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
Posts published in “Metropolitan Transportation Authority”
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
Lawmakers Balk at Cuomo's Plan for M.T.A. Leadership
By Gotham Rex on June 9, 2021
Sarah Feinberg’s potential role leading the nation’s largest transit system appeared uncertain a day after Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo announced it. Source: New York Times
Sarah Feinberg Nominated to Run M.T.A.
By Gotham Rex on June 8, 2021
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo will nominate Sarah Feinberg, a close ally, to oversee the largest transit system in North America. Source: New York Times
N.Y.C.'s Subway Musicians Return to M.T.A. Platforms
By Gotham Rex on June 4, 2021
After 14 months away, authorized performers returned to train platforms to play for a reduced ridership. Source: New York Times
The M.T.A. Is Breached by Hackers as Cyberattacks Surge
By Gotham Rex on June 3, 2021
Hackers with suspected ties to China penetrated the New York transit agency’s computer systems in April, an M.T.A. document shows. Transit officials say the intrusion did not pose a risk to riders. Source: New York Times
New York City Traffic is Back, According to Reporters
By Gotham Rex on May 29, 2021
In New York City, traffic has roared back to nearly prepandemic levels; perhaps no one has a better front-row seat than traffic reporters. Source: New York Times
How the Candidates for N.Y.C. Mayor Plan to Improve Transit
By Gotham Rex on May 27, 2021
Eight leading mayoral candidates share their ideas and plans for public transit. Source: New York Times
Is New York's MTA Subway Safe? Many Riders Say No.
By Gotham Rex on May 18, 2021
City officials cite lower subway crime numbers, but a spate of random attacks has unnerved riders. Source: New York Times
New York's Subway Returns to 24 Hours Full Service
By Gotham Rex on May 17, 2021
The system began closing overnight for cleaning at the start of the pandemic, but M.T.A. officials restored round-the-clock trains early Monday, bringing the longest shutdown in the subway’s history to an end. Source: New York Times
N.Y.C. Mayoral Candidates Keep Focus on Crime After a Feisty Debate
By Gotham Rex on May 14, 2021
Back on the campaign trail, the leading Democrats traded barbs over their competing visions for public safety. Source: New York Times
Rash of MTA Subway Attacks Raise Worries With Service Set to Return
By Gotham Rex on May 14, 2021
Hours after mayoral candidates clashed over how to address crime in the transit system, the police reported a series of early-morning assaults. Source: New York Times
‘It’ll Get Better’: Chaplains Play Essential Role for Transit Workers
By Gotham Rex on May 11, 2021
Metropolitan Transportation Authority chaplains have long provided counseling to workers, a role that is even more important during the pandemic. Source: New York Times
N.Y.C. Will Offer Vaccinations at Subway Stations
By Gotham Rex on May 10, 2021
The state will offer free subway and rail tickets as an incentive. And the State University of New York planned to require that returning students be fully vaccinated. Source: New York Times