PUBLIC HEARINGS ON CAPITAL PROJECTS
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, the "MTA"), will hold a public hearing to solicit comment on the MTA's proposals for federal grants for fiscal year 2026.
These hearings will be held in a hybrid format, allowing for both in-person and virtual participation via the Zoom online platform and conference call feature, and will also include a live stream on the MTA's 2026 Capital Projects Hearings website.
The MTA receives federal funds from 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 under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Act (Surface Transportation Act and other federal appropriations). The Governor of New York State, local officials, and state-owned public transportation operators have designated the MTA as the recipient of these grants.
The requested funds are for the following categories of capital projects, described in more detail in the MTA Proposed Program of Projects. The MTA Program of Projects can be accessed at https://mta.info/2026-capital-projects-hearing or by calling the contact number below. The MTA invites private transit operators to participate in the discussion and welcomes their comments. Capital improvements under this program are generally completed on the MTA network or on state- or city-owned property and assets. Acquisition or relocation of property will be conducted in accordance with applicable law and regulations. The projects included in this hearing are part of the approved capital programs for 2020-2024 and 2025-2029.
Capital projects have been or are expected to be approved by Metropolitan Planning Organizations for the New York City metropolitan area and comply with the State Implementation Plan (SIP) as required by the Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990. The projects must not have significant adverse environmental impacts. If the FTA prepares a formal environmental impact statement for any of the proposed projects, the MTA will publish a public notice to make the statement available. All legal requirements regarding senior citizens and individuals with disabilities will be met. Any difference between the cost of the projects and the federal grant amount is expected to be covered by funds provided by one or more of the following sources: state funds, local funds, or affiliated agencies (such as MTA Bridges and Tunnels or MTA); credits for non-federal shares of projects derived from toll revenues under federal law (23 U.S.C. 120(i)), or the sale of property or program revenues.
In federal fiscal year 2025, the MTA received $925.4 million in Section 5307 funds, $1.221 billion in Section 5337 Maintenance funds, and $30.8 million in Section 5339 Bus and Bus Infrastructure funds. Federal fiscal year 2026 allocations are not yet available. Federal funds are generally subject to a 20% local match for most funding categories.
PROJECT CATEGORIES / PROPOSED FEDERAL FUNDING REQUEST (in millions of dollars)
| Project categories | $M |
|---|
| Long Island Rail Road |
| Stations | $244.00 |
| Paths | 164.00 |
| Structural structures of transport lines | 44.00 |
| Communication and signaling | 21:00 |
| Sorting stations and repair shops | 18:00 |
| Energy facilities | 99.50 |
| Miscellaneous | 33.50 |
| Total LIRR | $624.00 |
| METRO-NORTH RAILROAD |
| Ferries | $4.20 |
| Stations | 60.76 |
| Paths and structural structures | 256.30 |
| Communication and signaling | 301.12 |
| Energy facilities | 10.00 |
| Sorting stations and repair shops | 0.80 |
| Miscellaneous | 2.80 |
| Grand Central Artery | 134.34 |
| Total MNR | $770.32 |
| MTA Bus Company |
| Bus Replacement | 21.95 |
| Infrastructure facilities | 5.60 |
| Total MTA Bus Company | $27.55 |
| Construction & Development |
| Expansion of other transport networks | $373.70 |
| Total for construction and design | $373.70 |
| New York City Transit |
| Subway cars | 6850.00 |
| Bus Replacement | $425.00 |
| Passenger stations | 3280.00 |
| Main routes | 80.00 |
| Structural structures of transport lines | 895.00 |
| Communication and signaling | 65.00 |
| Energy facilities | 90.00 |
| Sorting stations and repair shops | 160.00 |
| Depot | 220.00 |
| Official transport | 25.00 |
| Miscellaneous | 425.00 |
| SIRTOA | 71.00 |
| Total NYCT | 12 $586.00 |
| OVERALL RESULT FOR MTA | $14,381.57 |
Date, time and place of the hybrid public hearings
Tuesday, February 3, 2026.
The hearing will begin at 6:00 pm.
Registration of speakers will begin at 17:30 and end at 18:30.
MTA Headquarters, 2 Broadway, 20th Floor, William J. Ronan Board Room, New York, NY 10004.
How to get there
By Subway: Take the line to Bowling Green; to Whitehall Street; to South Ferry; or to Broad Street.
On Bus: M15, M15 SBS, M20, M55, SIM1, SIM1C, SIM4C.
From the Staten Island Ferry: Take the Staten Island Ferry to the South Ferry Terminal.
Format of public hearings
This will be a hybrid public hearing, available in person and online via Zoom and conference call, with a live stream available on the MTA's 2026 Capital Projects website: https://mta.info/2026-capital-projects-hearing .
Registration of speakers at public hearings
Anyone interested in speaking at the public hearing must pre-register. Each registered speaker will have two (2) minutes to speak.
To register to speak, you may 1) register online at https://mta.info/2026-capital-projects-hearing , 2) call the Public Hearing Hotline at (646) 252-6777 (hotline agents are available from 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM daily), or 3) register in person at the hearing. Written comments may be submitted and additional information requested through the same means specified above. Registration opens January 2, 2026, and closes at 6:30 PM on February 3, 2026. All written comments must be submitted by 6:30 PM on February 3. Comments will be recorded and included in the permanent record of this hearing.
To view a copy of the MTA's full program of projects
A complete list of projects eligible for funding under this proposal is available at the hearing site and on the MTA website at https://mta.info/2026-capital-projects-hearing . To obtain a translated copy of the full MTA project program, please contact us by Tuesday, February 3, 2026.
Information on public viewing locations and projects eligible for funding can be found on the MTA website or by contacting the MTA at the address below. The MTA will also post a final project program for projects funded under Section 5307 on its website at https://mta.info/transparency/grant-management when the FTA awards grants for the 2026 federal fiscal year.
Additional ways to submit comments or request information
By Mail: To submit comments, obtain additional information, or request copies of the application and final program of projects to be submitted to FTA, letters should be sent to: MTA Capital Program Funding/Grants Management, RE: 2026 Capital Projects Public Hearing, 2 Broadway, D16.94, New York, NY 10004.
Accessibility and language support services
American Sign Language (ASL) and CART captioning will be available at the public hearing. Individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing may use their preferred relay service or the toll-free 711 relay service to connect to the public hearing hotline at (646) 252-6777.
Individuals who are blind or partially blind may request accommodations by January 26, 2026, by submitting a request online at https://mta.info/2026-capital-projects-hearing or by calling the public hearing hotline at (646) 252-6777.
Those without internet access may join the hearing by calling the Zoom webinar number 1-646-828-7666 and entering the webinar ID: 160 726 7386 followed by the pound sign (#).
To obtain language assistance or other accommodations for individuals with disabilities: Submit your request no later than five business days before your hearing date online, by phone, or by mail.
Metropolitan Transportation Authority
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