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Will Ronnie Hakim Go to Bat for Bus Riders? So Far, the Answer Is “No”
Don't count on MTA interim chief Veronique "Ronnie" Hakim to inject a sense of urgency into the task of turning around the agency's sputtering bus system. In testimony to state legislators this afternoon, Hakim repeated the same excuses the MTA has given for months to justify stonewalling on fare technology that promises to speed up bus trips.
February 15, 2017
Cuomo Breaks Another Promise to Transit Riders
Five years ago, Cuomo promised to allocate $320 million annually to the MTA to make up for cutting one of the agency's dedicated revenue streams. At the time, advocates warned that Cuomo wouldn't keep his promise for long. They were right: This year the governor's draft budget calls for a $65 million cut to MTA funding.
February 14, 2017
The Top 10 Bus Corridors Where DOT Should Make Streets Work For Transit
New York City bus service is the slowest in the nation and riders are abandoning the bus in droves, even as the city's population steadily increases. To win people back over to the bus, the advocates at the Bus Turnaround Coalition have pinpointed 10 routes where DOT can make service faster and more reliable.
February 9, 2017
A Message to Cuomo: Good Subway Service Matters More Than Mega-Projects
Andrew Cuomo personally intervened to get the Second Avenue Subway running by January 1. But when it comes to the less flashy task of getting the whole subway system to run reliably, the governor is nowhere to be seen.
January 30, 2017
Cuomo MIA on MTA Funding as Straphangers Brace for Another Fare Hike
On fare hike day, straphangers should remember that Cuomo broke a promise that would have helped keep money in their pockets.
January 25, 2017
Is the MTA Doing Enough to Keep Its Subway Cars in Working Order?
Subway trains are breaking down more frequently. Is it a sign of neglect of basic maintenance or a normal fluctuation in the lifecycle of trains? The MTA doesn't release enough information to provide a solid answer.
January 23, 2017
Delays on 15 Subway Lines as Cuomo Celebrates Free Wi-Fi
The subways remain vulnerable to routine weather events setting off enormous disruptions, while the governor touts bells and whistles like underground internet connectivity.
January 9, 2017
Eyes on the Street: A Safer Walk to Transit By Sheepshead Bay Road
A DOT safety project in Sheepshead Bay is in effect after a rocky path to implementation.
December 13, 2016
MTA Bus Driver Pleads Guilty in Deadly Brooklyn Hit-and-Run Crash
An MTA bus driver who killed a senior in Brooklyn last year pled guilty to leaving the scene and violating the victim's right of way.
December 7, 2016
Here’s the Plan to Keep Transit Riders Moving During the L Shutdown
The Regional Plan Association has released a new plan to beef up bus and train service for L train riders who'll need robust transit once the western part of the line shuts down for Sandy-related repairs.
November 16, 2016
