New York City Transit

Strolling Right Along: MTA Adds Baby Carriage Space on More Buses

Jan. 24, 2023, 5:11 p.m.Jan. 24, 2023, 5:11 p.m.

Following a pilot program launched in September, stroller-only zones will now be available on nearly one-fifth of the entire fleet, equal to over 1,000 buses.

Subway

MTA Hit for Lack of Safety Training in Wake of Motorman’s Death in Track Fire

Jan. 6, 2023, 6:01 p.m.Jan. 6, 2023, 6:01 p.m.

An inquiry that followed the killing of No. 2 train operator Garrett Goble led to the discovery that the transit agency has not provided annual “escape hood” training to thousands of subway workers.

Families

Unfolded: MTA Tests Assigned Stroller Space on City Buses

Sept. 16, 2022, 12:15 p.m.Sept. 18, 2022, 11:10 p.m.

Seven routes across all five boroughs will soon have special baby carriage zones — without taking space from wheelchair-using customers, according to MTA sources.

Transit

MTA Still Looking for Light at End of Staffing Shortage Tunnel

June 2, 2022, 6:00 p.m.June 2, 2022, 6:00 p.m.

Subway service delays related to crew shortages are at their highest levels in months as several measures to boost employment numbers have come up short. The transit agency is once again turning to retirees to mind the gaps.

Public Safety

Subway Shooting Leaves Several Injured in Brooklyn, Suspect on Run

April 12, 2022, 2:56 p.m.March 14, 2024, 2:24 p.m.

Ten people were directly shot and 19 more were injured in the commotion. Investigators are looking for a Pennsylvania man who they say rented a U-Haul van connected to a key found at the scene.

Subway

Crews Stall Trains Over Shopping Cart Worries as New Rule Goes Unheeded

Feb. 8, 2022, 6:09 p.m.Feb. 8, 2022, 9:02 p.m.

While union leaders call for “safety over service,” homeless riders and advocates say the Sept. 2020 ban doesn’t address why people are bringing their belongings into the subway system in the first place.

Congress

‘As Good As It Gets’ Transportation Infrastructure Deal Leaves Plenty Off the Table

Nov. 9, 2021, 8:36 p.m.Nov. 9, 2021, 8:47 p.m.

The federal infrastructure bill that cleared Congress on Friday is “probably the best we’re going to get,” but still falls short of meeting the city’s vast needs — including some long-awaited subway projects, transit and planning experts say.

Employment

MTA Gets Rolling With Hiring Spree But Impact on Commute May Be Slow Going

Oct. 17, 2021, 7:46 p.m.Oct. 19, 2021, 8:20 a.m.

Transit officials are starting to chip away at a worker shortage that has for months caused tens of thousands of bus and subway trips to be canceled or delayed, frustrating engers. Meanwhile, overtime is rising for bus and subway workers.

Transit

MTA Planning to Cut Subway Operator Training Time to Curb Trip Cancelations

Aug. 29, 2021, 9:21 p.m.Aug. 29, 2021, 10:08 p.m.

With thousands of runs being nixed every month because of crew shortages, the MTA plans to accelerate the training of new train operators, taking a month off the onboarding process, THE CITY has learned.

Transit

MTA Shuffle Puts Construction Vet in Driver’s Seat, Leaves Vacancy at Transit

July 29, 2021, 4:13 p.m.July 29, 2021, 5:01 p.m.

Gov. Cuomo on Thursday confirmed the MTA’s new chairperson and CEO will be Janno Lieber, who ed the agency in 2017 after leading Silverstein Properties’ efforts to rebuild the World Trade Center.

New York City Transit

Strolling Right Along: MTA Adds Baby Carriage Space on More Buses

MTA Hit for Lack of Safety Training in Wake of Motorman’s Death in Track Fire

Unfolded: MTA Tests Assigned Stroller Space on City Buses

MTA Still Looking for Light at End of Staffing Shortage Tunnel

Subway Shooting Leaves Several Injured in Brooklyn, Suspect on Run

Crews Stall Trains Over Shopping Cart Worries as New Rule Goes Unheeded

‘As Good As It Gets’ Transportation Infrastructure Deal Leaves Plenty Off the Table

MTA Gets Rolling With Hiring Spree But Impact on Commute May Be Slow Going

MTA Planning to Cut Subway Operator Training Time to Curb Trip Cancelations

MTA Shuffle Puts Construction Vet in Driver’s Seat, Leaves Vacancy at Transit

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