The Metropolitan Transportation Authority rolled out a beta version of its revamped Capital Program Dashboard, giving New Yorkers a clearer window into how major transit projects are moving across the system.
The new platform pulls together construction activity for New York City Transit, the Long Island Rail Road, Metro-North and the region’s bridges and tunnels, laying out what’s being built or upgraded, where work is happening, how much it costs, how much has been spent and when projects are expected to wrap.
The update reflects a push for stronger transparency around billions of dollars in ongoing infrastructure work, offering riders, taxpayers and advocates an easier way to track the progress of repairs, upgrades and long-term investments. State and city officials have long called for better public reporting around transit construction and the redesigned tool aims to address that need with clearer navigation and expanded data.
“We are showing our work like no other government agency out there – a testament to the new MTA’s commitment to transparency,” said MTA Chair and Chief Executive Officer Janno Lieber.
First launched in 2010, the dashboard has now been rebuilt with modern web tools to better show how the MTA is modernizing the network and applying more efficient building strategies. The refreshed design includes improved search features, filters, and maps, making it simpler to follow hundreds of projects across the region, including those funded by the Congestion Relief Zone tolling program.
Among the new features:
• Transit Service View
Projects are grouped by the lines and routes they affect, paired with an upgraded map that pinpoints where construction is underway. Selecting a line reveals completed, in-progress, and planned work along the route, from accessibility improvements to CBTC installation and station repairs.
• Initiatives View
Projects can be sorted by system-wide priorities such as accessibility, resilience, or Congestion Relief, offering a clearer look at how major goals are being funded and carried out.
• Real-World Project Bundles
Instead of relying on internal budget codes, the dashboard organizes work by the bundles and contracts that reflect how construction actually happens on the ground, creating a more intuitive view for the public.
