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New York City
fromwww.amny.com
3 hours ago

Op-Ed | How public-private partnerships can fast-track subway accessibility | amNewYork

Public-private partnerships are enhancing subway accessibility for New Yorkers with disabilities, improving efficiency and reducing costs for infrastructure projects.
Travel
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 day ago

I took my first long-distance Amtrak ride on short notice. Here are 5 mistakes I'd try to avoid next time.

A 20-hour train trip revealed essential packing mistakes and the importance of preparation for long-distance travel.
Toronto startup
fromBusline News
2 days ago

New York City's MTA To Take Delivery Of Its 1,000th Prevost Coach - Busline News

Prevost will deliver its 1,000th coach to the MTA in 2026, marking a significant milestone in their partnership.
#bronx
fromwww.amny.com
1 day ago
Boston

Suspect sought for assaulting man on a Bronx bus | amNewYork

Police are seeking a suspect in a Bronx bus assault that injured a 79-year-old man.
Boston
fromwww.amny.com
1 day ago

Suspect sought for assaulting man on a Bronx bus | amNewYork

Police are seeking a suspect in a Bronx bus assault that injured a 79-year-old man.
fromBusline News
3 days ago

ENC Named To Washington State DES Statewide Transit Bus Contract - Busline News

Being named to the Washington State DES contract is a significant milestone for ENC and a testament to the strength of our product portfolio. This contract gives transit agencies across the region a streamlined path to American-made, Altoona-tested heavy-duty buses in every major propulsion category.
Alternative transportation
Humor
fromLaughing Squid
2 days ago

A Hilarious Review of New York City's Confusing Fulton Street Subway Station

Fulton Street Subway Station is a confusing and chaotic hub of multiple subway lines and features, likened to a panic-inducing escape room.
#auto-insurance
Law
fromStreetsblog New York City
2 days ago

Hochul Could Cut 'Runaway' Crash Lawsuits With Default Motorist Liability - Streetsblog New York City

New York could reduce auto insurance premiums and litigation by adopting a presumed liability model for drivers in crashes involving vulnerable road users.
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
3 weeks ago

Trucking industry presses Albany to lower skyrocketing insurance costs | amNewYork

The Trucking Association of New York is urging lawmakers to address the auto insurance affordability crisis affecting drivers and trucking companies.
Law
fromStreetsblog New York City
2 days ago

Hochul Could Cut 'Runaway' Crash Lawsuits With Default Motorist Liability - Streetsblog New York City

New York could reduce auto insurance premiums and litigation by adopting a presumed liability model for drivers in crashes involving vulnerable road users.
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
3 weeks ago

Trucking industry presses Albany to lower skyrocketing insurance costs | amNewYork

The Trucking Association of New York is urging lawmakers to address the auto insurance affordability crisis affecting drivers and trucking companies.
fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago

LAX's long-awaited train to hit the rails as testing begins

"It's really exciting, because not only is it a big milestone for the project, but it's going to be a really visible milestone for all of our guests," Adams said of the testing.
Los Angeles
#brooklyn
fromGothamist
1 week ago
Brooklyn

NYC to drivers: Avoid northern part of Flatbush Avenue as street gets bus-friendly rebuild

NYC politics
fromStreetsblog Empire State
4 days ago

ANALYSIS: MTA Example Case For Hochul's Insurance Plan Does Not Hold Up To Scrutiny - Streetsblog Empire State

A driver caused severe injuries to two pedestrians, leading to a liability dispute where the MTA may pay damages due to the driver's lack of insurance.
Brooklyn
fromGothamist
1 week ago

NYC to drivers: Avoid northern part of Flatbush Avenue as street gets bus-friendly rebuild

Brooklyn's Flatbush Avenue will undergo a major redesign to improve bus transit and reduce congestion.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Return trip from NYC to World Cup final stadium could cost $100 during tournament

NJ Transit is reportedly planning to increase train ticket prices from New York City to MetLife Stadium to over $100 during the World Cup, a significant rise from the current $12.90 fare. The agency has not finalized these prices, which has raised concerns among commuters about the financial implications of the event.
NYC parents
#mta
fromwww.amny.com
2 months ago
New York City

WINTER STORM: MTA running regular weekday subway service, with widespread delays, Lieber says amNewYork

Brooklyn
fromTime Out New York
4 days ago

The MTA just announced major accessibility improvements are coming to 11 subway lines this spring

Elevator upgrades across 11 subway lines aim to improve accessibility, but will cause temporary outages during the replacement process.
Marketing
fromwww.amny.com
6 days ago

Op-ed | Why the MTA wants to hear from you this spring | amNewYork

MTA seeks rider feedback through the Spring Customers Count survey to improve the transit system.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
3 days ago

MTA to begin fining drivers who block buses on 2 Queens routes starting Friday | amNewYork

MTA will enforce traffic fines on Q17 and Q27 bus routes starting April 17 to improve bus speeds and safety.
New York City
fromTime Out New York
3 weeks ago

The MTA just launched a new app that promises faster, safer commutes. Does it deliver?

