Data and Analytics Blog

Curious customers, cool tools, and open data
Lots of people use MTA data—from expert analysts to curious customers. We hosted a pop-up to learn more from our average users.
Mapping movement: Exploring NYC bus route shapes through segment-level speed data
Lessons learned in managing the MTA’s Open Data program
Cameras, commutes, and CUNY
What students found in Automated Camera Enforcement violations data
Lessons learned in starting a central data team
Learn how the MTA succeeded in setting up a central data team and a general purpose, cloud-based platform for data analytics.
How to find a seat on the Long Island Rail Road, with the power of open data
A day in the life of an MTA Senior Data Scientist
Roses, romance, and rush hour: A data-driven look at NYC on Valentine’s Day
Learn how to use vehicle crossing and subway ridership data to create visualizations and draw data-driven insights.
From manual chaos to automated bliss: Streamlining Open Data pipelines
The most detailed view of NYC traffic (so far)
The MTA is releasing highly detailed traffic data from the Congestion Relief Zone.