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With its 2025-29 Capital Plan & congestion pricing funding, the MTA has provisions for many vital upgrades.
One is expanding its modern Communications-Based Train Control (CBTC) signaling system in the subway system.
Here's a quick rundown of CBTC and what lines will benefit:🧵
One is expanding its modern Communications-Based Train Control (CBTC) signaling system in the subway system.
Here's a quick rundown of CBTC and what lines will benefit:🧵
April 3, 2025 at 12:14 AM
With its 2025-29 Capital Plan & congestion pricing funding, the MTA has provisions for many vital upgrades.
One is expanding its modern Communications-Based Train Control (CBTC) signaling system in the subway system.
Here's a quick rundown of CBTC and what lines will benefit:🧵
One is expanding its modern Communications-Based Train Control (CBTC) signaling system in the subway system.
Here's a quick rundown of CBTC and what lines will benefit:🧵
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Great news to start your day if you missed it late last night:
The cameras are staying on!
gothamist.com/news/congest...
The cameras are staying on!
gothamist.com/news/congest...
NYC congestion pricing tolls expected to stay on through fall, court filing shows
A new briefing schedule in the MTA lawsuit over congestion pricing keeps the case active through at least October.
gothamist.com
April 8, 2025 at 11:28 AM
Great news to start your day if you missed it late last night:
The cameras are staying on!
gothamist.com/news/congest...
The cameras are staying on!
gothamist.com/news/congest...
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The Grand Central Artery is 100 years old and its condition is rapidly deteriorating.
The MTA has provisions to make these critical repairs and prevent catastrophic service disruptions for commuters.
Unfortunately, our state leaders in Albany still have no clear plan to fund it
The MTA has provisions to make these critical repairs and prevent catastrophic service disruptions for commuters.
Unfortunately, our state leaders in Albany still have no clear plan to fund it
April 10, 2025 at 11:10 PM
The Grand Central Artery is 100 years old and its condition is rapidly deteriorating.
The MTA has provisions to make these critical repairs and prevent catastrophic service disruptions for commuters.
Unfortunately, our state leaders in Albany still have no clear plan to fund it
The MTA has provisions to make these critical repairs and prevent catastrophic service disruptions for commuters.
Unfortunately, our state leaders in Albany still have no clear plan to fund it
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Last week, our colleagues at the NYU Marron Transit Costs Project released a report: Momentum.
It offers a great framework for commuter rail modernization, paying specific attention to NY's network w/ an approach to best practices similar to our work.
Read it now
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It offers a great framework for commuter rail modernization, paying specific attention to NY's network w/ an approach to best practices similar to our work.
Read it now
transitcosts.com/wp-content/u...
transitcosts.com
April 11, 2025 at 6:31 PM
Last week, our colleagues at the NYU Marron Transit Costs Project released a report: Momentum.
It offers a great framework for commuter rail modernization, paying specific attention to NY's network w/ an approach to best practices similar to our work.
Read it now
transitcosts.com/wp-content/u...
It offers a great framework for commuter rail modernization, paying specific attention to NY's network w/ an approach to best practices similar to our work.
Read it now
transitcosts.com/wp-content/u...
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Thank you to everyone who supported Resolution 59! Let's #BuildtheQueensLink !! Special thanks to @powers4queens.bsky.social and @advocate.nyc.gov for sponsoring the resolution!
April 11, 2025 at 11:09 PM
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A single power failure causes an average of 34 trains to be delayed.
Many of NYC’s outdated power substations are in very poor condition, making them more prone to failure.
The MTA’s planned upgrades in its capital plan must be funded, or failures will only become more frequent.
Many of NYC’s outdated power substations are in very poor condition, making them more prone to failure.
The MTA’s planned upgrades in its capital plan must be funded, or failures will only become more frequent.
March 27, 2025 at 9:21 PM
A single power failure causes an average of 34 trains to be delayed.
Many of NYC’s outdated power substations are in very poor condition, making them more prone to failure.
The MTA’s planned upgrades in its capital plan must be funded, or failures will only become more frequent.
