The Metropolitan Transportation Authority, on behalf of MTA New York City Transit and its subsidiaries; MTA Long Island Rail Road; MTA Metro-North Railroad; MTA Construction & Development; and MTA Bus Company (collectively referred to as the “MTA”), will hold a public hearing to solicit comments on MTA’s federal grant proposals for Federal Fiscal Year 2025. This hearing will be conducted in a hybrid format, allowing participation both in-person and virtually via Zoom’s online platform and conference call feature, and will include a livestream on the MTA 2025 Capital Projects hearing website.
The MTA receives federal funds pursuant to the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) of the U.S. Department of Transportation under Sections 5307, 5309, 5310, 5337, 5339 and 5340 of Title 49, United States Code (49 U.S.C. 5300 et seq.), as well as the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (Surface Transportation Act and other federal appropriations). The Governor of the State of New York, local officials, and publicly owned operators of mass transportation services have designated the MTA to be the recipient of these grants.
The requested funds are for categories of capital projects listed below and more fully described in the MTA Program of Projects. The MTA’s Program of Projects is available for review at https://new.mta.info/transparency/public-hearings or by calling the contact number provided below. The MTA solicits and encourages the comments of private transportation providers. Capital improvements under this Program generally take place within the MTA network or on State or city-owned property. Property acquisitions or relocations will be carried out in accordance with relevant laws and regulatory requirements. The projects included in this hearing are part of the approved 2015-2019, 2020-2024 and 2025-2029 Capital Programs.
The capital projects have been, or expected to be, endorsed by the Metropolitan Planning Organizations for the New York metropolitan region and are in compliance with the State Implementation Plan (SIP) as required by the Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990. The projects are not anticipated to have any significant adverse environmental impact. If the FTA prepares a formal environmental impact statement on any of the proposed projects, the MTA will issue a public notice to make the statement available. All legal requirements related to senior citizens and individual with disabilities will be met.
It is anticipated that any difference between the projects’ cost and the federal grant amount will be covered through funds that are made available by any one or more of the following sources: State, local, affiliated agency funds (such as MTA Bridges and Tunnels or MTA); credits for non-federal project shares generated from toll revenues in accordance with federal statute (23 U.S.C. 120 (i)); or sales of property or program income.
In Federal Fiscal Year 2024, MTA received $914.9 million of Section 5307 funds, $1.201 billion of Section 5337 State of Good Repair funds, and $29.8 million of Section 5339 of Bus and Bus Facilities funds. Apportionments from Federal Fiscal Year 2025 are not yet available. Federal funds must generally be matched by a local share contribution for capital assistance of 20 percent for most funding categories.
Project categories / estimated federal request (dollars in millions)
Project Categories |
$M |
|---|---|
Stations |
$184.00 |
Track |
244.00 |
Line Structures |
44.00 |
Communications and Signals |
21.00 |
Shops and Yards |
18.00 |
Power |
89.00 |
Miscellaneous |
33.00 |
Total LIRR |
$633.00 |
Project Categories |
$M |
|---|---|
Stations |
$8.00 |
Track and Structures |
317.54 |
Communication and Signals |
281.60 |
Power |
65.20 |
Shops and Yards |
9.60 |
Miscellaneous |
20.80 |
Ferries |
7.40 |
Total Metro-North |
$710.14 |
Project Categories |
$M |
|---|---|
Bus Replacement |
$89.58 |
Facilities |
7.20 |
Total MTA Bus |
$96.78 |
Project Categories |
$M |
|---|---|
Penn Station Access |
$2,513.83 |
Miscellaneous |
40.00 |
Total MTA C&D |
$2,553.83 |
Project Categories |
$M |
|---|---|
Subway Car |
$1,800.00 |
Bus Replacement |
1,620.00 |
Passenger Stations |
750.00 |
Line Equipment |
5.00 |
Line Structures |
2,000.00 |
Signals and Communications |
235.00 |
Power |
1,050.00 |
Shops and Yards |
180.00 |
Depots |
205.00 |
Service Vehicles |
95.00 |
SIRTOA |
142.00 |
Miscellaneous |
100.00 |
Total NYCT |
$8,182.00 |
Date and time of the public hearing
Tuesday, February 4, 2025, hearing begins at 6 p.m.
