The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) announced the launch of the MTA AWAY program as a way to help New Yorkers get out of the car, choose public transportation, and experience all the events and destinations the New York region has to offer. Passengers can enjoy special savings when visiting the site MTAaway.com. The site offers … Read more
NEW YORK – Top traffic investigators say a supervisor working for the MTA evaded paying tolls over a ten-year period that culminated in fees and fines of more than $ 101,000. The MTA’s Office of the Inspector General released a 20-page report on Monday detailing a full investigation following an anonymous notice filed last year … Read more
What you should know Starting Thursday, September 23, officials from the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) will intensify the application of the use of masks throughout the public transportation system by increasing the possibilities of fining $ 50 to the people who do not meet this biosecurity requirement, the agency announced Wednesday. The use of masks … Read more
Siu Ling Ko will be the first woman to take on the role of maintaining the subway’s fleet of more than 7,000 cars as vice president and director of mechanical equipment, the MTA announced Sunday. “I am honored to accept this position,” Siu Ling said in a statement. “Passengers are returning to the subway system … Read more
What you should know All 472 subway stations in New York are now equipped with security cameras. The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) announced Monday that it had installed the last of thousands of cameras at the Broadway stop of the G line. Installation of the cameras has sped up over the past year after crime … Read more
NEW YORK – The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) reminds users of public transportation that the use of masks is still mandatory. To incentivize users, as more New Yorkers return to the office and schools, the agency will begin distributing masks to continue to protect everyone from the transmission of COVID-19. MTA staff and Police officers … Read more
NEW YORK – The Aug. 29 subway power outage that stranded hundreds of people on the subway was the result of human error, Gov. Kathy Hochul’s office said in a report Friday. The statement noted that someone apparently pressed a power switch that should have had a protective cover, but did not. That, and the … Read more
NEW YORK – MTA officials urge New York City residents to exercise caution after severe flooding was reported at several train stations. “This flash flood emergency is destroying infrastructure throughout the region. Subways are no exception,” said Acting MTA President Janno Lieber. “There are several areas where the water level has risen. It has made … Read more
MTA officials urge New York City residents to exercise caution after severe flooding was reported at several train stations. “This flash flood emergency is destroying infrastructure throughout the region. Subways are no exception,” said Acting MTA President Janno Lieber. “There are several areas where the water level has risen. It has made it impossible for … Read more
NEW YORK – More trains will be running in the suburbs starting this weekend. The Metropolitan Transportation Authority noted that its Metro-North lines will return to full service the weekend prior to the pandemic beginning Sunday. Starting Monday, 102 trains will be added each weekday to bring the railroad to 82% of pre-pandemic levels. Ferry … Read more