Business owners on Second Avenue, where construction on the Second Avenue Subway line has been ongoing, are asking Mayor Bloomberg to support state legislation that would give them relief to the economic strife that they say has been caused by the construction. They say that about half of the businesses in the construction area between 91st and 96th Streets have closed down and that remaining businesses...

With the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) recently publicizing its inability to finish the Fulton Street Transit Center, some fear that the Second Avenue Subway project could end up not being completed either. The project has already begun construction in the Upper East Side, demolishing three miles worth of buildings, stores, and restaurants. The New York Post asserts that The MTA underestimated...

Eliot Sander, Executive Director of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA), spoke about the future of the MTA and transit in New York City at the first annual “State of the MTA” address. Sander highlighted the progress of the 2nd Avenue Subway and said that revenue from congestion pricing was a “critical piece” in planning for the future of transit operations in the city.

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) is planning to reconsider a proposed entrance on 72nd Street for the 2nd Avenue Subway after two lawsuits were filed by area residents. The residents are urging the MTA to complete another environmental impact study before moving forward on the project.

Riders expressed frustration at the MTA’s announcement that the Second Avenue subway line project would again be delayed. According to MTA CEO Elliot Sander, the further delay will save money in the long run by allowing the authority to sign smaller contracts. The new schedule on the Second Avenue line is part of a new capital plan that the MTA has will submit to the legislature for approval. The...

Rising construction costs and $9 billion gap in the MTA’s capital plan are causing delays in several capital projects, including the 2nd Avenue subway line, the East Side Access project, and the Fulton Street Transit Center. In response, the agency has drafted a new capital plan that includes $4.5 million in bonds from the proposed congestion pricing plan and will expand the budget from $21.3 to...

Because of rising construction costs, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) will be $1.5 billion over budget in its four big construction projects: the 2nd Avenue Subway, East Side Access, the Fulton Street Transit Center and rebuilding the South Ferry terminal. Because of the budget problems, both the 2nd Ave. Subway and the East Side Access project have been delayed. They were both scheduled...

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) is expected to unveil a new capital budget plan that could end up costing about $28 billion for major projects such as the 2nd Avenue subway and other smaller transit initiatives. There is some concern that the MTA will not be able to levy from federal, state and local officials the kind of money they need to implement their capital budget plan. Congestion...

Many local business owners have been forced to deal with reduced foot traffic, lower revenue, garbage pileups and other construction nuisances as the Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA) builds the 2nd Avenue Subway. Marcelo Ronchini, owner of Nina’s Argentinean Pizzeria on 91st Street & 2nd Avenue has seen up to a 23 percent reduction in revenue and has had to reduce the hours of his staff since...

In the $3.1 trillion budget presented to Congress by President Bush this week, $211 million was included for the East Side Access Project that will connect the Long Island Railroad to Grand Central Station on the East side. In addition, Bush's budget includes $277 million for construction of the 2nd Avenue Subway. Congress will now review President Bush's budget.