Recent Streetsblog NYC posts about MTA

By 2055, the people in this picture will finally get what they have long deserved. Photo: Trent Reeves/MTA

Thursday’s Headlines: A Historic Deal that Will Take Years Edition

By Streetsblog | Jun 23, 2022 | No Comments

The MTA reached an historic settlement with disability advocates. And by "historic," we mean it — it'll take another 32 years to make the subway system accessible. Plus other news.

Look at that neighborhood character! Residents are pushing back against an affordable housing development proposed for this MTA parking lot at the corner of 54th Street and Ninth Avenue in Hell's Kitchen. Photo: Julianne Cuba

Hells Kitchen Residents Oppose Housing for HIV/AIDS Survivors Slated for MTA Parking Lot

By Julianne Cuba | Jun 8, 2022 | No Comments

The city wants to pave a parking lot to put up housing for seniors living with HIV. Some Hells Kitchen residents are pushing back against this project in their back yard.

OPINION: The Congestion Pricing Toll Really Should Be $80

By Guilherme Larangeira | Jan 27, 2022 | No Comments

The higher price will ensure maximum benefits for our entire society, including drivers.

Monday’s Headlines: The End of the Line Edition

By Streetsblog | Dec 13, 2021 | No Comments

Set your calendar for the ultimate subway nostalgia ride. On Dec. 2, Jan. 2 and Jan. 9, the MTA will roll out its oldest subway cars, the R-32s, for one last ride before the cars are finally retired. Plus other news.

Inquiring advocates want to know: How much does Gov. Hochul care about congestion pricing?

Dear Gov. Hochul: ‘Move Fast on Congestion Pricing’

By Gersh Kuntzman | Aug 24, 2021 | No Comments

The new governor's inbox is full already.

Ashley Price speaking during rally. Photo: Fiifi Frimpong

The Mayor’s Time to Implement Bronx Bus Lanes is Running Out

By Fiifi Frimpong | Aug 5, 2021 | No Comments

Activists and politicians demanded on Wednesday that Mayor de Blasio fulfill his longstanding promise to begin work on multiple Bronx bus lane projects — and do so before students head back to school, an annual rite that leads to more traffic.

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