked compared to subway evasion.

How the Subway's Weekend Problem Fixer Spends His Sundays

Jose LaSalle is the deputy chief of weekend service diversions for the Metropolitan Transportation Authority, overseeing subway and bus operations on Sundays.
LaSalle starts his day early at 5:30 a.m., checking for service diversions and customer impact before heading out to stations for troubleshooting.

New York City Debuts Roomier Subway Cars

New subway cars in New York City feature wider doors and open gangways, allowing for easier movement between cars
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority hopes that the new design will speed up boarding and disembarking, and reduce crime with security cameras

Whitney Museum Travels To The New York Transit Museum on July 27

The Whitney Museum of American Art collaborates with the Metropolitan Transportation Authority to bring contemporary American art to New Yorkers through various activations in different boroughs.

Fare Evasion Surges on N.Y.C. Buses, Where 48% of Riders Fail to Pay

New York City's bus fare evasion crisis leads to substantial revenue losses for the M.T.A., with almost half of bus riders not paying.
There is a significant disparity in enforcement focus, with bus fare evasion largely overlooked compared to subway evasion.

How the Subway's Weekend Problem Fixer Spends His Sundays

Jose LaSalle is the deputy chief of weekend service diversions for the Metropolitan Transportation Authority, overseeing subway and bus operations on Sundays.
LaSalle starts his day early at 5:30 a.m., checking for service diversions and customer impact before heading out to stations for troubleshooting.

New York City Debuts Roomier Subway Cars

New subway cars in New York City feature wider doors and open gangways, allowing for easier movement between cars
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority hopes that the new design will speed up boarding and disembarking, and reduce crime with security cameras
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M.T.A. Worker and Wife Participated in Jan. 6 Capitol Riot, U.S. Says

A Metropolitan Transportation Authority employee and his wife appeared in court for charges related to the Capitol riot.
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Citing Safety, New York Moves Mentally Ill People Out of the Subway

Efforts to remove mentally ill homeless individuals from New York City's subway stations for safety concerns.

How the Subway's Weekend Problem Fixer Spends His Sundays

Jose LaSalle is the deputy chief of weekend service diversions for the Metropolitan Transportation Authority, responsible for handling customer complaints during delays and disruptions.
Mr. LaSalle wakes up early on Sundays to check for service diversions impacting customers, aiming to address confusion at subway stations or bus stops.

Citing Safety, New York Moves Mentally Ill People Out of the Subway

Efforts to remove mentally ill homeless individuals from New York City's subway stations for safety concerns.

How the Subway's Weekend Problem Fixer Spends His Sundays

Jose LaSalle is the deputy chief of weekend service diversions for the Metropolitan Transportation Authority, responsible for handling customer complaints during delays and disruptions.
Mr. LaSalle wakes up early on Sundays to check for service diversions impacting customers, aiming to address confusion at subway stations or bus stops.
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The M.T.A. Wants Marathon Runners to Pay Bridge Tolls, Too

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority is demanding $750,000 annually from the organization running the NYC Marathon due to toll revenue losses from closing the Verrazzano Bridge.
The M.T.A. threatened to restrict runners to the lower deck of the bridge during the marathon unless a payment agreement is reached, but later allowed use of the upper deck.

Transportation officials want NYC Marathon organizers to pay $750K to cross the Verrazzano bridge

NYC Marathon organizers will need to pay a toll to cross Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge.
Metropolitan Transportation Authority demanding roughly $750,000 from New York Road Runners for bridge usage.

The M.T.A. Wants Marathon Runners to Pay Bridge Tolls, Too

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority is demanding $750,000 annually from the organization running the NYC Marathon due to toll revenue losses from closing the Verrazzano Bridge.
The M.T.A. threatened to restrict runners to the lower deck of the bridge during the marathon unless a payment agreement is reached, but later allowed use of the upper deck.

Transportation officials want NYC Marathon organizers to pay $750K to cross the Verrazzano bridge

NYC Marathon organizers will need to pay a toll to cross Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge.
Metropolitan Transportation Authority demanding roughly $750,000 from New York Road Runners for bridge usage.
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New York City Marathon Faces $750K Bill for Lost Toll Fees

MTA is asking New York Road Runners for $750,000 due to revenue loss from marathon.
Marathon may need to reduce runners or change start times if toll payment isn't made.
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Devastated' Widow Says M.T.A. Workers Shared Photos of Slain Husband

Privacy violation through unauthorized sharing of crime scene photos on social media.
Legal actions being taken against Metropolitan Transportation Authority, City of New York, and New York City Transit.

MTA tests out new subway gates designed to keep fare-jumpers out

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority has installed harder-to-jump fare gates at a Queens station as part of a test to combat fare-beating.
The new fare gates feature taller paddles that make them harder to jump or crawl under, improving the turnstile system.

What's That Sound in the Subway? It's a Commercial.

Subway announcements include commercials like radio stations, generating revenue for the M.T.A.

In New York City's Subway System, There's Beauty in the Mundane

The book 'Contemporary Art Underground' showcases beauty in the mundane details of New York City subway art projects.
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