Effective Transit Alliance
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ETA advocates for high-quality, accessible, and forward-looking transit through internationally-inspired, technically-oriented analysis in greater New York.
As ETA has discussed, one-person train operation (and increasingly, zero-person train operation via full automation) are the global standard for transit, and for good reason.
ETA is grateful that Gov Hochul has put the needs of NY transit riders first.
www.etany.org/statements/i...
ETA is grateful that Gov Hochul has put the needs of NY transit riders first.
www.etany.org/statements/i...
Impeding Progress, Costing Riders — Effective Transit Alliance New York
Bill Banning One-Person Trains Would Lock NY Transit in the Past
www.etany.org
December 19, 2025 at 6:54 PM
As ETA has discussed, one-person train operation (and increasingly, zero-person train operation via full automation) are the global standard for transit, and for good reason.
ETA is grateful that Gov Hochul has put the needs of NY transit riders first.
www.etany.org/statements/i...
ETA is grateful that Gov Hochul has put the needs of NY transit riders first.
www.etany.org/statements/i...
We applaud the MTA for making the right decision on the All Faiths Cemetery tunnel.
In building transit, every decision matters, and we must keep making the right choice.
www.etany.org/ibx-all-fait...
In building transit, every decision matters, and we must keep making the right choice.
www.etany.org/ibx-all-fait...
IBX: 515 Feet from Greatness — Effective Transit Alliance New York
Only a short tunnel prevents the IBX from achieving full grade separation, frequent service, and permanent integration with the subway system. Now is the time to ensure the IBX is done right.
www.etany.org
December 12, 2025 at 5:55 PM
We applaud the MTA for making the right decision on the All Faiths Cemetery tunnel.
In building transit, every decision matters, and we must keep making the right choice.
www.etany.org/ibx-all-fait...
In building transit, every decision matters, and we must keep making the right choice.
www.etany.org/ibx-all-fait...
If it's your first time, keep an eye out for Blair, who will be there with a sign, nametag, and business cards.
December 12, 2025 at 5:49 PM
If it's your first time, keep an eye out for Blair, who will be there with a sign, nametag, and business cards.
Better still, these reductions seem to be compounding, with pollution declining over time.
Also worthy of note, the Cross Bronx Expressway—which some feared would see more truck traffic—has also seen reduced pollution decline after a stalled start.
Also worthy of note, the Cross Bronx Expressway—which some feared would see more truck traffic—has also seen reduced pollution decline after a stalled start.
December 10, 2025 at 9:35 PM
Better still, these reductions seem to be compounding, with pollution declining over time.
Also worthy of note, the Cross Bronx Expressway—which some feared would see more truck traffic—has also seen reduced pollution decline after a stalled start.
Also worthy of note, the Cross Bronx Expressway—which some feared would see more truck traffic—has also seen reduced pollution decline after a stalled start.
There is no excuse for the MTA to walk slowly on this. Walk-through trains are standard for new orders across both the country and the world, and these cars will be in service for 30 years.
The MTA needs to join the 21st Century and start ordering safer, modern trains now.
The MTA needs to join the 21st Century and start ordering safer, modern trains now.
December 9, 2025 at 11:16 PM
There is no excuse for the MTA to walk slowly on this. Walk-through trains are standard for new orders across both the country and the world, and these cars will be in service for 30 years.
The MTA needs to join the 21st Century and start ordering safer, modern trains now.
The MTA needs to join the 21st Century and start ordering safer, modern trains now.
Open-gangway cars have numerous benefits: they are more comfortable for passengers, are safer, prevent "subway surfing," and offer a capacity increase of around 10%.
That's why essentially all new off-the-shelf metro cars globally are open-gangway.
That's why essentially all new off-the-shelf metro cars globally are open-gangway.
December 9, 2025 at 11:16 PM
Open-gangway cars have numerous benefits: they are more comfortable for passengers, are safer, prevent "subway surfing," and offer a capacity increase of around 10%.
That's why essentially all new off-the-shelf metro cars globally are open-gangway.
That's why essentially all new off-the-shelf metro cars globally are open-gangway.
In short, deinterlining simplifies subway operations, allowing for more trains to travel more quickly, and prevents delays from spreading.
It is the correct solution for both riders and operations, and ETA is excited it's becoming a reality.
www.etany.org/statements/d...
It is the correct solution for both riders and operations, and ETA is excited it's becoming a reality.
www.etany.org/statements/d...
Deinterlining: Simpler Service, Fewer Delays — Effective Transit Alliance New York
Deinterlining simplifies subway operations, allowing for more trains to travel more quickly, and prevents delays from spreading. It's the correct solution for both riders and operations.
www.etany.org
December 8, 2025 at 6:11 PM
In short, deinterlining simplifies subway operations, allowing for more trains to travel more quickly, and prevents delays from spreading.
It is the correct solution for both riders and operations, and ETA is excited it's becoming a reality.
www.etany.org/statements/d...
It is the correct solution for both riders and operations, and ETA is excited it's becoming a reality.
www.etany.org/statements/d...
We encourage the MTA to consider deinterlining the B/D/N/Q trains through DeKalb Interlocking as well. This is one of the worst sources of delays in the system, as anyone who travels the Manhattan Br can attest.
It would also offer huge cost savings for the 6 Av CBTC project.
It would also offer huge cost savings for the 6 Av CBTC project.
December 8, 2025 at 6:11 PM
We encourage the MTA to consider deinterlining the B/D/N/Q trains through DeKalb Interlocking as well. This is one of the worst sources of delays in the system, as anyone who travels the Manhattan Br can attest.
It would also offer huge cost savings for the 6 Av CBTC project.
It would also offer huge cost savings for the 6 Av CBTC project.
ETA is excited for the F/M swap, which will simplify service, improving reliability & speed for riders.
We're also eager to see the MTA deinterline Nostrand Junction, where the 2,3, & 5 trains must currently share tracks. This would improve service for over 300k daily riders.
We're also eager to see the MTA deinterline Nostrand Junction, where the 2,3, & 5 trains must currently share tracks. This would improve service for over 300k daily riders.
December 8, 2025 at 6:11 PM
ETA is excited for the F/M swap, which will simplify service, improving reliability & speed for riders.
We're also eager to see the MTA deinterline Nostrand Junction, where the 2,3, & 5 trains must currently share tracks. This would improve service for over 300k daily riders.
We're also eager to see the MTA deinterline Nostrand Junction, where the 2,3, & 5 trains must currently share tracks. This would improve service for over 300k daily riders.
Particularly difficult are "reverse branches," where services that share a central trunk split, and then meet with branches from other trunks.
Reverse branches quickly become delay factories with ripple effects that can impact riders boroughs away.
Reverse branches quickly become delay factories with ripple effects that can impact riders boroughs away.
December 8, 2025 at 6:11 PM
Particularly difficult are "reverse branches," where services that share a central trunk split, and then meet with branches from other trunks.
Reverse branches quickly become delay factories with ripple effects that can impact riders boroughs away.
Reverse branches quickly become delay factories with ripple effects that can impact riders boroughs away.
The New York City Subway is famously complex, with many lines intersecting and sharing tracks with others. This makes it incredibly difficult if not impossible to schedule so that trains arrive at merges at different times. It also allows delays to cascade across the system.
December 8, 2025 at 6:11 PM
The New York City Subway is famously complex, with many lines intersecting and sharing tracks with others. This makes it incredibly difficult if not impossible to schedule so that trains arrive at merges at different times. It also allows delays to cascade across the system.