Update: MTA Cancels Most Weekend Subway Service
UPDATE 5:30 p.m.:The MTA announced at 5:30 p.m. it would be canceling almost all of the subway changes for the Labor Day weekend due to Tropical Storm Hermine.
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MTA’s New ‘Operation Track Sweep’ Intros Track-Vacuuming Trains From Harlem To Hollis (Video)
The MTA has announced a new (and much needed) cleaning program that will aim to “dramatically reduce” the amount of trash found on subway tracks.
MTA Subway Robber Wanted In Harlem
A man wanted in connection with a robbery at a subway station in Harlem was wearing what appears to be a Metropolitan Transportation Authority shirt at the time of the incident, police said.
Noooo, MTA Might Increase Subway Fares
The MTA projects it could raise subway fares 4 percent from Harlem to Hollis by 2017 and a further 4 percent by 2019, according to the agency’s preliminary 2017 budget published Wednesday.
Transit Headaches Ahead With MTA Tunnel Repairs
Plan your trips to and from Harlem accordingly, the MTA is quietly planning work on the 2, 3 and F tunnels that may rival the impending L train shutdown. An MTA rep told Brooklyn Paper that the agency is banking on making repairs to the Hurricane Sandy-damaged tunnels some time in the future.
MTA Buses Test Safety Technology To Avoid Hitting Pedestrians
Safety technology that would warn pedestrians that a bus is turning or help bus drivers avoid collisions is coming to some New York City buses.
MTA’s $27B Capital Plan Gets Approval For Second Avenue Subway To Expand Into East Harlem
A massive funding plan for the MTA is finally moving forward, Governor Andrew Cuomo announced on Tuesday. The Capital Plan Review Board has approved the $27 billion, five-year capital plan for the MTA.
Harlem MTA Riders Be Aware Of MTA NYCT Airflow Study
The US Department of Homeland Security, in coordination with the MTA NYCT, will begin a study called “Underground Transport Restoration” on Monday, May 9, 2016.
MTA Expands Employees Testing For Sleep Apnea
More MTA employees will get tested for sleep apnea, expanding a program instituted to prevent another accident to effect Harlem riders like the fatal 2013 Metro-North derailment caused by a drowsy engineer, Gov. Cuomo announced Tuesday.
MTA Wants To Get Rid Of Your MetroCard By 2020
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) is looking to end the use of MetroCards in the New York City subway and bus system by 2020, NBC New York reports.
PATH Joins MTA And Amtrak In Banning Hoverboards
Crains New York reports that for Harlemites who own hoverboards, the Port Authority Trans-Hudson rail line has joined other transit systems in banning hoverboards on its trains and in stations.
MTA Debuts High Heel-Friendly Subway Grates In Harlem
NY Racked reports that the perpetual fear of your favorite pair of heels being eaten by subway grates on the sidewalk finally be put to bed?
MTA To Test New Spacious Open Subway Cars
Time Out NY reports that in a few years, from Harlem to Hollis you may never have to be stuck in the same subway car as your ex again.
MTA Guide for Pope Francis’ Visit to East Harlem
Dozens of traffic changes and street closures are being implemented for Pope Francis’ historic visit to East Harlem this week, and the MTA says city bus routes will be affected. Authorities encourage all Harlemites and visitors to rely on transportation.
MTA Announces Changes To Harlem lines And More
Metro-North Railroad schedules will change beginning Oct. 3, impacting those who travel on the the Harlem and Hudson lines.