Many of NYC’s outdated power substations are in very poor condition, making them more prone to failure.
The MTA’s planned upgrades in its capital plan must be funded, or failures will only become more frequent.
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Signal modernization.
The MTA plans to install Communications-Based Train Control (CBTC) on the subway's 6th Avenue Line (B/D/F/M), Crosstown Line (G), and Fulton Line (A/C).
Since having CBTC installed, the 7 and L have been the subway's best-performing lines.
The MTA plans to install Communications-Based Train Control (CBTC) on the subway's 6th Avenue Line (B/D/F/M), Crosstown Line (G), and Fulton Line (A/C).
Since having CBTC installed, the 7 and L have been the subway's best-performing lines.
March 25, 2025 at 9:43 PM
Signal modernization.
The MTA plans to install Communications-Based Train Control (CBTC) on the subway's 6th Avenue Line (B/D/F/M), Crosstown Line (G), and Fulton Line (A/C).
Since having CBTC installed, the 7 and L have been the subway's best-performing lines.
The MTA plans to install Communications-Based Train Control (CBTC) on the subway's 6th Avenue Line (B/D/F/M), Crosstown Line (G), and Fulton Line (A/C).
Since having CBTC installed, the 7 and L have been the subway's best-performing lines.
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The MTA's capital plan isn't perfect, as we've noted: www.etany.org/not-so-capit...
But significant cuts to funding solve nothing and will only hurt transit riders.
Our leaders need to see the big picture here and fund the crucial repairs to our system's crumbling infrastructure.
But significant cuts to funding solve nothing and will only hurt transit riders.
Our leaders need to see the big picture here and fund the crucial repairs to our system's crumbling infrastructure.
March 12, 2025 at 10:03 PM
The MTA's capital plan isn't perfect, as we've noted: www.etany.org/not-so-capit...
But significant cuts to funding solve nothing and will only hurt transit riders.
Our leaders need to see the big picture here and fund the crucial repairs to our system's crumbling infrastructure.
But significant cuts to funding solve nothing and will only hurt transit riders.
Our leaders need to see the big picture here and fund the crucial repairs to our system's crumbling infrastructure.
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@rpa.org released a report last week that explains in detail the importance of fully funding the MTA's Capital Plan.
While it has issues, this is an investment in the quality of life and economic health for the entire region, and it's time for NY's leaders to approve it.
rpa.org/work/reports...
While it has issues, this is an investment in the quality of life and economic health for the entire region, and it's time for NY's leaders to approve it.
rpa.org/work/reports...
How MTA’s 2025-2029 Capital Plan Will Benefit All New Yorkers
A fully funded MTA Capital Plan will deliver not just improved service and resiliency, it will drive economic prosperity across the region.
rpa.org
March 11, 2025 at 5:02 PM
@rpa.org released a report last week that explains in detail the importance of fully funding the MTA's Capital Plan.
While it has issues, this is an investment in the quality of life and economic health for the entire region, and it's time for NY's leaders to approve it.
rpa.org/work/reports...
While it has issues, this is an investment in the quality of life and economic health for the entire region, and it's time for NY's leaders to approve it.
rpa.org/work/reports...
"Up from a 24-point deficit just three months ago" is an important takeaway for me here.
Congestion pricing is another example of why a new policy being unpopular before even trying it should not stop places from at least having a pilot/trial run first it.
Congestion pricing is another example of why a new policy being unpopular before even trying it should not stop places from at least having a pilot/trial run first it.
"...New York City residents who now support congestion pricing by seven points, up from a 24-point deficit just three months ago."
New Yorkers are seeing the impact of congestion pricing, and they want the cameras to stay on!
www.amny.com/news/congest...
New Yorkers are seeing the impact of congestion pricing, and they want the cameras to stay on!
www.amny.com/news/congest...
Siena Poll: NYC voters want congestion pricing to remain in place; state voters say the opposite
A majority of NYC voters want congestion pricing to remain in place, according to a new poll released on Monday.
www.amny.com
March 10, 2025 at 6:24 PM
"Up from a 24-point deficit just three months ago" is an important takeaway for me here.
