Last week, NJ Gov Sherrill announced that the NJ Turnpike would replace the Newark Bay Bridge with only one span, finally ending a wrongheaded highway expansion. Urban highway widenings have no place in the 21st century, & ETA joins our partners in applauding this decision. tinyurl.com/3757cdhs

TONIGHT, come join ETA for TOD: Transit-Oriented Drinks February! Join us for drinks, transit discussion, and transit advocacy! Tonight, Friday February 27, 2026 from 6-8pm at Vanderbilt Market 45th & Vanderbilt behind Grand Central. All are welcome!

This is inappropriate and unacceptable. The subway is already too loud, with unnecessary announcements. They make navigation harder for those who rely on them, cause riders to tune out, and make riding a chore. Advertising is never an appropriate use for transit PAs. nypost.com/2026/02/25/u...

This Friday, come join ETA for TOD: Transit-Oriented Drinks February! Join us for drinks, transit discussion, and transit advocacy! Friday February 27, 2026 from 6-8pm at Vanderbuilt Market 45th & Vanderbilt behind Grand Central. All are welcome!

Streetsblog spoke to ETA about monthly caps. While better, ETA recommends steeply-discounted prepaid monthlies. Before OMNY, a NY monthly pass cost 46 rides. In contrast, the Continental European range is 15-30, encouraging ridership while discouraging evasion. nyc.streetsblog.org/2026/02/18/a...

Returning diesel trains to Shore Line East would be a disaster: ⬩Electric trains accelerate far faster, enabling quicker service with fewer delays ⬩Amtrak pricing aside, electric trains are far cheaper to operate & maintain ⬩Electric trains pollute less & are more reliable tinyurl.com/c77fkzus

Although a recent court decision ordered Gateway funding restored, it's been stayed pending appeal. The result: even though the TBMs are in the ground, construction of this vital tunnel is paused, adding millions (at least) to its cost & further delaying opening. www.nytimes.com/2026/02/09/n...

All-door boarding is right for NY buses: by reducing boarding time, it not only improves rider experience, but speeds service. To date however, the MTA has dragged its feet, even though the fleet already has rear-door OMNY readers. Hopefully this isn't more stalling. www.amny.com/news/fare-ev...

The Gateway Development Corporation is suing the federal government to receive its appropriated funds. While there are many issues with Gateway, stopping construction would add years of delay and potentially billions more in cost to this vital project. www.nydailynews.com/2026/02/02/g...

Extending the Second Avenue subway across 125th St is a great concept, but the current project is deeply flawed: * At $7.7B for 1.3mi, it will cost an order of magnitude more than similar lines in other global cities. * Deep stations will waste a lot of time—over 10 min across 125th.

Victory on the All Faiths Tunnel was just the start. Now we’re pushing for: • Automated light metro • High frequencies • Seamless in-system transfers • High-floor trains Check out ETA's official recommendations for the IBX environmental review submitted last November: www.etany.org/statements/i...

ETA is proud to be part of Unlock New York's Future, a coalition to modernize SEQRA. For too long environmental law has been used as a cudgel to stop or delay transit investments that we know will benefit not only NYers, but the environment. It's time to #UnlockNYsFuture.

Right now, the tunnel boring machines for Gateway have arrived and are being assembled in their launch pits. There are many issues with the Gateway project, but stopping construction now would only add years more delay while further inflating costs. www.nytimes.com/2026/01/27/n...

TONIGHT, come join ETA for first TOD: Transit-Oriented Drinks of 2026! Join us for drinks, transit discussion, and transit advocacy! Tonight, Friday, January 23, 2026 from 6-8pm at The Irish Exit Moynihan Train Hall's Food Hall All are welcome!

ENR talked to ETA about Metro-North's plan to electrify the Hudson Line's other express track. This will allow the agency's new Charger locomotives to operate on electricity all the way to Croton Harmon before shifting to diesel, allowing faster, cleaner travel. www.enr.com/articles/623...