The rebuilt MTA app enhances real-time tracking, station navigation, and accessibility for subway and bus riders in New York.
fromwww.amny.com
2 months ago
New York City

WINTER STORM: MTA running regular weekday subway service, with widespread delays, Lieber says amNewYork

San Francisco
fromThe Oaklandside
4 days ago

Not loving your commute? Try San Francisco Bay Ferry

Commuter numbers are increasing in San Francisco as workers return to offices, with ferry services adapting to meet rising demand.
NYC politics
fromCity Limits
3 days ago

Gas Industry Eyes Comeback as New York Weighs Climate Law Delays

Pipeline and power plant companies are seeking to influence New York's energy strategy amid a slower transition from fossil fuels.
fromSustainable Bus
3 days ago

Aurora grid connections enable Stagecoach depot electrification for over 1,300 electric buses across the UK - Sustainable Bus

Aurora Utilities has announced the energisation of a further set of Stagecoach bus depots as part of the operator's ongoing fleet electrification programme, extending the partnership across multiple regions and adding new capacity for zero-emission operations.
Alternative transportation
Brooklyn
fromStreetsblog New York City
4 days ago

Mamdani Embraces 20-Year-Old Plan to Create A Car-Free Link Between Prospect Park And Grand Army Plaza - Streetsblog New York City

Grand Army Plaza will undergo a redesign to enhance pedestrian safety and connectivity to Prospect Park.
#public-transit
fromwww.amny.com
4 days ago
New York City

Op-ed | Let's provide free subway and bus fares for those who need them most | amNewYork

The City Council proposes making bus and subway fares free for one million low-income New Yorkers to alleviate financial burdens.
fromStreetsblog Empire State
3 weeks ago
Alternative transportation

Lawmakers Want More Funding For Upstate Transit Than Hochul Is Offering - Streetsblog Empire State

Upstate public transit authorities face service cuts without increased state funding, with lawmakers advocating for higher operating assistance than the governor's proposal.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
4 days ago

Op-ed | Let's provide free subway and bus fares for those who need them most | amNewYork

The City Council proposes making bus and subway fares free for one million low-income New Yorkers to alleviate financial burdens.
Alternative transportation
fromStreetsblog Empire State
3 weeks ago

Lawmakers Want More Funding For Upstate Transit Than Hochul Is Offering - Streetsblog Empire State

Upstate public transit authorities face service cuts without increased state funding, with lawmakers advocating for higher operating assistance than the governor's proposal.
#infrastructure
Brooklyn
fromAdirondack Almanack
5 days ago

NYSDOT announces recognition for emergency bridge projects

New York State Department of Transportation received the 2026 Owner of the Year Award for innovative infrastructure project management.
Brooklyn
fromAdirondack Almanack
5 days ago

NYSDOT announces recognition for emergency bridge projects

New York State Department of Transportation received the 2026 Owner of the Year Award for innovative infrastructure project management.
#public-transportation
fromGothamist
5 days ago
New York City

Mamdani ran on fast and free buses. A new plan addresses the 'fast' part of his pitch.

fromBronx Times
1 month ago
US news

OUR FORGOTTEN BOROUGH | How do Bronx commuters grin and bear slow cross-borough travel? - Bronx Times

New York City
fromGothamist
5 days ago

Mamdani ran on fast and free buses. A new plan addresses the 'fast' part of his pitch.

