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Vintage photos show how commuting on the New York City subway has changed
From the passenger conduct to the advertisements on the train, see how things have changed since the subway opened in 1904, ...
New York City Council Approves Bill to Build More Public Bathrooms
New York has far fewer bathrooms, as a percentage of its population, than many other cities around the world. There are just ...
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Making investments in New York City’s century-old subway system
Jamie Torres-Springer joined the Metropolitan Transportation Authority in 2021 as president of Construction & Development ...
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NY has most dangerous public transit in America — but California tops the most deaths, data shows
The least dangerous transit states were Arizona and Washington each, with 2.6 dangerous incidents per capita. In New York City — home to the MTA, the largest public transportation agency in ...
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Quiet transportation upgrades are moving New Yorkers forward
The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey’s multiyear reconstruction of major terminals and roadways at its three ...
The Risky Plan to Stop Chicago’s Transit “Death Spiral”
A transportation nightmare is looming over Chicago, where a $730 million hole in the regional mass transit budget could force ...
Philly and New York are rivals in sports, but not in World Cup planning
Lincoln Financial Field and MetLife Stadium are the closest stadiums of any in the tournament. The local organizing ...
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New York City gets first decent subway map since the 1970s
New York City's subway map, famous but illegible to tourists, has finally been redesigned. The new map is much like one ...
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Best of Brooklyn: 5 Spots You’ll Want to Explore With Your Children
1. Brooklyn Children’s Museum – Crown Heights The Brooklyn Children’s Museum offers hands-on learning through various exhibits and activities. Families can also take part in art workshops, sensory ...