Transit
We are proud transit geeks at Untapped New York, and here is the place to find it all! You'll discover where the remnants of the former Penn Station are, read plans for the future of the city's transportation... or learn about leaf-zapping laser trains!
Monthly MetroCard Cost vs. OMNY’s New Fare-Capping Pilot Program
Beginning February 28, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) will debut a new promotional fare-capping pilot program for riders who use
What to See at the End of the E train, One of NYC’s Busiest Subway Lines
It has been a little over six months since our first installment of the “End of the Line” series on
Remember NYC’s Subway Tokens?
It’s easy to forget that subway tokens were only discontinued in 2003, as it feels much longer since New
At Penn Station, a Historic IRT Sign Has Been Saved from Destruction
Long before the MTA, there was the Interborough Rapid Transit Subway (IRT), whose first line opened almost exactly 117 years
Photos: Brooklyn Bridge Bike Lane Opens
Yesterday, the new Brooklyn Bridge bike lane officially opened. It marks the first time since since 1950 that space on
Riding the New York Subway: The Invention of the Modern Passenger
When the subway first opened with much fanfare on October 27, 1904, New York became a city of underground passengers
PlugNYC, New Curbside Electric Vehicle Chargers are Being Installed
Some neighborhoods in New York City are welcoming PlugNYC, the city’s new curbside electric vehicle chargers that are being
NYC Skyline Projected onto Ceiling of Subway Cars
Commuting is not always the place you think of to bring a sense of wonder into your life. But with
Take a Ride on the Vintage 20th Century Limited Train
This October, join the United Railroad Historical Society of NJ and get a ride on a vintage New York Central
Top 10 Secrets Of The Port Newark-Elizabeth Marine Terminal
Port Newark-Elizabeth Marine Terminal — commonly referred to as “Port Newark” or “Port Elizabeth” — is a staple in the international shipping
What to See at the End of the A Train, NYC’s Longest Subway Line
In 1939, composer Billy Strayhorn created an instrumental piece for the Duke Ellington band that would become emblematic of New
