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NJ Transit to reduce service and speed up safety tech installation

On May 4, 2018 By Jon MossIn NewsLeave a comment

New Jersey Transit will be cutting service to try and speed up installation of critical safety technology, after not making much progress for several years.

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Sally Librera appointed as first woman to lead NYC subways

On April 30, 2018 By Jon MossIn NewsLeave a comment

New York City Transit President Andy Byford has begun to make key staff changes at the troubled agency charged with running the City’s subway, bus, and paratransit systems.

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New 7 line signals delayed, again

On April 25, 2018 By Jon MossIn NewsLeave a comment

Riders on the 7 line may have to wait several more months before the line’s new signal system is fully enabled, according to an M.T.A. presentation on Monday.

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M.T.A. introduces “Bus Plan” to fix troubled bus system

On April 24, 2018April 24, 2018 By Jon MossIn NewsLeave a comment

On Monday morning, the M.T.A. introduced its “Bus Plan” to turnaround the City’s troubled bus system, with resounding applause from transit advocates and riders.

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M.T.A. report shines light on signal woes at Bergen Street

On April 16, 2018April 16, 2018 By Jon MossIn NewsLeave a comment

On Monday, the M.T.A. released a two page report shining a light on the recent signal woes at Bergen Street F/G station in Brooklyn, as first noted by The Big Board.

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Phil Eng to replace Pat Nowakowski as LIRR President

On April 12, 2018 By Jon MossIn NewsLeave a comment

Phil Eng, the M.T.A.’s current COO, will become the new President of the LIRR following the resignation of Pat Nowakowski, as first reported by Newsday.

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Red Light: Why new subway signals might still be years away

On April 12, 2018 By Jon MossIn News1 Comment

New signals for the aging subway system, despite a new push from the M.T.A.’s top leadership, may be still be lingering distantly in the future.

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Johnson and City Council makes push for half-price MetroCards

On April 11, 2018April 16, 2018 By Jon MossIn NewsLeave a comment

The City Council is gearing up for a full-court press on providing half-price MetroCards for low-income New Yorkers, known as “Fair Fares,” which is part of its just-released budget proposal for the next year.

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What the new state budget means for the M.T.A.

On April 1, 2018April 6, 2018 By Jon MossIn NewsLeave a comment

Early Saturday morning, the New York State Assembly and Senate put the finishing touches on a far-reaching $168 billion budget–one with significant impacts for downstate transportation.

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M.T.A. Bus Fatally Strikes Worker

On March 27, 2018March 27, 2018 By Jon MossIn NewsLeave a comment

On Tuesday morning, an M.T.A. bus fatally collided with and killed a worker at the College Point depot in Flushing.

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