MTA Capital Dashboard: Project Locations and Status in New York

Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) data describes planned capital projects, including budget, scope, and schedule status. The dataset provides geo-coordinates for project locations where applicable. It was published by data.ny.gov and last updated on May 8, 2026.

Use Cases

• Map project locations and density using Latitude and Longitude coordinates.
• Analyze project distribution by jurisdiction using Counties and NYS Municipal Boundaries.
• Track project status and categorization by linking Project Number with Category Description and Plan Series.
• Associate project details with physical addresses using Location (address) and Location (zip).

Strengths

• Includes explicit geospatial coordinates (Latitude, Longitude) for mapping.
• Provides multiple categorization levels via Project Number, Category Description, and Capital Plan.
• Covers a major public transportation authority's capital program.

Limitations

• Row count is unknown, which may limit suitability assessment.
• Sample data is unavailable for previewing record-level detail.
• Description metadata is limited; actual data quality requires manual inspection after download.

Provenance

Source

data.ny.gov

Collection Method

Likely compiled from the MTA's internal capital planning and project management systems.

Freshness

Last updated 2026-05-08 13:32:01; freshness should be verified.

Geography

Primarily New York State, with focus on areas served by the MTA (e.g., Location (city), Counties).