Hybrid Public Hearing will include both in person and virtual platforms.
Public hearing format
This will be a hybrid hearing with in-person participation as well as via Zoom’s online platform and conference call feature, with a livestream available on this website. Those interested in speaking must pre-register to speak at the public hearing. Each registered speaker will have two (2) minutes to speak.
Location of the public hearing
This public hearing will be held in-person at MTA Headquarters, 2 Broadway, 20th Floor – William J. Ronan Board Room, New York, NY 10004.
Registering for the public hearing
To register to speak at the hybrid public hearing, please sign up to comment either in-person, online, or call the Public Hearing Hotline at (646) 252-6777. Registration for the public hearing will open on January 3, 2025. All comments will be transcribed and included as part of the permanent record of this hearing.
Joining the public hearing
If you are registered to speak, you may attend the public hearing in person, or join the Zoom webinar either online or by phone following these instructions:
Join Zoom webinar online: Access the Zoom webinar online. You can also go to zoom.us/join and enter the webinar ID: 812 0352 3827.
Join Zoom webinar by telephone: To access the Zoom webinar by telephone, please call 1-877-853-5247 (toll-free). Then enter Webinar ID: 812 0352 3827, followed by the pound (#) sign.
View only online: Members of the public who wish only to view the hearings may access the event live at on this page.
To submit comments
All written comments must be submitted by 6:00 p.m. on February 4, 2025. Comments received after that date and time will not be considered.
To view a copy of the complete MTA program projects
A complete list of projects eligible for funding under this proposal is available onsite and online.
Information on public viewing locations and on the projects eligible for funding can be found on the MTA website or by contacting the MTA at the address below. The MTA will also make the final program of projects available on for Section 5307 funded projects when the FTA awards the Federal Fiscal Year 2025 grants on the Grant Management page.
Additional ways to comment or request information
For more information, to pre-register to speak, or to submit comments, use the following methods:
- Online: Email comments or register to speak
- By phone: Call the Public Hearing Hotline at (646) 252-6777. Telephone agents are available from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily.
- In person: Submit comments or register during the public hearing.
Guidelines for Verbal and Written Testimony
- Verbal presentations will be limited to two (2) minutes.
- Written statements may be submitted as a supplement oral testimony concerning the proposed projects.
Mailing Address for Written Comments:
- To submit comments, for additional information, or to request copies of the application and final program of projects to be submitted to the FTA, letters should be addressed to: MTA Capital Program Funding / Grants Management, RE: 2025 Capital Projects Public Hearing, 2 Broadway, D16.94, New York, NY 10004.
All letters must be postmarked by February 4, 2025.
Comments received after that date will not be included in the transcript.
Accessibility and language assistance services
At the public hearing, CART Captioning and American Sign Language services will be available.
For individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing can, use your preferred relay service or the free 711 relay service to connect to the Public Hearing Hotline at 646-252-6777.
For individuals who are blind or have low vision, request accommodations on or before February 1, 2025, either:
- By submitting a request through the registration form.
- By telephone: call the Public Hearing Hotline at 646-252-6777.
For those without internet access, dial in to the hearing by calling the Zoom webinar at 1-877-853-5247 (toll-free) then enter Webinar ID: 812 0352 3827, followed by the pound (#) sign.
For language assistance or other accommodations, submit a request at least three business days before the hearing date in one of the following ways:
- By submitting a request through the registration form.
- By telephone: call the Public Hearing Hotline at 646-252-6777
By mail: Send a letter to: MTA Capital Program Funding / Grants Management, RE: 2025 Capital Projects Public Hearing, 2 Broadway, D16.94, New York, NY 10004