New York City
Opinion
Banning serial harassers from the subway is misguided
New York City Councilman Chaim M. Deutsch proposed banning serial gropers from the subway. Deutsch’s intentions are noble but a lifetime ban is infeasible and intermediary steps should be taken to stem sexual harassment, writes Sarah M. Kaufman of the NYU Rudin Center for Transportation.
New York City
Policy
MTA pushes biometric timekeeping at heated board meeting
The technology, however, isn't impervious to abuse.
New York City
Policy
MTA officials respond to subways failure
A software bug that forced the numbered subway lines to malfunction Friday night is causing renewed concerns over the MTA's systems.
New York City
Personality
Riders Alliance’s John Raskin on what’s next for him and the MTA
John Raskin, co-founder and outgoing executive director of the transit advocacy group Riders Alliance spoke with City & State about his organization’s recent successes, Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s performance on MTA issues and challenges the next generation of transit advocates will face.
New York State
Politics
MTA reorganization, Manhattan blackout and uproar over Pantaleo
Rounding up the week’s political news.
New York City
Politics
Is the MTA due for a restructuring?
The experts weigh in on new plans to shake up the embattled Metropolitan Transportation Authority.
New York State
Politics
Poll: Does the MTA need to be restructured?
A new report has grand plans to slim down the troubled transit authority.
New York City
Policy
MTA ‘network communications issue’ halts subway service
The Fast Forward plan would modernize the subway system’s decades-old signaling system over the next 10 years.
New York City
Politics
What’s going on with Andy Byford?
Governor Andrew Cuomo recruited Andy Byford to fix the subway system – and against all odds, he seems to have risen to the task. But according to recent reports, Cuomo seems to want to reward that success with a big, fat demotion.
New York State
Policy
Cuomo’s Israel roundtable to focus on trains and drones
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo heads to Israel today to show solidarity during a nationwide “rash of anti-Semitism,” according to his office.
New York State
Politics
Poll: Is Andy Byford departing the MTA?
MTA president Andy Byford has once again denied that he is departing, telling multiple media publications that he has no plans to resign.
New York City
Policy
The subway’s new contactless payment system begins slow rollout Friday
The OMNY system – short for “One Metro New York” – will allow riders to hold a phone or contactless card up to an electronic reader to pay with the help of a technology called “near-field communication,” rather than swiping a MetroCard. The One Metro New York system will allow riders use a phone or contactless card, rather than swipe a MetroCard.
MTA
Politics
Trump bills pass state Legislature and a shake-up at the state GOP
Rounding up the week’s political news.
New York City
Politics
De Blasio for president, Williams pipeline blocked and Pantaleo on trial
De Blasio for president, Williams pipeline blocked and Pantaleo on trial, and more in this week's political headline round up.
New York City
Policy
What could be next after the congestion fee
The nonprofit Citizens Budget Commission released a report detailing the possibilities presented by a “vehicle-miles traveled fee.”
New York State
Policy
Cuomo’s greatest MTA micro-managing hits
Governor Andrew Cuomo has micromanaged the MTA in the past, but he has ramped up his involvement in the past two years. Here’s a guide to the most significant occasions.
New York City
Politics
Ballooning budget, congestion concession and pharma felonies
Ballooning budget, congestion concession, pharma felonies and more in this week’s political news roundup.
New York City
Politics
How should the MTA update its signal technology?
In this week’s “Ask the Experts” feature, we got to the bottom of which technology is better, and whether Cuomo’s approach on these issues is the right one.
New York City
Policy
MTA scare tactics spark privacy concerns
According to the Metropolitan Transportation Authority, facial recognition technology is not at work in New York City’s subways.
New York City
Policy
Subway WiFi provider to expand services
Transit Wireless announced Tuesday that it is launching a digital media business and will be offering new products and services to public places and transit systems, including the New York City subway.
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