Tomorrow, come join ETA for first TOD: Transit-Oriented Drinks of 2026! Join us for drinks, transit discussion, and transit advocacy! Friday, January 23, 2026 from 6-8pm at The Irish Exit Moynihan Train Hall's Food Hall All are welcome!

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This Friday, come join ETA for first TOD: Transit-Oriented Drinks of 2026! Join us for drinks, transit discussion, and transit advocacy! Friday, January 23, 2026 from 6-8pm at The Irish Exit Moynihan Train Hall's Food Hall All are welcome!

Appointing the same leader to run both NJ Transit and the NJ Turnpike Authority is an innovative move. If it can reduce planning silos—and especially if it can begin finding ways to divert auto funding to transit—it could be a significant move for the region. www.northjersey.com/story/news/t...

Join us @icgee.bsky.social @publicenterprise.bsky.social and @seamlessbayareaca.bsky.social for a webinar about how transit funding holds back ambitious investments like electric rail that we need for climate action & affordable transportation. January 8th, 1-2 PST. actionnetwork.org/events/trans...

It's been one year of congestion pricing and the results are clear: *11% fewer cars in the congestion zone *Faster travel speeds *Faster busses *No negative effects on surrounding neighborhoods. All while raising significant funds for transit. A huge win for NYC! www.nytimes.com/interactive/...

Great news: Gov Hochul has reportedly decided to veto a bill requiring two-person train operation. This poorly-considered bill would've mmediately impacted services that are currently run with one person, and would've make it impossible to fully automate new lines like the IBX.

A new, bipartisan bill would allow states to take responsibility for federal environmental reviews for transit projects, a major source of delays and cost increases. Streamlining the process for transit (to parity with highways) could be a big win for new transit everywhere. tinyurl.com/bdctcstm

The Interborough Express has the potential to be a transformative piece of infrastructure, but to truly live up to its potential, it needs to be constructed to global standards: as an automated light metro. ETA talked with Ben Schneider about the future and potential of the IBX:

TONIGHT come join ETA for our last TOD: Transit-Oriented Drinks of the year! Join us for drinks, transit discussion, and transit advocacy! Tonight, Friday December 12, 2025 from 6-8pm at Vanderbuilt Market 45th & Vanderbilt behind Grand Central. All are welcome!

TOMORROW come join ETA for our last TOD: Transit-Oriented Drinks of the year! Join us for drinks, transit discussion, and transit advocacy! Friday December 12, 2025 from 6-8pm at Vanderbuilt Market 45th & Vanderbilt behind Grand Central. All are welcome!

Congestion pricing is working: it's not only lowering traffic and generating valuable funds for transit, but as a recent study out of Cornell shows, it's reduced air pollution by a whopping 22% in the zone, with significant improvements also seen across the city (8%) & region. tinyurl.com/rb6xk3h7

Earlier this week, the F and the M train swapped places at 8 stations in Manhattan and Queens as part of process called "deinterlining," which increases the frequency and reliability of subway service. ICYMI, read ETA on why deinterlining is so valuable and where else it can be used:

In a baffling and unacceptable move, the MTA announced that its purchase of 378 new R268 subway cars will not include walk-through open-gangway trains. As ETA's Blair Lorenzo explained to Streetsblog, walk-through trains are the global standard for good reason. nyc.streetsblog.org/2025/12/09/m...

This Friday, come join ETA for our last TOD: Transit-Oriented Drinks of the year! Join us for drinks, transit discussion, and transit advocacy! Friday December 12, 2025 from 6-8pm at Vanderbuilt Market 45th & Vanderbilt behind Grand Central. All are welcome!

This morning, the MTA swapped the F/M trains at 8 stations in Manhattan & Queens. This is an example of "deinterlining," a technique which improves the frequency & reliability of subway service. Read ETA on why deinterlining is so valuable & where else it can be used: www.etany.org/statements/d...

A bill like this is an affront to good transit planning. Rules like bus lane enforcement exist to keep transit riders—the clear majority of New Yorkers—moving. No neighborhood should have an exemption to transit rules.

