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NYC proposes wider bike lanes along 12 blocks of Sixth Avenue

A new, wider-bike lane segment installed in 2024 along Manhattan’s Sixth Avenue. Credit: DOT

March 5, 2025

NYC proposes wider bike lanes along 12 blocks of Sixth Avenue

By Aaron Ginsburg

With vehicle traffic down since the start of congestion pricing, New York City is moving forward with plans to widen bike lanes along a roughly 12-block stretch of Sixth Avenue in Manhattan. During a presentation to Manhattan Community Board 5's transportation committee last week, the city's Department of Transportation (DOT) unveiled plans to upgrade the protected bike lane along Sixth Avenue from 14th Street to 35th Street. The proposal includes removing one lane of traffic to make space for a 10-foot-wide cycling lane, building on a project from last summer that widened the bike lanes from West 9th Street to West 13th Street.
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Open gangway subway cars debut on the G line

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March 5, 2025

Open gangway subway cars debut on the G line

By Aaron Ginsburg

G train riders will now have a more pleasant commute, at least 15 percent of the time. On Tuesday, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority debuted two open-gangway cars on the crosstown subway line, marking just the second line in the system to use the new R211T cars. Last February, the C line became the first open gangway train to operate in the United States.
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New York lawmaker proposes cameras to fine drivers who double park

Currently, the city has automated camera enforcement for bus lane blocking, running red lights, and speeding. Credit: Marc A. Hermann / MTA on Flickr

March 4, 2025

New York lawmaker proposes cameras to fine drivers who double park

By Aaron Ginsburg

A state lawmaker wants to crack down on double parking in New York City. Assembly Member Steven Raga, who represents parts of Queens, has proposed installing 150 cameras citywide that would automatically ticket drivers who double park or park illegally as part of a $35 million pilot program. As first reported by Gothamist, the cameras, which would be similar to those that catch drivers running red lights, speeding, and parking in bus lanes, would be placed in high-traffic areas where drivers frequently park in bike lanes, commercial loading zones, and no standing areas.
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Fair Fare riders can now tap-and-go on public transit with OMNY

Credit: Marc A. Hermann / MTA New York City Transit on Flickr

February 27, 2025

Fair Fare riders can now tap-and-go on public transit with OMNY

By Aaron Ginsburg

New Yorkers enrolled in the city's half-priced transit fare program can now ditch their MetroCards and tap-and-go with ease. City officials on Wednesday announced that Fair Fares program participants can now order tap-and-go OMNY cards, offering half-off fare rates without the need to swipe. Enrollees will automatically be issued a discounted OMNY card, and those that are already in the program can request one through the city's website.
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North America’s first battery- and electric-powered passenger trains to debut on Metro-North

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February 26, 2025

North America’s first battery- and electric-powered passenger trains to debut on Metro-North

By Aaron Ginsburg

The first battery- and electric-powered train cars will debut on Metro-North Railroad, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced this week. On Wednesday, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority board is expected to approve 13 new train cars that will run on both battery power and power from overhead electrical wires and provide New Haven line service to Penn Station and four stations in the Bronx, as part of the Penn Station Access project.
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Hoboken’s PATH station reopens after $54M renovation and 25-day closure

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February 25, 2025

Hoboken’s PATH station reopens after $54M renovation and 25-day closure

By Aaron Ginsburg

Hoboken’s PATH station has reopened on schedule after a 25-day closure and a $54 million renovation that brought vital repairs and upgrades to the 117-year-old transit hub. The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey (PANYNJ) on Tuesday announced the station has reopened with new stairs, signage, fresh paint, and critical track improvements designed to enhance speed and reliability for riders. Officials chose a full shutdown to complete the work in under a month, avoiding major service interruptions that could've lasted for at least a year.
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Congestion pricing raised $48.6M in first month, MTA says

