A Way Forward for New York-New Jersey Commuters
Projects to fix vital rail lines shouldn’t be held hostage by the Trump administration.
Colombia Bridge Collapse Throws Workers to Their Deaths
A 1,500-foot-long structure over a gorge in the Andes threw the workers about 900 feet to their deaths.
An Einstein for the Subways? A Lawyer Suggests a ‘Genius’ Fix
A lawyer who suggested lengthening trains but opening only some cars on platforms is a finalist in a “genius challenge” contest to improve the subways.
Readers Share Their New York Subway Stories
Readers respond to our cover story about the case for the subway with their own stories about riding the mass- transit system.
Crowdsourcing the Commute
Tech companies and frustrated passengers are working together to meet the increasing demands of commuting to the city.
Expect Environmental Battles to Be ‘Even More Significant’ in 2018
The Trump administration offered grand pronouncements about environmental deregulation in 2017. But this is the year to hammer out the details.
A Literary Journey Underground
Three books delve into mass transit and the creation of the subway.
The Case for the Subway
It built the city. Now, no matter the cost — at least $100 billion — the city must rebuild it to survive.
China’s Ambitious New ‘Port’: Landlocked Kazakhstan
In a wilderness of frozen desert, China and Kazakhstan are reviving a Silk Road land bridge between Asia and Europe, reshaping trade and geopolitics.
Did Trump Kill the Plan for a Hudson Rail Tunnel? Its Backers Hope Not
Officials said they hoped a dismissive letter from the Trump administration about a rail tunnel linking New York and New Jersey was a bargaining tactic, not a death notice.