Riders Can Finally Tap Into the New York Subway

Other cities already have transit systems that allow riders through fare gates with the tap of a card, or even a phone. Now the most expansive subway system in the United States is joining the club.

1 minute read

July 31, 2019, 6:00 AM PDT

By James Brasuell @CasualBrasuell

Emma G. Fitzsimmons reports from New York City:

Cities like London and Chicago have embraced tap cards and smartphone payments while New Yorkers still stand at turnstiles trying to swipe their MetroCard at the precise slow, but not-too-slow, speed to avoid the dreaded “Please swipe again.’’

Now New York is finally getting a modern “tap-and-go” fare system that will make other cities jealous.

The system, called One Metro One New York (OMNY for short), launched in May at a handful of select stations, but a full roll out is expected to be complete by the end of next year. The system will also be built into the Long Island Rail Road and Metro-North Railroad, the two commuter railroads operated by the Metropolitan Transportation Authority, by 2021.

According to Fitzsimmons, the system is drawing positive reviews from riders, representing a rare bright spot for the beleaguered system.

FULL STORY: So Long, Swiping. The ‘Tap-and-Go’ Subway Is Here.

Tuesday, July 30, 2019 in The New York Times

Infrastructure Transportation New York New York City Metropolitan Transportation Authority New York MTA Subway Transit Fare OMNY View More

I love the variety of courses, many practical, and all richly illustrated. They have inspired many ideas that I've applied in practice, and in my own teaching. Mary G., Urban Planner

I love the variety of courses, many practical, and all richly illustrated. They have inspired many ideas that I've applied in practice, and in my own teaching.

Mary G., Urban Planner

Get top-rated, practical training

Start Learning

Advertise with us

Urban Design for Planners 1: Software Tools

This six-course series explores essential urban design concepts using open source software and equips planners with the tools they need to participate fully in the urban design process.