MTA's $68.4 Billion Plan: Will It Finally Fix New York's Transit Woes?

On a sweltering August morning in 2025, a power outage halted service on several subway lines, stranding thousands of New Yorkers during rush hour. Commuters packed onto platforms, venting frustrations over delays that are all too familiar. This incident, one of many plaguing the MTA, underscores the urgent need for change in a transit system strained by aging infrastructure and growing demand.