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!
How NYC Subway, LIRR, and Metro-North Responds to Snowstorms
Snow blowers, throwers, plows, and more specialized equipment help keep NYC moving in the snow!
👋 How to Say Goodbye to the MetroCard in NYC
December 31, 2025, is the last day subway riders will be able to purchase a new MetroCard!
Last Chance to Catch NYC's Holiday Notalgia Train
We met the voices of the NYC subway on our nostalgia ride this weekend!
The First LIRR Trains Pull Into Penn Station, September 1910
Celebrate the anniversary of the first LIRR train ride into Penn Station!
An Original Stone Eagle Comes Home to Penn Station in NYC
A 7,500-pound eagle sculpture from the top of the original 1910 Penn Station building has been returned after years in hiding!
Masstransiscope: Art in an Abandoned NYC Subway Station
Masstransiscope is one of those great serendipitous surprises that brightens up your commute; plus, it’s located in an abandoned
Minimalists Win the Great NYC Subway Map Debate, 50 Years Later
The NYC subway map has a new look that might look familiar...
NYC Says Goodbye to the MetroCard
The MTA will stop selling its iconic yellow metro cards at the end of 2025!
Trump Wants to Kill Congestion Pricing, But It Has Eased Traffic in NYC
The Trump administration claims congestion pricing doesn’t reduce traffic, but data shows otherwise. See which parts of Manhattan got the most relief.
Is Congestion Pricing Working? The MTA Says It Is.
Data shows fewer people are driving into the congestion zone!
These Stations Have the Most Rats in the New York Subway
Use our interactive map to see how often people have spotted rats at your New York City subway station!
Visit a Life-Sized Hand-Knit Subway Car Replica in NYC
Spot the pizza rat, Greek coffee cups, and more elements of the subway at an interactive fiber arts installation!