Hank Gutman, a retired lawyer, will lead the city’s efforts to build more bus and bike lanes and move away from car-clogged streets. Source: New York Times
Posts published in “buses”
The Plan to Rebuild the Port Authority Bus Terminal
By Gotham Rex on January 22, 2021
The proposed changes could take a decade, but officials hope to transform the loathed building into a 21st-century transit hub. Source: New York Times
‘Notorious’ Port Authority Bus Terminal May Get a $10 Billion Overhaul
By Gotham Rex on January 21, 2021
After years of study and debate, there is finally a proposal to rebuild the Midtown Manhattan eyesore from the ground up. Source: New York Times
M.T.A. Bus Plunges 50 Feet, Dangles From Overpass After Crash
By Gotham Rex on January 15, 2021
Eight people, including the driver, were injured when the front of the bus spilled onto the Cross Bronx Expressway, officials said. Source: New York Times
The Perilous State of the Subways: 5 Takeaways
By Gotham Rex on November 20, 2020
A doomsday plan could slash subway service by 40 percent, eliminate bus routes and cut jobs if the M.T.A. doesn’t get billions in federal aid. Source: New York Times
Subway Service Could Be Cut 40% if No Federal Aid Arrives
By Gotham Rex on November 18, 2020
On Wednesday, transit officials announced some new details of proposed service cuts, including slashing weekend service and eliminating bus lines, to address its multibillion-dollar budget hole. Source: New York Times
16 Injured in Bus Accident Near Port Authority
By Gotham Rex on August 29, 2020
One person was critically hurt after a New Jersey Transit bus struck a barrier on a ramp at 39th Street and Ninth Avenue in Manhattan, the authorities said. Source: New York Times
M.T.A. Warns of Doomsday Subway Cuts Without $12 Billion in Federal Aid
By Gotham Rex on August 26, 2020
The agency, facing staggering financial losses because of the pandemic, said it would have to reduce subway and bus service by 40 percent. Source: New York Times
New York's Private Commuter Bus Companies Are Worried About the Future
By Gotham Rex on August 18, 2020
One company has suspended all operations for the first time in 150 years. Others have drastically reduced service and are pleading for financial help from the federal government. Source: New York Times
Is the Subway Risky? It May Be Safer Than You Think
By Gotham Rex on August 2, 2020
New studies in Europe and Asia suggest that riding public transportation is not a major source of transmission for the coronavirus. Source: New York Times
How to Stay Safer on Mass Transit
By Gotham Rex on August 1, 2020
Timing your trip strategically, using contactless payments and not eating onboard are some of the things to keep in mind. Source: New York Times
Why New York Buses Are on the Rise in a Subway City
By Gotham Rex on July 6, 2020
During the coronavirus pandemic, daily ridership on buses has surpassed the subway for the first time in over half a century. Source: New York Times
Lockdowns Tamed Road Traffic. Here’s How Cities Aim to Keep It Down.
By Gotham Rex on June 26, 2020
Officials are trying to prevent a return to urban gridlock and pollution as residents begin to travel again. Source: New York Times
New York City Begins Phase 1 of Reopening
By Gotham Rex on June 8, 2020
After months of a devastating outbreak, the city is officially back in business, with as many as 400,000 people returning to work. Source: New York Times
Returning to Work on the Subway? Here’s What You Need to Know
By Gotham Rex on June 8, 2020
As riders prepare to start riding the trains again during New York City’s initial reopening, the safety of public transit is a big question. Source: New York Times