The websites listed on this page represent leading sources for travel
information, transportation advocacy, regulatory guidance, and general
interest relating to public transportation in the New York City region.
For your convenience, you may jump down this page by selecting one of
the below categories:
Advocacy Organizations
Tri-State Transportation Campaign
Coalition of transit advocacy organizations in the New York region. Publishes a widely read electronic weekly, "Mobilizing the Region".Regional Plan Association
Major, nationally noted independent regional planning organization for the New York metropolitan area. Sponsor of the MetroLink Second Avenue subway proposal.Connecticut Rail Commuter Council
Similar to the MNRCC, this is the commuters advocacy council for users of Metro-North New Haven Line services within the State of Connecticut.Empire State Transportation Alliance
Regional coalition of independent planning and advocacy groups seeking to ensure the efficacy and usefulness MTA's 2000-2004 capital plan.Straphangers Campaign
The other major advocacy organization for NYC transit riders (along with the PCAC's own Transit Riders Council). A good source for independent reports and surveys, with somewhat of an activistic flair. Sponsored by the New York Public Interest Research Group.Transportation Alternatives
The region's leading bicycle and pedestrian citizens' advocacy group.TEA-21
Periodically updated site regarding current federal transportation funding legislation, the Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century. Maintained by the Surface Transportation Policy Project.
Governmental Agencies
Local
NYC Department of Transportation
Regional
Connecticut Department of Transportation
Responsible for funding Metro-North New Haven Line service within the State of Connecticut.New York Metropolitan Transportation Council
The federally mandated metropolitan planning organization responsible for programming federal transportation monies in the New York City region.New York State Department of Transportation
Federal
US Department of Transportation
Federal Transit Administration (USDOT)
The national regulatory agency for transit providers.Federal Railroad Administration (USDOT)
The national regulatory agency for railroads, including commuter railroads.Bureau of Transportation Statistics (USDOT)
Comprehensive, free national transportation data in printed form or on CD-ROM (PC format only, Macintosh users will need to run PC-emulation software).
Travel Information
Metropolitan Transportation Authority
Maps, schedules, and fare information for NYC Transit subway and bus service, LIRR and Metro-North commuter rail service, and MTA Access-A-Ride paratransit service. You may also wish to browse the weekly update pages for NYC Transit subway diversions and bus diversions.MetroCommute
A commercial organization providing real-time transit and traffic status information for the New York region.Port Authority of New York and New Jersey
Trips123
Real time transit and road information for the New York City metropolitan area, including New Jersey and Connecticut.
Other Resources
American Public Transit Association
Primary North American transit industry trade association.MTA Planning Studies
Information on some (not all) current MTA planning studies and capital projects as listed on the MTA website.NYC Subway Resources
By far, the best resource on the net for subway buffs interested in learning about the NYC subway system, as well as several other North American subway systems. Hundreds of photos, and significant historical information.
Publications
Financing Options for the MTA Capital Program (Regional Plan Association)
Review of the Proposed Financial Plan and Capital Program for the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Office of the State Comptroller)
Running on Empty: The MTA`s 2005 Budget and Financial Plan (New York City Independent Budget Office)
Transportation-Trouble Ahead (New York State Advisory Panel on Transportation Policy for 2025)
