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More Than 20 Subway Stations Exceeded Pre-Pandemic Ridership Figures in December
Almost two dozen subway stations ended 2022 on a high note, with subway swipes and taps exceeding the numbers in the halcyon pre-pandemic days of 2019.
January 10, 2023
Happy New Year! Now, Here are Some Resolutions for the Mayor and Governor
Streetsblog asked leading voices in the livable streets movement to give some marching orders to Big Apple and Empire State decision-makers so that we can all have a more-fulfilling year in 2023. Here are the resolutions they have for the mayor, governor and our agencies.
January 1, 2023
Wednesday’s Headlines: One Billion Reasons for Optimism Edition
The big photo op of the day was the MTA's celebration of its one-billionth subway rider of the year. But there was also some other news.
December 28, 2022
NEW NEW YORK: Gov, Mayor Endorse $5 Fare For Every Intra-City Commuter Rail Trip
The announcement came in a new report that sets out to create a fabulous "new" New York City for a post-pandemic world.
December 15, 2022
State Pols Reveal ‘Urgent And Necessary’ Plan To Fund Free MTA Buses
Two Queens state lawmakers revealed a financing plan for free buses in New York City on Wednesday, staking out their spot before Albany's budget dance starts in January next year.
December 14, 2022
Seriously, It’s Time for $2.75 Fares on Intracity Trips on LIRR and Metro-North
You don't have to take our word for it — there's a new report arguing for a subway fare on the commuter lines!
December 7, 2022
MTA Boss: More Fare Capping Ideas are on the Horizon
There's talk of a fare hike, but there's also talk of deeper OMNY discounts to juice ridership.
December 6, 2022
Brooklyn’s Bus Redesign Promises Fixes on 17 Notorious Bus Corridors
The draft plan of the Brooklyn bus network redesign, which was released on Thursday, had a gem of a highlight: 17 bus corridors with high ridership and crappy service will be made better.
December 2, 2022
Wednesday’s Headlines: David Mack’s Board Games Edition
A friend in Lower Manhattan spotted MTA board member David Mack's new Lexus illegally parked in front of MTA headquarters. Plus other news.
November 30, 2022
Opinion: Resiliency is Not Just Something We Should Just Talk About
The 10-year anniversary of Hurricane Sandy brought a renewed focus on New York’s resiliency measures — but as Dave Colon recently pointed out in Streetsblog, we’re not ready for a Sandy sequel.
November 29, 2022
