All articles tagged with #metropolitan transportation authority
Originally Published 3 months ago — by The New York Times
New York City will raise subway and bus fares to $3 in January 2025, ending MetroCard sales, with additional increases in commuter rail fares, tolls, and paratransit costs, generating an extra $350 million annually for the transit system.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Fox Business
The Trucking Association of New York has filed a federal lawsuit against the Metropolitan Transportation Authority, challenging New York City's congestion fee plan that imposes higher charges on trucks compared to passenger vehicles. The association argues for revisions to the plan to reduce its adverse impacts on the logistics industry and introduce parity. This lawsuit is one of at least eight aiming to block the congestion fee, which is set to take effect on June 30.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by ESPN
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority is demanding that the New York City Marathon organizers pay approximately $750,000 for the use of the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge, citing lost toll revenue when the bridge is closed for the race. The New York Road Runners argue that the MTA benefits from increased transit ridership during marathon week, offsetting any lost toll revenue, and have requested data to support the MTA's claim. The MTA has threatened to restrict the marathon's use of the bridge if the payment is not made, but the Road Runners warn that this could significantly impact the race. Both parties are open to negotiation to reach a resolution.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The Associated Press
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority is demanding that the New York City Marathon organizers pay roughly $750,000 for use of the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge, citing lost toll revenue when the bridge is closed for the race. The organizers argue that the MTA benefits from increased transit ridership during marathon week, which offsets any lost toll revenue. They also highlight the significant economic impact of the marathon on the city. The MTA has threatened to restrict the marathon's use of the bridge if the payment is not made, but the organizers are willing to negotiate for a resolution that reflects the value the marathon brings to the city.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Newser
New York City's Metropolitan Transportation Authority has approved a $15 congestion toll for most drivers entering Manhattan's central business district, set to go into effect in June. The toll aims to reduce congestion, encourage public transport use, improve air quality, and raise funds for the city's subway and bus systems. Tolls will vary based on vehicle size and time of day, with exemptions for certain vehicles and low-income drivers.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by CBS New York
A subway conductor in Brooklyn was slashed in the neck at the Rockaway Avenue station during the morning rush, requiring 34 stitches. The conductor, Alton Scott, credited a doctor who came to his aid for saving his life. The Transport Workers Union expressed anger over the incident and called for increased police presence in the subway system. The MTA is implementing various measures to enhance safety, including a pilot program with portable stanchions at stations. The suspect is still at large, and anyone with information is urged to contact the NYPD's Crime Stoppers hotline.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by CBS New York
A subway rider was killed in the Bronx after an argument, with police searching for three individuals who fled the scene. The incident occurred on a southbound D train, and the cause of death is yet to be determined. Surveillance footage of the incident is available, and the MTA plans to equip its entire fleet with cameras by next year. Trains on the B and D lines temporarily bypassed the station, and anyone with information is urged to contact the NYPD's Crime Stoppers hotline.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The New York Times
A 45-year-old man, Richard Henderson, was fatally shot on a subway train in Brooklyn, just a few stops from his home in Crown Heights. The shooting occurred on a Manhattan-bound No. 3 train at the Franklin Avenue station, and no arrests have been made. This incident adds to a series of recent challenges for New York's subway system, including train derailments and a previous subway-related death. Shootings on subway trains are rare in the city, which has seen a decrease in overall gun crime compared to the height of the pandemic.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The New York Times
A teenager was killed in Brooklyn while subway surfing, riding on the outside of a subway train, in the second such incident in two months, according to Metropolitan Transportation Authority officials. The dangerous stunt has prompted strong discouragement from transit and government officials, with efforts including awareness campaigns, special patrols, and collaboration with social media sites to remove related content. The number of people riding outside trains has increased significantly, with the majority of incidents involving people riding between cars.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Engadget
New York City's Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) has disabled a feature on its website that allowed users to track subway riders by entering their credit card information. The MTA disabled the feature as part of its commitment to customer privacy and is currently evaluating alternative ways to serve customers who want access to their trip histories. The feature, which did not require a PIN or password, raised concerns about potential stalking and abuse.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by New York Post
The chairman of the Traffic Mobility Review Board, responsible for setting the price for Manhattan's congestion pricing program, stated that considering toll exemptions and discounts for suburbs would require others to pay more. New Jersey and suburban New York politicians have been advocating for exemptions, claiming that the toll will negatively impact the economy. The toll must raise approximately $1 billion annually to fund the modernization of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority's transportation systems. A federal environmental review found that most trips into the toll zone are already made by public transit. Advocates argue that the toll will encourage transit usage and improve subway service, while opponents suggest finding alternative funding sources and reducing costs.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The New York Times
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) board has voted to raise the base fare for subway and bus trips in New York City for the first time in eight years, increasing it from $2.75 to $2.90 by late August. The decision comes as the MTA aims to balance its budget after years of financial uncertainty caused by the pandemic. While weekday ridership has rebounded significantly, it still remains at about 70% of pre-pandemic levels. Advocates argue that lower-income workers, who heavily rely on the system, will bear the greatest burden of the fare increase, especially as the cost of essentials continues to rise. The fare increase is seen as a crucial step to ensure the survival of the transit system, which heavily relies on rider payments.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The New York Times
A private developer, ASTM North America, has unveiled a competing plan for the redesign of Manhattan's Pennsylvania Station, claiming it would be significantly cheaper than the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA)-backed proposal. The ASTM plan involves overhauling Penn Station and wrapping Madison Square Garden in a stone facade. The firm argues that its plan would save at least $1 billion and result in a more unified train hall. The announcement is expected to fuel conflict between ASTM and the MTA, with the decision on which plan to pursue being made jointly by Amtrak, New York, and New Jersey.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The New York Times
A private developer, ASTM North America, has unveiled a competing plan for the redesign of Manhattan's Pennsylvania Station, claiming it would be significantly cheaper than the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA)-backed proposal. The ASTM plan involves overhauling Penn Station and wrapping Madison Square Garden in a stone facade. The firm argues that its plan would save at least $1 billion and result in a more unified train hall. The announcement is expected to fuel conflict between ASTM and the MTA, with the decision on which plan to pursue being made jointly by Amtrak, New York, and New Jersey.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The New York Times
Richard Ravitch, a civic-minded developer and public citizen who helped rescue New York City from bankruptcy and its decaying subways from fiscal collapse, died at the age of 89. He left an outsize mark on government at every level as one of the backstage wise men recruited to stave off the financial collapse of New York’s Urban Development Corporation in 1975 and, a few months later, of New York City’s own overdrawn municipal accounts. He was also instrumental in rejuvenating the city’s mass transit system in the 1980s as the chairman of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority.