The newly redesigned Sheridan Boulevard. Project delivers local access to the transformed Sheridan roadway in areas where none existed previously, and enhances the bike lane access to Starlight Park New York City Department of Transportation (NYC DOT) Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez joined elected officials in the Bronx today to announce theContinue Reading
LIRR and Metro-North Add Early Getaway Afternoon Trains to Accommodate Holiday Travel Five Additional Ferries to Run on Friday, Sept. 1, for Orange County and Rockland County Metro-North Customers LIRR Montauk Sunday Return Trains Run on Monday, Sept. 4 The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) today provided details on service highlights for the upcoming Labor Day holiday weekend across NewContinue Reading
Photo: Marc A. Hermann / MTA Tramway First Non-MTA Operating Entity to Join Tap and Go Fare Payment System The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) announced that the Authority’s tap and go fare payment system, OMNY, has now launched on the Roosevelt Island Tramway with stations located at 59 St andContinue Reading
Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade. Courtesy Macys Inc Festive Events, Arts and Cultural Experiences, and Hotel Deals on Offer Citywide Approximately Seven Million Travelers Expected to Visit New York City this Holiday Season New York City Tourism + Conventions, the official destination marketing organization for New York City’s five boroughs, invites localContinue Reading
New OMNY Fare-Capping Program Starts Aug. 20, Allowing Customers to Start Their “Best Fare” Week at Any Time 7-Day Unlimited-Ride MetroCards and 7-Day Express Bus Plus Purchased at Current Rates will Expire on Sept. 2; 30-Day Unlimited-Ride MetroCards to Expire Sept. 25 The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) is reminding subway, bus andContinue Reading
MTA Metro-North Railroad locomotive 201, GE P32AC-DM, in Conrail heritage livery at the Harmon Locomotive Shop on Friday, Aug 11, 2023. (Marc A. Hermann / MTA) Metro-North Railroad has rebranded a second locomotive with special colors and designs as a Heritage Series to highlight the railroad’s 40 years of service to the public. Continue Reading
R62A 6 train. Photo: Marc A. Hermann / MTA Phased Enhancements Geared Toward Providing Additional Service Where Recovery Rates Are Highest Approximately 2.9 Million Riders Projected to Benefit from Enhanced Weekend Service, Where Average Ridership Is Around 80% of Pre-COVID Baseline The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) announced the next phaseContinue Reading
Image Courtesy of LaGuardia Gateway Partners LaGuardia Terminal B Becomes First Airline Terminal in the United States to Earn Gold RHF Accessibility Certification Gold Rating Affirms Commitment to Accessibility by the Port Authority and Terminal B Developer and Operator, LaGuardia Gateway Partners The Port Authority of New York and NewContinue Reading
Photo courtesy: PANYNJ Agency Collaboration with Oonee and Hudson Square Business Improvement District Creates New Secure Bike Parking Pod with 20 Spots and Access to City’s Hudson Street Bike Lane Hudson Square Business Improvement District Also Unveils New Mural to Accompany Pod, Beautify Area The Port Authority of New YorkContinue Reading
The Q66 bus using new offset bus lane on Northern Boulevard, image credit NYC DOT Northern Boulevard is a priority corridor for both Vision Zero and the MTA Queens Bus Network Redesign The five miles of bus lanes stretching across Central Queens will serve 17,000 weekday riders, representing NYC DOT’sContinue Reading