Mayor Zohran Mamdani plans to reduce bus commute times by 20% across 45 corridors in the city.
fromBronx Times
1 month ago
US news

OUR FORGOTTEN BOROUGH | How do Bronx commuters grin and bear slow cross-borough travel? - Bronx Times

NYC politics
fromStreetsblog New York City
4 days ago

Janno Lieber Op-Ed: Hochul's Insurance Plan Is a Pro-Transit Plan - Streetsblog New York City

Gov. Hochul's auto insurance reform aims to lower rates while supporting public transit, despite concerns about compensation for crash victims.
Washington DC
fromGothamist
3 weeks ago

America's horrible trains mean you have no alternative to hourslong airport lines

The U.S. lacks high-speed rail, causing travel issues during TSA staff shortages.
Brooklyn
fromNews 12 - Long Island
1 week ago

New center-running bus lanes coming to Flatbush Avenue in Downtown Brooklyn

Construction on Flatbush Avenue will enhance bus speed and safety for 132,000 daily riders through new center-running bus lanes.
fromFast Company
3 days ago

NYC opens its first rest stop for delivery workers

"This is what the public realm is made for. This is what it means for our city to serve the people who keep it running," said New York City Parks Commissioner Tricia Shimamura.
New York City
#new-york-city
fromKOMO
1 week ago
New York City

New York City Mayor Mamdani says his plan for free buses won't happen in 2026

New York City
fromStrongtowns
5 days ago

New York City and the Myth of a Balanced Budget | Strong Towns

New York City faces a significant budget gap despite its economic success, raising questions about the nature of the financial issues at hand.
New York City
fromKOMO
1 week ago

New York City Mayor Mamdani says his plan for free buses won't happen in 2026

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's promise of free buses will not be fulfilled this year, with hopes for 2026 instead.
Brooklyn
fromBrownstoner
1 week ago

MTA Insiders Give Talk on the IBX at the Transit Museum

The proposed 14-mile light rail route will connect Brooklyn and Queens, featuring 19 stations and integrating with existing transit options.
New York City
fromStreetsblog New York City
5 days ago

Monday's Headlines: A Century of Days Edition - Streetsblog New York City

Mayor Mamdani's 100th day in office included commitments to waste containerization and a city-owned grocery store, while addressing misconceptions about his governance style.
NYC politics
fromGothamist
2 weeks ago

NYC's poorest residents would get free subway and bus rides under Council plan

Nearly 1 million low-income New Yorkers may receive free subway and bus rides under a proposed expansion of the Fair Fares program.
#portal-north-bridge
Law
fromStreetsblog
1 month ago

MTA Demands Albany Deal With Toll Evasion Already - Streetsblog New York City

Unpaid tolls owed to the MTA have doubled from $147 million in 2022 to nearly $350 million, with drivers ignoring mailed invoices while Albany legislators resist granting enforcement powers.
NYC politics
fromGothamist
3 weeks ago

Lawmakers push Gov. Hochul to back revival of NYC free bus pilot

Supporters aim to convince Governor Hochul to support a smaller pilot program for fare-free buses in New York City.
Alternative transportation
fromFast Company
1 month ago

New York City's next transportation revolution might be on the water

New York City's Blue Highways program uses ferries and cargo bikes to reduce delivery times and emissions by redirecting freight from trucks to waterways.
fromwww.amny.com
2 weeks ago

Ask the MTA | Redbirds, cell phone service and Steinway Street construction | amNewYork

The Redbirds trace their origins to 1959, with the debut of the R26, the first of nine closely related subway car types that became synonymous with New York's transit system.
New York City
NYC real estate
fromGothamist
1 month ago

Trump could transform transit in NYC with Penn Station and Sunnyside Yard plans

Trump administration's infrastructure initiatives create unprecedented opportunity for NYC's largest commuter rail expansion in a century, including through-running connections and a major new hub in Sunnyside, Queens.
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
3 weeks ago

Transportation experts push for more data before New York gets autonomous vehicles | amNewYork

Fully driverless cars are approaching reality in New York, but better data and regulations are essential for safe integration.
fromNew York Post
2 weeks ago

Sinkhole shuts down busy upstate NY highway in both directions

A culvert on the side of Interstate 88 collapsed about 90 miles west of Albany, sending construction crews scrambling and motorists looking for detours.
New York City
New York City
fromHoodline
2 weeks ago

PATH Commute From Jersey City to WTC Back on Track After Terminal Fix

PATH service between Journal Square and World Trade Center resumed normal operations after mechanical issues were resolved.
New York Islanders
fromStreetsblog
2 months ago

Tuesday's Headlines: 'Upstate Resident' Edition - Streetsblog New York City

New York Post published inaccurate Second Avenue Subway coverage, quoting uninformed sources and making factual errors about 125th Street and Manhattan subway service.
#amtrak
US news
fromBronx Times
1 month ago