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February 24, 2025

Congestion pricing raised $48.6M in first month, MTA says

By Aaron Ginsburg

Even as President Donald Trump fights to kill congestion pricing in New York City, the program raised $48.6 million in revenue during its first month, meeting revenue goals set by the Metropolitan Transportation Authority. During an MTA meeting on Monday, the agency released the first financial results for the program for January 5 to January 31, showing the toll is on track to bring in a projected $500 million per year, or about $40 million per month.
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Trump moves to reverse approval for NYC’s congestion pricing program, Hochul fights back

Photo courtesy of Gov. Kathy Hochul’s Office on Flickr

February 19, 2025

Trump moves to reverse approval for NYC’s congestion pricing program, Hochul fights back

By Devin Gannon

President Donald Trump's administration on Wednesday officially announced plans to reverse federal approval for New York City's congestion pricing program. U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy sent Gov. Kathy Hochul a letter rescinding the Federal Highway Administration's approval of the tolling program, which began charging drivers $9 to enter Manhattan below 60th Street on January 5. Early data released by the Metropolitan Transportation Authority following the toll's launch revealed less congestion and faster commute times. Shortly after Trump's announcement, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority filed a lawsuit to protect the program and Hochul, who said the move from the White House was an attack on the state's sovereignty, said the "cameras are staying on," referring to the toll cameras.
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City plans $57M redesign of 42nd Street to prevent terror attacks

Rendering courtesy of the NYC Department of Transportation

February 12, 2025

City plans $57M redesign of 42nd Street to prevent terror attacks

By Aaron Ginsburg

New York City is investing $57 million to redesign part of West 42nd Street to prevent vehicle-based terror attacks, like the recent truck incident on Bourbon Street in New Orleans. Starting next summer, the city's Department of Transportation will revamp the street between 7th and 8th avenues in the Theater District with wider sidewalks, new security bollards, and planters. As first reported by Crain's, the project also includes much-needed upgrades to aging water and sewer lines beneath the street.
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MTA launches pilot program to connect deaf riders with ASL interpreters

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February 11, 2025

MTA launches pilot program to connect deaf riders with ASL interpreters

By Aaron Ginsburg

Navigating the New York City subway system got a little easier for riders with hearing difficulties. The Metropolitan Transportation Authority on Monday announced a pilot program that instantly connects commuters who are deaf or hard of hearing with American Sign Language (ASL) interpreters while using the transit system. Through the Convo Access app, riders can connect with a live interpreter to communicate with MTA employees about service changes, payments, or any transit-related questions.
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Trump threatens to ‘kill’ NYC’s congestion pricing law

Photo by Marc A. Hermann / MTA on Flickr

February 10, 2025

Trump threatens to ‘kill’ NYC’s congestion pricing law

By Aaron Ginsburg

President Donald Trump has renewed his attacks on New York City's congestion pricing, claiming he can use the U.S. Department of Transportation to "kill" the program. In an interview with the New York Post, Trump suggested he could withhold federal transportation funds or reopen the environmental review process that authorized the toll program. He also claimed to be in discussions with Gov. Kathy Hochul about the program's future, but declined to disclose details of at least two prior phone conversations "out of respect."
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NYC airports saw busiest year ever, Port Authority says

Current Terminal B at Newark. Credit: The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey on Flickr

February 6, 2025

NYC airports saw busiest year ever, Port Authority says

By Aaron Ginsburg

In 2024, New York City area airports saw their busiest year ever, for the second consecutive year. The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey (PANYNJ) on Tuesday revealed that John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), LaGuardia (LGA), Newark Liberty International (EWR), and NY Stewart International (SWF) served a record 149.9 million passengers in 2024, surpassing the 143.8 million travelers in 2023.
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City launches program to bring public art installations to NYC streets and sidewalks

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February 5, 2025

City launches program to bring public art installations to NYC streets and sidewalks

