Recent Streetsblog NYC posts about MTA

Governor Cuomo was hands-on in his push to get Second Avenue Subway construction wrapped up by the end of 2016, but when it comes to funding the rest of the system, he's been MIA. Photo: Flickr/NYS Governor's Office

A Message to Cuomo: Good Subway Service Matters More Than Mega-Projects

By David Meyer | Jan 30, 2017 | 3 Comments

Andrew Cuomo personally intervened to get the Second Avenue Subway running by January 1. But when it comes to the less flashy task of getting the whole subway system to run reliably, the governor is nowhere to be seen.

Andrew Cuomo, waving goodbye to any mayoral candidate who thinks they can challenge his MTA control. File photo: Governor's office

Cuomo MIA on MTA Funding as Straphangers Brace for Another Fare Hike

By Brad Aaron | Jan 25, 2017 | 12 Comments

On fare hike day, straphangers should remember that Cuomo broke a promise that would have helped keep money in their pockets.

A dangerously crowded 7 train platform earlier this month. Photo: Luke Ohlson

Is the MTA Doing Enough to Keep Its Subway Cars in Working Order?

By David Meyer | Jan 23, 2017 | 6 Comments

Subway trains are breaking down more frequently. Is it a sign of neglect of basic maintenance or a normal fluctuation in the lifecycle of trains? The MTA doesn't release enough information to provide a solid answer.

A 7 train platform became dangerously crowded this morning.

Delays on 15 Subway Lines as Cuomo Celebrates Free Wi-Fi

By David Meyer | Jan 9, 2017 | 5 Comments

The subways remain vulnerable to routine weather events setting off enormous disruptions, while the governor touts bells and whistles like underground internet connectivity.

Commuters cross the newly car-free block of 15th Street on their walk to the subway entrance on Sheepshead Bay Road from the bus stop on Avenue Z. Photo: David Meyer

Eyes on the Street: A Safer Walk to Transit By Sheepshead Bay Road

By David Meyer | Dec 13, 2016 | No Comments

A DOT safety project in Sheepshead Bay is in effect after a rocky path to implementation.

MTA bus driver Paul Roper pled guilty last week to fatally striking 70-year-old Carol Bell and leaving the scene in Brooklyn in November 2015. Image: WNBC via @BrooklynSpoke

MTA Bus Driver Pleads Guilty in Deadly Brooklyn Hit-and-Run Crash

By Brad Aaron | Dec 7, 2016 | No Comments

An MTA bus driver who killed a senior in Brooklyn last year pled guilty to leaving the scene and violating the victim's right of way.

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