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MTA OIG
A HelpPoint device.
Safety & Security

New report reveals half of NYC Transit Help Point calls made during six month period were mischief calls

The report was released by the MTA OIG and reveals a significant number of emergency calls were not answered or experienced long delays before being answered.
Metropolitan Transportation Authority
New York City Transit has officially opened up its Paratransit Assessment Center in Lower Manhattan, N.Y.
Paratransit

MTA opens up Paratransit Assessment Center

The Paratransit Assessment Center will help to improve efficiency and processing with the eligibility determination process for new Access-A-Ride customers.
MTA
MTA completes 100th Re-NEW-vation project.
Shelters, Stations, Fixtures, Parking & Lighting

MTA completes 100th Re-NEW-vation project

Oct. 17, 2024
At Roosevelt Island F station, NYC Transit workers scraped, primed and painted more than 10,000 square feet of surfaces across the station.
MTA
MTA restores G Line train service following partial 24/7 shutdowns.
Maintenance

MTA restores G Line train service following partial 24/7 shutdowns

Sept. 4, 2024
The shutdowns allowed the authority to complete three phases of 24/7 outages for 9.5 weeks along the line to perform critical signal modernization and state of good repair work...
MTA
MTA to begin issuing bus lane violations for blocking bus stops and doubling parking.
Safety & Security

MTA to begin issuing bus lane violations for blocking bus stops and doubling parking

Aug. 16, 2024
The agency notes that when enforcement cameras are activated, on average, routes see bus lane speeds increased by five percent, a 20 percent reduction in collisions and a five...
MTA
Safety & Security

MTA activates Automated Camera Enforcement on 14 bus routes across New York

Formerly known as Automated Bus Lane Enforcement, the ACE program expands on ABLE cameras, issuing violations for vehicles double parked or illegally parked at bus stops in addition...
MARTA
Safety & Security

APTA recognizes six agencies with 2024 Rail Safety and Security Excellence Awards

The six agencies awarded an APTA Rail Safety and Security Award were evaluated based on the effectiveness, benefit level, innovation and transferability of some their projects...
MTA
Hybrid, Hydrogen & Electric Vehicles

MTA adds 60 electric buses to Queens, Staten Island and Brooklyn routes

May 15, 2024
The agency is also working with NYPA to build critical infrastructure to power a zero-emissions bus fleet, which the MTA hopes to fully transition to a zero-emissions fleet by...
MTA
Paratransit

MTA unveils first electric vehicles to join Access-A-Ride paratransit fleet

April 16, 2024
The pilot includes 15 electric vans and costs approximately $3 million.
NYC Transit
Safety & Security

NYC Transit unveils security monitor screen pilot

March 26, 2024
The high-definition LCD screens are installed on board near the entry stairwell and continuously stream live video feeds from existing security camera infrastructure onboard buses...

Articles & News

Metropolitan Transportation Authority
Management

Demetrius Crichlow named interim president of New York City Transit

May 30, 2024
Crichlow will assume his new role June 14 and succeeds Rich Davey, who is leaving New York City Transit to become CEO of Massport.
NFI Group
Hybrid, Hydrogen & Electric Vehicles

Bus procurement updates from CCW, New Flyer, Phoenix Motorcars

March 12, 2024
The three companies will supply buses to Liberty University, New York City Transit and Raleigh Durham International Airport.
Marc A. Hermann / MTA
MTA electric buses on display as part of an event outlining plans to redevelop the Jamaica Bus Depot in Queens to fully support an all zero-emissions fleet of up to 60 electric buses.
Hybrid, Hydrogen & Electric Vehicles

Why Zero-Emissions Fleet Transformation Starts at the Top

April 18, 2023
While most agencies are beginning their zero-emissions fleet transformation bottom up, a successful transition begins at the top with organizational commitment, structure and ...
Sapna Shah, P.E., Superintendent, MTA New York City Transit
40 Under 40

2022 40 Under 40: Sapna Shah, P.E.