Congestion pricing is working. It's providing money for needed transit upgrades. It's lowering traffic, making bus rides faster. And of course, its' making New York streets safer and more enjoyable for all.

Implemented correctly a proof-of-payment system on buses combined with all door boarding would speed service while decreasing fare evasion.  That's why tapping to pay while boarding combined with random inspections is used in many systems around the country and the world. pix11.com/news/local-n...

While NY is considering mandating two-person trains, the DC Metro not only already operates with one person, but recently reactivated its automatic train operation system. Now, continuing to follow best practices, Metro has announced plans to move towards driverless trains. tinyurl.com/yft73mru

This Thursday, Hudson County Complete Streets and the Port Authority are hosting a Q&A on PATH and these service improvements. It will be streamed; questions must be submitted in advance. forms.office.com/pages/respon...

ETA is thrilled to see that, following years of demands by transit advocates & major investments, the Port Authority has committed to better headways on PATH. These major improvements, including four line service on weekends, will restore service to levels not seen in 25 years. tinyurl.com/3254253m

Around both the world and the US, one-person train operation is standard—with many places looking to move to more frequent automated systems. Given this ubiquity, there's no serious argument for requiring two-person trains. This bill would lock NY in the past. www.nydailynews.com/2025/11/17/v...

Do you want to learn more about through-running, and why it's the clear solution to improve service at Penn Station? There are few better places to start than with this short documentary from the @jointtransit.bsky.social, featuring two of ETA's own! www.youtube.com/watch?v=l0xR...

Since the MTA's new signal technology, CBTC, uses the same technology as 5G wireless, it's smart and rider-friendly to provide cell service alongside signal upgrades. Future installations, however, should not lock riders into a single service provider. www.instagram.com/p/DQ96XMyEQo...

ETA talked to the NY Times about a bill on Gov Hochul's desk that would mandate two crew on every subway train—something not required by any other metro in the world. This bill threatens existing service, frequency on the new IBX, and would leave NYC in the past 🧵: www.nytimes.com/2025/11/13/n...

By learning from other countries and adopting international best practices, California High Speed Rail was able to cut its costs by $14 billion and cut 70% of tunnels. This is a big lesson for transit projects both in NY & around the US: start by learning from other countries. tinyurl.com/mvsmfxa2

TONIGHT, come join ETA for TOD: Transit-Oriented Drinks, November! Join us for drinks, transit discussion, and transit advocacy! Tonight, Friday November 7, 2025 from 6-8pm at The Irish Exit Moynihan Food Hall Penn Station All are welcome!

This Friday, come join ETA for TOD: Transit-Oriented Drinks, November! Join us for drinks, transit discussion, and transit advocacy! Friday November 7, 2025 from 6-8pm at The Irish Exit Moynihan Food Hall Penn Station All are welcome!

In a welcome move, NYC is planning to invest $40M over the next ten years, seeking to build seats at 875 bus stops every year. Seating is a vital part of transit that not only makes it more accessible, but improves usability by reducing perceived waiting time. www.nyc.gov/mayors-offic...

The MTA is installing experimental anti-subway surfing barriers on the 7 train. While this is a good interim step, the real solution is to ensure that all new subway cars are walk-through (known as open gangway), as has been common practice across the world for years. pix11.com/news/transit...

It's good to see MTA Chair Janno Lieber contemplating all-door bus boarding, an easy win for bus service. All-door boarding and proof-of-payment enforcement speed bus service significantly. What's more, the agency is ready to go having already installed back door OMNY readers on all its buses.

MTA Board Chair Janno Lieber on the NYS legislature's bill that would require two-person crews for every train: "I think would outrage a lot of people, and I don’t think it’s a serious proposal." He rightly points out that shorter, more frequent trains can offer better service for many places.

ETA is disappointed and frustrated to hear that Metro-North Penn Station Access has been delayed by 3 years—a major delay for what should be a fairly straightforward project. This is a significant setback for regional transportation, especially prior to the World Cup in NJ.