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Streetsblog
6 days ago
NYC politics

Wednesday's HeadIines: Get the Buses Moving Edition - Streetsblog New York City

MTA CEO Janno Lieber emphasizes the need for more buses on the streets and highlights the challenge of street congestion in NYC.
There is tension between the MTA and the Adams administration regarding the lack of dedicated bus lanes in NYC. [ more ]
QNS.com
1 week ago
NYC politics

Members of Congress ask Hochul to fund more fare-free buses amid state budget negotiations - QNS.com

Congress members requested $45 million for NYC fare-free bus program expansion.
Funding to improve frequency and reliability of MTA buses in NYC was also requested. [ more ]
Brooklyn Paper
1 month ago
Brooklyn

MTA unveils ambitious plan to illuminate subway system with LED lighting by 2026 * Brooklyn Paper

MTA to convert subway lights to LED by mid-2026
NYC Transit to upgrade 13 subway stations by Q1 2024 [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
1 month ago
New York City

M.T.A. Workers, Upset Over Subway Safety, Disrupt Morning Service

Transit workers stopped work due to safety concerns after a slashing attack, causing severe disruptions in subway service.
Workers declined to fulfill their jobs in protest, demanding better safety measures following recent assaults on transit employees. [ more ]
www.amny.com
10 months ago
Brooklyn

MTA proposes raising subway, bus fare to $2.90 by Labor Day | amNewYork

The MTA on Monday proposed raising subway, bus, and paratransit fares to $2.90 by Labor Day the first time the base fare would go up since it went to $2.75 in 2015.The 15-cent fare hike, which is not finalized, will be subject to public hearings in June, with a schedule expected for that by the end of May.
amNewYork
1 year ago
Brooklyn

Overnight storm waterlogs Brooklyn subways causing half-dozen line disruptions | amNewYork

The overnight storm soaked the New York City subways early Tuesday morning, causing service suspensions on half a dozen lines in Brooklyn.
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