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Gothamist
Published September 30Fare hike for NYC Ferry going into effect next month
The spectacular views aboard an NYC ferry will soon cost more. Starting Oct. 19, the price of a ticket will increase from $4.50 to $5 for a single ride. [ more › ]
Gothamist
Published September 30MTA says Trump's tariffs added $1B to cost of NYC's new train cars, buses
The cost to buy new subway cars has skyrocketed since President Donald Trump returned to office, according to the MTA. New York's train cars and buses are manufactured in the United States, but they rely on loads of components manufactured all over the world. [ more › ]
THE CITY
Published September 30Trump Tariffs to Add $1B to Cost of New Trains and Buses in NYC: MTA
MTA officials warned Wednesday that “high and unpredictable” tariffs brought on by the Trump administration could jack up the cost of new trains and buses by $1 billion by the end of this decade. The hit on the thousands of components used to build trains and buses — including…
THE CITY
Published September 28It’s a Grind: Gateway Project Pushes Through With Tunnel Boring Milestone
Now comes the boring part. A years-long campaign to build the first new Hudson River rail tunnel in more than a century took a sizable step forward Monday with the launch of the first 1,700-ton machine that will bore through rock beneath the New Jersey Palisades en route to…
THE CITY
Published September 28Fare Increase for NYC Ferry on the Horizon as Board Mulls Slate of Changes
Get ready for a new high-water mark for the price of the New York City ferry. The cost of riding the NYC Ferry may rise to $5 from $4.50 next month, a more than 11% increase. Discounted tickets for middle schoolers are also on the table. That’s pending approval Wednesday from the…
Gothamist
Published September 27NYC commute looks mostly normal Monday after nor’easter batters region
Transit agencies expect few storm-related disruptions, but scattered showers and thousands of power outages remain. [ more › ]
THE CITY
Published September 25Falling Tree Limbs Are in the Forecast This Weekend — And Might Delay Your Train, MTA Says
Dangerous winds and ripped-down trees may gum up your train travels this weekend, MTA officials warned Friday. With winds of up to 50mph forecast across the region, commuters should brace for Nor’easter-related impacts to commuter railroad, subway and paratransit service. Janno…
Gothamist
Published September 23NYC lawmakers want 'low-traffic neighborhoods' with more speed humps, street changes
The bill mandates a select number of "traffic-calming devices" in five different neighborhoods. [ more › ]
Gothamist
Published September 23City mulls bike lane for Grand Central Terminal's elevated street loop
The elevated roadway that snakes around the busy train hub could become a nifty new connection for cyclists under a plan presented to the Public Design Commission this week. [ more › ]
Gothamist
Published September 21MTA plans upgrade to aging, garbled subway announcement systems
The transit agency earmarked $800 million in its current construction plan to overhaul the public information systems. [ more › ]
Gothamist
Published September 20No more warnings: Speed cameras at MTA bridges, tunnels sending out tickets Tuesday
The MTA says the it's issued thousands of warnings. Now come the fines. [ more › ]
Gothamist
Published September 20Sorry, NYC drivers. Traffic is about to get even worse than usual.
The city's designated 20 "gridlock days" through the end of 2026. The worst of them are upon us. [ more › ]