By Aaron Ginsburg

New York City's Department of Transportation is calling upon artists to help bring some vibrancy to city streets. DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez on Wednesday announced the launch of the NYC DOT Art Partners initiative, which invites community organizations to install temporary public art on the agency's property, including medians, triangles, sidewalks, and fully pedestrianized asphalt spaces. The agency issued a request for proposals, with submissions accepted on a rolling basis.
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Fare evasion on NYC subway down 25% in last six months, MTA reports

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January 30, 2025

Fare evasion on NYC subway down 25% in last six months, MTA reports

By Aaron Ginsburg

Fare evasion in the New York City subway system has dropped by 25 percent over the past six months, according to MTA officials. During an MTA board meeting on Wednesday, Chair and CEO Janno Lieber announced that subway fare evasion has decreased from 14 to 10 percent in the last six months. Lieber also reported a 12 percent drop in bus fare evasion, from approximately 50 to 44 percent, marking the first significant progress the transit agency has made in reducing these rates.
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NYC speed cameras reduce speeding by 94%, new report says

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January 27, 2025

NYC speed cameras reduce speeding by 94%, new report says

By Aaron Ginsburg

Speed cameras have reduced speeding by 94 percent at locations across New York City, according to a new report from the Department of Transportation. DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez on Thursday released the report on the city's speed camera program, which highlighted the critical role of speed cameras in improving street safety. The report found that locations with speed cameras installed in 2022 saw a 14 percent decrease in injuries and fatalities compared to areas without them.
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Hoboken’s PATH station to close for 25 days

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January 23, 2025

Hoboken’s PATH station to close for 25 days

By Aaron Ginsburg

Hoboken residents will have to find a different way to New York City beginning next week as the New Jersey city's PATH station closes for nearly a month. The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey’s $54 million makeover of Hoboken's PATH station begins on January 30 at 11:59 p.m. and ends on February 25 at 5 a.m. The work includes comprehensive repairs to tracks, infrastructure, and stations. During this closure, the Port Authority will provide a variety of travel alternatives, including free shuttle buses, as well as supplemental PATH, light rail, and NJ Transit bus services connecting Hoboken and Manhattan.
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NJ Gov. Phil Murphy asks Trump to ‘re-examine’ congestion pricing

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January 21, 2025

NJ Gov. Phil Murphy asks Trump to ‘re-examine’ congestion pricing

By Aaron Ginsburg

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy sent a letter to President Donald Trump, urging him to look at stopping New York City's congestion pricing program. Murphy on Monday sent a letter to Trump on his first day back in the White House, urging him to "re-examine" the program while claiming that it was never "well-designed or adequately studied." The governor pointed to Trump's earlier pledge to eliminate the program during his first week in office.
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Port Authority secures $1.9B federal loan for bus terminal replacement before Trump takes office

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January 16, 2025

Port Authority secures $1.9B federal loan for bus terminal replacement before Trump takes office

By Aaron Ginsburg

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey secured a major loan from the federal government for its Midtown bus terminal replacement project this week, just days before President-elect Donald Trump takes office. The agency will receive $1.9 billion from the U.S. Department of Transportation to fund the first phase of the $10 billion project. The Port Authority has scrambled to get the necessary federal approvals before Trump's inauguration, fearing he would halt the project.
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Hochul wants to put an NYPD officer on every overnight NYC subway train

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January 15, 2025

Hochul wants to put an NYPD officer on every overnight NYC subway train

By Aaron Ginsburg

A uniformed police officer would be on every subway train between 9 p.m. and 5 a.m. under a proposal introduced by Gov. Kathy Hochul on Tuesday. During her State of the State address, the governor proposed new safety measures for the subway, including increased NYPD patrols, new protective barriers on platforms, modern fare gates, and expansion of mental health resources. Two officers will be on patrol overnight every night for six months on each train; according to Politico, the state will cover the cost.
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After one week of congestion pricing, MTA data shows less traffic and faster bus commutes

