New York MTA Made Easy

New York MTA Made Easy is the ultimate companion for navigating NYC's subway and bus system — whether you're a daily commuter, a tourist, or brand new to New York City. REAL-TIME ARRIVALS • Live countdown timers for every subway station — know exactly when your train is coming • Real-time bus tracking with stop-by-stop ETAs using MTA BusTime data • Ghost train detection — see scheduled trains that haven't been confirmed by live tracking yet • Auto-refreshing data every 15-30 seconds (configurable) INTERACTIVE TRANSIT MAP • Beautiful map with every subway station and bus stop • Tap any station to instantly see lines, accessibility info, neighborhood context, and live arrivals • Switch between Metro and Bus modes seamlessly • Multiple map themes: Standard, Dark, Transit, and Satellite TRIP PLANNER • Plan subway trips with step-by-step directions, transfer instructions, and estimated times • Smart routing that accounts for express vs. local trains BUILT FOR NEWCOMERS • Comprehensive NYC Subway Guide: how to pay, express vs. local, uptown/downtown, transfers, etiquette, and safety tips • Neighborhood descriptions for major stations — know what's around you before you exit • Direction helpers: "Uptown = towards higher street numbers / The Bronx" • Boarding position guides to help you find the right spot on the platform 472 STATIONS • 36 LINES • ALL 5 BOROUGHS • Browse all stations with filters: Nearby, By Line, By Borough, and ADA Accessible • Favorite stations appear at the top for instant access • Pin your most-used subway lines for quick monitoring • Service alerts with real-time MTA disruption info BUS TRACKER • Nearby bus stops with walking distance • Live bus positions and arrival predictions • Route browser organized by borough • Stall detection and layover status indicators ARRIVAL WATCH NOTIFICATIONS • Tap the bell on any subway or bus arrival to get a push notification when it's approaching • Manage all your active watches from Settings • Test notification button to verify everything works ACCESSIBILITY FIRST • ADA accessible station filter — plan routes with elevator access • Adjustable font sizes (80% to 160%) • Reduce motion and high contrast modes • VoiceOver compatible BEAUTIFUL DESIGN • Elegant glassmorphism UI designed for quick glances in a busy station • Smooth animations and haptic feedback 13 LANGUAGES English, Spanish, French, Arabic, Bengali, Haitian Creole, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Russian, Simplified Chinese, and Traditional Chinese , reflecting the real languages of New York City. PRIVACY FOCUSED • No account required — works immediately • Location used only to find nearby stations and stops • Ad tracking is optional and user-controlled