Beth Fertig appears in the following:
MTA Eyes Fare Hike Options
Tuesday, September 25, 2007
The agency is also considering discounts for riders who travel off peak.
Two Proposals for a Fare Hike
Monday, September 24, 2007
The MTA offered two different proposals today for a fare hike in 2008. Both would raise the $2 base fare for bus and subway riders to $2.25.
MTA Reveals Plan for Future Floods
Friday, September 21, 2007
The MTA just released a report on the storm that almost shut down the entire system last month.
Top Prize Awarded to City Schools
Wednesday, September 19, 2007
New York City has won the prestigious Broad Foundation prize praising student achievement.
Council Looks at Mayor's Control of Schools
Wednesday, September 19, 2007
The state law granting the Mayor of New York City full control over the city's public schools will expire in 2009.
Giuliani and New York: Hometown Candidate Isn't the Favorite Son
Monday, September 10, 2007
When Republican presidential hopeful Rudolph Giuliani travels around the country, he inevitably refers to the one, singular event that defines his bid for the White House.
Schools Prepare for Greater Scrutiny
Tuesday, September 04, 2007
Today marks the first day of school for the city’s 1.1 million students.
Pilot Program Fights Poverty With Cash Incentives
Tuesday, August 28, 2007
New York City is about to embark on a new experiment in fighting poverty.
Congestion Pricing Commission Filled
Wednesday, August 22, 2007
A commission to study Mayor Bloomberg's congestion pricing plan will be able to get to work.
Federal Transit Aid to NYC Contingent on Action
Wednesday, August 15, 2007
The federal government's decision to award New York City $354 million for congestion pricing is not a done deal.
Dollars for Congestion Pricing
Tuesday, August 14, 2007
The federal Department of Transportation announced this morning that it will help to fund Mayor Bloomberg's congestion pricing plan.
Transit Workers Often Last to Know About Delays
Friday, August 10, 2007
Transit riders weren't the only ones experiencing confusion during Wednesday's storm that shut down the subways.
Governor Asks MTA to Look At Flooding
Thursday, August 09, 2007
Governor Spitzer has appointed a task force to look at subway flooding in the wake of yesterday's storm which shut down the city's transit system.
MTA Update
Wednesday, August 08, 2007
WNYC reporter Beth Fertig on the status of the transit system.
Mass Transportation Headache
Wednesday, August 08, 2007
High wind and torrential rain at the dawn of a stiflingly humid Wednesday caused widespread chaos for morning commuters.
Bugging Out – How New Yorkers Deal With Big Summer Roaches
Thursday, August 02, 2007
In southern cities, roaches can hang out on the sidewalks all year long if the weather is warm enough
NYC Transit Takes New Safety Steps
Thursday, August 02, 2007
New York City Transit and the Transport Workers union say they've taken new safety steps.
MTA Explores Possible Fare Hike
Thursday, July 26, 2007
The MTA's proposed fare hike is just one part of a four year financial plan that will be closely scrutinized by board members before the end of the year.
New York's Steam Network Considered Highly Effective
Saturday, July 21, 2007
Most of Manhattan south of 96th street continues to get its heat and hot water thanks to steam.
Talks Continue on Congestion Pricing
Thursday, July 19, 2007
Despite the breakdown earlier this week, talks continue in Albany over a way to salvage Mayor Bloomberg's congestion pricing plan.