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CBS News
02-04-2025
- CBS News
MTA unveils new map of New York City subway system. Here's what has changed.
A lot has changed on the subway in the last 45 years, including stations, train cars, platforms, and even how we pay. But one thing that had not changed was the subway map. That is, until now. The MTA on Wednesday unveiled a new map of the subway system, replacing the old one that had been in use since 1979. There is a noticeable difference. "The result is a map that is much easier to read and includes all the enhancements we've made throughout the years," MTA Chairman and CEO Janno Lieber said. The transit agency believes the new design makes key things easier to find, like express service versus local, transit hubs for connections, and Americans with Disabilities Act, or ADA, accessibility guidelines. If the new map looks familiar -- even though it was just unveiled -- you're not crazy. It has been on the MTA's digital screens since late last year. Transit officials say they used that time to make tweaks. But now that it's on paper, Lieber said the tweaking phase is over. The MTA says all the old maps will be replaced within weeks. It didn't take CBS News New York long to test out the new one at the Times Square station, where tourists were in search of the Downtown 1 train. When asked if the new map is easier to understand than the old one, they said it definitely is. "This would have been a dream for me when I was starting out my career and my aunt had to take me around and show me how to take the subway," rider Mari Moss said. "This is bigger, brighter and more understandable." The most necessary change is still ... change. MTA officials acknowledge the power of the nostalgia attached to the old map. "Keep your copy of that. It can always be framed in your home. But the reality is this map just gives better information to customers," New York City Transit President Demetrius Chrichlow said.
Yahoo
26-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
MTA plans to add 300 new transit jobs
NEW YORK CITY (PIX11) – The MTA's proposed capital plan for the next five years includes over 300 new jobs, officials said Monday at a committee meeting. Part of the MTA's 2025-2029 Capital Plan, currently 'under negotiation in Albany,' will bring more construction projects in-house. More Local News Some $6 billion of work in the 2025-2029 budget will be completed by in-house workers over private contractors, according to David Soliman, vice president of subway facilities. This will require 300 more jobs to New York City Transit, which oversees subway and bus service, he said. Some of these jobs will include interior staircase renovations, platform barrier installation, above-ground station roof and enclosure work, and work at shops and yards. The union representing New York City transit workers said the new jobs were negotiated in Albany. 'We successfully made the case that work done by TWU members is of higher quality, more cost-effective, and is completed more quickly than projects given to private contractors,' TWU Local 100 President John Chiarello said. 'We fully support this capital plan and want to see it funded and implemented.' More: Latest News from Around the Tri-State The $68 billion 2025-2029 capital program was first released in September. 'Our capital plan is hanging in the balance,' MTA Chair Janno Lieber said. 'There is a lot at stake and we did adopt it some time ago, even though there's not a program on the table at this minute.' To find open MTA jobs, click here. Emily Rahhal is a digital reporter who has covered New York City since 2023 after reporting in Los Angeles for years. She joined PIX11 in 2024. See more of her work here and follow her on Twitter here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
CBS News
24-03-2025
- Business
- CBS News
NYC congestion pricing revenue jumped up in February, MTA says
The MTA on Monday released its latest data on New York City congestion pricing and talked about a new pilot program aimed at making adjustments to bus schedules in Manhattan. It comes as the agency says it has seen improvements in travel times due to the tolling program. The MTA held its March committee meetings and revealed that the congestion pricing tolling program is showing signs of continued success. It reports $51.9 million was collected in February, $3.3 million more than in January . When it comes to the type of vehicles that entered the congestion relief zone, 66% were passenger vehicles, 24% were taxis or for-hire vehicles, 9% were trucks, and 1% were buses and motorcycles. In addition, the Finance Committee announced Monday that the MTA is still on track to meet its year-end goal of $500 million, adding $78 million of that money will eventually be transferred to the so-called "lock box" for use during capital projects. Systemwide, bus speeds are up this year. In fact, the MTA has been evaluating travel times on seven routes to see if there is a need to adjust schedules due to the reduced congestion in the area. The pilot program has been in effect since mid-February. "Four percent speed improvements and a reduction in bus bunching. Some of the largest gains have been on the M42, M50 and Q32," New York City Transit President Demetrius Crichlow said. "We have been evaluating whether removing scheduled time points will further take advantage of the reduced congestion." Commuters in East Harlem could be closer to gaining access to the Second Avenue Subway. On Monday, the MTA announced a big step forward in the project. CBS News New York has learned the transit agency is set to take a vote aimed at awarding a $186 million contract for a consultant to oversee the work of the extension of the subway. Board members say it's a joint venture between two of some of the city's biggest construction management firms. A source says after this step the transit agency will then have to draft up additional contracts for digging underground and building the new stations. This is just the latest move the MTA is making to begin work on bringing the Q train to 125th Street in East Harlem. Jamie Torres-Springer, the president of MTA construction and development, offered some insight into what makes this contract different from some of the others associated with this project. "This contract includes a performance evaluation program, in which there will be additional payments for excellent performance, and a reduction in fee for unsatisfactory performance. There will be incentive payments for early completion of key milestones, including reaching revenue service -- the most important of milestones, and there will be liquidated damages for each day that the milestones are delivered late," Torres-Springer said. Keep in mind, the Second Avenue Subway is funded by congestion pricing. The MTA predicts the work will cost it around $7.7 billion. The board is expected to take a vote on the matter during Wednesday's meeting.
