Latest News of MTA
MTA worker tasted leak to determine Midtown Tunnel flooding source:...
By New York Post |
1 week ago
A maintenance worker at Queens-Midtown Tunnel tasted the water leak to discover it was seawater from the East River, not a burst pipe. The leak was caused by a contractor drilling into the tunnel. The...
MTA's $68.4B capital program is pure fiction -- unless Hochul steps up
By New York Post |
1 week ago
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority's $68.4 billion capital plan faces funding challenges reminiscent of the 1970s. The plan includes upgrades for subways, buses, commuter rails, bridges, and tu...
The MTA's $68.4B capital plan is a pathetic joke
By New York Post |
2 weeks ago
The MTA's ambitious capital plan relies on unrealistic funding projections and political maneuvering. CEO Lieber highlights the need for Albany's support and real priorities. Reform, cost management, ...
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MTA sets up Albany brawl over how to fund record-breaking $68.4B...
By New York Post | 2 weeks agoThe MTA is seeking $68.4 billion for its next capital improvement plan, with funding decisions left to Albany. CEO Lieber emphasized the importance of securing funding for transit and urged reinstatin...
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Queens woman paralyzed after terrifying subway shove says MTA...
By New York Post | 3 weeks agoDespite a rise in subway shoving incidents, victim Emine Yilmaz Ozsoy was left paralyzed due to lack of preventative measures by the MTA. She seeks damages for negligence and insufficient safety measu...
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MTA ends free bus routes after rampant fare evasion found in NYC transit system
By CBS News | 1 month agoThe MTA's fare-free bus pilot program in NYC ended due to widespread fare evasion, costing around $315 million in unpaid fares. The agency faces challenges to ensure reliable transit and considers far...
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MTA's slow-to-start subway safety rails test draws straphanger...
By New York Post | 1 month agoThe MTA's subway safety rail test has been slow with only 10 stations receiving barriers since January. Commuters express doubts about the effectiveness of the barriers, citing gaps and safety concern...
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MTA's new tactic to combat fare evasion: Letters to the Editor -- ...
By New York Post | 1 month agoThe MTA plans to hire fare inspectors for buses to combat fare evasion, a risky job due to potential confrontations with fare-beaters. A more efficient solution could be stopping buses to have police ...
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Nearly 50% of New York City bus riders aren't paying fares, the MTA says
By CBS News | 1 month agoThe MTA is struggling with a rise in bus fare evasion, costing millions and impacting its budget for system upgrades. Daily, almost 1 million riders, 48%, evade fares, doubling since the pandemic. Ass...
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MTA deploys crew of enforcers to stomp out fare beating as nearly...
By New York Post | 1 month agoNearly half of city bus riders evade fares, leading to millions in lost revenue. The MTA deploys fare inspectors to combat fare evasion, aiming to improve services for the over two million New Yorkers...
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MTA boss 'thrilled' Kathy Hochul eyeing lower congestion toll after...
By New York Post | 1 month agoMTA chairman, Janno Lieber, and Manhattan lawmakers are pleased with Gov. Hochul's plan to fund the MTA's capital program. Hochul may propose a lower congestion toll for Midtown entry. Discussions con...
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NYPD arrests man accused of impersonating MTA employee, livestreaming "dangerous adventures"
By CBS News | 1 month agoA man from Queens was arrested for impersonating an MTA employee and live-streaming his actions. The NYPD Transit SOD officers caught him, preventing any harm to the subway system. The suspect was cha...
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The Speedy Mag keeps your iPhone powered up so you don't miss MTA...
By New York Post | 1 month agoUpgrade your iPhone charging game with the Speedy Mag wireless charger, on sale for $34.97. Say goodbye to low battery stress at Rockaway Beach or on the subway. Compatible with iPhone 12 and newer mo...
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MTA subway workers face "substantial" risk of death, injury due to unsafe conditions, audit says
By CBS News | 1 month agoThe Federal Transit Administration is calling for safety improvements in New York City's subway system following close calls and two accidents. The MTA disagrees with the findings and plans to appeal,...
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The maddening impossibility of prosecuting $300M a year MTA fare...
By New York Post | 1 month agoNearly half of New York City's bus riders evade fares, causing the MTA to lose over $300 million annually. The discovery law hinders fare evasion prosecution, leading to increasing dismissals. Reforms...