Aug. 23, 2022
Sapna Shah, P.E., Superintendent, MTA New York City Transit
Metropolitan Transportation Authority / Patrick Cashin.
An MTA worker demonstrates how retractable stairwell covers are deployed in this October 2017 image. The covers are one of several flood mitigation devices MTA purchased and installed following Superstorm Sandy in 2012.
Safety & Security

Is NYC Transit prepped for the strain of a hurricane? MTA OIG thinks more is needed

July 21, 2022
The oversight entity credits NYC Transit with making ‘significant progress’ since Hurricane Sandy, but says more work is required to protect against flooding from future storms...
New York City Police Department
NYPD patrol took Frank James into custody on April 13, less than 30 hours after he is suspected of opening fire inside a NYC N train.
Safety & Security

NYC Mayor Adams: ‘We got him’

April 13, 2022
The suspect in the April 12 shooting on board an NYCT N train in Sunset Park has been apprehended.
Marc A. Hermann / MTA
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul and MTA Chairman and CEO Janno Lieber took the subway to Maimonides Medical Center to visit victims of the April 12 shooting on the N train.
Safety & Security

New York subway shooting: 23 injured including 10 who were shot, no life-threatening injuries reported

April 12, 2022
The suspect, Frank James, of the April 12 attack that occurred on the N Train just before the 36th St. Station has been taken into custody.
Metropolitan Transportation Authority
Richard Davey will assume the role of New York City Transit president on May 2.
Management

Richard Davey named president of New York City Transit

March 24, 2022
Davey, a former Massachusetts Secretary of Transportation, will start May 2.
Erik Jensen
Erik Jensen, Staff Analyst and Acting Manager of Reporting Analytics, NYCT
40 Under 40

2021 40 Under 40: Erik Jensen

Nov. 23, 2021
Erik Jensen, Staff Analyst and Acting Manager of Reporting Analytics, New York City Transit (NYCT)
Marc A. Hermann/Metropolitan Transportation Authority
Craig Cipriano has been named interim president of New York City Transit, effective July 31.
Management

New York City Transit sees Cipriano, Crichlow promoted

Aug. 2, 2021
Craig Cipriano will serve as interim NYCT president and Crichlow becomes senior vice president for subways.

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Larry Penner
Larry Penner
Management

OP-ED: MTA double speak on capital project completion and costs

Oct. 18, 2024
There is always an agreed upon baseline construction schedule between the MTA and the construction contractor.
Larry Penner
Larry Penner
Vehicles

OP-ED: MTA’s purchase of LIRR, Metro-North Railroad commuter rail and NYC Transit subway cars is easier said than done

Oct. 4, 2024
The promise by the MTA that the purchase of 1,500 new NYC Transit subway and 500 new LIRR and Metro-North commuter rail cars will be delivered and in revenue service under the...
Larry Penner
Larry Penner
Management

OP-ED: Why not celebrate National Car Free Day every day?

Sept. 20, 2024
Depending upon where you live, consider the public transportation alternative. Try riding a local or express bus, paratransit or commuter van, ferry, light rail, commuter rail...
Larry Penner
Larry Penner
Fare Collection

OP-ED: Remember Gotham Bus Company driver Ralph Kramden?

Sept. 13, 2024
Kramden would have enjoyed the MTA NYC Transit Museum 30th Annual Bus Festival on Sept. 8.
Larry Penner
Management

OP-ED: Happy 34th anniversary to the ADA

July 26, 2024
The ADA was signed into law by former President George H.W. Bush on July 26, 1990.
Management

OP-ED: NYC Transit Presidents come and go every few years

May 31, 2024
NYC Transit Presidents such as Richard Davey, his past predecessor Andy Byford and others going back decades come and go after a few years.
Ray Raimundi / MTA
Rail

OP-ED: Riding the NYC Transit subway to Yankee Stadium Opening Day 2024

May 3, 2024
Riding the vintage New York City Transit subway old Interborough Rapid Transit train to Yankee Stadium on Major League Baseball's Opening Day 2024 was a great excursion.
Management

OP-ED: Why does MTA fail to secure $100 million in available federal transit funding year after year?

March 15, 2024
If left unobligated, the funding will eventually lapse and be returned to the federal treasury and may be reprogrammed for another purpose.
MTA
Paratransit

MTA’s Access-A-Ride soars in 2023

March 1, 2024
During 2023, the paratransit service had increased ridership, highs in customer satisfaction, improved on time performance and fewer no shows on both primary and broker trips....