New York Construction Report staff writer
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s Construction & Development division reported $1.2 billion in savings in 2025, bringing total savings since its creation in 2020 to more than $4 billion, as it continues to accelerate the delivery of the MTA’s ambitious capital program.
“Our $15.8 billion in new construction commitments was the largest in MTA history and precisely the scale needed to meet our long-term goals,” C&D President Jamie Torres-Springer said in the report. “This was made possible by the organization we’ve built here at C&D. Thanks to smart use of Design-Build, innovative thinking about technology, and aggressive project management, vital projects like Second Avenue Subway Phase 2, signal modernization for the Fulton and Liberty ac lines, and design of the Interborough Express are set up for success.”
The agency released its Year in Review and Strategic Plan Tuesday, outlining progress on projects funded through the 2025–2029 Capital Plan, the largest investment in state-of-good-repair work in MTA history. More than 90% of projects are already in design or procurement.
“The new MTA is deploying a wide range of innovative strategies to complete projects on time and under budget,” said MTA Chair and CEO Janno Lieber. “We’re modernizing the MTA system and preparing for the future while delivering record on-time performance for our customers.”
C&D President Jamie Torres-Springer said the savings directly benefit riders. “Every dollar we saved in 2025 is going right back into the system, building a better experience for riders across New York,” she said.
Key accomplishments in 2025 include:
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Signal modernization: Costs on the Fulton Line cut by 33% per mile, advancing work faster than prior projects that averaged $48 million per mile.
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OMNY tap-and-ride fare system: Built out technology, installed 980 new vending machines in all 472 subway stations, and removed MetroCard machines, completing the $60 million project under budget.
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Elevator upgrades and ADA access: Replaced 41 elevators and made 10 new stations ADA accessible, doubling the previous record and completing work two months faster on average. Since 2020, 56 stations have been made accessible, more than in the previous decade combined.
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Metro-North improvements: Installed 128 bridges and replaced more than 8,200 feet of track on the Park Avenue Viaduct 51 months ahead of schedule and $93 million under budget, without disrupting passenger service.
In 2025, C&D awarded a record-setting $15.8 billion in new projects and completed another $6.7 billion in work, improving reliability, accessibility, and resilience systemwide.
The division was created in 2020 to deliver the MTA’s capital program “better, faster, and cheaper,” and its efforts have included re-signaling territory, preserving track and structures, and making more stations ADA accessible. The agency has also implemented new technologies, including cell service in subways, modern fare gates, and Tap and Ride.
Looking ahead, C&D’s 2026 strategic plan focuses on modernizing stations, strengthening climate resilience, and preparing for future expansion projects, including the extension of the Second Avenue Subway to 125th Street and the Interborough Express.
