Stephen Nessen
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Port Authority opts for bus improvements to LaGaurdia as panel officially kills Cuomo’s AirTrain idea
The project comes more than 17 months after Gov. Kathy Hochul paused work on her predecessor’s plan for a rail link from Willets Point in Queens. → Read More
MTA relaunches station manager program to clean up NYC subway stations
Former NYC Transit President Andy Byford launched the initiative in 2018, but it was put on the back burner during the pandemic. → Read More
Prospect Park loop to get fresh asphalt, redesign for pedestrians and cyclists
City officials aim to allow pedestrians to walk on both sides of the busy path, but some park goers fear the changes will cause even more conflicts with cyclists. → Read More
Want to be ‘friends’ with a subway station? A Brooklyn councilmember seeks volunteers.
The program, which has the backing of the MTA, will recruit volunteers to help with improvements to five Brooklyn stations. → Read More
City pumps brakes on plan to add third lane to BQE in Brooklyn Heights
The timeline for upgrades to the triple cantilever section of highway will be pushed back. → Read More
MTA’s modern subway cars rolling on the tracks this spring
A small number of the subway cars will feature a dramatic change: an accordion-style setup that allows straphangers to easily move between subway cars. → Read More
NYC’s Delancey Street to get ‘road diet’ thanks to $21M from feds
The funding comes through a new federal program helmed by Polly Trottenberg, the city’s former transportation commissioner. → Read More
MTA to allow open strollers on nearly 20% of NYC buses
The move expands on a pilot launched last year that allowed parents to bring strollers on a handful of bus routes after parents complained an MTA policy kept them from riding. → Read More
What to watch for in NY Gov. Kathy Hochul’s 2023 State of the State
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MTA proposes redesign of Brooklyn's bus network
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MTA proposes redesign of Brooklyn's bus network
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MTA plans 5.5% fare hike next year, needs $600M more to plug deficit
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MTA board member parks illegally while decrying drivers who break the law
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Feds grant MTA waiver for train safety at Grand Central Madison
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MTA to use artificial intelligence tech to keep buses from breaking down
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MTA to use artificial intelligence tech to keep buses from breaking down
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Exclusive: DOT eyes Brooklyn's Grand Army Plaza as NYC's next car-free space
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Exclusive: DOT eyes Brooklyn's Grand Army Plaza as NYC's next car-free space
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Lapping in the warm weather on NYC Marathon Sunday
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Lapping in the warm weather on NYC Marathon Sunday
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