MTA News @mtanewsroom.bsky.social · 02/10/2026The 24th elevator replacement project of 2026 is complete—making this the second-highest year for elevator replacements in MTA history, with three months to go. Two modernized elevators are now open at 72 St on the 1/2/3, providing more reliable access to both platforms. 📸: Marc A. Hermann / MTA 033
MTA News @mtanewsroom.bsky.social · 30/09/2026Make that 1,000. We took delivery of our 1,000th R211 subway car last night at the Railcar Acceptance and Testing Facility—another milestone in modernizing New York City’s subway fleet. 📸: Marc A. Hermann / MTA 032
MTA News @mtanewsroom.bsky.social · 23/09/2026Climate change is already affecting Metro-North’s Hudson Line. A $19.7 million contract will advance plans to improve drainage, reinforce slopes and retaining walls, and reduce flood risks between Spuyten Duyvil and Hastings-on-Hudson—a stretch used by 25,000 riders each weekday. 011
MTA News @mtanewsroom.bsky.social · 18/09/2026A South Bronx landmark, restored for the future. Built in 1905, the historic headhouse at 149 St–Hostos has been fully restored, while three new elevators provide step-free access to the 2, 4 and 5 trains. That makes 48 stations made fully accessible since 2020. 📸: Marc A. Hermann / MTA 051
MTA News @mtanewsroom.bsky.social · 16/09/202622nd elevator replacement project of 2026 is complete. The latest project brings two modernized elevators to the Prospect Park B/Q/S station. The on-budget upgrades include new elevator cabs, mechanical and electrical equipment, cameras, intercoms and remote monitoring systems. 041
MTA News @mtanewsroom.bsky.social · 15/09/2026Big changes are taking shape at Norwood Av JZ. Crews started rebuilding a section of the platform that will soon become an accessible boarding area, a key part of the project to deliver full accessibility at the station in 2028, making the whole station accessible with just one elevator. 131
MTA News @mtanewsroom.bsky.social · 26/03/2026Fun fact: The Mets haven’t lost a home opener since the Redbirds returned to the rails. 0266
MTA News @mtanewsroom.bsky.social · 25/03/2026Customer surveys aren’t random — they help improve your trip. The latest Policy Brief breaks down the thinking behind the questions, and how that feedback turns into real changes for riders. www.mta.info/article/poli...mta.infoThe Policy Brief: How customer feedback informs MTA decision-making 044
MTA News @mtanewsroom.bsky.social · 25/03/2026The Board just approved the award for the third contract for Phase 2 of the Second Avenue Subway. This contract covers the excavation and construction of the future 106 St Q station— one of the most technically complex parts of the entire project. 021
MTA News @mtanewsroom.bsky.social · 24/03/2026Take the LIRR and get $5 off your Adult Day Pass in TrainTime when you buy a Mets ticket — plus kids ride for $1 with Family Fare. Easier trip. Less spend. More baseball. 032
MTA News @mtanewsroom.bsky.social · 20/03/2026Wrapping up the week by recognizing the people who keep New York moving. We marked Transit Worker Appreciation Day this week by getting a closer look at the work — and saying thank you. Because it’s not just March 18. It’s every day. 022
MTA News @mtanewsroom.bsky.social · 19/03/20262,390 subway cars. The largest order ever. The process of bringing new cars to the 1, 3, and 6 lines has begun. 3529
MTA News @mtanewsroom.bsky.social · 17/03/2026The city went green, below ground and above. Janno and MTA Bridges and Tunnels President Cathy Sheridan marched with the Triborough Bridge and Tunnel Authority Emerald Society today in the 265th annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade 📸: Marc A. Hermann / MTA 🍀 0114
MTA News @mtanewsroom.bsky.social · 17/03/2026NYC’s shortest parade is also one of its most fun. Bus operators do more than keep the city moving — sometimes they help bring the St. Patrick’s Day spirit too. Bus Operator Terry-Ann Isaacs helped get our festive bus ready for the 7th Annual 251st Street Parade along W. 251 St in the Bronx. 074
Reposted by MTA NewsGovernor Kathy Hochul @governor.ny.gov · 03/03/2026Donald Trump's attempt to kill congestion pricing just failed in court — and in spectacular fashion. I've said it before and I'll say it again: The cameras are staying on. 1123338
Reposted by MTA NewsNew York Transit Museum @nytransitmuseum.bsky.social · 01/03/2026🎂 Happy Birthday, @MTA.info! #TodayInHistory: #OnThisDay in 1968, the New York State Legislature created the Metropolitan Transportation Authority to oversee transportation operations in twelve counties as the parent agency of the New York City Transit Authority. The MTA turns 58 today. 1144
MTA News @mtanewsroom.bsky.social · 27/02/2026Toll evasion undermines funding that supports subways, buses, and commuter rail. The latest edition of The Policy Brief breaks down proposed legislation to strengthen enforcement — and how it would help address intentional evasion. www.mta.info/article/poli...mta.infoThe Policy Brief: The urgent need for toll enforcement and Albany’s roFares and tolls fund the transportation system New Yorkers rely on, but when some avoid paying, it undermines service quality for everyone else. The New York State Legislature is reviewing an importan... 0193
MTA News @mtanewsroom.bsky.social · 26/02/2026This is the new MTA: Better. Faster. Cheaper. $1.2 billion saved just last year— and it all goes right back into the transit system. 2245
MTA News @mtanewsroom.bsky.social · 24/02/2026Broadway Junction is undergoing the biggest ADA upgrade in the system right now: a new entrance, three escalator replacements, and seven new elevators. Crews hit a major milestone, lifting elevator frames from street level all the way up to the elevated platform without disrupting weekend service. 1163
