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
Posts published in “Transit Systems”
Why NYC Subway Wait Times Feel Longer Than Ever
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
‘It’ll Get Better’: Chaplains Play Essential Role for Transit Workers
Metropolitan Transportation Authority chaplains have long provided counseling to workers, a role that is even more important during the pandemic. Source: New York Times
No Scrum for Seats. No Quiet-Car Brawls. Is This Really My Commute?
The pandemic has made New Jersey Transit unrecognizable. Source: New York Times
They Set Aside Money for Their Commutes. Now They Can’t Get It Back.
Many people working from home or out of a job can’t access the hundreds of dollars deducted from their paychecks for transit expenses. “I’m unhappy because it’s a lot of money,” one woman said. Source: New York Times