May. 12, 2025 By Barbara Russo-Lennon NYC’s Robert F. Kennedy Bridge (also known as the RFK or Triborough Bridge) now has more bike and pedestrian access under an ongoing plan from the MTA to overhaul accessibility on its bridges, the agency announced on Monday during a press conference on Randall’s Island. The upgrades are…
May. 11, 2025 By Barbara Russo-Lennon NYC buses are hotspots for fare evasion as the MTA continues efforts to eradicate the scourge that has resulted in millions of dollars lost throughout the public transit system. amNewYork scoped out two bus routes in Queens for about 45 minutes on May 10 and witnessed half a…
May. 11, 2025 By Barbara Russo-Lennon The MTA is set to zoom in on drivers who recklessly speed through construction zones on its bridges and tunnels, and make them pay. As part of the recently approved $254 million state budget, Gov. Kathy Hochul and lawmakers agreed to expand an existing construction-zone speed camera program to…
Apr. 30, 2025 By Barbara Russo-Lennon Get ready, Long Island Rail Road customers, because train delays may be coming your way. The MTA said on Wednesday that a major construction project from Amtrak could disrupt LIRR service for hundreds of thousands of riders daily as soon as next month. Two of the four rail…
Apr. 13, 2025 By Robert Pozarycki Congestion pricing’s long-term future remains uncertain thanks to a pending court case between the MTA and Trump’s Transportation Department — yet new statistics show that the Manhattan toll program appears to be achieving two primary goals: lowering traffic and bringing more riders into the subways. The latest MTA…
Apr. 7, 2025 By Barbara Russo-Lennon Illegal vendors are a common sight throughout the city’s subway system, and not everyone is welcoming of them. During amNewYork’s recent visit to multiple Queens subway stations, vendors sold items such as soft tacos, churros, hot coffee, and even jewelry. Shoppers browsed the displays, and many purchased a…
Apr. 1, 2025 By Barbara Russo-Lennon It has been six months since the city announced a major crackdown on subway surfing, but officials have been mum on whether their efforts are actually working to deter kids from doing the illegal—and often fatal—activity. Mayor Eric Adams and then-NYPD Commissioner Tom Donlon on Oct. 31, 2024,…
Apr. 1, 2025 By Shane O’Brien The MTA hosted a Transit Talk at the Flushing-Main Street subway station Monday evening to urge riders to switch to OMNY, as the agency prepares to permanently retire MetroCards by Dec. 31. NYC Transit President Demetrius Crichlow and other transit officials were on hand in Flushing on Monday evening…
Apr. 1, 2025 By Shane O’Brien NYC Transit President Demetrius Crichlow is confident that the MTA has “done a good job” showcasing the critical importance of its $68.4 billion five-year capital plan, with state officials set to deliver a budget on April 1. Crichlow, who heads the MTA division response for the subway and…
Mar. 30, 2025 amNewYork amNewYork Metro, in conjunction with the MTA, present “Ask the MTA,” a column where MTA officials answer your questions about transit service in New York City. If you have a question for the MTA about subways, buses, commuter rails and more, email askthemta@amny.com. Q: Are there any updates on the pilot for…