The future of urban rail is electric.

Unfortunately, NYC has near-sighted plans for its commuter system that could hinder electrification for decades.

It’s time to move past the status quo & lay groundwork for progress.

The MTA has a cost control problem, but now it is preparing to order what might be the most expensive subway train in the world. It shouldn't be this way. After decades of overly conservative procurement, the MTA needs to rethink its approach.

Over the past month, the Northeast Corridor has seen unacceptable failure after failure in normal heat, stranding thousands. The cause? Outdated catenary and power systems.

Read ETA's report: If It Can’t Stand the Heat, You Need to Upgrade the Kitchen

Congestion pricing is vital, and ETA is proud to be a part of the coalition aiming to ensure that it begins as originally planned in NYC.

Congestion pricing is the law of the land, and ETA will do everything we can to ensure it begins as planned.

ETA is proud to be a part of the coalition of advocates, business leaders, government watchdogs, and legal experts aiming to ensure that congestion pricing begins as originally planned in New York City.

Like everyone else in the New York region, the Effective Transit Alliance was blindsided by New York State Governor Kathy Hochul’s inexplicable and senseless decision to indefinitely delay congestion pricing. Should it stand, this decision will be a catastrophe for New York. ETA urges everyone involved in New York transit to work to reverse this decision and begin congestion pricing on the date it was scheduled to begin, June 30, 2024.

Only a short tunnel prevents the IBX from achieving full grade separation, frequent service, and permanent integration with the subway system. Now is the time to ensure the IBX is done right.