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MTA Rolls Out More Rented Guards to Beat Fare Evasion
Transit officials bet the expanded presence of private security personnel will deter gate- jumpers. By Jose Martinez, and Ashley Borja Aug 14 5:00am EDT The MTA has doubled the ranks of private security guards posted near subway station emergency exits…
City Students to Get Free, 24-Hour OMNY Transit Cards
The new year-round transit cards will replace older student MetroCards that allowed fewer rides in specific times of day. By Julian Shen-Berro, Chalkbeat Jul 25 2:16pm EDT This story was originally published by Chalkbeat. Sign up for their newsletters at ckbe.at/newsletters. Goodbye, student…
Due in October, MTA’s Next Big-Build Roadmap on Shaky Ground
Gov. Kathy Hochul’s decision to delay congestion pricing may jeopardize the state transit agency’s 2025-2029 capital plan, facing a potential $25 billion funding shortfall. The pause will impact station renovations, elevator installations, new trains, and signal modernization. Experts warn of a funding crisis, with uncertainties heightened by the upcoming presidential election.
Congestion Pricing Cash Crunch Could Give MTA an Out on Pact to Make Subway Stations Accessible
The 2022 legal settlement required the MTA to make subway stations ADA-compliant by 2055. However, with the pause on congestion pricing, the MTA may struggle to fulfill its commitment due to funding shortages. The agency’s chairman acknowledged the potential delay in accessibility upgrades and reassigned a chief officer to prioritize accessibility work.
Fare Beaters Are Driving the MTA Insane
MTA Chairman Janno Lieber is outraged by fare beaters costing the MTA up to $800 million annually. He proposes requiring proof of payment before exiting stations, but this plan overlooks bus fare evasion and the city’s poverty issues. The MTA’s hire of a consultant to understand this behavior indicates a disconnect from the realities of New Yorkers.
NYC Transit Chief Richard Davey Set to Depart Just Two Years Into Role
The departure leaves the MTA once again searching for a new leader of a sprawling transit system that’s struggled to keep a president for more than two years. By Jose Martinez May 29 1:35pm EDT When Richard Davey was introduced…
More Celebrity Voices and Promo Spots Coming to Subway Stations and Trains
A one-year pilot program would test passengers’ response to in-station advertisements and famous names making train announcements. By Jose Martinez Apr 26 5:00am EDT The MTA is testing new audio tracks in the subway — with on-train announcements from boldface…
As Subway Collisions Rise, Train Operators Feeling the Pain
The number of trains hitting people has surged nearly 30% since 2018, even as the ridership remains well below the pre-pandemic mark. By Jose Martinez Apr 11 5:00am EDT When Billie W. Turner retired in late March after a quarter…
The F Train Back Now – It Could’ve Been A Lot Worse
Breathe a sigh of relief. With the F Train back, the worst-case scenarios never happened as both the MTA and RIOC came through for travelers. Let’s take a look. by David Stone The Roosevelt Island Daily News When the 63rd…
Hochul Sends in the Troops: State Police, National Guard to Do Subway Bag Checks
With fears of crime underground on the rise, the governor is sending nearly 1000 law enforcement officers into the transit system. By Jose Martinez Mar 6 5:53pm EST The Roosevelt Island Daily News Gov. Kathy Hochul on Wednesday announced the…
David Stone
Founder & Euro Editor