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MTA Board Member on Cuomo’s L-Train Bombshell: It’s Been a ‘Wild’ Ride
And board member David Jones didn't mean in a good way.
January 4, 2019
Five Takeaways from Andy Byford’s WNYC Interview
New York City Transit President Andy Byford dropped by for a session with WNYC's Powerful Official Whisperer Brian Lehrer on Wednesday.
November 21, 2018
Joe Lhota’s Resignation from the MTA: What You Need to Know
Lhota's departure means real leadership is around the corner. Hopefully.
November 9, 2018
While Cuomo Drives a 1930s Car, Subway System’s 1930s Tech Melts Down
Multiple lines were delayed on Friday — but here's the good news: the governor got to drive his favorite old car across the Tappan Zee Bridge!
September 7, 2018
Disability Advocates Want to Give Andy Byford’s Subway Accessibility Plan Some Teeth
Byford has committed to doubling the pace of elevator installation. Advocates want that codified in an enforceable court agreement.
July 18, 2018
The MTA Finally Has a Blueprint to Fix Subways and Buses. Will Cuomo Support It?
With an "honest accounting" of the transit system's needs on the table, it's up to Cuomo and legislators in Albany to make change happen.
May 23, 2018
The MTA Board Standing Up for Riders? It Could Happen.
The board often acts as a rubber stamp, but the action at today's meeting hints at the more muscular oversight role it can and should play.
January 24, 2018
China’s Investment in Subways Puts the U.S. to Shame
China is currently in the midst of the most ambitious subway construction boom the world has ever seen.
January 18, 2018
Why Congestion Pricing Won’t Overwhelm the Subways
Congestion pricing can significantly reduce gridlock by shifting a relatively small share of car trips off the streets, and the subway already carries far more people than the crossings that will be tolled.
January 2, 2018
To Improve Subway Service, Get Rid of the Unnecessary Signals Slowing Trains Down
If timers are needed to safeguard against a clear and present danger, whether that be a curve, switch, or hill - keep them. If not, remove them.
December 20, 2017
