MTA approves a substantial $1.9 billion contract for the long-awaited Second Avenue subway, with transit officials still asserting it represents savings.
MTA Approves $2 Billion Contract for Second Avenue Subway Expansion The MTA took a significant step on Monday by awarding a contract nearing $2 billion for the ongoing Second Avenue Subway project. This hefty sum, transport authorities insist, is a wise investment, even considering the challenges facing the current system. When asked why a new […]
MTA increases LIRR seating at Grand Central Madison, but riders believe there should be additional space.
New Seating at Grand Central Madison Passengers tied to Long Island can finally take a load off. On Tuesday, the MTA announced the addition of 70 seats in the Long Island Railroad Mezzanine at Grand Central Madison, effectively doubling the station’s seating capacity. The newly installed two-seat bench near 45th Street and 46th Avenue—available for […]
MTA highlights subway system safety shortly after two violent incidents on transit.
MTA Announces Decline in Subway Crime Rates During a fiery announcement on Sunday, MTA officials touted a “historic” decrease in subway crime in New York City. They reported that crime statistics for the subway are the lowest since data collection began in July 1995. Notably, there was an 8% reduction in felony incidents on the […]
Subway line modernization project by MTA may exceed budget by millions and be delayed for years, according to report
MTA Secures $91 Million for Metro System Modernization The Metropolitan Transportation Agency (MTA) is set to receive $91 million for a project aimed at modernizing certain aspects of the metro system. This comes from a new report, although officials have indicated that planning will proceed even if there may be some delays. The Crosstown Train […]
MTA ends prohibition on alcohol advertisements, shifting from activist position in urgent need for funding
The Metropolitan Transportation Agency has lifted its ban on alcohol advertising, a decision that has raised eyebrows among public health advocates who see it as a troubling shift toward generating more revenue. This change, approved last month, overturns the ban that had been in place since 2017. The reaction has been swift, with public health […]
MTA sees a slight decrease in fare evasion, yet a significant number of passengers continue to ride for free.
The Metropolitan Transportation Agency (MTA) announced on Monday that it has experienced a slight decline in fare revenues. However, it is projected to lose approximately $700 million due to fare evasion, despite implementing various measures intended to curb this issue. For instance, the MTA has installed new spikes and flaps at subway turns in an […]
MTA criticizes Metro-North’s alarming proposal for a significant rate increase in Connecticut.
Connecticut Plans Significant Fare Hike for Metro North Railroad Connecticut is looking to impose a substantial 10% fare increase for Metro North Railroad riders. This coming Monday, the Metropolitan Transportation Agency (MTA) is expected to move forward with the proposal, despite labeling it as “scary” and “exorbitant.” The Connecticut Department of Transportation is suggesting a […]
Driver for MTA accused of sexually assaulting disabled woman: lawsuit
MTA Driver Allegedly Assaults Disabled Passenger A new lawsuit claims that a driver contracted by the MTA sexually assaulted a disabled passenger, even using a translation app to make his crude comments in Russian more understandable. This troubling situation was brought to light by Deshawn Curley, 54, who described her attacker in vivid detail. Curley, […]
18-year-old joyrider with dreadlocks takes MTA train for a one-stop ride and has a history of transit offenses, according to police.
Joyrider Justine Randall-Pizarro, an 18-year-old who has made quite a name for herself in the Queens transit criminal scene, was arrested for allegedly commandeering the MTA train last week. This marks her 12th arrest this year. It happened around 4 a.m. on June 17 when Pizarro entered a locked N train at Astoria’s Broadway station […]
MTA employee recovering from brain surgery attacked by fare evaders at Brooklyn subway station, according to police.
MTA Worker Assaulted in Brooklyn Subway Incident An MTA employee is recovering after being “viciously” attacked on Saturday by two women who attempted to evade subway fares in Brooklyn, according to police reports. The NYPD is currently searching for the individuals involved in this incident. Around 1:15 PM, 51-year-old Marshallie Reid was stationed at the […]