Tag: Public transportation
NJ Transit and Union Leaders Meet Early in Historic Strike
NJ Transit officials said on Saturday morning that they will be getting back to the bargaining table with union leaders a day earlier than what was planned before, amid the historic rail strike that...
NJ Transit Issues Urgent Service Advisory before Potential Rail Strike
NJ Transit just sent out a big, fat service advisory to all its loyal customers, warning them to get their butts moving before midnight or risk being left high and dry at the beginning...
NYC Mayoral Candidates Push for Subway Control
So, like, did you know that New York City’s subways aren’t actually controlled by City Hall? Nope, they're actually run by the governor, who chills a cool 150 miles north of the five boroughs....
Chicago’s Superstation Fiasco: A Closer Look at Wasted Money
So, like, next time you’re wandering around Chicago’s Loop, you should totally check out Randolph and State Streets. Look up, and you’ll see this tall building, "Block 37," that has apartments and shops. It’s...
Grand Central Passageway Eases 7 Train Crowds After Priest’s Blessing
The MTA has achieved a remarkable feat in the world of public transportation, unveiling a brand-new passageway at the Grand Central-42nd Street station that promises to alleviate overcrowding issues plaguing the 7 train platform....
MTA’s Janno Lieber Urges Albany to Avoid Underfunding Transit
MTA's Janno Lieber Calls on Albany to Prioritize Transit FundingIn a bold move that captured the attention of state lawmakers, MTA Chair Janno Lieber delivered a passionate plea on Thursday, urging Albany to fully...
Why Hoboken’s PATH Station Will Be Closed for Most of February
The PATH train station in Hoboken, New Jersey will undergo a major rehabilitation, leading to its closure from January 30 to February 24. This closure is part of the Port Authority of New York...
Service Restored After Power Loss Halts Multiple Manhattan Subway Lines
**Service Restored After Power Loss Halts Multiple Manhattan Subway Lines**A major service disruption on Thursday evening left thousands of New Yorkers scrambling for alternative ways to reach their destinations during the busy evening commute....
Improving MTA’s Extreme Weather Preparedness: NY Comptroller Audit
Safety Blindspots in MTA's Extreme Weather Preparedness Revealed by AuditA recent audit conducted by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli has uncovered some alarming safety blindspots in the Metropolitan Transportation Authority's...
Free New Year’s Eve Rides by CTA, Metra, and Pace: Everything You Need to...
New Year's Eve Celebrations Made Safer with Free Rides Offered by CTA, Metra, and PaceNew Year's Eve is a night of celebration, joy, and new beginnings. However, it can also be a night filled...