Congestion pricing is another example of why a new policy being unpopular before even trying it should not stop places from at least having a pilot/trial run first it.
Congestion pricing is another example of why a new policy being unpopular before even trying it should not stop places from at least having a pilot/trial run first it.
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"...New York City residents who now support congestion pricing by seven points, up from a 24-point deficit just three months ago."
New Yorkers are seeing the impact of congestion pricing, and they want the cameras to stay on!
www.amny.com/news/congest...
New Yorkers are seeing the impact of congestion pricing, and they want the cameras to stay on!
www.amny.com/news/congest...
Siena Poll: NYC voters want congestion pricing to remain in place; state voters say the opposite
A majority of NYC voters want congestion pricing to remain in place, according to a new poll released on Monday.
www.amny.com
March 10, 2025 at 6:16 PM
"...New York City residents who now support congestion pricing by seven points, up from a 24-point deficit just three months ago."
New Yorkers are seeing the impact of congestion pricing, and they want the cameras to stay on!
www.amny.com/news/congest...
New Yorkers are seeing the impact of congestion pricing, and they want the cameras to stay on!
www.amny.com/news/congest...
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A new M8 train 8 cars long would cost nearly the same as a single battery locomotive. Furthermore, 14 miles of new catenary wire would cost about the same as a single new consist of 8 coaches.
EMUs and wires are far more performant—and far cheaper.
www.etany.org/not-so-capit...
EMUs and wires are far more performant—and far cheaper.
www.etany.org/not-so-capit...
A Not So Capital Plan Pt 2: The Future is Electric — Effective Transit Alliance New York
The future of urban rail is electric. Unfortunately, NYC has near-sighted plans for its commuter system that could hinder electrification for decades. It’s time to move past the status quo & lay groun...
www.etany.org
February 25, 2025 at 9:56 PM
A new M8 train 8 cars long would cost nearly the same as a single battery locomotive. Furthermore, 14 miles of new catenary wire would cost about the same as a single new consist of 8 coaches.
EMUs and wires are far more performant—and far cheaper.
www.etany.org/not-so-capit...
EMUs and wires are far more performant—and far cheaper.
www.etany.org/not-so-capit...
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Battery-electric locomotives are the wrong technology for Penn Station Access, and procuring them would be a major mistake.
Electric multiple units will always be cheaper and perform better, especially when the route is already entirely electrified.
www.governor.ny.gov/news/governo...
Electric multiple units will always be cheaper and perform better, especially when the route is already entirely electrified.
www.governor.ny.gov/news/governo...
Governor Hochul Announces Metro-North to Operate First-in-the-Nation Battery- and Electric-Powered Locomotives for Penn Station Access
Governor Hochul announced details of a major expansion of Metro-North Railroad’s railcar fleet, unveiling plans to add new trains that will provide New Haven Line service to Penn Station and four addi...
www.governor.ny.gov
February 25, 2025 at 9:56 PM
Battery-electric locomotives are the wrong technology for Penn Station Access, and procuring them would be a major mistake.
Electric multiple units will always be cheaper and perform better, especially when the route is already entirely electrified.
www.governor.ny.gov/news/governo...
Electric multiple units will always be cheaper and perform better, especially when the route is already entirely electrified.
www.governor.ny.gov/news/governo...
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Congestion pricing has already allowed the MTA to begin bonding for $15 billion in necessary upgrades, including accessibility and expansions like the IBX.
Beyond the money, however, congestion pricing brings a host of benefits to greater NY:
www.etany.org/statements/c...
Beyond the money, however, congestion pricing brings a host of benefits to greater NY:
www.etany.org/statements/c...
Congestion Pricing Means a Better New York: It’s About More than Money — Effective Transit Alliance New York
Congestion pricing is huge victory for NYC, and it's about more than money. It will improve bus service, public health, the climate, safety, and more.
www.etany.org
February 19, 2025 at 8:24 PM
Congestion pricing has already allowed the MTA to begin bonding for $15 billion in necessary upgrades, including accessibility and expansions like the IBX.
