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MTA Unveils New All-In-One Mobile App for Trip Planning and Service Information

App includes schedules and service alerts for subways, buses, lirr and metro-north  , public can sign up for app; currently in beta testing.

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) today announced that its new MTA app is available for download. The app is currently in BETA testing and will eventually succeed the MYmta app. The app features schedules, service alerts and more for subways, buses, Long Island Rail Road and Metro-North Railroad all in one place. Users can also book Access-A-Ride trips and see elevator and escalator outages at stations throughout the subway system.   

 “If we want more customers to use public transit, providing travel tools that are easy and intuitive is key,” said MTA Acting Chief Customer Officer Shanifah Rieara . “The new MTA app accomplishes just that, connecting riders to the information they need in one or two taps.”  

Additional features in the Beta version of the new MTA app include:  

Plan a trip to see recommended routes and check schedules for subways, buses, Long Island Rail Road, Metro-North, PATH and AirTrain.  

Get service alerts and see planned and unplanned service changes and best ways to get around.  

Save favorite routes and stops for quick viewing of arrival times.  

Live bus tracking to see where a bus is located that is approaching a stop, check when it will arrive, and follow it throughout its trip, including instant information on how many stops and minutes away a bus is.  

Real-time on-board crowding for railroads.  

Book Access-A-Ride trips, find pick up and drop off times for trips, and view trip history.  

Improved search making it easier to see which search results are MTA stations and the services offered there at a glance. 

Dynamic strip maps and station views indicate the service that is running at any given time.   

The app was co-developed with Axon Vibe, a smart mobility platform provider and former winner of the MTA’s Transit Tech Lab accelerator. Utilizing this smart transit technology MTA app users will also be able to opt into sharing their location data to receive smart, real-time, location-based notifications for their individual journey. 

The aggregated data will be available to the MTA to better understand ridership and mobility patterns around the New York metropolitan area. This information will assist with improving transit operations to meet the needs of customers and developing innovative tools to help make it easier for riders to plan for transit and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. This effort was supported by the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA). 

“Axon Vibe is thrilled to continue supporting the MTA with our smart transit technology, aimed at promoting sustainable travel and increasing public transit ridership,” said Roman Oberli, CEO of Axon Vibe . 

The app will replace MYmta when it becomes available in the Apple App Store and Google Play Store later this year. Riders will not need to download a new app as it will automatically update on a mobile device if MYmta is already installed.     

Members of the public can sign up for access to the app here . 

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• About the MTA
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• New York City Transit
• Bridges & Tunnels
• Long Island Rail Road
• Metro-North Railroad
• Other agencies and departments
• Planned Service Changes
• Elevator & Escalator Status
• Safety and Security
• Transparency
• Contact the MTA
• Media Relations
• Procurement and solicitations

Our official apps: MYmta, TrainTime

About our apps.

Our flagship apps, MYmta and TrainTime, make it easy to find your best transit option, whether you’re traveling on the subway, bus, Long Island Rail Road, or Metro-North Railroad.  

Our apps include tools that help you easily navigate your trip. You can plan and save trips, see real-time arrival and service status information, and get help right in the apps. With TrainTime, you can buy tickets for your LIRR and Metro-North trips. 

Soon, we will replace MYmta with a new and improved MTA app. The new app is currently in beta, but you can download and start using it today. And we want to hear from you — your feedback will help us make improvements to the app for its wider release. 

MTA app (beta)

The MTA app is the upcoming replacement for MYmta. It's a next-generation app designed with the rider in mind.

The new app has all of the real-time information that makes MYmta helpful with a new, streamlined interface to make that information easier to find. You can also sign up for Smart Alerts to get personalized travel recommendations and service alerts. 

The MTA app is still in public beta. You can download it, but you'll need to go through some extra steps. 

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The TrainTime app provides a one-stop shop for Long Island Rail Road and Metro-North Railroad customers. With it, riders can buy and use tickets, plan their trips, track their trains, and more.  Learn more about using TrainTime.  

Download the TrainTime app for iOS or  Android . 

