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Payroll Tax Hike to Save MTA May Completely Exclude New York’s Transit-Rich Suburbs
New York City may be forced to saddle the entirety of a proposed MTA-saving tax hike without any help from the suburbs — costing the region's transit system $200 million per year, according to a new analysis.
April 26, 2023
SMILE! Bus Lane Cameras Reduce Collisions, Speed Commutes, MTA Says
The MTA’s arsenal of bus-mounted bus lane enforcement cameras have not only sped up buses — but also reduced traffic crashes, a top transit official said.
April 25, 2023
All-Door Bus Boarding Delayed Pending ‘Measures to Curb Fare Evasion,’ MTA Says
The MTA’s fare evasion obsession is slowing down your bus.
April 24, 2023
Mayor Adams Backs Free Buses As Other Bus Commitments Fall By the Wayside
Mayor Eric Adams is the latest elected official to get on the free buses train — even as his administration remains behind on its own commitments to improve bus service.
April 19, 2023
SPRING TORRENTS: Subway and Rail Ridership is Up (But Everyone Still Hates Mondays)
Subway and commuter rail ridership is up — but straphangers are still shying away from the office on Mondays and Fridays.
April 10, 2023
What About the Rest? MTA Still Has No Schedule to Reopen Most Bathrooms
The MTA has hired subway station maintenance staff back to above pre-Covid levels, but the agency still has no schedule to reopen the vast majority of the bathrooms that were shuttered during the pandemic.
April 3, 2023
MTA Boss Casts Doubt on All-Door Bus Boarding ‘Hypothesis’ Despite Proven Speed Boost
The MTA’s leader on Wednesday dismissed the well-established benefits of all-door bus boarding as a mere "hypothesis."
March 30, 2023
Tuesday’s Headlines: MTA Board Reps Like These Edition
Monday marked the MTA board's monthly committee meeting day. Plus other news.
March 28, 2023
MTA Offers Funding for Bronx Clean-Up to Get Congestion Pricing Over the Line
In New York, howls about added pollution from a new tolling plan are being met with a promise of action.
March 27, 2023
Why Won’t Carl Heastie Back Expanded Camera Enforcement to Take On Bus Stop Blockers?
A bill to expand use of bus-mounted and on-street enforcement cameras — and allow the tech in bike lanes — has run up against opposition from the state Assembly.
March 24, 2023
