Student leaders and unions are pushing for free OMNY transit cards for CUNY students to ease commuting costs; proposals include a $500K council pilot and a $1.4M Senate-backed plan.

ATC audio published by CBS appears to show two jets nearly colliding at JFK, renewing scrutiny of runway and approach safety as federal tech rollouts continue.

NYC DOT announced an immediate redesign of Ninth Avenue between West 34th and 50th that widens the bike lane, adds a nine-foot super sidewalk and paints a red bus lane.

TWU Local 100 has sued the MTA, saying new booth‑staffing rules leave stations partially unstaffed and endanger riders who need on‑site help. The MTA points to a prior agreement to modernize agents’ roles.

The Port Authority has launched a procurement to replace PATH’s two‑decade‑old turnstiles with TAPP‑compatible, ADA‑friendly gates. The multi‑year effort will stretch into the late 2020s.

The MTA will unveil a major railcar purchase at its new Sunset Park testing facility on March 19, 2026 — a move that could speed replacement of old trains on Brooklyn lines.

A tunnel fire near 135th Street stalled a 2 train and snarled service on the 2 and 3 lines during the Wednesday afternoon commute.

Neighbors and advocates say Grand Army Plaza is increasingly unsafe after dozens of crashes; DOT says it is finalizing designs and will begin outreach this spring.

A presidential emergency board sided with LIRR unions and recommended raises, starting a 60‑day cooling‑off period that could allow a May 16, 2026 strike.

Council members scrutinized the MTA and city transportation agencies in Tuesday’s preliminary budget hearing, focusing on deficits, fares and capital projects.

A federal judge refused to dismiss an ADA challenge to NYC's Open Streets, allowing claims that barriers block paratransit and rideshares to move forward. The ruling could force DOT to redesign how barricades and access are managed.

Mayor Zohran Mamdani will direct NYC DOT to cut speeds to 15 mph in about 800 school slow‑zones under Sammy’s Law. The change phases in after a 60‑day public comment period.

Data tracked by anti‑idling monitors tie Amazon to nearly $10M in unpaid idling fines across NYC. City agencies and activists are pressing for collection and fleet electrification.