TrainTime features

• Buy tickets:  All ticket types except UniTickets, Meadowlands tickets, group tickets, and MTA Away packages are available for purchase. Pay with Apple Pay, Google Pay, or credit/debit card. You can split payment between two cards.
• Plan trips: View Long Island Rail Road and Metro-North Railroad departure times and transfer details before you travel. You can also search for two origin and/or two destination stations at once.
• Save and share trips:  Save your frequent trains for easy access. You can also share trips with family and friends so they know when to expect you.
• Track your train: Follow your trip with real-time GPS tracking, updated every few seconds. You can also see the layout of your train and how crowded each car is so you can position yourself on the platform before it arrives.
• View service status and alerts: See real-time arrival and status information, along with incidents on your branch or line. 
• Chat with us: Text with a customer service representative for either LIRR or Metro-North within the app.  

MYmta offers regionwide travel support, including real-time arrival and schedule information for subway, bus, Long Island Rail Road, and Metro-North service.

Download the MYmta app for  iOS  or  Android .

MYmta features

• Plan your trip: Personalize subway, bus, or rail trips, and see trips with the fewest transfers, fastest time, or least time walking.  
• Real-time service status: See real-time arrival information for subways, buses, and railroads. 
• Save frequent trips: Bookmark your favorite subway, bus, or rail lines, or your frequently visited stations and stops.  You can save your trips and view schedules to plan ahead. 
• Nearby stations: View stations or stops near you on a map so you can find the MTA service closest to you, along with walking distances.  
• Planned service changes: Look up planned service changes that will affect your travel.  
• Elevator and escalator status: See which elevators and escalators throughout the MTA system are out of service.  

MTA launches trip planning tool for new Staten Island express bus network

• Published: Aug. 10, 2018, 4:41 p.m.

The MTA has unveiled a new trip planning tool that allows residents to plan their trips on the new Staten Island express bus network up to 30 days in advance. (Courtesy of MTA)

• Erik Bascome | [email protected]

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- Trying to plan your new commute? The MTA has you covered.

The MTA has announced that the digital trip planning tool on its new website, new.mta.info , now includes the routes and schedules for  Staten Island's redesigned express bus network , which is set to take effect Aug. 19.

Customers can use it to plan their commutes up to 30 days in advance, determining which new express bus route will best service them under the redesigned system.

The trip planning tool is available now on the  new MTA website and the free  MYmta smartphone app.

The  new smartphone app, which launched last month,  contains information relating to all of the MTA's mass transit properties, providing the following functions:

• Real-time arrival information for trains, subways and buses.
• Service status, including information on planned work and updates on the causes of delays.
• The ability to find nearby stations and stops with the click of a button.
• A unified trip planning function for travel across the MTA's regional transportation network, including trains, subways and buses, as well as non-MTA entities such as Staten Island Ferry, NYC Ferry Service, PATH and New Jersey Transit.
• The ability for customers with mobility challenges to plan accessible trips across trains, subways and buses.
• The ability to personalize the app by saving favorite lines, stations, stops and trips.

"We think MYmta will be an important tool for our customers as they plan and manage their commute. In addition to real-time arrival and trip planning, the app lets you personalize your experience," said MTA managing director Veronique Hakim.

With the new express bus system less than two weeks away, the MTA is stepping up its social outreach campaign.

The Advance/SILive.com has partnered with the MTA to  host a live Twitter chat on Monday, Aug. 13. During the event, commuters will have an opportunity to ask MTA New York City Transit President Andy Byford any questions related to the new express bus system.

Beginning at noon, Byford will tweet responses from the  @NYCTBus  Twitter account, answering questions sent by the general public, the Advance/SILive's Twitter account ( @siadvance ) and Borough President James Oddo.

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MTA Express (NYC)

Welcome, MTA Express riders. Scroll down to find key information about all MTA Express transit options in New York, like MTA Express bus time, MTA Express subway time, MTA Express subway maps, and MTA Express bus schedules. You'll find more complete information about MTA Express and other transportation services in the New York City in our app .

