Transportation stories in New York

The MTA is reevaluating the training of its Eagle Teams responsible for fare enforcement on buses after two incidents involving inspectors and riders. The fare inspection program has been suspended following the release of videos showing these confrontations.

MTA officials announced that the recent redesign of Queens' bus network has resulted in faster and more reliable service for riders. The changes, which took effect after extensive planning and community input, have led to significant speed increases on many routes.

The MTA’s multi-million dollar overhaul of five elevators at the Yankee Stadium subway station has left riders contending with unreliable service -- including one lift that hasn't been working for months.

The MTA’s bills are piling up faster than its revenues -- putting the transit giant on track for an annual budget hole approaching $900 million by 2030, according to the state comptroller.

By Karen Rubin, Travel Features Syndicate, goingplacesfarandnear.com Within this one mile that cuts through Ohio forest, there are stories: reclusive Hellbender salamanders that grow to 28 inches long; a bridge where Abraham Lincoln nearly lost his life on the way to his inauguration; a rail tunnel,

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — The city is taking the next step toward creating a 10-mile biking and walking route across Staten Island’s North Shore, moving forward with planning for a waterfront greenway stretching from the Goethals Bridge to the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge.

The Long Island Rail Road will implement new schedules this fall, with some trains departing earlier for maintenance and accessibility projects. Commuters are encouraged to check the MTA app or website for updates.

For many Long Islanders, freight trains are easy to miss. Operating largely during midday and late-night hours on the same tracks used by the Long Island Rail Road, they quietly haul heavy loads that help keep stores, businesses and supply chains moving. That largely unseen network is about to get

In 2023, 28 fatalities have been reported involving e-bikes and e-scooters in NYC, prompting the City Council to address safety measures. Proposed legislation includes banning high-speed e-bikes and enhancing accountability for delivery app companies.

The NYC Department of Transportation will host workshops to gather public input on four new greenway projects in the outer boroughs. The first event will take place in the Bronx on November 4, focusing on a 15-mile greenway along the east Bronx waterfront.

Volkswagen has recalled 9,048 Audi electric luxury SUVs over a battery issue that can cause a fire. Documents posted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration show the recall applies to certain 2024-2025 Audi Q4 E-Tron and Q4 Sportback E-Tron vehicles.

A traffic report on Eyewitness News was disrupted when a stalled vehicle was rear-ended on the Major Deegan Expressway. Reporter Heather O'Rourke highlighted the dangers of being stopped on busy roadways.

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Heavy traffic getting into Manhattan is causing delays for Staten Island express buses Monday morning.The Metropolitan Transportation Authority first warned of delays on express buses heading into Manhattan at around 8:30 a.m., according to a text alert from the agency.

For under a million dollars, one can find all sorts of housing configurations: park- and subway-adjacent studios, one-bedrooms hidden in carriage houses or former shoe factories, and even the occasional true two-bedroom. We’re combing the market for particularly spacious, nicely renovated, or... Mor

New York City has completed the rollout of its red light camera program, now monitoring 600 intersections across all five boroughs. This initiative has sparked controversy among drivers who feel that cyclists are not held to the same standards.

New data shows suicide taking an outsize toll among Latino New Yorkers, even as overall deaths fell. [ more › ]

At least 22 people are dead Sunday after a bus collided with a truck on Kenya’s main highway.

Governor Kathy Hochul has announced heightened patrols and sobriety checkpoints across New York from October 25 to 31. The initiative aims to prevent impaired, distracted, and speeding driving during the Halloween festivities.

Darla Miles has more.

New York State Police, alongside local law enforcement agencies, are set to launch a campaign aimed at reducing reckless and impaired driving during Halloween. Governor Kathy Hochul announced the initiative to enhance road safety as festivities approach.

A devastating car crash near Los Angeles International Airport resulted in one fatality as the vehicle was engulfed in flames. Video footage captured the intense fire as emergency crews responded to the scene.

As New Yorkers celebrate the subway's 119th anniversary, plans for expansion and modernization are underway, including the Second Avenue Subway and a major signal replacement project. These initiatives aim to improve service reliability and accessibility for millions of riders.

A bill currently making its way through the state legislature is looking to improve highway safety by educating drivers about sharing the road with tractors and other agricultural equipment.

The project to build a new Port Authority Bus Terminal is sprawling over multiple city blocks—a massive construction zone that car and bus commuters only catch a fleeting glimpse of as they emerge from the Lincoln Tunnel

Authorities in a Passaic County township have issued a warning about wildlife after one person was bitten by a fox and another said the animal ran off with their shoe.

An MTA worker sustained burns after being struck by a spark from a passing train while inspecting a smoke-causing chair. The 42-year-old is currently in stable condition following the incident.