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April 22, 2026 On Earth Day 2026, MTA Calculates the Interborough Express Will Eliminate 21.8 Million Miles of Passenger Vehicle Trips Annually

n celebration of Earth Day, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) today announced the next phase of public outreach for the Interborough Express (IBX) light rail project...

Front of Light Rail Car October 15, 2025 Governor Hochul Announces MTA to Commence Environmental Assessment of Interborough Express Project

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) today announced it is beginning the environmental review...

People holding positive signs at conference August 1, 2025 Governor Hochul Announces Interborough Express Advancing from Planning to Active Phase

Governor Hochul today announced that the engineering and design phase of the Interborough Express...

March, 2025 MTA to Hold Public Open Houses on Interborough Express Project This Spring

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) today announced it will host a series of Open Houses on the Interborough Express (IBX) throughout the Spring. The first Open House will take place on Thursday, March 27...

January 9, 2024 Statement of MTA Chair and CEO Janno Lieber on Governor Hochul’s Commitment to Major Transit Projects

Governor Hochul is MTA riders' best friend. Today’s announcement is a vote of confidence in the future of mass transit...

Governor Hochul among a group of others January 9, 2024 Governor Hochul Announces Plans to Expand Major Transit Projects and Improve Roadway Safety

State of the State Proposal Will Announce Planning of Second Avenue Subway West Extension Along 125th...

October 30, 2023 ICYMI: Governor Hochul Announces MTA To Hold First In-Person Public Town Hall Meetings On Interborough Express

Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the Metropolitan Transportation Authority will hold its first in-person public engagement...

Group of politicians wearing face masks and giving thumbs up October 15, 2025 ICYMI: Governor Hochul Releases Feasibility Report for the Interborough Express

Governor Kathy Hochul and Metropolitan Transportation Authority Chair and CEO Janno Lieber today unveiled the results...

January 5, 2022 ICYMI: Governor Hochul Announces Plans to Move Forward With Major New Expansion of Transit Service

Governor Kathy Hochul today announced plans to move forward with the Interborough Express as part of her 2022...

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Community Board presentations
The MTA visited community boards along the IBX's path in Brooklyn and Queens in 2026 to share project updates, answer questions, and hear feedback.