Articles About Transportation
Breaking up big busing
The fate of giant Atlantic Express signals the future of school transportation: small, cheap nonunion companies ⧸ Full Story
Titanic II on the Hudson
City Economic Development Corp. explored digging West Side berth for replica of the doomed cruise ship ⧸ Full Story
Are future MTA fare hikes a done deal?
Experts weigh three long-shot ways to kill a scheduled 2015 increase in the price of a subway or bus ride ⧸ Full Story
Lhota-for-mayor web domains claimed in September (UPDATED)
'LhotaforNYC' and 'Lhota2013' sites reserved more than a month before Sandy lifted MTA chief's political prospects ⧸ Full Story
Missing the market
The Hunts Point produce co-op supplies more than half of the fruits and vegetables in the city — and its threatened move to New Jersey could be very bad news for independent grocers and restaurants ⧸ Full Story
School buses ‘ready to roll’ — if fuel and fixes can be found
On the waterfront, private bus operators dry out saltwater-soaked engines and struggle to reach their own diesel supplies ⧸ Full Story
One more headache for drivers: parking meters back in effect
Coney Island and other flood-stricken areas not exempt from rules ⧸ Full Story
School buses swamped in coastal parking lots
Companies ready drenched fleets for Monday's return of 600,000 schoolchildren ⧸ Full Story
The man holding keys to restarting the city
MTA chief Joe Lhota honed the art of recovery as Mayor Giuliani's 'tough' problem-solver ⧸ Full Story
Transit service status
Find out which subways, buses, commuter lines and airports are running, courtesy of WNYC and its data news team ⧸ Full Story
Staten Island Ferry terminal turns shelter
Stranded commuters and homeless take refuge ⧸ Full Story
Brooklyn West Indians shrug at storm’s fury
Dollar vans roll through Flatbush past open stores, carrying passengers who've 'seen a lot of hurricanes" ⧸ Full Story
How the MTA made its big decision to shut down for Sandy
Possibility of closing subways, rail and buses discussed for days ahead of storm ⧸ Full Story
Summons scofflaws face new nemesis in tough Texas collections agencies
Private contractors are poised to intensify the city's efforts to collect hundreds of millions of dollars in unpaid parking and other tickets. ⧸ Full Story
How will taxi roadblock affect the city budget?
The Bloomberg Administration told a judge yesterday that it will not appeal a court injunction against the mayor’s move to license livery cars for street hails in the outer boroughs and add up to 2,000 more taxi cab medallions. The mayor had obtained approval from the state legislature after failing to win support of the City Council. Acting State… ⧸ Full Story
How does the Taxi and Limousine Commission decide to increase the price of a ride?
At the end of this month, the Taxi and Limousine Commission will consider a taxi fare hike of up to 20 percent. It would be the first fare increase since 2004. But it’s not a done deal yet. We want to know: How does the TLC decide to increase taxi fares? If you have information or insight… ⧸ Full Story
Rise in transit worker assaults prompts summit seeking solutions
Transport Workers Union takes action in wake of violent attacks against members ⧸ Full Story
How will Citi Bike spend sponsors’ funds?
In a few months, New York City will be home to 10,000 brand new two-wheelers as part of its first city bike share system, named Citi Bike after lead sponsor Citigroup, which has pledged $41 million in support. Starting at $10 for a daily pass or $95 for an annual membership, with surcharges after the… ⧸ Full Story
Transit chief: Crosstown subway extension to 23rd Street possible
A surprise announcement at the Regional Plan Association's annual assembly ⧸ Full Story
The Daily Q: Which NYC neighborhood is the most dangerous for pedestrians?
New York City pedestrians are constantly making the death dash across busy city streets, dodging cars, buses and bikes. Standing on the sidewalk is sometimes not much safer. In a three-car accident near Times Square on Saturday night, a Jaguar rear-ended a Chevy Impala, which in turn plowed into a yellow cab. The Jaguar flew up onto the… ⧸ Full Story