California
Transit: Report praises New York executive for ‘hands-on’ style but notes his lack of experience with bus systems. He reportedly has mayor’s favor.
July 31, 1997
Entertainment & Arts
Culture: Some civic leaders praise growth of area as a theater center. Others say development has lagged and subway work has hurt businesses.
June 13, 1998
Building a subway through the Westside has been the Holy Grail of transportation planners for decades, and many feel they are closer to tunneling than ever before.
Nov. 15, 2009
World & Nation
With their tough metal exterior and high-strength security bars, the subway turnstiles that Cubic Corp. has designed for New York City’s least-savory subway stations don’t look very user-friendly.
June 18, 1991
New York City public transportation free through Friday
Nov. 1, 2012
While introducing new MTA appointees and taking a train ride, Villaraigosa also repeats his pledge to improve traffic flow in the city.
July 7, 2005
It’s unclear when workers of two Queens-based bus lines are going to walk out. Local 100 has set a new deadline of early Tuesday for a full-scale action.
Dec. 17, 2005
Strike: The agency says expenses are out of line. But a review of budget, survey of other cities suggest otherwise.
Sept. 27, 2000
A former New York corrections official has been selected as inspector general of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority.
Oct. 30, 1993
Business
Capping a 13-year campaign marked by delays, frustration and intrigue, Cubic Corp. of San Diego on Friday was officially awarded a contract to provide the New York City subway and bus system with an automated fare-collection system.
July 27, 1991