Transit News
MTA Service Remains Suspended
Just a couple of minutes ago, the MTA sent out a press release to highlight that service remains suspended: Subway, bus and rail service remains suspended as Hurricane Irene makes its way through the region. Members of the public should not attempt to travel on the MTA’s public transportation network until further notice. Suspensions and […]
MTA Shutdown Complete
Well as I sit here riding out the storm on Long Island, the MTA sent out word a little over an hour ago that they have completed their shutdown. Details courtesy of the press release I received: The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) has now completed the shutdown of its subway, bus and rail network, with […]
Some MTA Fares & Tolls To Be Suspended
Literally just a few minutes ago, the MTA has sent out word that Gov. Cuomo has announced the suspension of certain fares & tolls to help facilitate evacuations. Here are the details: Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced that in order to facilitate the mandatory evacuation of residents living in low-lying Zone A areas and […]
Gov. Cuomo Directs Safety First Trans. Policy
Earlier today, Gov. Cuomo directed MTA officials to begin a hurricane plan. Here are the details courtesy of a press release sent out by the agency: Governor Andrew M. Cuomo this morning directed MTA officials to begin immediately implementing a hurricane plan designed to protect the safety of New Yorkers before, during and after the […]
MTA Chairman & CEO Jay H. Walder Resigns
Today sure has been a highly shocking day in the world of mass transit. I heard through the grapevine that a huge announcement might come out but I never would have thought it would be this. Earlier today, MTA Chairman & CEO Jay H. Walder announced his resignation effective on October 21, 2011. Here is […]
