Officials said that federal money, including the $1 trillion infrastructure bill, will help the M.T.A. keep fares stable for at least six months and avoid service cuts. Source: New York Times
Posts published in “Transit Systems”
How the $1 Trillion Infrastructure Bill Could Impact New York
By Gotham Rex on November 15, 2021
The bill, which President Biden is expected to sign Monday, is likely to fund road and bridge repairs, water infrastructure upgrades and airport expansions. Source: New York Times
How to Fix New York's Traffic Hell
By Gotham Rex on October 2, 2021
Congestion pricing, electric-bike-sharing in transit deserts, pedestrian bridges everywhere — proposals for a more livable city. Source: New York Times
Here's What Train Service Looks Like in NY After Ida's Damaging Floods
By Gotham Rex on September 3, 2021
Most of the city’s subway lines were up and running with minor disruptions by Friday afternoon, and the area’s airports appeared to be running smoothly. Source: New York Times
New York City Shuts Train Service as Ida Barrels Through Region
By Gotham Rex on September 2, 2021
About 200 people were rescued from a train near Newark Airport on Wednesday night as heavy rains and flooding shut down major train routes. Source: New York Times
Lights Flickered in New York City. Why Did the Subways Grind to a Halt?
By Gotham Rex on August 30, 2021
Elected officials wanted to know why a brief power disruption was followed by widespread problems in the subway system. Source: New York Times
Commuter Trains Have Kept Rolling. Will All Those Riders Ever Return?
By Gotham Rex on August 28, 2021
Transit agencies in the New York City region are having to reinvent their railroads to adapt to the shift away from going to the office every day. Source: New York Times
With Evacuations on Fire Island, Long Island Braces for Henri
By Gotham Rex on August 21, 2021
Ferry service to the island will be suspended on Saturday night, and flights and rail service in the region will likely be affected. Source: New York Times
Belleville, N.J.: An Affordable Alternative to Renting in the City
By Gotham Rex on August 18, 2021
The Essex County township has seen an influx of New York buyers looking for ‘houses with a little bit of property and taxes that aren’t too crazy.’ Source: New York Times
When Is Congestion Pricing Coming to New York City?
By Gotham Rex on August 16, 2021
Gov. Andrew Cuomo leaves behind unfinished transportation projects, including a plan to charge fees to drive in Manhattan. Source: New York Times
N.Y.’s Transit System Could Receive $10 Billion in Infrastructure Deal
By Gotham Rex on July 30, 2021
The $1 trillion compromise bill worked out this week in the Senate includes billions of dollars for subways, buses and railroads in the metropolitan area. Source: New York Times
$2.1 Billion AirTrain to La Guardia Gets Green Light from U.S.
By Gotham Rex on July 20, 2021
The approval, a victory for Gov. Cuomo, comes over the objections of environmentalists and elected officials and clears way for construction. Source: New York Times
Why NYC Subway Wait Times Feel Longer Than Ever
By Gotham Rex on July 13, 2021
The pandemic and a hiring freeze have led to a shortage of train operators, conductors and workers in New York City, forcing thousands of subway trips to be canceled. Source: New York Times
Why the New York Subway Has a Water Problem
By Gotham Rex on July 9, 2021
Thursday’s storms flooded parts of the subway system, underscoring its vulnerability to heavy rains, which could become more common with climate change. Source: New York Times
Heavy Rains Pound New York City, Flooding Subway Stations and Roads
By Gotham Rex on July 8, 2021
More than a dozen people were rescued from a flooded highway in the Bronx, and more rain was expected overnight as Tropical Storm Elsa hit. Source: New York Times