Beyond the money, however, congestion pricing brings a host of benefits to greater NY:
www.etany.org/statements/c...
Beyond the money, however, congestion pricing brings a host of benefits to greater NY:
www.etany.org/statements/c...
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The US is still a nation of laws, and congestion pricing is the law of NY state.
The federal government cannot legally start and stop programs on a whim.
ETA stands behind the MTA in its lawsuit to ensure that this successful program continues to improve NY.
The federal government cannot legally start and stop programs on a whim.
ETA stands behind the MTA in its lawsuit to ensure that this successful program continues to improve NY.
BREAKING: The Trump administration, cloaking itself in the mantle of concern for the "working class," has withdrawn federal approval for congestion pricing, cutting funding for billions of dollars in repairs to the NYC region's lifeblood transit system.
BREAKING: Trump Withdraws Federal Approval for Congestion Pricing; Hole Blown in Transit Repair Budget - Streetsblog New York City
Say it ain’t so, Don! The Trump administration, cloaking itself in the mantle of concern for the “working class,” has withdrawn the Biden-era federal approval for congestion pricing, cutting funding…
buff.ly
February 19, 2025 at 8:24 PM
The US is still a nation of laws, and congestion pricing is the law of NY state.
The federal government cannot legally start and stop programs on a whim.
ETA stands behind the MTA in its lawsuit to ensure that this successful program continues to improve NY.
The federal government cannot legally start and stop programs on a whim.
ETA stands behind the MTA in its lawsuit to ensure that this successful program continues to improve NY.
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Donate today to help them meet the fundraising requirement for the USDOT’s grant for an impact study.
thequeenslink.org/get-involved...
thequeenslink.org/get-involved...
Donate – QueensLink
thequeenslink.org
February 12, 2025 at 10:04 PM
Donate today to help them meet the fundraising requirement for the USDOT’s grant for an impact study.
thequeenslink.org/get-involved...
thequeenslink.org/get-involved...
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Much of South Queens is a “subway desert.” Luckily, infrastructure for extension already exists!
@queenslink.org would revitalize the #RockawayBeachBranch and improve subway access for 47k+ New Yorkers.
This crucial project needs all the support it can get, so donate today!
@queenslink.org would revitalize the #RockawayBeachBranch and improve subway access for 47k+ New Yorkers.
This crucial project needs all the support it can get, so donate today!
February 12, 2025 at 10:04 PM
Much of South Queens is a “subway desert.” Luckily, infrastructure for extension already exists!
@queenslink.org would revitalize the #RockawayBeachBranch and improve subway access for 47k+ New Yorkers.
This crucial project needs all the support it can get, so donate today!
@queenslink.org would revitalize the #RockawayBeachBranch and improve subway access for 47k+ New Yorkers.
This crucial project needs all the support it can get, so donate today!
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As we've covered, the MTA capital program has some issues.
However, while we need to continue to push for better management, withholding funds needed for vital system upgrades will only make things worse.
Our transit system is in desperate need of critical upgrades and repairs.
However, while we need to continue to push for better management, withholding funds needed for vital system upgrades will only make things worse.
Our transit system is in desperate need of critical upgrades and repairs.
February 11, 2025 at 7:13 PM
As we've covered, the MTA capital program has some issues.
However, while we need to continue to push for better management, withholding funds needed for vital system upgrades will only make things worse.
Our transit system is in desperate need of critical upgrades and repairs.
However, while we need to continue to push for better management, withholding funds needed for vital system upgrades will only make things worse.
Our transit system is in desperate need of critical upgrades and repairs.
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"We tried not funding the MTA capital plan, see where it got us."
With our transit system falling into disrepair, this is no time for Albany politicians to play games with funding that affects daily travel for millions of New Yorkers.
Constant investment in transit is vital.
With our transit system falling into disrepair, this is no time for Albany politicians to play games with funding that affects daily travel for millions of New Yorkers.
Constant investment in transit is vital.
