Stephen Nessen
Transportation reporter for the WNYC Newsroom with expertise in New York City transit issues, providing reporting and analysis on MTA policies, lawsuits, and rolling stock plans.
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Mar 20, 2026 • 20min
MTA Update: Lawsuits and New Subway Cars
Stephen Nessen, WNYC transportation reporter covering NYC transit policy and rolling stock. He discusses the TWU lawsuit over unfilled station agent shifts and why accessibility groups joined the fight. He explains the MTA lawsuit seeking reimbursements for Second Avenue Subway work. He also covers the RFP for the largest-ever subway car order targeting the 1/3/6 lines.
Feb 25, 2026 • 28min
Gateway Tunnel Funding Restored After Shutdown, but Legal Fight Continues
Clayton Guse, WNYC editor with deep knowledge of regional transit history, and Stephen Nessen, WNYC transportation reporter on the ground, break down the Gateway Tunnel saga. They cover why the century-old Hudson tunnels matter, the political battles from ARC to Biden-era funding, the work stoppage that idled 1,000+ workers, the federal court action restoring funds, and the project’s uncertain road ahead.
Jan 12, 2026 • 20min
Congestion Pricing One Year Later: Was It as Bad as Everyone Said?
Stephen Nessen, a WNYC transportation reporter, dives into the first year of New York City's congestion pricing. He discusses how traffic has reduced significantly while transit use has surged, challenging early warnings of disaster. Nessen compares New York's experience to global examples, like Stockholm, and reveals data showing 27 million fewer vehicle entries. He examines the impacts on air quality and addresses concerns of traffic spillover to neighboring areas. The conversation also touches on revenue generated and the potential for other U.S. cities to adopt similar measures.