OUR FORGOTTEN BOROUGH | Getting the Bronx moving: What's being done to help connect more residents across their city more swiftly - Bronx Times

New York City's new mayor revived a paused bus lane project on Fordham Road in the Bronx to increase bus speeds from 4 mph to faster transit for 130,000 daily riders.
Public health
fromBloomberg.com
2 months ago

New York City's Worst Highways Can Lead Somewhere Better

Residents of Los Sures face ongoing harmful noise and air pollution from the Roebling Street onramp that burdens playgrounds and public spaces.
NYC politics
fromCity Limits
4 weeks ago

Opinion: Hochul Must Rescue New York Transit Riders From a Wider Cross Bronx Expressway

The governor must prioritize reducing vehicle miles traveled and improving public transit options for New Yorkers.
Brooklyn
fromGothamist
1 month ago

NJ's new Portal North Bridge helped ease a transit meltdown days before official opening

NJ Transit avoided major service collapse when the new Portal North Bridge opened early to replace failed Amtrak catenary infrastructure on the aging Portal Bridge.
US politics
fromnj
1 month ago

Why this backroom deal between 2 governors matters for millions of New Jersey and New York commuters

Kathryn Garcia becomes Port Authority executive director while Jean Roehrenbeck becomes deputy executive director, restoring a 13-year-vacant position and increasing New Jersey's influence.
US politics
fromwww.njspotlightnews.org
1 month ago

Gateway is a pain - for now. Here's how it will make your life better

The new Portal Bridge will eliminate a key bottleneck on the Northeast Corridor and advance Amtrak's $16 billion Gateway project despite funding disputes delaying completion.
fromStreetsblog
1 month ago

Opinion: Albany Must Be Bold To Reimagine 787 - Streetsblog Empire State

Albany is at a pivotal moment, and the city and the state can't risk letting the past define the future. Building off efforts to repair cities like Rochester, Buffalo and Syracuse, New York is exploring the future of I-787, the overbuilt highway separating Capital Region communities from the Hudson River and each other. State DOT published its Planning and Environmental Linkages (PEL) Study in the fall of 2025 and is now moving into the environmental review process,
US news
US news
fromStreetsblog
1 month ago

Trump Dragnet That Stopped 34th St. Busway Is Holding Up Tremont Avenue, Too - Streetsblog New York City

Federal Highway Administration threatens to block New York State transportation funding unless the city halts busway projects on National Highway System streets, including Tremont Avenue in the Bronx.
#gateway-tunnel
fromwww.amny.com
2 months ago
Brooklyn

Gateway Tunnel: New York and New Jersey sue Trump admin in another effort to keep major Hudson River rail project alive amNewYork

fromwww.amny.com
2 months ago
Brooklyn

Gateway Tunnel: New York and New Jersey sue Trump admin in another effort to keep major Hudson River rail project alive amNewYork

fromStreetsblog
1 month ago

NEVER MIND: Bus Service Tanked After January Snowstorm, So MTA Nixed The Data - Streetsblog New York City

The January storm caused widespread detours and weather related obstacles, significantly disrupting normal bus operations. The January storm and ensuing freeze limited the system's ability to deliver regular service. As a result, the metrics are excluded on Monday Jan. 26 through Friday Jan. 30.
US news
NYC politics
fromStreetsblog
1 month ago

Monday Headlines: Regional Responsibilities Edition - Streetsblog Empire State

Putnam County Executive Kevin Byrne was appointed co-chair of the New York Metropolitan Transportation Council, which oversees billions in federal transportation funding across the downstate region.
New York City
fromStreetsblog
2 months ago

Opinion: Transit Watchword Should Be Synergy, Not Scarcity - Streetsblog New York City

Fast, free buses and a 17% subway expansion are complementary transit strategies that should be coordinated, not framed as mutually exclusive.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
2 months ago

Op-Ed | What Hochul's State of the State means for New York riders amNewYork

Governor Kathy Hochul advanced major transit funding, capital projects, safety measures, and homeless outreach to improve MTA service and security for half a million riders.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
2 months ago

An 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.
#nyc-ferry
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
2 months ago

G'rand slam? G train should resume weekend service to Forest Hills, transit advocates and the Mets tell MTA, Hochul and Mamdani | amNewYork

Advocates urge weekend G train extension to Forest Hills to restore direct Brooklyn–Queens service, reduce transfers, and address increased ridership and connectivity needs.
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