Straphangers Campaign

A 2 Train at 96th Street - New York, NY - May 9, 2012 (credit: Paul Murnane / WCBS 880)

Report: Signal, Mechanical Problems Cause Most Subway Alerts

A new report from the Straphangers Campaign cites signal and mechincal problems for about 2/3 of subway alerts in 2011.

2012/05/09

Subway tracks are seen in New York, NY (file / credit: Mario Tama/Getty Images)

Straphangers Campaign, Transportation Alternatives Denounce MTA Capital Plan

Albany leaders have agreed to fund the last three years of the MTA’s current five-year capital plan, but it could mean fare hikes down the line.

2012/03/27

Survey Finds Conditions On Subway Platforms Need Improvement

A survey by the Straphangers Campaign found broken lighting fixtures, peeling paint, water damage and graffiti at many stations.

2012/02/02

FILE - Commuters wait on the platform as a train arrives in the 23rd Street subway station during the morning rush hour in New York City. (Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images)

MTA Board Approves 2012 Budget: No Service Cuts Or Fare Hikes

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority board passed its spending and revenue blueprint for 2012, calling the budget fragile. There is some good news in it.

2011/12/21

Passengers on the subway after the system came online following Hurricane Irene - New York, NY - Aug 29, 2011 (credit: Spencer Platt/Getty Images)

Straphangers Campaign Lists Bests And Worsts For Year In Transit

The Straphangers Campaign’s Gene Russianoff says among the worst things is that the 2nd Avenue subway project is behind schedule and over budget.

2011/12/13

The M50 Bus - New York, NY - Dec 1, 2011 (credit: Marla Diamond / WCBS 880)

Manhattan’s M50 Crosstown Bus Wins ‘Pokey Award’

The winner of this year’s uncoveted gold snail on a pedestal is the M50 crosstown bus which the groups said clocked in at 3.5 mph at noon on a weekday.

2011/12/01

Gov. Cuomo Picks Former NYC Deputy Mayor For MTA Chief

Joseph Lhota served as deputy mayor for operations under Mayor Rudy Giuliani. He oversaw day-to-day management of the city, and supervised city agencies.

2011/10/20

"Break of Day" by Sabrina Porter (credit: Straphangers Campaign)

Transit Groups Announce Winners In Subway And Bus Photo Contest

Some shutterbugging on New York City Transit has won two people a free month of rides.

2011/07/06

New York City Subway dancer Marcus Walden aka Mr Wiggles performs acrobatic tricks on the subway while passengers watch November 23, 2010. (credit: TIMOTHY A. CLARY/AFP/Getty Images)

Straphangers Campaign Holds Photo Contest To Show Off Best And Worst Of NYC Subways, Buses

New Yorkers will get the opportunity to show what mass transit looks like to them – whether it’s good, bad or just plain old ugly.

2011/05/16

R Line Rated Dirtiest Subway By Straphangers Campaign

New York can be a dirty place, but when it comes to the subway, a recently released study shows cars on the R line are the dirtiest.

2011/05/05

Survey Finds Subway Announcements Clear & Accurate Except When Faced With Delays

The results of a 2010 survey released by the Straphangers Campaign found basic announcements on subway cars were clear and not garbled 83 percent of the time.

2011/03/30

Straphangers Campaign Releases Subway Report

LIRR riders aren’t the only ones dealing with late trains. The Straphangers Campaign released its annual subway report card today. How did your line fare?

2010/10/06

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