New York metro transit systems add on-demand sign language interpreters
It’s a classic New York experience. You’re riding the subway to work, and suddenly the train stops. The lights go off, and ...
MTA chair tells New York lawmakers the agency needs billions and it's up to them to figure out how to get it
The MTA says it needs more than $68 billion to fund its capital plan for subway improvements. The head of the agency told ...
An app for deaf and hard of hearing users providing help for New York MTA riders
A new accessibility program based on an app for deaf and hard of hearing users is being tested on the New York MTA system. It will provide riders with instant access to a live sign language ...
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Police seek suspects in theft of New York subway train (updated)
Three individuals took a train from a station storage track, ran it for an unknown distance, and posted video of the event.
New video shows suspects who stole NYC subway, took it for a joyride
Police have released new surveillance video of the suspects who allegedly stole a subway train and took it for a joyride.
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To fund NYC subway fixes, MTA must undo decades of distrust
The Second Avenue subway's planned $7.7 billion extension ... Lieber has argued the high cost of construction work is unavoidable in New York City, but notes that he’s made effective reforms.
‘Subway surfing’ trend is killing NYC kids at a higher rate than ever — how the MTA can stop it
Ka’Von Wooden loved trains. The 15-year-old had an encyclopedic knowledge of New York City’s subway system and dreamed of ...