Officials ride Bronx subway for 24 hours
Posted: Updated:Elected officials in the Bronx Wednesday are riding the subway for 24 hours for the second annual Riders Response Transit Tour.
The officials will get a first-hand look of the city’s most depended upon infrastructure and mass transit system.
Officials say they will listen to commuters and make note of needed improvements as well as ease of the use of the transit system.
MORE: Bronx Transportation News
Gov. Andrew Cuomo declared the MTA was under a state of emergency over a year ago prompting many changes in MTA leadership.
Despite changes, commuters tell News 12 the subway trains are constantly late or not running, and they are dirty.
Officials will visit 15 stations in the Bronx and 20 in Manhattan.
They say they will present their findings before the City Council’s Transpiration Committee during a hearing in October.
Top StoriesMore>>
Police: 4 people tied up, robbed at Norwood deli
Police: 4 people tied up, robbed at Norwood deli
The incident happened around 4:30 a.m. at One Legend Deli on Gun Hill Road.
The incident happened around 4:30 a.m. at One Legend Deli on Gun Hill Road.
Vote: School Spirit Showdown Top 12
Vote: School Spirit Showdown Top 12
Let the battle for bragging rights begin! It's time to prove that your school RULES!
Let the battle for bragging rights begin! News 12 The Bronx is launching a new series, School Spirit Showdown! It's time to prove that your school RULES!
Let the battle for bragging rights begin! News 12 The Bronx is launching a new series, School Spirit Showdown! It's time to prove that your school RULES!
Owner finds West Farms newsstand vandalized
Owner finds West Farms newsstand vandalized
A newsstand owner says he was crushed to find his business vandalized.
A newsstand owner says he was crushed to find his business vandalized.
Chance The Rapper goes undercover to raise money for arts
Chance The Rapper goes undercover to raise money for arts
Chance The Rapper goes undercover to raise money for arts
Chance The Rapper goes undercover to raise money for arts
CHICAGO (AP) - Chance the Rapper is so serious about raising money for arts education programs in Chicago that he took a second job as a Lyft driver to spread the word.
CHICAGO (AP) - Chance the Rapper is so serious about raising money for arts education programs in Chicago that he took a second job as a Lyft driver to spread the word.
Firefighter recovers after fall battling marijuana grow house fire
Firefighter recovers after fall battling marijuana grow house fire
The fire started Sunday around 8 p.m. on the third floor of a building on Mayflower Avenue in Pelham Bay.
The fire started Sunday around 8 p.m. on the third floor of a building on Mayflower Avenue in Pelham Bay.
Auto Sports shop brings customization to cars
Auto Sports shop brings customization to cars
Auto Sports, located on Webster Avenue, adds almost any feature to cars, from rims to entire car wraps.
Auto Sports, located on Webster Avenue, adds almost any feature to cars, from rims to entire car wraps.
Man dies after T-shirt gets caught in MTA escalator
Man dies after T-shirt gets caught in MTA escalator
Police say a Bronx man has died after his T-shirt got caught in an MTA escalator early Sunday morning.
Police say a Bronx man has died after his T-shirt got caught in an MTA escalator early Sunday morning.
Parenting 411: Letting kids be independent
Parenting 411: Letting kids be independent
Devale and Khadeen Ellis, stars of the YouTube show The Ellises, discuss how parents can let their kids be independent.
Devale and Khadeen Ellis, stars of the YouTube show The Ellises, discuss how parents can let their kids be independent.
Myth Busting Monday: Cellphones and breast cancer
Myth Busting Monday: Cellphones and breast cancer
Can keeping a cellphone in your bra or shirt cause breast cancer?
Can keeping a cellphone in your bra or shirt cause breast cancer?
Mind Game Monday: Horror Films Trivia
Mind Game Monday: Horror Films Trivia
Halloween is only a few weeks away. How much do you know about horror films? Take our quiz to test your knowledge.
