Auto mechanics, auto body technicians, and auto mechanic helpers, we're hiring! Join us at our Bus Maintenance Open House on Tuesday, July 30 from 12:30pm - 3pm at 130 Livingston Street, Brooklyn, NY. If you plan to attend: • On-site testing will be offered to qualified candidates on a first-come-first-serve basis. • You must bring four printouts of your resume. • Government ID is required. Learn more & apply: https://lnkd.in/e6k4qMAW
Metropolitan Transportation Authority
Urban Transit Services
New York, NY 79,122 followers
We move the region that moves the world.
About us
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority is North America's largest transportation network, serving a population of 15.3 million people in the 5,000-square-mile area fanning out from New York City through Long Island, southeastern New York State, and Connecticut. The MTA comprises six agencies: MTA New York City Transit, MTA Bus Company, MTA Long Island Rail Road, MTA Metro-North Railroad, MTA Bridges and Tunnels, and MTA Construction & Development. The MTA network has the nation’s largest bus fleet and more subway and commuter rail cars than all other U.S. transit systems combined. It provides around 2.6 billion trips each year, accounting for about one-third of the nation’s mass transit users and two-thirds of its commuter rail passengers. MTA Bridges and Tunnels, which recorded a record 329 million crossings in 2019, carries more vehicles than any other bridge and tunnel authority in the nation. Interested in doing great work that impacts the lives of millions every day? Apply for a position today. You’ll not only have an opportunity to bring your skills to a mission in which you can take pride, you’ll enjoy first-class benefits including pension and 401(k) retirement savings plans, Wellness programs, Insurance plans, Healthcare plans, a generous vacation and leave package, and medical coverage for spouses, domestic partners, and dependents. The MTA’s provision of safe, clean, efficient public transportation is the lifeblood of the New York City area.
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https://new.mta.info/
External link for Metropolitan Transportation Authority
- Industry
- Urban Transit Services
- Company size
- 10,001+ employees
- Headquarters
- New York, NY
- Type
- Government Agency
- Specialties
- Transportation, Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, Procurement, System Safety, Project Management, Mechanics, Electricians, Ironworkers, Sheet Metal Workers, HVAC, Elevator and Escalator Mechanics, Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Masons, Carpenters, Logistics, Warehousing, Transportation Management, and Information Technology
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2 Broadway
New York, NY 10004, US
Employees at Metropolitan Transportation Authority
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Metropolitan Transportation Authority reposted this
🚍 Bus-lovers, get revved up! The New York Transit Museum’s 2024 Bus Festival is rolling into #BrooklynBridgePark on September 8th. At the beloved #BusFestival, guests can explore our collection of vintage buses, enjoy family-friendly activities, shop for bus-themed souvenirs, and enjoy picture-perfect views of retro buses and the Manhattan skyline from Emily Warren Roebling Plaza under the Brooklyn Bridge. Bus Festival is #free! The event runs rain or shine, from 10am – 3:30pm, on September 8th, 2024. RSVP at https://lnkd.in/eScDGGFa for the chance to #win a family membership!
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Our final 40th anniversary locomotive is here! 🎉 This one is a tribute to our employees, past and present—a huge thank you for all of their hard work here at Metro-North. Stay tuned for when it goes into service!
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July is Disability Pride Month! This celebration marks the 34th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and allows us to acknowledge the experience and importance of people with disabilities to our region. Learn more about the innovative features and projects we're implementing to improve accessibility across the MTA: mta.info/ada34 #DisabilityPrideMonth
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Fun fact: Because the Macy's 4th of July Fireworks show was moved to the Hudson River this year, the 34 St-Hudson Yards station saw a 111% increase in subway ridership when comparing July 4, 2023 to July 4, 2024. Firework fans love public transit! Learn more about how ridership changes during big events: https://lnkd.in/eQW6cHmP Photo by Marc A. Hermann, July 2021.
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Signal Maintainers are among the first responders of the railroads—whether it's a signal issue, fire, or tree down, they're ready to assess and fix any issues so that trains can continue moving. Signal Foreman Nick Quintana walks us through the day in the life of this important job.
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It's toasty out there—here are a few tips to beat this heat! 1. Take public transit to the beach! You can get to Coney Island, the Rockaways, and Orchard Beach via the subway or bus. You can also take Long Island Rail Road to many beaches on Long Island...all without needing a car! Read our full guide: https://lnkd.in/etXrA9_C 2. Use City of New York’s Cool Options map to locate cooling centers, which includes The New York Public Library locations and older adult centers: https://lnkd.in/epBeXtnc 3. Explore NYC Department of Parks & Recreation's Cool It! Guide that features spray showers, public drinking fountains, shaded streets and more: https://lnkd.in/epZesCXF 4. Visit one of the many museums across our region! Example: Take Metro-North Railroad to Hudson River Museum right near Glenwood Station. 5. Stay hydrated, walk in the shade, wear sunscreen, and take regular breaks from physical activity! More Extreme Heat advice can be found on the New York State Department of Health website: https://lnkd.in/dfJMamH
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Expanding access for all! Tomorrow (July 9) at 6pm EST, the MTA accessibility team & the New York Transit Museum will host a webinar exploring the history of accessibility at the MTA, while looking to the future filled with new technologies & solutions in public transit. #ADA34 #DisabilityPrideMonth Register here: https://lnkd.in/ez2WDZHg
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Metropolitan Transportation Authority reposted this
Get ready for Summer Saturdays, starting tomorrow and running through Labor Day! Monthly ticket holders can travel anywhere in our system and bring up to two guests for only $1 each. Make the most of your summer with this incredible offer! 🌟🚆 https://lnkd.in/emRuMANC
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We're wishing everyone a happy Independence Day! Whether you're heading to the beach or going to watch the Macy's Fourth of July Fireworks, public transit can get you there 🎆 Learn more about all of our planned service changes for July 4th: https://lnkd.in/eue7Vt_4