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An appeal slowed down the M14 Busway, but a ruling on Friday may jumpstart it. Photo: Google Maps

ALL RISE! Judge Rules City Can Build 14th Street ‘Busway’

By Dave Colon | Aug 6, 2019 | 10 Comments

Long-suffering riders of the M14 bus will get some relief soon, thanks to a State Supreme Court judge who lifted a temporary order barring the Department of Transportation from starting its busway pilot along 14th Street.

NYCT President Andy Byford may have more time for sweeping water out of stations, if a proposed MTA reorganization plan is accepted.

MTA’s $4M Reorganization Plan Shifts Around Some Deck Chairs

By Dave Colon | Jul 15, 2019 | 1 Comment

The public's first look at the proposal for MTA II shows a focus on consolidation that could take power from subway chief Andy Byford.

The public really loved Andy Byford, seen here in happier times. Photo: Gersh Kuntzman

The Rumor Mill: Separating Fact from Fiction in Andrew Cuomo’s Bid to Sideline Andy Byford

By Dave Colon | Jul 4, 2019 | 4 Comments

As the MTA hurtles towards a huge reorganization, no one knows what the next phase of the MTA will actually look like, or who will get to run what.

Only this man can prevent overpoliced transit. Photo: Marc A. Hermann/MTA New York City Transit

Transit Advocates to Cuomo: Don’t Keep Us in the Dark

By Gersh Kuntzman | Jun 18, 2019 | 3 Comments

Dear Governor, can you make sure you fix the MTA right?

Andy Byford and a friend — in happier times. Photo: Marc A. Hermann / MTA New York City Transit

To Fix the Bronx Bus Network, Byford Needs More Enforcement

By Julianne Cuba | Jun 17, 2019 | 11 Comments

The transportation officials who are in the process of overhauling the entire Bronx bus network warn that simply redrawing colored lines on a map won’t improve service unless the city and state do more to keep cars out of bus lanes.

City to App-Cab Giants: Cut Empty Cruising or Pay the Price

By Julianne Cuba | Jun 12, 2019 | 5 Comments

If they don't, "there will be very severe penalties," said Deputy Mayor for Operations Laura Anglin.

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