Transportation
Politics
Lander says he’s ready to take legal action to save congestion pricing
At a rally with transportation advocates, the comptroller said he was confident impacted groups, such as New Yorkers with disabilities, have legal standing to sue.
Albany Agenda
Policy
The bills that passed and failed to pass in the last week of session
Landmark new social media regulations for kids passed the Legislature, but the NY HEAT Act didn’t make it past the finish line.
Policy
Policy
MTA confirms congestion pricing won’t go into effect on June 30
Lawmakers have not found an alternative source of funding for the MTA, and the agency said it will have to cut programs if the governor doesn’t let congestion pricing go into effect.
Editor's Note
Opinion
Editor’s note: MTA leadership has a WTF moment over congestion pricing delay
The governor’s rushed decision-making undermines the authority of CEO Janno Lieber and the transit system’s board.
Albany Agenda
Policy
Hochul’s IOU plan for the MTA may be DOA
Gov. Kathy Hochul wants the state Legislature to pass a bill providing the MTA with an IOU in lieu of congestion pricing revenue, but many lawmakers and advocates oppose it.
Transportation
Policy
Lawmakers hold dueling press conferences on congestion pricing
Some state legislators are concerned about how to fund the MTA, but others are just glad their constituents won’t have to pay more tolls.
Albany Agenda
Policy
Will the MTA board put the brakes on congestion pricing?
Four members of the MTA board have said that they disagree with Hochul’s decision to suspend congestion pricing, but Hochul seems likely to get her way.
Albany Agenda
Policy
Hochul says she will delay NYC congestion pricing
Congestion pricing tolls were scheduled to start in Manhattan on June 30.
Transportation
Policy
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.
MTA
Policy
The sometimes overlooked tech behind the MTA
From countdown clocks to signal modernization, here’s how the transit system is making much needed improvements.
MTA
Policy
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.
Transportation
Policy
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.
MTA
Personality
‘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.
Transportation
Personality
Leading New York’s transit improvements and capital projects
An interview with Jamie Torres-Springer, president of MTA Construction and Development
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
Improving subways with a focus on customer service
An interview with New York City Transit President Richard Davey
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
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.
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
How to build $16 billion of rail tunnels under the Hudson River
An interview with Gateway Development Commission CEO Kris Kolluri
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
Pushing back on congestion pricing
An interview with Kenneth Zebrowski, chair of the Assembly Committee on Corporations, Authorities and Commissions.
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
The fight against congestion pricing still isn’t over
An interview with Staten Island Borough President Vito Fossella
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