MTA’s LED lighting upgrade to enhance safety across NYC subway system
MTA launches a ground-breaking initiative to convert all subway fluorescent lights to LED, promising a brighter, safer transit experience for New Yorkers by mid-2026.
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MTA launches a ground-breaking initiative to convert all subway fluorescent lights to LED, promising a brighter, safer transit experience for New Yorkers by mid-2026.
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority has announced improvements to mobile service and free Wi-Fi availability at key Long Island Rail Road stations, aiming to enhance commuter connectivity.
MTA's innovative fare gates promise a heightened customer experience, facilitating smooth entry for all passengers, complemented by a customer service centre dedicated to personalised assistance.
In addition to improving accessibility and equity within the city's public transportation system, the fare-free bus pilot will allow MTA to collect valuable data to inform future decisions regarding fare structures and service enhancements.
By providing a comprehensive roadmap, the strategy empowers both public and private stakeholders to navigate the landscape of cyber threats, ensuring the safeguarding of vital infrastructure, networks and sensitive data.
Offering a blend of user-friendly design and cutting-edge features, MTA's new app promises to streamline travel, providing real-time updates, trip planning and personalised options for a more efficient commuting experience.
MTA introduces a six-month pilot of Quantum Self Securement Station on select buses along the M7 route, allowing wheelchair users to secure themselves independently with the push of a button.
MTA's programme aims to improve transit equity, expand access to public transportation and serve as a vital step towards returning ridership to pre-pandemic levels.
MTA's implementation of ABLE cameras on the Bx36 route marks a milestone with 503 buses now equipped across 18 routes in Brooklyn, Manhattan, the Bronx, Staten Island and Queens, aimed at enhancing traffic enforcement.
Carol Schweiger, Intelligent Transport Advisory Board Member and President of Schweiger Consulting LLC, shares her expertise and perspectives on the challenges and opportunities within the transportation industry as it embraces technology-enabled mobility, as well as the key factors driving its transformation.
For the latest instalment of Intelligent Transport’s exclusive ‘The people behind the wheel’ series, Quemuel Arroyo, Chief Accessibility Officer at the Metropolitan Transportation Authority, shares how his desire to empower people to determine the quality of their life inspired him to join the transport industry, as well as some of…
As part of its most ambitious accessibility programme to date, MTA will be awarding contracts for 17 accessible stations in 2023, with $5.2 billion available for 67 stations across New York City.
As a result of significant improvements in on-time performance and driver no-shows, combined with investments in technology, MTA's Access-A-Ride paratransit service has achieved record levels of customer satisfaction.
Following the launch of new safety initiatives in October 2022, new data has shown that significant progress has been made on subway and transit public safety across New York.
By expanding the open stroller programme, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority has taken a meaningful step toward creating a universally accessible transit system.