public transportation

New York City’s commuters caught a massive break Monday: no fare hikes for the MTA. The development impacts all rail, bus and subway riders in a big way. “We anticipate that there’ll be no fare hikes for the MTA,” said Gov. Kathy Hochul. “So therefore, those of you who are commuters on the MTA and have been anxious about...

After months of negotiations, New York and its two neighboring states have finally agreed on how to divide up billions in federal COVID-19 relief money aimed at public transit. New York will receive about $10.8 billion, New Jersey will get about $2.6 billion and Connecticut will receive about $474 million, under the agreement announced Tuesday by New York Gov. Kathy…

NJ Transit will add nearly two dozen weekday trains and 14 weekend trains to address rail ridership growth, the agency announced Thursday. Beginning Sunday, Nov.14, NJ Transit will add nearly two dozen weekday trains and make schedule adjustments. Customers will see additional trains and additional express service on select lines, as well as improved trip times and connections, according to...

The MTA’s third-busiest train station is getting a big facelift. Lynda Baquero reports on a full renovation of the White Plains Station.

New busways have opened up on Jamaica and Archer Avenues in Queens, leaving some residents confused and others hopeful for shorter commutes on public transportation. NBC New York’s Gilma Avalos reports.

The MTA is introducing a new system to allow passengers to pay for a pass with unlimited rides using OMNY. Lynda Baquero reports.

Commuters brought up issues they face at the latest MTA Board meeting. Romney Smith reports.

As MTA ridership increases, Mayor Bill de Blasio is encouraging the MTA to hire more workers. The board met today to discuss service and safety issues. NBC New York’s Erica Byfield reports.

NJ Transit announced the restoration of dozens of trains just in time for the summer season and as a result of increased ridership for customers due to the continued economic reopening.

NJ Transit announced the restoration of dozens of trains just in time for the summer season and as a result of increased ridership for customers due to the continued economic reopening.  “We really are proud to announce…a significant set of rail schedule enhancements that provide our customers with greater frequency and travel options as we emerge from the pandemic,”...

Four new Metro-North Railroad stations are planned for the Bronx as work on the Metro-North Penn Station Access Project, which was put on hold because of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and MTA funding uncertainty, has resumed, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced Thursday. “As vaccination rates go up and COVID-19 abates, it’s time to refocus our efforts on the critical infrastructure projects we...

From May 12 to May 16, New York opened a walk-in one-shot vaccination sites at eight MTA sites for anyone who wants to get vaccinated. Those who get a shot at one of these sites, Get your free shot and also get a free 7-day MetroCard or 2 free LIRR/Metro-North tickets. Gaby Acevedo reports.

As President Joe Biden urges more federal spending for public transportation, transit agencies decimated by COVID-19 are struggling to figure out how to win back passengers.

Passenger numbers on New York’s MTA and London’s Underground metro system initially crashed by around 95 percent, and have since recovered to only about one-third of last year’s levels. And while those numbers have rebounded, passenger numbers are likely to be lower in the near-to-medium term.

A recent NYU study found no evidence of city-level transit ridership and the high spread of contagious respiratory diseases. Looking into influenza and pneumonia death rates, as well as transit use, a team of New York University researchers found that local rates of national public transportation ridership in 121 cities are not significantly associated with the prevalence of viral respiratory…

With daily COVID-19 positivity rates rising in New York City, the MTA Mask Force is looking to step up compliance, distributing masks to commuters and encouraging all riders to continue to wear them. News Four’s Andrew Siff has the latest of the efforts being taken by the MTA to achieve 100% mask compliance

It has been nearly two months since Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s mask order went into effect — mandating MTA riders to mask up or pay up, and according to data, riders have been following the mask rule for the most part. Since the $50 fine for failure to wear a mask on the MTA system went into effect Sept. 14, a…

The latest data paints a clearer picture as to how New Yorkers are doing since Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s mask order went into effect –mandating MTA riders to mask up or pay up — and the good news is that the majority of people are adhering to the rule. According to the MTA data, nearly 3,800 interactions have taken place since…

It has been five days since Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s order went into effect –mandating MTA riders to mask up or pay up. Although it is unknown how many summonses were handed out since the implementation of the $50 fine for failing to wear a mask went into effect, hundreds of verbal compliances have taken place. According to the MTA, from…

Starting today, MTA police officers and NYPD will hand out fines to whoever doesn’t wear a mask, Marc Santia reports.