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W Train Will Return to Astoria With MTA Approval

by Zoe Rosenberg May 25, 2016, 3:20p

The W train is finally back. The forgotten relative of the N/R/W line will be rehashed as the city gears up to reroute Q train service from Queens along the Second Avenue Subway track.

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MTA’s $27B Capital Plan Finally Gets State Approval

by Tanay Warerkar May 25, 2016, 11:15a

The State will contribute $8.3 billion towards this plan, and the city will chip in $2.5 billion. Those funds will only become available when the MTA exhausts its resources first. The capital plan covers the years 2015-2019.

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L Train Riders Willing to Give Up Service For Shorter Shutdown

by Tanay Warerkar May 24, 2016, 3:30p

Despite being without a train for 18 months, most riders along the L Train line prefer a complete shutdown of the Canarsie tunnel for 18 months rather than a partial closure dragging out for three years.

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Imagine If a Huge Suspension Bridge Connected New Jersey and Queens

by Amy Plitt May 23, 2016, 12:02p

What if?

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Citi Bike Will Roll Into Park Slope And Its Nearby 'Hoods This Summer

by Tanay Warerkar May 20, 2016, 2:35p

Starting August 2016, Citi Bike is starting it's next major expansion push — adding 140 new docking stations throughout the city. The bike sharing service wants to double its fleet from 6,000 bikes to 12,000 by sometime next year.

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First Look at the MTA's New Fleet of Tech-Friendly Buses

by Amy Plitt May 18, 2016, 11:53a

Get a peek inside the new buses, equipped with USB charging ports and Wi-Fi

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Express F Train Service Is Coming, But Not Everyone Is Happy About It

by Amy Plitt May 17, 2016, 5:15p

Brooklyn commuters along the F line are about to have their rides get easier—or more difficult, depending on which stops they live off of—as the MTA seeks to implement express service between Church St and Jay St-MetroTech.

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More Bike Lanes May Soon Connect Manhattan and The Bronx

by Tanay Warerkar May 17, 2016, 4:47p

The DOT has outlined several new proposals that will make traveling on the 16 bridges that connect the Bronx and Manhattan a lot safer for pedestrians and cyclists alike with the addition of dedicated bike lanes, and wider sidewalks.

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Celebrate the Roosevelt Island Tram’s 40-Year History, In Photos

by Tanay Warerkar May 17, 2016, 12:05p

It's hard to imagine now that the Roosevelt Island Tramway was created as a placeholder for the F Train when it first went into service in 1976. But the subway didn't start until 1990, and the tramway has become a beloved fixture since.

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Car Ban Seeks to Recast 14th Street as Pedestrian Haven

by Ameena Walker May 16, 2016, 6:30p

State senator pushes for a permanent private vehicle ban on 14th Street

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Commute Time Between Manhattan and South Bronx Will Get Drastically Shorter

by Tanay Warerkar May 16, 2016, 3:50p

It currently takes 56 minutes to complete the entire Bx6 bus route that connects Washington Heights and the South Bronx, but a new select bus service — the city's 10th such line, would significantly reduce the number of stops along the route.

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Brooklyn-Queens Streetcar Advocates Launch Community Organizing Initiative

by Ameena Walker May 15, 2016, 12:00p

Friends of BQX looking to gather support for proposed neighborhood connector

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Despite L Train Woes, First Ave Subway Station May Get Improvements

by Amy Plitt May 13, 2016, 10:30a

Even as the MTA discusses plans to fix the Canarsie Tube, connecting Manhattan to Brooklyn along the L line, the agency is moving forward with repairs to the First Avenue station along that line.

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L Train Shutdown: News and Updates on the MTA's Plans

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Another L Train Shutdown Meeting Will Allow Manhattan Residents to Chime In

by Tanay Warerkar May 10, 2016, 4:30p

It's now been confirmed that the MTA will choose between two options for the L train shutdown. A partial closure with slower trains connecting Brooklyn and Manhattan, or no train service at all between the two boroughs.

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Details Still Evade Bushwick Residents Affected By M Train Repairs

by Tanay Warerkar May 9, 2016, 5:20p

The M Train line along Bushwick is set to undergo repairs to accommodate more passengers and trains when the L Train eventually carries out its own repairs in 2019. Residents who will be displaced still don't know where they are going.