Halloween is only a few weeks away. How much do you know about horror films? Take our quiz to test your knowledge. And don’t forget to check the leaderboard to see how you rank!
Halloween is only a few weeks away. How much do you know about horror films? Take our quiz to test your knowledge. And don’t forget to check the leaderboard to see how you rank!
TransportationMore>>
Officials urge Amtrak to let MTA bring train service to East Bronx
Officials urge Amtrak to let MTA bring train service to East Bronx
A plan to bring Metro-North train service to the East Bronx has been stuck in the study phase for the last four years.
A plan to bring Metro-North train service to the East Bronx has been stuck in the study phase for the last four years.
A plan to bring Metro-North train service to the East Bronx has been stuck in the study phase for the last four years.
A plan to bring Metro-North train service to the East Bronx has been stuck in the study phase for the last four years.
Riverdale residents fed up with constant construction
Riverdale residents fed up with constant construction
Some Riverdale residents say they're fed up with what they call constant construction along neighborhood streets.
Some Riverdale residents say they're fed up with what they call constant construction along neighborhood streets.
#N12BX: NYC School bus complaints
#N12BX: NYC School bus complaints
A hearing will be held to address various complaints about school buses in the city, officials say.
A hearing will be held to address various complaints about school buses in the city, officials say.
Officials ride Bronx subway for 24 hours
Officials ride Bronx subway for 24 hours
Elected officials in the Bronx Wednesday are riding the subway for 24 hours for the second annual Riders Response Transit Tour.
Elected officials in the Bronx Wednesday are riding the subway for 24 hours for the second annual Riders Response Transit Tour.
Report: NYC buses moving slower, losing riders in 2018
Report: NYC buses moving slower, losing riders in 2018
The Bus Turnaround Campaign gave either a D or an F to 183 of the city's 246 local routes for their performance in the first half of 2018.
The Bus Turnaround Campaign gave either a D or an F to 183 of the city's 246 local routes for their performance in the first half of 2018.
Residents raise intersection concerns after car hits boy
Residents raise intersection concerns after car hits boy
Residents have raised concerns over the busy intersection of McClellan Street and Morris Avenue after a boy was struck by a car there on Wednesday.
Residents have raised concerns over the busy intersection of McClellan Street and Morris Avenue after a boy was struck by a car there on Wednesday.
Drivers happy traffic agents will alleviate gridlock near Unionport Bridge project
Drivers happy traffic agents will alleviate gridlock near Unionport Bridge project
Many Bronx drivers say they are thankful for traffic agents who are now stationed near the Unionport Bridge project.
Many Bronx drivers say they are thankful for traffic agents who are now stationed near the Unionport Bridge project.
Councilman calls for more accountability for reckless drivers
Councilman calls for more accountability for reckless drivers
Brooklyn City Councilman Brad Lander is calling for legislation that would crack down on reckless driving.
Brooklyn City Councilman Brad Lander is calling for legislation that would crack down on reckless driving.
Brooklyn City Councilman Brad Lander is calling for legislation that would crack down on reckless driving.
Van flies off overpass, crashes onto Bronx River Pkwy.
Van flies off overpass, crashes onto Bronx River Pkwy.
A van flipped over a Yonkers overpass Thursday morning and crashed onto the Bronx River Parkway below.
A van flipped over a Yonkers overpass Thursday morning and crashed onto the Bronx River Parkway below.
Norwood sculpture will display quotes from community
Norwood sculpture will display quotes from community
An artistic inspired column will display quotes from community members in Norwood.
An artistic inspired column will display quotes from community members in Norwood.
SlideshowsMore>>
Just Married in The Bronx
Just Married in The Bronx
Share your wedding with News 12.
News 12 The Bronx wants to announce your wedding. If you were married in the past 90 days, please submit your photos via Twitter or Instagram using #JustMarriedBX.
News 12 The Bronx wants to announce your wedding. If you were married in the past 90 days, please submit your photos via Twitter or Instagram using #JustMarriedBX.