Yahoo
22-02-2025
- General
- Yahoo
NYC Transit workers reunite woman with her 25-year-old ring: ‘Extraordinary'
MANHATTAN, N.Y. (PIX11)— MTA employees are essential in moving millions of New Yorkers throughout the city daily. On Thursday, they helped a 'devastated' woman who accidentally dropped her ring into a sidewalk grate above the No. 6 train. '[It was] such an overwhelming moment for me because this ring has been on my finger for 25 years and has extraordinary emotional value to me,' said 70-year-old Myra Lora, a Bronx resident. 'No words can describe my happiness at being reunited with this ring, and I am so grateful to the New York City Transit workers who returned it to me.' More Local News On Thursday, Lora and her boyfriend were walking on Lexington Avenue near 103 Street when she removed her glove. That's when her ring came off her finger, according to the MTA. The gold ring, engraved with the names of her three children, has been hers for 25 years. Luckily, however, it landed on an elevated shelf between spaces in the grate above the sidewalk. Lora and her male companion tried to retrieve it but could not grab it. They contacted the MTA, and an hour later, New York City Transit Maintenance employees were on the scene. A video provided by the MTA shows three employees in orange vests sectioning off the area where the ring fell. Lora and her boyfriend are at the scene, thanking the MTA employees for showing up. The employees remove the grate and hand the gold ring to Lora, who has tears in her eyes. 'Thank you very much,' Lora said, tears in her eyes, as she hugged one of the MTA employees. 'I'm so happy we were able to reunite Myra with her most precious jewel. I feel so lucky to experience these moments when these incidents occur, and Myra's graciousness and appreciation made reuniting her with that ring so special.' NYC Transit Light Maintainer Latasha Goodall. Matthew Euzarraga is a multimedia journalist from El Paso, Texas. He has covered local news and LGBTQIA topics in the New York City Metro area since 2021. He joined the PIX11 Digital team in 2023. You can see more of his work here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
13-02-2025
- General
- Yahoo
‘This is really happening': Witness on woman giving birth on subway train
NEW YORK (PIX11) – 'Baby on board' took on a whole new meaning on Wednesday when an expectant mother gave birth to an infant girl on a New York City subway train. It happened on a W train pulling into the 34th Street subway station in Manhattan around 11:30 a.m.. Fellow passengers yelled for the conductor to hold the train when the woman went into labor, according to witnesses. More: Latest News from Around the Tri-State 'She starts screaming like, 'I'm pregnant!'' Bryanna Brown, a straphanger, told PIX11 News. 'One of the ladies told the conductor, 'Don't move the train, don't move the train, a lady is giving birth at the moment,' so, at that point, I realized… 'This is really happening.'' Brown was on her way to work when the incident occurred. 'We heard a small cry, sounded like a newborn infant and then we saw two little arms kind of stick up and start flailing,' said Riley Allen, another passenger. Allen said some of the women on the train assisted the new mother with post-delivery care. That included cutting the baby's umbilical cord as the paramedics were still en route. 'They're asking, 'Does anybody have scissors, does anyone on the train have scissors…' I said I have a pocket knife,' Allen told PIX11 News. New York City Transit President Demetrius Crichlow applauded the team effort, saying, 'This is another example of New Yorkers coming together to help each other… reflecting the best of the subway community and this city. ' 'We're hard and strong, but like when it comes to heartfelt situations like this, I feel like we do come together to help one another,' Brown said. The new mother seemed humbled by the whirlwind experience, witnesses said. 'She just said, 'I'm O.K., don't worry about it, I don't need help,'' Allen said. Both mother and child were taken to the hospital in good condition, according to Crichlow. Erin Pflaumer is a digital content producer from Long Island who has covered both local and national news since 2018. She joined PIX11 in 2023. See more of her work here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
