New York Governor Kathy Hochul announces over $101 million in grants to enhance the state's rail and port infrastructure, with a focus on economic growth and reducing transportation emissions.

Mayor Zohran Mamdani is revising the contested Astoria bike lane plan after a court defeat and is also reviving the McGuinness Boulevard bike lane proposal, promoting road safety and challenging previous administration's decisions.

The MTA is conducting track switch replacements affecting the No. 4 and 5 train lines in the Bronx and Manhattan, causing service disruptions from Jan. 26 to Feb. 20.

NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani addressed the bike lane bump at the Williamsburg Bridge, smoothing out the hazard and receiving praise from cyclists. The action precedes a planned $70 million Delancey Street redesign set for completion in 2027.

Bronx and Brooklyn drivers blocking bus lanes now face fines, with cameras enforcing $50-$250 penalties for repeated infractions to improve bus speeds and reduce collisions.

New York City's discontinued MetroCards have become collectibles, with prices on online marketplaces like eBay ranging from $6 to $5,000, reflecting the high demand for these nostalgic items.

The report highlights the success of Manhattan's congestion pricing, noting a decrease in vehicles, improved bus speeds, reduced air pollution, increased revenue, and growing public transit use after one year.

NYC subway fares increased to $3.00 in response to MTA's routine adjustments for inflation and costs despite some commuter dissatisfaction and ongoing issues like fare evasion and rat infestations.

NYC's congestion pricing tolls are improving public transport speeds, reducing traffic, and are increasingly accepted by residents. Traffic injuries and honking complaints are down, while pedestrian traffic is up.

The MetroCard, a staple of NYC’s transit for over 30 years, has been phased out, with the last sale on New Year's Day, as the city transitions to the OMNY tap-to-pay system.

NYC subway and bus fares increase to $3, with the MTA transitioning to the OMNY system and capping weekly charges at $35 after 12 rides. Express buses now cost $7.25; $2 OMNY cards will come into effect.

New York's MTA completes 10 accessibility projects, increasing accessible subway stations to 154 and LIRR stations to 117, with funding from congestion pricing and Capital Plan.

New fare gates at NYC's Broadway-Lafayette station caused delays and evasions, prompting security and effectiveness concerns. The MTA is evaluating the gates amid a broader modernization effort.