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People walk to a bus in Queens

NYC bus network redesign speeds up Queens buses

Rush routes have seen a 4.6% speed increase after the redesign.

November 1, 2026 - Mass Transit

A woman descends into Spring Street station in NYC.

MTA kicks off six-year, $1 billion transit upgrade project

The authority is replacing the roughly 90-year-old train signals on the A and C line with modern technology.

October 25, 2026 - Gothamist

Passengers on Seattle's Sound Transit

How Chicago, New York and Seattle are funding transit projects amid tough times

Notes from the American Public Transportation Association's TransForm conference in Chicago.

October 14, 2026 - Smart Cities Dive

Cars driving under automatic congestion pricing toll machines on Broadway next to the Trump International Hotel in Manhattan, New York City.

Data reveals that NYC’s bet on congestion pricing has paid off

After almost two years of the program, reports show positive impacts on traffic and air quality and no disruptions to parking.

October 13, 2026 - Marcelo Remond

A crowd of people try to get on a NYC subway.

MTA expects Trump’s tariffs to increase new NYC transit costs by $1 billion

The Metropolitan Transit Authority said the cost of new subway cars has risen by 30% since Trump began his second term as president.

October 4, 2026 - Gothamist

People navigate an underground subway system in New York City.

MTA looks to bring AI-assisted, multilingual announcement system to subways

Some of the transit agency’s audio systems haven’t been upgraded in 40 years.

September 28, 2026 - Gothamist

An MTA bus enters from the right side of the photo. To the left, people cross the street behind the bus.

MTA to purchase biggest fleet upgrade in over a decade

The new buses will use a greener alternative to diesel fuel, and aim to improve fleet reliability and air quality.

September 13, 2026 - Mass Transit

A crowded subway platform in NYC on a hot day

NYC's sweltering subway tunnels might soon provide heat to nearby buildings

The MTA is studying how a Thermal Energy Network could capture extreme excess heat from subway platforms to warm nearby municipal buildings.

August 18, 2026 - Mass Transit

An officer scans a bus rider's pass

NYC's MTA cracks down on bus fares, slowing buses to a halt

While Mamdani promises "fast and free" buses, the MTA is halting them in the street to ensure fare compliance.

May 17, 2026 - Gothamist

Passengers entering and exiting a New York City subway train at an underground station.

NYC to Upgrade 1/3 of its Subway Car Fleet

The MTA is seeking proposals for up to 2,390 new subway cars to upgrade its aging fleet.

March 25, 2026 - Smart Cities Dive

Close-up of 2 Avenue sign on column in NYC subway station with train passing by in background.

New York MTA Upholds Pause on Congestion Pricing, Scales Back Projects

The agency will not be able to go forward with former plans to improve station facilities and transit safety, and expand service.

June 27, 2024 - Smart Cities Dive

Aerial view of traffic on road and buildings in the Bronx, New York City

Critics Say New York Highway Expansion Plans Oppose Climate Goals

Plans to widen some roads are drawing backlash from transit advocates who say they will lead to an increase in congestion and truck traffic.

May 15, 2024 - New York Daily News

Sepia-toned photo of New York City subway turnstiles.

NYC Tests New Subway Gates to Limit Fare Evasion

The mayor has taken a strong interest in enforcing fare collection at the city’s transit stations.

December 10, 2023 - Curbed

Interior of busy city bus with people standing, holding on to top bar.

New York MTA Makes Five Bus Routes Fare-Free

The state-funded effort is a way to assess how free fares impact ridership.

September 27, 2023 - Urbanize New York

New York Governor Kathy Hochul announces transit project in concourse for new Grand Central Madison station

Long Island Rail Now Connects to Grand Central Terminal

A new rail service launched this week could save commuters as much as 40 minutes on trips between Long Island and Manhattan.

January 26, 2023 - Bloomberg CityLab

Man walking away past glass elevator in brightly lit New York City subway station corridor

New York MTA Releases Plan for Improved Accessibility

The MTA announced plans for new or improved elevators at almost two dozen stations as part of its pledge to make more of its stations fully accessible.

December 7, 2022 - The Architect's Newspaper

Traffic in Manhattan New York

New York Mayor's 'Gridlock Alerts' Go Unheeded

Mobility advocates say the city must do more to make transit and alternative transportation modes more convenient for drivers.

October 5, 2021 - Streetsblog New York City

Green Infrastructure

New York Needs Permeable Streets to Mitigate Future Flooding

To reduce the severity of disruptive subway flooding, the city can implement street-level solutions that absorb and redirect water before it reaches the train tunnels.

September 9, 2021 - StreetsBlog NYC

Crowded Subway Platform

NYC Transit Needs Its Commuters Back

With ridership still at less than half of pre-pandemic levels, the region's transit agencies face billions of dollars in budget shortfalls after federal assistance runs out.

July 18, 2021 - Bloomberg CityLab

New York City Subway

Report: New York MTA Facing 'Greatest Crisis' in its History

A new report on the finances of the New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) makes a desperate plea for assistance from the federal government.

October 14, 2020 - lohud

FREE Course: Walkable City 1: Why Walkability?

After describing his path towards focusing on walkability as the essence of good planning, Jeff Speck marches through his five principal reasons for making more walkable places.

Reinventing Malls: Planning Alchemy—Turning Gray Fields Into Gold

The course focuses on the opportunities and imperatives that shape reinvention of mall sites.

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