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
Posts published in “Metropolitan Transportation Authority”
Faster Buses on 5th Avenue? Not if Business Leaders Get Their Way.
By Gotham Rex on October 26, 2021
A busway in the heart of Manhattan is now uncertain after a major real estate developer expressed opposition to the plans to Mayor Bill de Blasio. Source: New York Times
Heavy Rain Soaks New York as Nor’easter Pounds the Region
By Gotham Rex on October 26, 2021
A flash flood watch will be in effect all day as a storm system moves through New York and New Jersey. Source: New York Times
The Struggle to Make City Streets Safer
By Gotham Rex on October 1, 2021
One of Mayor Bill de Blasio’s most ambitious promises was to make city streets safer. But as his tenure ends, the streets have become increasingly dangerous. Source: New York Times
Congestion Pricing Is Coming to New York. Everyone Has an Opinion.
By Gotham Rex on September 29, 2021
At a series of hearings, New Yorkers argued over who should be exempt, who is bearing most of the burden and who should get a seat at the decision-making table. Source: New York Times
How Can New York City Prepare for the Next Ida? Here’s a To-Do List.
By Gotham Rex on September 20, 2021
The recipe sounds simple: Improve drainage. Use plants, tanks and barriers to slow water. But it takes money and cooperation. Source: New York Times
Why Wasn’t New York Prepared for Hurricane Ida?
By Gotham Rex on September 3, 2021
New York City and state officials knew heavy rains were coming, but their preparations couldn’t save the city from death and destruction. 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
A Nightmare of Blood and Steel: The ’90s Subway Crash That Changed Everything
By Gotham Rex on August 27, 2021
When a train jumped the tracks near Union Square, killing five and injuring 200, officials were forced to tighten safety protocols. 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
Higher Fares on the Subway? Not This Year.
By Gotham Rex on July 21, 2021
Transit officials hold off on an increase for the subway, buses and commuter rail lines to help riders hurt financially by the pandemic. Source: New York Times