Transportation
Technology
Where does Waymo operate now?
The self-driving car company has an eye on New York City, but its cars are already ferrying people in other cities.
Trailblazers
The 2026 Trailblazers in Transportation
Influential leaders keeping New York on the move
Budget
The astroturf war in New York over car insurance reform
The fight over the incredibly technical topic is pitting two powerhouse industry lobbies against one another.
Policy
After years of missed transport targets, the NYC DOT says it’s reworking bus lane goals
New Department of Transportation Commissioner Mike Flynn said the Mamdani administration would focus on bus speeds and safety, not just more bus lane miles.
Opinion
Opinion: I was mayor when self-driving cars came to Austin. Here’s what New York should know.
The key question is whether autonomous vehicle companies view government as a partner or an enemy.
Opinion
Opinion: Lower LIRR and Metro-North fares for families make for a more affordable ride
Starting next month, kids under 18 years old traveling with an adult will pay just $1.
Technology
Could self-driving cars be on a collision course with Zohran Mamdani?
The incoming mayor has not weighed in on the autonomous vehicles that have taken other cities by storm. But he’s certain to face pressure to do so, from both the industry and taxi workers.
Opinion
Opinion: The IBX is a lifeline for Brooklyn College, CUNY and New York City
Connecting underserved neighborhoods across Brooklyn and Queens will make college more accessible to thousands of people.
Opinion
Opinion: Fast, free and fair – a universal and targeted affordability agenda for transit riders
Our next mayor should fund free buses for every rider, free subway rides for very low-income New Yorkers, and half-fares for more workers.
Special Reports
New York’s transit system is on a comeback, but the feds loom large
Congestion pricing is raising new funds despite multiple challenges for the MTA.
Sponsored Content
Tackling New York’s high cost of auto insurance
City & State’s New York Car Insurance Affordability Crisis event, presented in partnership with Citizens for Affordable Rates, convened policymakers, consumer advocates, industry experts and community leaders in search of solutions.
Interviews & Profiles
Rick Cotton on airport construction progress and a new Manhattan bus terminal
An interview with the executive director of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey at City & State’s 2025 Transportation Summit.
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Interviews & Profiles
MTA capital projects forge ahead, fueled by congestion pricing
Jamie Torres-Springer discusses the agency’s investments under the new tolling program, and other priorities.
Editor's Note
Editor’s note: The MTA needs to underscore value to stop fare evasion
Rather than modifying turnstiles and hiring guards, improve service and let New Yorkers know about it.
Personality
For Emily Gallagher, McGuinness Boulevard has been a long road
The Assembly member became an expert on the roadway she says “cuts through the heart of Greenpoint.”
Editor's Note
Editor’s note: Acela 2.0 makes historic debut at Penn Station
The arrival of the next generation of high-speed trains had many more New Yorkers buzzing than when the original pulled into town 25 years ago.
Heard Around Town
Penn Station gets ‘magic key’ and $43 million to push redevelopment forward
Andy “Train Daddy” Byford, special advisor to Amtrak, and U.S. Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy announced that construction of the new Penn Station will start in 2027.
Editor's Note
Editor’s note: Second Avenue subway extension and other projects signal milestone for New York
The city hasn’t seen this much progress addressing the region’s transportation needs since the subways were created a century ago.
Policy
NYC Council Progressive Caucus to make push for universal daylighting in 2025
The 18-member caucus will prioritize the law restricting parking near intersections by year’s end – despite the Department of Transportation’s warnings.
Transportation
MTA’s Metro-North Penn Station Access Project snags another delay
Four new stations slated for the Bronx won’t be completed until at least 2028.
