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BRONX - A second MTA worker has been assaulted within the same month and at the same Bronx subway station in yet another unprovoked attack, cops said. At around noon on September 28, a 53-year-old MTA employee was working inside the East 238 Street & Nereid Avenue subway station in Wakfield. A man walked up to the subway worker and punched him in the face with a closed fist.

Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the MTA will begin its fare free bus pilot on five routes, one in each borough, that will now collectively serve 43,900 daily weekday riders by late September this year for a period of six to 12 months.

BROOKLYN, NEW YORK--- A grandmother was fatally struck by a Brooklyn pickup truck driver while pushing her baby granddaughter in a stroller Tuesday, according to police; the New York Daily News reports. The 66-year-old victim was in the crosswalk at 25th and Bath Aves. when the driver of a Dodge Ram plowed into her just after 1 p.m., cops said. The driver, believed to be an MTA employee, was heading south on 25th Ave. by the Ulmer Park Depot, where express MTA buses are serviced, when he turned left onto Bath Ave. and plowed into the woman and her 2-year-old granddaughter; per the New York Daily News reports.

QUEENS VILLAGE, NY (RAILFAN JOURNAL) - At approximately 8 p.m. LIRR crews completed rerailing the two cars that had derailed on a LIRR work train earlier Thursday. Regular off peak service has resumed and will continue through the night. Customers can expect a full schedule Friday morning.

Girl Assaulted on Bus During Random Attack in Pelham Bay By Dan Gesslein Bronx Voice August 29, 2023 BRONX - A teenage girl was punched in the head while riding a city bus in Pelham Bay in what cops are calling a random attack. At around 1 pm on July 26, a 13-year-old girl was sitting on an MTA Bx8 bus traveling on Crosby Avenue. When the bus was in front of TD Bank, a middle aged man walked over to the teen and without warning punched her in the head. The attacker then got off the bus and fled on foot down Crosby Avenue. Cops said the teen refused medical treatment the scene. After an investigation police released a photo of the suspect. He is a male with a light complexion. He is bald with a beard. He was last seen wearing a dark track suite jacket, blue jeans and had a white towel draped around his neck. He was also seen wearing white and blue sneakers. The photo appears to have been taken in a parkland area similar to Pelham Parkway. The suspect was seen in the photo carrying grey and red milk crates full of cleaning supplies. Cops would not state if the suspect has been known to authorities. Anyone with information in regard to this incident is asked to call the NYPD's Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477) or for Spanish, 1-888-57-PISTA (74782). The public can also submit their tips by logging onto the CrimeStoppers website at https://crimestoppers.nypdonline.org/ or on Twitter @NYPDTips.  All calls are strictly confidential.

Public transportation plays a crucial role in the daily lives of millions of New Yorkers. The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) has been the backbone of the city's transit system, ensuring that people can move around efficiently and affordably. However, the MTA has faced a significant challenge in recent times – bus fare evasion. To address this issue head-on, the MTA has introduced a specialized team of officers called EAGLE (Evasion and Graffiti Lawlessness Eradication) teams. In this blog, we'll delve into the details of this initiative and understand its impact on the city's public transport system.

As we all know, the MTA has been hard away at improving accessibility for other-abled people, and one of their newest projects is now complete at the Court Square Station on the (G) Line.

Vito Fossella, Staten Island's Borough President, has announced plans to file a lawsuit against the MTA over proposed congestion pricing. A federal lawsuit has already been filed against them by the state of New Jersey. New Jersey is accusing the federal government of being in violation of environmental laws by implementing the plan.

In a recent decision by the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) Board, subway and bus fares in New York City are set to increase from $2.75 to $2.90 starting August 20, 2023. This marks the first fare hike since 2019 and the first increase in the base subway and bus fare since 2015. The decision comes as the MTA aims to generate revenue for capital improvements and operating costs. Additionally, the MTA is actively discussing the implementation of congestion pricing in the city. Let's delve deeper into these developments and their potential impact on commuters and the transportation system.

BRONX - An MTA worker was threatened with a knife and then punched in the face during a random attack in a Bronx subway station, cops said. At around 5:30 am on July 5, an MTA worker was on duty at the 182-183 Street underground subway station. A man walked up to the worker and began arguing with him.

On my recent visit to the Parkchester Station, I noticed the MTA had started construction on a new elevator at the station.

Days after another metro passenger was fatally stabbed, a guy was discovered on a New York City train suffering from lethal stab wounds early on Saturday morning. According to a spokeswoman, police were dispatched to the 14th St./Union Square station shortly after 4 a.m. after receiving a 911 call regarding an unconscious male. After being transported to the hospital, the 32-year-old male was declared deceased. His identity is still a secret.

In 2008, the MTA launched the Bx12 Select Bus Service, converting the Bx12 Limited route into a BRT-Lite bus line. This saw the implementation of bus lanes on Fordham Road and saw stop spacing increase along the line to increase speed and reliability. While the initial launch of the Bx12 SBS route saw an increase in bus speeds, in recent years, those speeds have dropped significantly, with buses traveling at an average of 6.3 mph in March of this year according to the DOT.

Service AlertPhoto by(MTA) The MTA has announced a round of state of good repair work that will begin later this month on the (7) Line. Starting during the morning hours of June 26th, throughout the rest of the year, (7) Express trains will only run express between Flushing-Main Street and 74th St-Broadway. This is due to the MTA making repairs to the elevated structure, stations, and more to bring the structure of the (7) Line, dubbed the "Flushing Line" into the 21st Century.

Or we might tell you how to run your transit authority. “Please step away from the door” male computerized voice intruding on everyone’s ride except that of the person blocking the sensor and setting off the announcement. That oblivious rider has earbuds screwed in firmly and is staring at a screen (natch).