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MTA buses, subways and railroads provide 2.4 billion trips each year and its bridges and tunnels carry more than 300 million vehicles annually. The agency operates the Long Island Rail Road, Metro-North Railroad, Long Island Bus and NYC Transit, which includes the city's subway system, bus routes in the five boroughs and the Staten Island Railway.
MTA buses, subways and railroads provide 2.4 billion trips each year and its bridges and tunnels carry more than 300 million vehicles annually. The agency operates the Long Island Rail Road, Metro-North Railroad, Long Island Bus and NYC Transit, which includes the city's subway system, bus routes in the five boroughs and the Staten Island Railway.
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Spring Snowstorm Slams Northeast, Up to 16" Possible
CNNA large snowstorm came barreling through the Northeast on Monday, threatening to drop 16 inches in some areas and frustrate commuters. By Monday morning, Newfield, New York, was reporting 10 inches of snow, while Ridgebury, Pennsylvania, had 8 inches....Tags: Travel, Long Island Power Authority, Monroe County (Pennsylvania), Snow Storms, Weather
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Blue Line Running Normally After Day of Major Delays
KTLA NewsLOS ANGELES (KTLA) -- The Metro Blue Line has re-opened after a power failure at the main yard caused delays much of the day on Thursday. Metropolitan Transportation Authority officials say the power failure caused trains that normally run every six...Tags: Travel, Commuting
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City Reminds New Year's Eve Revelers to Celebrate Safely
KTLA NewsLOS ANGELES (KTLA) -- As New Year's Eve approaches, authorities are reminding people to keep safety in mind while celebrating. The LAPD, L.A. County Sheriff's Department, Mayor's Office and District Attorney's Office have joined forces to launch a...Tags: Elections, Crime, Law and Justice, Unrest, Conflicts and War, Defense, Car Safety Tips and Advice
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City Urges Safe New Year's Celebrations, Offers Free Rides
KTLA NewsLOS ANGELES (KTLA) -- As New Year's Eve approaches, authorities are reminding people to keep safety in mind while celebrating. The Metropolitan Transportation Authority is offering free bus and rail rides overnight on New Year's Eve and New Year's Day....Tags: Car Safety Tips and Advice, Lee Baca, Antonio Villaraigosa, Santa Claus (fictional character), Los Angeles Police Department
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Goodbye Color Codes: US Announces New Terror Alert System
NEW YORK -- A new terrorism warning system will provide the public with information on specific threats, replacing the color-coded alerts put in place after the September 11, 2001, attacks, Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano said Wednesday....Tags: Grand Central Terminal, New York City, New York, Unrest, Conflicts and War, U.S. Department of Homeland Security
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Plan Would Let Solo Drivers Pay to Use 10, 110 Carpool Lanes
KTLA NewsLOS ANGELES (KTLA) -- Two of California's top lawmakers want to cancel a plan to allow solo drivers to pay to use the carpool lanes on the 10 and 110 freeways, saying it's unfair to taxpayers, and would privilege wealthier commuters. Republican...Tags: Travel, Commuting, Transportation, California, Crime, Law and Justice
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New York Unveils System of Live Subway Cameras After Times Square bomb
KTLA NewsNEW YORK -- Five hundred cameras installed in three of the city's busiest transit hubs started feeding live images to the police department's high-tech security network Monday and will be monitored in counter-terrorism efforts. At the system command...Tags: Travel, Michael Bloomberg, Subway Transportation, New York, Times Square
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$154 Million MTA Security System Facing Criticism
KTLA NewsLOS ANGELES -- The Metropolitan Transportation Authority is facing criticism for their new $154 million security system that isn't compatible for about half of the light rail stations in Los Angeles County. The MTA approved a contract in 2008 to add...Tags: Los Angeles
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Metro Cuts 9 Bus Lines, Reduces Service on Others
KTLA NewsLOS ANGELES -- The Metropolitan Transportation Authority is eliminating nine bus lines, and reducing service on several others, to try to deal with its huge budget deficit. The cancellations begin Sunday, and include five Metro Rapid lines and four local... -
MTA Fare Hike Takes Effect
KTLA NewsLOS ANGELES -- The cost of public transportation in Southern California just went up. A 6-percent fare hike went into effect Thursday for Metrolink trains, buses, subways and light rail systems. It's the first Metropolitan Transportation Authority fare...Tags: Los Angeles, Antonio Villaraigosa, Hancock Park
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Sunset Boulevard Bridge To Close For 6 Nights
KTLA NewsLOS ANGELES -- Construction crews will shut down portions of Sunset Boulevard and the 405 Freeway on the west side to begin demolishing the southern half of the overpass. the Sunset Boulevard bridge will be completely closed to traffic, beginning...Tags: Travel, Transportation, San Diego (San Diego, California), Car Safety Tips and Advice, Road Transportation
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Mayor Puts MTA Plans on the Fast-Track
KTLA NewsLOS ANGELES -- Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa has big plans for the future of public transportation in Southern California. The mayor is unveiling his plan today to fast-track several rail projects to be completed within the next decade. Among the...Tags: Long Beach (Los Angeles, California), San Fernando, Regional Authority, Pasadena (Los Angeles, California), Koreatown
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