MTA News @mtanewsroom.bsky.social · 23/02/2026We unleashed Darth Vader — the LIRR’s most powerful snow fighter in the galaxy (okay, the system) — to blast through 25+ inches of snow drifts on the East End. 36011
Reposted by MTA NewsMetropolitan Transportation Authority @mta.info · 23/02/2026The blizzard may be slowing down, but we haven’t taken a snow day. Our crews have been out since yesterday clearing platforms, deploying de-icers, and ensuring that our trains and buses can travel safely during the storm. We’re grateful to our frontline employees for keeping the city moving. 413314
Reposted by MTA NewsMetropolitan Transportation Authority @mta.info · 22/02/2026We are closely monitoring the ongoing winter storm. Avoid unnecessary travel if possible. If you must travel, use extra caution. There will be service changes across our network due to the storm. Stay up to date by checking the MTA or TrainTime app, or by visiting mta.info. 1184
MTA News @mtanewsroom.bsky.social · 22/02/2026Staten Island Railway’s first year with a modern fleet was historic — 96.9% on-time performance. NYCT President Demetrius Crichlow spoke about the milestone with the SI Advance. www.silive.com/transportati...silive.comFrom NYC’s oldest trains to its most reliable service: Staten Island Railway breaks on-time record in 2025State-of-the-art R211S cars have replaced the oldest subway fleet in NYC, achieving the highest on-time rate since data collection started. 141
Reposted by MTA NewsMetropolitan Transportation Authority @mta.info · 21/02/2026A winter storm is expected in our area tomorrow into Monday. Our crews are ready to respond, but there may be changes to subway, rail, and bus service. For the latest service information, you can: · Visit mta.info · Check the MTA or TrainTime app · Sign up for real-time alerts at mta.info/notify 0197
Reposted by MTA NewsNew York Transit Museum @nytransitmuseum.bsky.social · 22/02/2026#DidYouKnow that there was once a station called Worth Street on the IRT Lexington Avenue Line (today's 6 train)? Worth Street was one of the original 28 stations of the first subway line in #NYC, the Interborough Rapid Transit (IRT), which opened in 1904. 1202
MTA News @mtanewsroom.bsky.social · 19/02/2026New from the MTA Policy Team: The Policy Brief, clear explainers of the policies shaping New York’s transportation system and how those decisions are made. The first edition breaks down the difference between the operating and capital budgets. mta.info/policybriefmta.infoArticles 0114
MTA News @mtanewsroom.bsky.social · 19/02/2026Add Sheepshead Bay station to the growing list of accessible stations. We celebrated station upgrades with advocates and local leaders. 1232
Reposted by MTA NewsMetropolitan Transportation Authority @mta.info · 14/02/2026For Valentine’s Day, we asked you for your transit love stories & you didn’t disappoint 💌 1295
Reposted by MTA NewsMetropolitan Transportation Authority @mta.info · 12/02/2026For Valentine’s Day, we’re celebrating love in transit 💌 Thank you to Anastasia & Spencer, Suzanne & Edgar, Liza & Steven, and Amber & Brandon for sharing your love stories with us! 2224
MTA News @mtanewsroom.bsky.social · 06/02/2026Good conversation with @nyccomptroller.bsky.social — a fellow transit fan and strong partner for the work ahead. 052
MTA News @mtanewsroom.bsky.social · 05/02/2026MTA 🤝 NYC Council Working together for New Yorkers. Thanks for riding with us, @speakermenin.bsky.social ! 1133
Reposted by MTA NewsMetropolitan Transportation Authority @mta.info · 04/02/2026To commemorate Transit Equity Day and Black History Month, a seat has been reserved today to honor the legacy of Rosa Parks. Each and every day, we’re committed to providing accessible and equitable transit for all. 15513
MTA News @mtanewsroom.bsky.social · 02/02/2026After leading the OMNY rollout, Jessie Lazarus is taking on a new role heading the MTA’s Rolling Stock Program, aimed at modernizing subway, bus, and commuter rail fleets. She spoke with Bloomberg about what’s ahead. www.bloomberg.com/news/article...bloomberg.comNYC MTA Unveils $12 Billion Push to Replace Aging Trains, BusesNew York City’s transit system, the largest in the US, is creating a new unit to steer a $12 billion effort to replace decades-old trains and modernize its bus fleet. 2203
MTA News @mtanewsroom.bsky.social · 30/01/2026Early concerns suggested congestion pricing could worsen traffic in the Bronx, Brooklyn and New Jersey. Bloomberg reviewed the data and found drivers outside the congestion zone are actually seeing benefits. www.bloomberg.com/news/article...bloomberg.comCongestion Pricing’s Unexpected Winners: Suburban DriversNYC’s controversial toll program hasn’t just sped up trips inside Manhattan, a new paper finds. It’s easing traffic in outer boroughs and neighboring counties. 0289
MTA News @mtanewsroom.bsky.social · 26/01/2026The snow came. The city kept running. MTA crews kept more than 2,300 buses and 4,400 subway and Staten Island Railway trains moving through the storm. Janno was out there too, checking in with teams that kept New York moving. 0506
MTA News @mtanewsroom.bsky.social · 26/01/2026LIRR crews used salt, heat, and jet-powered snow blowers to keep trains moving yesterday. Yes, jet-powered. The railroad has seven rail-bound jet blowers — repurposed jet and helicopter engines — that blast snow and ice clear of switches and the third rail. 211019
MTA News @mtanewsroom.bsky.social · 25/01/2026MTA Chair Janno Lieber continued his storm prep tour today at the Flatbush Bus Depot, where crews are chaining buses ahead of Sunday’s snow. 1225