New York City’s congestion pricing program could cut traffic in the busy commercial district but push more vehicles into vulnerable areas. Source: New York Times
Posts published in “Metropolitan Transportation Authority”
Many Subway Riders Gave Up on the Mask Mandate Before Hochul Did
By Gotham Rex on September 8, 2022
As the governor lifted the requirement for mass transit, passengers said they were already making their own personal risk assessments. Source: New York Times
The Little Pump Trains That Could, but Didn’t
By Gotham Rex on September 7, 2022
The M.T.A. didn’t send out its pump trains because the storm didn’t reach New York. Source: New York Times
N.Y.C. Issues Travel Advisory, Warning of Heavy Rainfall
By Gotham Rex on September 6, 2022
Between two and four inches of rain was expected across the region, with the potential for flash flooding through early Tuesday evening, according to the National Weather Service. Source: New York Times
Manhattan Has a Glut of Empty Offices. Hochul Wants to Build More.
By Gotham Rex on August 29, 2022
Despite near record-high office vacancies, Gov. Kathy Hochul has backed a real estate project at the New York transit hub that would be one of the largest in American history. Source: New York Times
At M.T.A.’s First Congestion Pricing Hearing, Critics Abound
By Gotham Rex on August 26, 2022
In a series of hearings this month, the transit authority is seeking public input on a proposal to charge motorists for driving into Manhattan. Source: New York Times
Retail Marijuana in New York: Where the Goliaths Bolster the Davids
By Gotham Rex on August 26, 2022
Medical marijuana companies are required to assist small retailers. Also, why you will continue to swelter on the subway platform. Source: New York Times
Why Aren’t New York City Subway Stations Air-Conditioned?
By Gotham Rex on August 25, 2022
A few stations have the ability to cool the platforms. What would it take to avoid the subterranean heat wave? Source: New York Times
The Pros and Cons of Congestion Pricing in Manhattan
By Gotham Rex on August 25, 2022
It will cut down on cars, but will it turn New Jersey into Manhattan’s A.T.M. and make the Bronx a pollution dump? Also, the likely end of a long congressional career. Source: New York Times
The M.T.A.’s Money Woes
By Gotham Rex on August 17, 2022
The New York area transportation authority is contending with reduced ridership, debt and inefficiency. Source: New York Times
New York City Braces for an M.T.A. Budget Disaster, Again
By Gotham Rex on August 15, 2022
New Yorkers fear a repeat of past service cuts as the Metropolitan Transportation Authority faces a $2.5 billion budget deficit in 2025. Source: New York Times
Fear of Crime Transcends Data Along One New York Subway Line’s 31 Miles
By Gotham Rex on August 8, 2022
Ridership is down, even though crime levels have stayed the same. New Yorkers who ply longest subway route say the city feels unmoored. Source: New York Times
The M.T.A. Is Bringing Cellphone Service to New York’s Subway Tunnels
By Gotham Rex on July 29, 2022
The project will come at no public cost but will take 10 years to finish. Source: New York Times
3 Imprisoned for 1995 Subway Murder Are Exonerated
By Gotham Rex on July 15, 2022
James Irons, Thomas Malik and Vincent Ellerbe were convicted as teenagers after a New York police detective elicited false convictions, prosecutors say. Source: New York Times
New York’s Subway System Vows to Be 95 Percent Accessible by 2055
By Gotham Rex on June 22, 2022
The M.T.A. will spend billions to add elevators and ramps to stations as part of a settlement of two lawsuits accusing it of violating the rights of people with disabilities. Source: New York Times