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MTA Reveals Details on L Train Shutdown at First Public Meeting

by Tanay Warerkar May 6, 2016, 10:05a

The MTA will either shut down the Canarsie Tunnel entirely for one and a half years or close the tubes in the tunnel one at a time over the course of three years. It's evident that the MTA prefers the former plan.

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MTA Reveals Two Options For Imminent L Train Shutdown

by Tanay Warerkar May 5, 2016, 10:15a

It's long been rumored that the MTA was considering two options for the L Train shutdown, and the agency has confirmed as much today. Either a full closure that suspends service between Manhattan and Brooklyn, or a reduced service with less trains.

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Record-Breaking Subway Ridership Numbers May Pose Safety Concerns

by Tanay Warerkar May 3, 2016, 12:10p

With ridership now at close to 2 billion rides a year there are concerns that the infrastructure is just unable to cope with the growing demand with delays on subways due to overcrowding quadrupling since 2012.

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Pulaski Bridge Bike Lane Is Now Open

by Evan Bindelglass Apr 30, 2016, 11:00a

Cyclists no longer have to share space with pedestrians on the 62-year-old bridge, which lost one lane of Brooklyn-bound traffic for the project.

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WTC Transportation Hub Could Get an Opening Ceremony in May

by Amy Plitt Apr 29, 2016, 3:53p

Finally, Port Authority's "glorious boondoggle" may finally get the ringing-in it (sort of) deserves, as the agency plans to hold an opening ceremony for the $4 billion transit center around the time of its next board meeting.

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Handy Map Shows The Median Rent Surrounding Your Subway Stop

by Tanay Warerkar Apr 29, 2016, 10:00a

The data science team at RentHop looked at median rents for one-bedrooms corresponding with subway entrances. The criteria was that the median apartment be located 500 meters or about two avenues away from the entrance.

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De Blasio’s Proposed Ferry and Streetcar Services May Compete For Riders

by Tanay Warerkar Apr 27, 2016, 1:30p

Planned routes for both are almost identical along the Brooklyn and Queens waterfront

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The Brooklyn-Queens Streetcar May Actually Be Happening

by Tanay Warerkar Apr 25, 2016, 12:15p

The city commissioned a study of the proposal put forth by Two Trees Management and found that most of its suggestions were "doable" and would in fact halve the travel time between the two boroughs.

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Public Hearing This Week On UES Subway Station Improvements

by Evan Bindelglass Apr 24, 2016, 11:00a

The MTA is set to spend $70 million on the East 68th Street station, with improvements including new and widened stairs, and a new elevator.

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Gowanus Residents Have Weeks to Decide on New Union Street Bridge

by Evan Bindelglass Apr 24, 2016, 10:00a

The span is in dire straits, and the choice is between a fixed bridge that wouldn't allow passage of boats and a movable bridge that would. There are pros and cons for each choice.

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NYC Cabs Will Get Rid Of Their Partitions To Appear More Friendly

by Tanay Warerkar Apr 22, 2016, 2:15p

With increasing competition from Uber, the TLC has decided to do away with the partition between the driver and passengers in city cabs to create a friendlier environment for all and to encourage customers to tip better.

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The MTA WIll Host Public Meeting on the L Train Shutdown

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Second Ave. Subway Gets Huge Funding Boost Under MTA's New Budget

by Emily Nonko Apr 21, 2016, 10:30a

A $27 billion capital plan promises to bring a new MetroCard system, station overhauls and the extension of the 2nd Avenue Subway was finally approved by the MTA on Wednesday. Of course the question remains where all of this money will come from.

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New Report Details How Ridiculously Expensive It Is to Live in NYC

by Amy Plitt Apr 19, 2016, 6:00p

A new report compiled by StreetEasy breaks down the cost of living in New York City along various factors (transportation, food, and rent), and confirms the obvious: It's stupid expensive to live in New York.

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More People Are Taking the NYC Subway Than Ever Before

by Amy Plitt Apr 19, 2016, 2:46p

You probably don't need statistics to tell you that the New York City subway is being used by more people than ever—the crush during rush hour is probably proof enough of that fact. But the MTA's ridership stats offer proof positive of that fact.

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MTA Sets First Public Meeting on L Train Shutdown For Early May

by Tanay Warerkar Apr 19, 2016, 9:15a

Repair work on the Canarsie Tunnel is inevitable at this point, the question is more about how best to go about it. Will be a complete shutdown of service between Manhattan and Brooklyn for a shorter period or a prolonged repair cycle.

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