Your 2018 Bronx Fall Fun Photos
Your 2018 Bronx Fall Fun Photos
Send us your Fall Fun Pics!
Send us your Fall Fun Pics!
Is fall your favorite season? Are you and your family doing fun things this fall? Whether you're out apple or pumpkin picking, at a farm or corn maze or just hanging around in your home or yard, News 12 The Bronx want to see your Fall Fun pics! Send them via Twitter or Instagram with the #BXFallFun and they might end up on air or on News12.com.
Is fall your favorite season? Are you and your family doing fun things this fall? Whether you're out apple or pumpkin picking, at a farm or corn maze or just hanging around in your home or yard, News 12 The Bronx want to see your Fall Fun pics! Send them via Twitter or Instagram with the #BXFallFun and they might end up on air or on News12.com.
Bronx Birthday Smiles
Bronx Birthday Smiles
It's a celebration! Is your or a loved one's birthday coming up? Let us know! Send us your photos and you could end up on air and News12.com!
It's a celebration! Is your or a loved one's birthday coming up? Let us know! Send us your photos and you could end up on air and News12.com!
It's a celebration! Is your or a loved one's birthday coming up? Let us know! Send us your photos and you could end up on air and News12.com!
It's a celebration! Is your or a loved one's birthday coming up? Let us know! Send us your photos and you could end up on air and News12.com!
Halloween costumes for children in 2018
Halloween costumes for children in 2018
Whether your kids are into "Fortnite," or "The Incredibles," News 12 has the most popular Halloween children's costumes for 2018.
Whether your kids are into "Fortnite," or "The Incredibles," News 12 has the most popular Halloween children's costumes for 2018.
Whether your kids are into "Fortnite," or "The Incredibles," News 12 has the most popular Halloween children's costumes for 2018.
Whether your kids are into "Fortnite," or "The Incredibles," News 12 has the most popular Halloween children's costumes for 2018.
Workers wanted: Companies hiring for the holidays
Workers wanted: Companies hiring for the holidays
Companies around the nation are hiring seasonal workers for the holiday shopping season.
Companies around the nation are hiring seasonal workers for the holiday shopping season.
Companies around the nation are hiring seasonal workers for the holiday shopping season.
Companies around the nation are hiring seasonal workers for the holiday shopping season.
Things To Do
Things To Do
Looking for something fun to do? Check our our guide of things to do in the tri-state area.
Guide: National park sites in the tristate area
Guide: National park sites in the tristate area
Statue of Liberty
A guide to the national park sites and trails on Long Island, Connecticut, New Jersey, New York City and the Hudson Valley.
A guide to the national park sites and trails on Long Island, Connecticut, New Jersey, New York City and the Hudson Valley.
Florida picks up pieces after Hurricane Michael
Florida picks up pieces after Hurricane Michael
Hurricane Michael hit the Florida Panhandle Wednesday. It made landfall near Mexico Beach, a tourist town.
Hurricane Michael hit the Florida Panhandle Wednesday. It made landfall near Mexico Beach, a tourist town.
2018 American Music Awards
2018 American Music Awards
Taylor Swift accepts the Artist of the Year award onstage during the 2018 American Music Awards at Microsoft Theater on October 9, 2018 in Los Angeles, California.
Taylor Swift accepts the Artist of the Year award onstage during the 2018 American Music Awards at Microsoft Theater on October 9, 2018 in Los Angeles, California.
The 2018 American Music Awards were held at the Microsoft Theater on Oct. 9, 2018 in Los Angeles.
The 2018 American Music Awards were held at the Microsoft Theater on Oct. 9, 2018 in Los Angeles.
Photos
Yankees and Red Sox face off in ALDS
Yankees and Red Sox face off in ALDS
Photos from the American League Division Series that has all eyes on the rivalry between Boston and the Bronx.
Photos from the American League Division Series that has all eyes on the rivalry between Boston and the Bronx.
