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DOT has begun construction on a major redesign of Hillside Avenue, a project aimed at improving bus service for more than 215 ...
The MTA board in December approved an order for 435 additional R211 subway cars to run on the lettered lines, including 80 more of the open gangway models.
MTA boss Janno Lieber went before state lawmakers Thursday, defending the transit agency’s $68 billion capital budget in an appearance at a joint legislative committee financial hearing.
Transportation Riders reminisce as New York retires iconic subway cars The MTA said that it will soon retire its R46 fleet. Riders say they will miss the iconic yellow and orange perpendicular ...
The R211 features accessible seating, security cameras, enhanced lighting, and wider doors for improved passenger access. The initial contract with Kawasaki Rail Car to deliver 535 subway cars was ...
The new R211 subway cars made by Kawasaki also sport more modern features, such as security cameras, additional accessible seating, and brighter lighting and signage, including digital displays ...
On February 1, 2024, a new era of subway cars dawned and New Yorkers started to say goodbye to orange subway seats!
The dialed-up brightness inside the R211 trains is part of the MTA’s strategy to make riders feel more comfortable. I was curious about this approach given how overwhelming the train felt.
The MTA on Thursday debuted a new version of its modern R211 subway cars -- one that features what is known as an " open gangway," allowing passengers to move freely from one car to another.
C train riders will be the first to experience the brand new R211 “open gangway” subway cars, which entered passenger service on the Washington Heights-to-East New York local line on Thursday. Two ...