Events

Policy

The World Cup is in New Jersey, so the city fixed the Brooklyn Bridge bike lane

But DOT Commissioner Mike Flynn said it’s all to make New York better even after the tourists leave.

Labor

Politics

Actually, the LIRR strike may not be that bad for Hochul politically

Even before the strike, the governor lost on Long Island in her last election, and the state’s largest transit union has already indicated it would abandon her.

Transportation

Policy

No, WE want free buses

The City Council is pushing to expand the Fair Fares program for low-income New Yorkers through automatic access and by covering all transit costs. The Mamdani administration is not enthused.

Technology

Policy

Across NY, debate about the inevitability of driverless cars begins

Waymo is crouched at the gates, and labor and worker advocates are hell bent on keeping them out.

Technology

Policy

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.

Budget

Policy

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

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

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

Policy

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

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

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.

Sponsored Content

Sponsor 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

Personality

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.

Interviews & Profiles

Personality

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

Opinion

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

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

Personality

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.