MTA Express Bus

• BM1 Mill Basin - Downtown / Midtown
• BM2 Canarsie / Spring Creek - Dtwn / Midtown
• BM3 Sheepshead Bay - Downtown / Midtown
• BM4 Gerritsen Beach - Downtown / Midtown
• BM5 Spring Creek - Midtown
• BxM1 Riverdale - East Midtown
• BxM2 Riverdale - West Midtown
• BxM3 Yonkers - Midtown
• BxM4 Woodlawn - Midtown
• BxM6 Parkchester - Midtown
• BxM7 Co-Op City - Midtown
• BxM8 Pelham Bay / City Island - Midtown
• BxM9 Throgs Neck - Midtown
• BxM10 Williamsbridge / Morris Park - Midtown
• BxM11 Wakefield - Midtown
• BxM18 Riverdale - Downtown
• QM1 Fresh Meadows - Midtown via 6th Av
• QM2 Bay Terrace - Midtown via 6th Av
• QM3 Little Neck - Midtown
• QM4 Electchester - Midtown via 6th Av
• QM5 Glen Oaks - Midtown via 6th Av
• QM6 Lake Success - Midtown via 6th Av
• QM7 Fresh Meadows - Downtown
• QM8 Glen Oaks - Downtown
• QM10 Lefrak City - Midtown via 6th Av
• QM11 Forest Hills - Downtown
• QM12 Forest Hills - Midtown via 6th Av
• QM15 Lindenwood - Midtown Express
• QM16 Neponsit - Midtown Express
• QM17 Far Rockaway - Midtown Express
• QM18 South Ozone Park - Midtown Express
• QM20 Bay Terrace - Midtown
• QM21 Rochdale Village - Midtown
• QM24 Glendale - Midtown via 6th Av
• QM25 Glendale - Downtown
• QM31 Fresh Meadows - Midtown via 3rd Av
• QM32 Bay Terrace - Midtown via 3rd Av
• QM34 Glendale - Midtown via 3rd Av
• QM35 Glen Oaks - Midtown via 3rd Av
• QM36 Lake Success - Midtown via 3rd Av
• QM40 Lefrak City - Midtown via 3rd Av
• QM42 Forest Hills - Midtown via 3rd Av
• QM44 Electchester - Midtown via 3rd Av
• SIM1 Eltingville - Lower Manhattan Express
• SIM2 Tottenville - Lower Manhattan Express
• SIM3 Pt. Richmond - Midtown Manhattan Express
• SIM4 Eltingville - Lower Manhattan Express
• SIM5 Eltingville - Lower Manhattan Express
• SIM6 Eltingville - Midtown Manhattan Express
• SIM7 Eltingville - Greenwich Village Express
• SIM8 Huguenot - Midtown Manhattan Express
• SIM9 Eltingville - Greenwich Village Express
• SIM10 Eltingville - Midtown Manhattan Express
• SIM11 New Dorp - Midtown Manhattan Express
• SIM15 Eltingville - Lower Manhattan Express
• SIM22 Eltingville - Midtown Manhattan Express
• SIM23 Annadale - Midtown Manhattan Express
• SIM24 Prince's Bay - Midtown Manhattan Express
• SIM25 Tottenville - Midtown Manhattan Express
• SIM26 Tottenville - Midtown Manhattan Express
• SIM30 Sunnyside - Midtown Manhattan Express
• SIM31 Eltingville - Midtown Manhattan Express
• SIM32 Travis - Lower Manhattan Express
• SIM33 Mariners Harbor - Manhattan Express
• SIM34 Mariners Harbor - Lower Manhattan Exp
• SIM35 Port Richmond - Lower Manhattan Express
• X27 Bay Ridge - Manhattan Express
• X28 Sea Gate / Bensonhurst - Manhattan Exp
• X37 Bay Ridge - Midtown Manhattan Express
• X38 Sea Gate / Bensonhurst - Midtown Expr
• X63 Rosedale - Midtown Manhattan Express
• X64 Cambria Heights - Midtown Manhattan Exp
• X68 Floral Park - Midtown Manhattan Express

About MTA Express

MTA Express is a public transportation provider that serves New York City. MTA Express operates the following transit modes across New York: Bus. In total, MTA Express operates 73 Bus lines. MTA Express serves 1,950 stops or stations in New York City.

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With more than 5 million riders per weekday, the subway is the busiest means of public transport in the New York megalopolis. It has 425 stations with 472 stops on 24 lines spread over 236 miles, making it the world leader in terms of the number of lines and stations served. The lines are almost exclusively underground in Manhattan, while they are mostly overhead in the rest of the city.

The bus networks, the Metro-North Railroad, the Staten Island Railway and the Long Island Rail Road are also managed by MTA.