February 7, 2025 at 7:49 PM
"We tried not funding the MTA capital plan, see where it got us."
With our transit system falling into disrepair, this is no time for Albany politicians to play games with funding that affects daily travel for millions of New Yorkers.
Constant investment in transit is vital.
With our transit system falling into disrepair, this is no time for Albany politicians to play games with funding that affects daily travel for millions of New Yorkers.
Constant investment in transit is vital.
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Dedicated infrastructure and modern payment systems are the future of bus service and would transform daily travel for over a million New Yorkers.
With congestion pricing implemented, Mayor Adams and DOT need to prioritize significant upgrades to the slowest buses in the nation
With congestion pricing implemented, Mayor Adams and DOT need to prioritize significant upgrades to the slowest buses in the nation
February 5, 2025 at 10:23 PM
Dedicated infrastructure and modern payment systems are the future of bus service and would transform daily travel for over a million New Yorkers.
With congestion pricing implemented, Mayor Adams and DOT need to prioritize significant upgrades to the slowest buses in the nation
With congestion pricing implemented, Mayor Adams and DOT need to prioritize significant upgrades to the slowest buses in the nation
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A through-running regional train system is possible with Penn Station’s existing infrastructure.
To make it a reality would require the station's railroad agencies working together on some minor construction and operational modifications.
The problems are political, not technical.
To make it a reality would require the station's railroad agencies working together on some minor construction and operational modifications.
The problems are political, not technical.
February 4, 2025 at 6:44 PM
A through-running regional train system is possible with Penn Station’s existing infrastructure.
To make it a reality would require the station's railroad agencies working together on some minor construction and operational modifications.
The problems are political, not technical.
To make it a reality would require the station's railroad agencies working together on some minor construction and operational modifications.
The problems are political, not technical.
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Congestion pricing continues to go as planned, with some buses running too fast for their schedules!
This is an opportunity to use these improvements to run faster AND more frequent service.
This is an opportunity to use these improvements to run faster AND more frequent service.
January 31, 2025 at 12:05 AM
Congestion pricing continues to go as planned, with some buses running too fast for their schedules!
This is an opportunity to use these improvements to run faster AND more frequent service.
This is an opportunity to use these improvements to run faster AND more frequent service.
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Lieber cites fare evasion concerns when in reality, all-door boarding also eases enforcement as everyone will have proof of payment. Another positive of this feature.
It's time to enable all-door boarding and speed up bus service for New Yorkers.
It's time to enable all-door boarding and speed up bus service for New Yorkers.
January 30, 2025 at 6:29 PM
Lieber cites fare evasion concerns when in reality, all-door boarding also eases enforcement as everyone will have proof of payment. Another positive of this feature.
It's time to enable all-door boarding and speed up bus service for New Yorkers.
It's time to enable all-door boarding and speed up bus service for New Yorkers.
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Back door readers were installed because the MTA knew all-door boarding was the future of bus service.
Despite the agency itself acknowledging that all-door boarding reduces dwell times by up to 40%, Janno Lieber continues to squash it.
nyc.streetsblog.org/2025/01/30/o...
Despite the agency itself acknowledging that all-door boarding reduces dwell times by up to 40%, Janno Lieber continues to squash it.
nyc.streetsblog.org/2025/01/30/o...
The Dream of All-Door Bus Boarding is Victim to MTA's Fare Evasion Fears - Streetsblog New York City
"I'll take my lumps on the back door," MTA Chairman and CEO Janno Lieber said about his continued unwillingness to let bus riders pay in the front or back of the bus.
nyc.streetsblog.org
January 30, 2025 at 6:29 PM
Back door readers were installed because the MTA knew all-door boarding was the future of bus service.
Despite the agency itself acknowledging that all-door boarding reduces dwell times by up to 40%, Janno Lieber continues to squash it.
nyc.streetsblog.org/2025/01/30/o...
Despite the agency itself acknowledging that all-door boarding reduces dwell times by up to 40%, Janno Lieber continues to squash it.
nyc.streetsblog.org/2025/01/30/o...