Following the recent opening of Phase 1 of the Second Avenue Subway Project (the Project) in Manhattan, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) is now advancing Phase 2 of the Project. MTA Capital Construction (MTACC) is responsible for the planning, design, and

Dec 20, 2024 · The MTA is continuing to modernize its rolling stock by ordering 435 additional R211 subway cars and up to 44 new dual-mode LIRR locomotives. New York City Transit (NYCT) is ordering 355 closed-end cars and 80 open-gangway cars bringing the total number of R211 cars ordered to 1,610.

Dec 12, 2024 · The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) today announced the completion of two new elevators at the Queensboro Plaza subway station. In addition to new elevators, crews performed state of good repair work and made passenger circulation improvements including new ADA boarding areas.

Apr 23, 2024 · The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) today announced that New York City Transit (NYCT) will complete upgrades, repairs, and deep cleanings at 13 additional subway stations in the second quarter of 2024 across Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, and the Bronx.

Dec 17, 2024 · “Our 2025-2029 Capital Plan will bring the Bronx electric buses, new subway cars, and modern, up-to-date facilities and equipment,” said MTA Construction & Development President Jamie Torres-Springer.

Dec 19, 2024 · The nine new elevators at the 14 St subway station, as well as the platform upgrades and redesigned ADA boarding areas, will make a difference for the almost 131,000 commuters passing through this station daily.

Nov 8, 2024 · New York City's biggest expansion of the subway system in 50 years, Phase 1 of the Second Avenue Subway opened for service on January 1, 2017. It extended the Q line from 63 St to 96 St, with additional stations at 72 St and 86 St.

Dec 27, 2024 · There are service changes on the subway this weekend. Here’s how that will affect how you get around.

Travelers will have double the space for circulation with 18 new escalators and 11 new elevators that will be added to increase accessibility options to reach platforms – creating an attractive, modern transit destination in the heart of midtown Manhattan that will create employment opportunities and drive economic investment.

Oct 29, 2024 · The IBX is a crucial project for advancing New York’s transportation equity, economic development, and climate goals, as the planned route will connect many of the city’s car-dependent transit deserts with 17 subway lines and the Long Island Rail Road.