MTA Chair & CEO Janno Lieber with the final Congestion Relief Zone sign unveiled at Broadway & West 62nd Street on Saturday, Jan. 4, 2025, hours before the Central Business District Tolling Program goes into effect. Photo courtesy of Marc A. Hermann / MTA on Flickr

January 14, 2025

After one week of congestion pricing, MTA data shows less traffic and faster bus commutes

By Aaron Ginsburg

In its first week, New York City's congestion pricing program has reduced both traffic and the number of vehicles entering Manhattan's busiest areas, according to early data released by the Metropolitan Transportation Authority. The agency on Monday released preliminary data for week one of congestion pricing that showed a 7.51 percent decrease in traffic and 219,000 fewer vehicles entering the tolling zone compared to the same period last year. Many drivers have reported faster trips, with bus routes crossing the East and Hudson Rivers saving up to four minutes.
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‘QueensLink’ receives $400K grant to study reactivation of abandoned railway

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January 10, 2025

‘QueensLink’ receives $400K grant to study reactivation of abandoned railway

By Aaron Ginsburg

A plan to reactivate a deserted railway as the first north-to-south subway line in Queens just got a financial boost from the federal government. The nonprofit group behind QueensLink, a proposal extending the M train from Rego Park to the Rockaways along the abandoned Rockaway Beach Branch with accompanying bike paths and trails, received a $400,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) as part of the Reconnecting Communities Pilot Program. The funds would pay for a study measuring the impacts of the project, which the group hopes could bring more support for QueensLink; it is currently competing against a separate project to build a linear park on the same railway.
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NYC to add 200 more NYPD officers to subway

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January 7, 2025

NYC to add 200 more NYPD officers to subway

By Aaron Ginsburg

While crime in New York City dropped by three percent in 2024, city officials are adding 200 police officers to the subway system following a series of high-profile incidents. In a Monday press conference, Mayor Eric Adams and NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch announced the move, aimed at making riders feel safe after a string of shocking crimes, including the death of a woman who was set on fire in Brooklyn last month. While the mayor argues that positive crime statistics have been overshadowed by high-profile incidents, he said the administration's priority is to now make New Yorkers feel safe.
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Citi Bike increased its prices this week

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January 7, 2025

Citi Bike increased its prices this week

By Aaron Ginsburg

Citi Bike is starting 2025 with another price increase, marking the fourth consecutive year the service has raised its rates. The bike-share service, which is operated by Lyft, raised its fees on Monday, with prices increasing from 24 cents to 25 cents per minute for Citi Bike and Lyft members, and from 36 cents to 38 cents per minute for non-members. The price of single ride passes and day passes will also rise to $4.99 and $25, respectively, effective February 3.
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Congestion pricing is in full effect: Here’s what to know

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January 6, 2025

Congestion pricing is in full effect: Here’s what to know

By Aaron Ginsburg

After years of preparation and a stunning last-minute reversal by Gov. Kathy Hochul, congestion pricing officially went live on Sunday. The controversial program now charges drivers a base fee of $9 when entering Manhattan below 60th Street—40 percent cheaper than the original $15 toll that was initially planned before the governor abruptly paused the program in June, just weeks before its scheduled start. Here’s everything you need to know about congestion pricing, from what to expect at the tolls to the capital improvements your money will fund.
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NY comptroller audit finds gaps in MTA’s extreme weather preparedness

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January 6, 2025

NY comptroller audit finds gaps in MTA’s extreme weather preparedness

By Aaron Ginsburg

A new audit by the state comptroller highlights safety weaknesses in the Metropolitan Transportation Authority's extreme weather preparedness. In an audit released Thursday, New York Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli alleges that inspections and maintenance of flood protection equipment, particularly in the MTA's Bridges & Tunnels and bus operations, are not always on schedule and that protocols for responding to extreme weather events like flooding and tornadoes are insufficient.
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