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A federal judge ruled New York City's congestion pricing program can continue, rejecting attempts to terminate it. This ensures vital funds for MTA transit modernization.
The MTA has threatened to sue the federal government if over $58 million in delayed funding for the Second Avenue subway expansion is not released by next week, citing project jeopardization.
A new audit reveals that most of New York City's 125 public subway bathrooms are missing basic essentials like toilet paper, soap, and even toilet seats.
New York Governor Kathy Hochul has announced plans for a major modernization of Jamaica Station in Queens and a $7.6 billion subway extension across Harlem.
One year after its launch, Manhattan's congestion pricing program has successfully reduced traffic by 11% daily, with 27 million fewer vehicles entering the zone. Bus speeds increased by 2.3%, improvi
New York City subway and bus fares are rising to $3, marking the first increase in over two years. Commuter rail and bridge tolls also increase, aiming to generate $350 million in annual revenue for t
New York City's MetroCard sales will end January 1, marking a full transition to the OMNY contactless payment system. The iconic card, which revolutionized transit for three decades, will still be acc
A federal judge has delayed a decision on New York City's congestion pricing initiative, scheduling oral arguments for January 28 in the legal battle over new tolls intended to fund transit improvemen
Governor Kathy Hochul has vetoed a bill mandating two-person subway crews in NYC, citing safety and $10 million annual cost. The Transit Workers Union championed the bill for safety, while budget watc
The MTA has launched new plexiglass fare gates at Broadway-Lafayette and Third Ave.-138th St. subway stations, aiming to reduce fare evasion and boost accessibility.
New York City subway operators face significant mental health challenges due to the high number of train strikes. The MTA's support systems may not be fully utilized, lagging behind other U.S. transit
A federal jury has ordered the MTA to pay $81.7 million to Luisa Janssen Harger Da Silva, who lost an arm and a leg after being struck by a subway train in 2016. The lawsuit cited MTA negligence for n
