Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s Post

Did you know that September is Deaf Awareness Month? Also, this week marks the World Federation of the Deaf's International Week of Deaf People!   These are important celebrations to... • Increase public awareness of Deaf issues or challenges • Learn about their community and culture • Emphasize the positive aspects of Deafness • Encourage social inclusion • Raise awareness of the organizations that support those who are Deaf #DeafAwarenessMonth

Introducing the Avoided Carbon Calculator! This new feature on the TrainTime app allows Long Island Rail Road and Metro-North Railroad riders to see the environmental impact of taking the train instead of driving! The tool calculates the carbon emissions avoided compared to the same trip by car. Whether you’re a daily commuter or occasional railroad rider, you can now see firsthand how getting even one car off the road can make for a greener region. Happy Climate Week! #ClimateWeekNYC

The MTA Board has unanimously approved the proposed 2025-2029 Capital Plan, which outlines a $68.4 billion investment in the region’s subways, buses, railroads, bridges, and tunnels to ensure New Yorkers continue to have reliable, accessible, and sustainable transit. Next, the Capital Plan will be submitted to the MTA Capital Program Review Board (CPRB) by October 1, who will then have 90 days to review and approve the plan. Read the full plan: https://lnkd.in/eP2BhnRV

Calling all data explorers! To celebrate the 3rd anniversary of the MTA Open Data Act, we're announcing the first-ever MTA Open Data Challenge: https://lnkd.in/eRB9XfT5 This month-long competition invites the public to explore & transform data from our 134 open datasets into a project such as a web app, map, static data visualization, written report or piece of art. The winning project will be selected based on creativity, utility, execution and transparency. The winner will receive an item from the vintage New York City Transit memorabilia collection! Their project will also be featured on our Data & Analytics blog and our social media. Projects in any medium are welcome, as long as it uses at least one MTA open dataset. Submissions must be emailed to [email protected] by 11:59 p.m. EDT on Friday, October 25, 2024. Full terms & conditions can be found on our website: https://lnkd.in/ej6P3EJJ We're excited to see what you come up with! 📊

There's no New York without mass transit. Our 2025-2029 Capital Plan outlines the investments necessary to modernize, fortify, and expand New York's transit system, while providing reliable service, improving the customer experience, and taking action on climate change. Learn more: mta.info/capitalplan

Have you seen those colorful QR codes at select stations and bus stops throughout our system? These are part of an accessibility pilot featuring the apps NaviLens and NaviLens Go! NaviLens provides sign information in audio for people who are blind or have low vision, and NaviLensGO creates dynamic visual navigation. Both of these apps offer routes using stairs or elevators based on preference and translate information into more than 18 different languages.   You can check out NaviLens and our other accessibility features and tell us what you think: https://lnkd.in/eS5N2V5v