MTA considers major financial restructuring strategy
The MTA board is considering a major financial restructuring strategy that would include the firing of thousands of administrative workers and the hiring of 500 new police officers.
The MTA board is considering a major financial restructuring strategy that would include the firing of thousands of administrative workers and the hiring of 500 new police officers.
2019 Holiday Gridlock Alert Days
That time of the year has come again—when New Yorkers have to deal with especially terrible traffic in Midtown Manhattan because of the holidays.
That time of the year has come again—when New Yorkers have to deal with especially terrible traffic in Midtown Manhattan because of the holidays.
Lawmakers probing NJ Transit hear litany of complaints
Balky apps, bus windows that don't shut, rude staff and delayed and overcrowded trains were among a lengthy litany of complaints New Jersey lawmakers heard from advocates and commuters Wednesday night as they kicked off a probe of the state's troubled transit system.
Balky apps, bus windows that don't shut, rude staff and delayed and overcrowded trains were among a lengthy litany of complaints New Jersey lawmakers heard from advocates and commuters Wednesday night as they kicked off a probe of the state's troubled transit system.
Man, dog stabbed in Manhattan subway station
A man and his dog were stabbed while on a bench inside the 14th Street station in Manhattan Wednesday.
A man and his dog were stabbed while on a bench inside the 14th Street station in Manhattan Wednesday.
Stores in LIRR concourse closing during Penn Station renovations
Real estate giant Vornado will shut down all of its fast-food outlets and stores in the LIRR concourse at Penn Station during renovations.
Real estate giant Vornado will shut down all of its fast-food outlets and stores in the LIRR concourse at Penn Station during renovations.
New York drivers outraged over Connecticut toll proposal
A proposal by Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont to charge drivers to use a stretch of I-684 near Greenwich has left some New Yorkers enraged.
A proposal by Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont to charge drivers to use a stretch of I-684 near Greenwich has left some New Yorkers enraged.
Proposal would tax NY drivers using short stretch of I-684 in Connecticut
A proposal by Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont could see New York drivers paying up to $5 in tolls to use a small stretch of I-684 that passes through Connecticut.
A proposal by Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont could see New York drivers paying up to $5 in tolls to use a small stretch of I-684 that passes through Connecticut.
MTA outlines efforts to stop debris from falling from subway tracks
Subway tracks are complicated. More than 2.4 million components found on elevated tracks can potentially come loose. MTA New York City Transit President Andy Byford said it is time to get this problem under control.
Subway tracks are complicated. More than 2.4 million components found on elevated tracks can potentially come loose. MTA New York City Transit President Andy Byford said it is time to get this problem under control.
Construction begins on new bus boarding platforms along 14th Street
Work is expected to begin Thursday on the next phase of the 14th Street busway, installing new boarding platforms to make it easier for bus passengers to board. The platforms will be constructed from 3rd to 8th Avenue.
Work is expected to begin Thursday on the next phase of the 14th Street busway, installing new boarding platforms to make it easier for bus passengers to board. The platforms will be constructed from 3rd to 8th Avenue.
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.