Special Report-Mass Transit

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Congestion pricing is (probably) a month away. Is New York City ready?

Advocates say transit improvements and strong public reporting will make congestion pricing a success, and maybe even win over skeptics. That is, assuming New York acts fast.

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The sometimes overlooked tech behind the MTA

From countdown clocks to signal modernization, here’s how the transit system is making much needed improvements.

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Cracking down on fare evasion on New York’s subways and buses

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority is taking steps to stem a problem that cost the transit agency $690 million in lost revenue last year.

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New York’s major capital plans for commuter rail, subways and buses

Here’s a look at the biggest projects being taken on by the Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, New Jersey Transit and Amtrak.

Q&A: Mass Transit

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‘We have to get ridership back:’ An argument for why congestion pricing will happen

In an interview with City & State, Metropolitan Transportation Authority CEO Janno Lieber discusses why the controversial tolling program will ultimately win over New Yorkers.

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Leading New York’s transit improvements and capital projects

An interview with Jamie Torres-Springer, president of MTA Construction and Development

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Improving subways with a focus on customer service

An interview with New York City Transit President Richard Davey

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Keeping tabs on the MTA’s budget and policies

An interview with state Sen. Leroy Comrie, chair of the Committee on Corporations, Authorities and Commissions.

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Pushing back on congestion pricing

An interview with Kenneth Zebrowski, chair of the Assembly Committee on Corporations, Authorities and Commissions.

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How to build $16 billion of rail tunnels under the Hudson River

An interview with Gateway Development Commission CEO Kris Kolluri

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The fight against congestion pricing still isn’t over

An interview with Staten Island Borough President Vito Fossella

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Uncovering fraud and waste in the MTA’s $20 billion budget

An interview with MTA Inspector General Daniel Cort

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An interview with Sally Librera

Senior Vice President & Americas Transit Leader, AECOM

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An interview with Michael Fleischer

Senior Advisor, Brown & Weinraub

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