NTSB: States should require bicyclists to wear helmets
A government agency is recommending that all 50 states enact laws requiring bicyclists to wear helmets to stem an increase in bicycle deaths on U.S. roadways.
A government agency is recommending that all 50 states enact laws requiring bicyclists to wear helmets to stem an increase in bicycle deaths on U.S. roadways.
Controversy over bike helmet laws
The NTSB believes communities should require cyclists to wear helmets because it will save lives. But Transportation Alternatives, an advocacy group, called the NTSB extremely misguided and that requiring helmets for all cyclists would destroy the growing bike-sharing culture. Reported by Linda Schmidt
The NTSB believes communities should require cyclists to wear helmets because it will save lives. But Transportation Alternatives, an advocacy group, called the NTSB extremely misguided and that requiring helmets for all cyclists would destroy the growing bike-sharing culture. Reported by Linda Schmidt
NYC Marathon creates gridlock, headaches for drivers
The New York City Marathon was absolutely a challenge for the runners this year, but it was also a challenge for anyone trying to get around the city as well.
The New York City Marathon was absolutely a challenge for the runners this year, but it was also a challenge for anyone trying to get around the city as well.
Man preaching from bible attacked with stiletto heel
A man reading aloud from a bible aboard a subway train was attacked by a woman with the heel of a stiletto.
A man reading aloud from a bible aboard a subway train was attacked by a woman with the heel of a stiletto.
Gun-shaped toilet paper roller found in bag at airport
Transportation Security Administration agents at New Jersey's Newark Liberty Airport uncovered a more decorative than deadly item when they checked a passenger's carry-on.
Transportation Security Administration agents at New Jersey's Newark Liberty Airport uncovered a more decorative than deadly item when they checked a passenger's carry-on.
Warning as woman distracted by phone falls onto train tracks
Officials with the Metro de Madrid issued a warning about the dangers associated with commuters using their mobile phones on station platforms after a woman fell onto the tracks in front of an oncoming train.
Officials with the Metro de Madrid issued a warning about the dangers associated with commuters using their mobile phones on station platforms after a woman fell onto the tracks in front of an oncoming train.
DOT to expand pedestrian space on 5th Avenue for holiday season
The New York City Department of Transportation says it is looking to reconfigure 5th Avenue during the holiday season to accommodate the massive crowds that will dominate the city’s streets.
The New York City Department of Transportation says it is looking to reconfigure 5th Avenue during the holiday season to accommodate the massive crowds that will dominate the city’s streets.
MTA begins inspecting all elevated subway tracks for loose debris
A day after a piece of metal came crashing down, smashing the back window of a cab, MTA Transit president Andy Byford promised to put an end to these incidents of falling debris from the elevated train tracks.
A day after a piece of metal came crashing down, smashing the back window of a cab, MTA Transit president Andy Byford promised to put an end to these incidents of falling debris from the elevated train tracks.
Agreement announced for new NJ Transit rail station
An agreement has been reached to build a new train station along New Jersey Transit's Northeast Corridor Line.
An agreement has been reached to build a new train station along New Jersey Transit's Northeast Corridor Line.
Streets master plan passed by city council
The New York City Council has passed a $1.7B plan to ensure drivers, pedestrians and cyclists can all share the city?s streets.
The New York City Council has passed a $1.7B plan to ensure drivers, pedestrians and cyclists can all share the city?s streets.
LIRR adds Positive Train Control on four branches
The MTA has announced that select trains running on the Far Rockaway, Long Beach, Oyster Bay and West Hempstead branches will become the latest Long Island Rail Road branches to use Positive Train Control, a signal system enhancement that works to reduce the potential for human error leading to train collisions and derailments.
The MTA has announced that select trains running on the Far Rockaway, Long Beach, Oyster Bay and West Hempstead branches will become the latest Long Island Rail Road branches to use Positive Train Control, a signal system enhancement that works to reduce the potential for human error leading to train collisions and derailments.
Port Authority approves New York, New Jersey rail projects
Rail projects totaling more than $4 billion have been approved for airports in the New York region.
Rail projects totaling more than $4 billion have been approved for airports in the New York region.
Newark airport terminal project passes milestone
A $2.7 billion project to replace one of Newark Liberty International Airport's three terminals passed a milestone Wednesday as it moves slowly toward what officials hope is a makeover of an airport that consistently ranks near the bottom of surveys on passenger satisfaction and on-time performance.
A $2.7 billion project to replace one of Newark Liberty International Airport's three terminals passed a milestone Wednesday as it moves slowly toward what officials hope is a makeover of an airport that consistently ranks near the bottom of surveys on passenger satisfaction and on-time performance.
Michelin is giving away a free ride to college worth $100K to 1 teen driver
Michelin is giving away a whopping $100,000 to cover the college tuition costs of one U.S. college-bound teen.
Michelin is giving away a whopping $100,000 to cover the college tuition costs of one U.S. college-bound teen.
Report: MTA has no electronic way to track hours worked, including overtime
A report by the the Office of the Inspector General, the MTA has no electronic way to track hours worked, including overtime and that timecards are still done by hand and overtime is rarely confirmed but always approved.
A report by the the Office of the Inspector General, the MTA has no electronic way to track hours worked, including overtime and that timecards are still done by hand and overtime is rarely confirmed but always approved.
Muslim families say they weren't allowed to board ferry
Three Muslim families say they were stopped from boarding a commuter ferry in Lower Manhattan because of a "security issue."
Three Muslim families say they were stopped from boarding a commuter ferry in Lower Manhattan because of a "security issue."
Video: Man kicks out a window on a subway car
The NYPD released a video from inside a subway car showing a young man kicking out a window panel. He and another young man then appear to celebrate by jumping up and down. Police said this happened along the Lexington Avenue line on Sept. 28, 2019.
The NYPD released a video from inside a subway car showing a young man kicking out a window panel. He and another young man then appear to celebrate by jumping up and down. Police said this happened along the Lexington Avenue line on Sept. 28, 2019.
Video: Subway vandalism
The NYPD released this video from inside a subway car showing a young man kicking out a window panel. He and another young man then appear to celebrate by jumping up and down. Police said this happened along the Lexington Avenue line on Sept. 28, 2019.
The NYPD released this video from inside a subway car showing a young man kicking out a window panel. He and another young man then appear to celebrate by jumping up and down. Police said this happened along the Lexington Avenue line on Sept. 28, 2019.
Prosecutor: Repair shop billing not to blame for limo crash
A repair shop's improperly billed brake work had nothing to do with the catastrophic brake failure on a stretch limousine that crashed and killed 20 people in rural upstate New York, the district attorney prosecuting the limo company operator said in a court document filed Wednesday.
A repair shop's improperly billed brake work had nothing to do with the catastrophic brake failure on a stretch limousine that crashed and killed 20 people in rural upstate New York, the district attorney prosecuting the limo company operator said in a court document filed Wednesday.
NJ Transit graduates badly needed train engineers
New Jersey Transit is trying to cope with a staffing problem. It doesn't have enough train engineers. So now it is training a new crop to deepen its bench.
New Jersey Transit is trying to cope with a staffing problem. It doesn't have enough train engineers. So now it is training a new crop to deepen its bench.