Finally, an Entrance Worthy of the Brooklyn Bridge
New York City will spend $22 million to transform a barren concrete corridor into a grand portal for pedestrians and cyclists.
Tunnels Aren’t the Only Vision for New Jersey Transit in the Governor’s Race
Rail problems have made the agency a top campaign issue, with candidates proposing ideas that include reorganization and the possibility of a new tax.
Donald Trump’s Very Good Idea: Raise the Gas Tax
The revenue would help pay for the president’s infrastructure plan, bolster economic growth and reduce motorists’ costs.
New York Plan to Dump Chlorine Into Sewers Worries Environmental Advocates
The city is seeking to solve a chronic problem of raw sewage emptying into city waterways during rainfalls, but some argue the plan relies on an unproven technique.
Key to Improving Subway Service in New York? Modern Signals
New York’s subway is struggling with old infrastructure and overcrowding. The M.T.A.’s failure to modernize its signal system is a crucial example.
Cuomo Has the Opportunity to Fix Penn Station, but Will He?
The transportation hub serving about 650,000 daily passengers desperately needs an overhaul. So far, the New York governor’s plans don’t begin to address the problems.
New Kosciuszko Bridge. Same Old Traffic.
It’s the first major new bridge built in New York City since 1964. The main traffic benefits may arrive in 2020, when a second crossing opens.
Amtrak Said to Weigh Extended Track Closings for Penn Station Repairs
Officials say the move, which would cause huge disruptions for commuters, is needed because infrastructure at the terminal urgently needs an overhaul.
A Reporter Whose Sources Are Strangers on the Train
Emma G. Fitzsimmons, who covers New York City transit for The Times, finds story ideas on buses and bridges, in bike lanes and subway cars.
Amtrak at a Junction: Invest in Improvements, or Risk Worsening Problems
Accidents and congestion at Penn Station and maintenance issues plague Amtrak. It needs a new Hudson River tunnel. But it could face major funding cuts.