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The Mamdani Effect: What Would It Take to Get ‘Fast and Free’ Buses Nationwide?
It might sound crazy — but is it crazy enough to work, even as governments take aim at steep transit cuts?
September 25, 2026
Deep Dive: Cheaper Citi Bike Will Need More Than Public Subsidy
Advocates are demanding that the city do more to rein in Citi Bike's soaring costs by subsidizing the wildly popular bike share system, but it will take more than public money.
August 12, 2026
Mamdani and City Council Agree to Expand ‘Fair Fares’ Half-Priced Transit Program
Mayor Mamdani and the City Council will expand the city's half-priced transit fare program — but eligible New Yorkers will still need to apply for the subsidy on their own.
June 30, 2026
Dems Push for Guardrails to Shield Federal Transportation Grants From Trump Meddling
Will Senate Democrats leverage the proposed Build America 250 Act to end President Trump's meddling in transportation funding?
June 24, 2026
Penn Station Belongs to New Yorkers
New Yorkers deserve straight answers to basic questions, not behind-closed-doors graft.
June 8, 2026
Expand Fair Fares But Not As Much As Other People Say: Fiscal Watchdogs
Expanding the city's half-priced transit subsidy to cover New Yorkers making 250 percent of the federal poverty level could unlock cheaper subway and bus trips for 760,000 people and cost just $146 million.
May 6, 2026
MTA Prepares to Fund IBX Light Rail Without Feds After Trump Meddling
"We want to make sure that we could move quickly into construction rather than waiting around for Santa Claus," MTA Chair Janno Lieber said.
May 1, 2026
Monday’s Headlines: World Cup Fuss Edition
New Jersey Transit's $150 World Cup train ticket was the talk of the town over the weekend. Plus more news.
April 20, 2026
Tuesday’s Headlines: ‘A Man, A Lander, A Plan Transit’ Edition
The former comptroller unveils his idea for transit if he gets elected to Congress. Plus other news.
March 31, 2026
Lawmakers Want More Funding For Upstate Transit Than Hochul Is Offering
Some transit authorities are already cutting back as state assistance doesn’t meet the mark. And Hochul isn't coughing up the big bucks.
March 30, 2026
