The Transit Tech Lab provides an accelerated pathway for early- to growth-stage companies to solve public transportation challenges for the largest transit agencies in North America.
The Transit Tech Lab provides an accelerated pathway for early- to growth-stage companies to solve public transportation challenges for the largest transit agencies in North America.
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7 million riders.
900,000 vehicles.
63,000 miles of streets.
Every day.
We are seeking cutting-edge solutions to address some of government's most pressing challenges and transform the delivery of essential services for millions of New Yorkers.
Alongside the Environmental and Buildings Tech Labs, the Transit Tech Lab advances the application of new technology in the public interest.
Real World Impact
Discover how we have leveraged leading technology to make New York transit more accessible, responsive, and efficient.
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Challenges addressed
114
Proofs of Concept
60
Pilots
16
Commercially-Scaled Technologies
Knaq - knaq.io
Realtime Maintenance Hardware + Data
Prevented elevator and escalator outages via realtime maintenance data and alerting. Scaled across all major Port Authority facilities including JFK, LGA, EWR, the World Trade Center, and the Port Authority Bus Terminal.
Navilens - navilens.com
Accessible Wayfinding Tool
Helped visually impaired and limited English proficiency New Yorkers navigate the subway and bus systems. Recently awarded a $2 million competitive USDOT grant to scale across New York City Transit systems.
Axon Vibe - axonvibe.com
Connecting Essential Workers During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Enabled 11,000 essential workers to plan journeys during overnight subway disinfection closures during the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Remix - remix.com
Bus Network Redesign Software
Used across Bronx and Queens bus network redesigns, the tool is 70% faster than the former planning process. Saved the MTA millions in costs and increased efficiency of bus service.
Knaq - knaq.io
Realtime Maintenance Hardware + Data
Prevented elevator and escalator outages via realtime maintenance data and alerting. Scaled across all major Port Authority facilities including JFK, LGA, EWR, the World Trade Center, and the Port Authority Bus Terminal.
Navilens - navilens.com
Accessible Wayfinding Tool
Helped visually impaired and limited English proficiency New Yorkers navigate the subway and bus systems. Recently awarded a $2 million competitive USDOT grant to scale across New York City Transit systems.
Axon Vibe - axonvibe.com
Connecting Essential Workers During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Enabled 11,000 essential workers to plan journeys during overnight subway disinfection closures during the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Remix - remix.com
Bus Network Redesign Software
Used across Bronx and Queens bus network redesigns, the tool is 70% faster than the former planning process. Saved the MTA millions in costs and increased efficiency of bus service.
Knaq - knaq.io
Realtime Maintenance Hardware + Data
Prevented elevator and escalator outages via realtime maintenance data and alerting. Scaled across all major Port Authority facilities including JFK, LGA, EWR, the World Trade Center, and the Port Authority Bus Terminal.
Navilens - navilens.com
Accessible Wayfinding Tool
Helped visually impaired and limited English proficiency New Yorkers navigate the subway and bus systems. Recently awarded a $2 million competitive USDOT grant to scale across New York City Transit systems.
Axon Vibe - axonvibe.com
Connecting Essential Workers During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Enabled 11,000 essential workers to plan journeys during overnight subway disinfection closures during the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Remix - remix.com
Bus Network Redesign Software
Used across Bronx and Queens bus network redesigns, the tool is 70% faster than the former planning process. Saved the MTA millions in costs and increased efficiency of bus service.
Knaq - knaq.io
Realtime Maintenance Hardware + Data
Prevented elevator and escalator outages via realtime maintenance data and alerting. Scaled across all major Port Authority facilities including JFK, LGA, EWR, the World Trade Center, and the Port Authority Bus Terminal.
Navilens - navilens.com
Accessible Wayfinding Tool
Helped visually impaired and limited English proficiency New Yorkers navigate the subway and bus systems. Recently awarded a $2 million competitive USDOT grant to scale across New York City Transit systems.
Axon Vibe - axonvibe.com
Connecting Essential Workers During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Enabled 11,000 essential workers to plan journeys during overnight subway disinfection closures during the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Remix - remix.com
Bus Network Redesign Software
Used across Bronx and Queens bus network redesigns, the tool is 70% faster than the former planning process. Saved the MTA millions in costs and increased efficiency of bus service.
Knaq - knaq.io
Realtime Maintenance Hardware + Data
Prevented elevator and escalator outages via realtime maintenance data and alerting. Scaled across all major Port Authority facilities including JFK, LGA, EWR, the World Trade Center, and the Port Authority Bus Terminal.
Navilens - navilens.com
Accessible Wayfinding Tool
Helped visually impaired and limited English proficiency New Yorkers navigate the subway and bus systems. Recently awarded a $2 million competitive USDOT grant to scale across New York City Transit systems.
Axon Vibe - axonvibe.com
Connecting Essential Workers During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Enabled 11,000 essential workers to plan journeys during overnight subway disinfection closures during the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Remix - remix.com
Bus Network Redesign Software
Used across Bronx and Queens bus network redesigns, the tool is 70% faster than the former planning process. Saved the MTA millions in costs and increased efficiency of bus service.
Knaq - knaq.io
Realtime Maintenance Hardware + Data
Prevented elevator and escalator outages via realtime maintenance data and alerting. Scaled across all major Port Authority facilities including JFK, LGA, EWR, the World Trade Center, and the Port Authority Bus Terminal.
Navilens - navilens.com
Accessible Wayfinding Tool
Helped visually impaired and limited English proficiency New Yorkers navigate the subway and bus systems. Recently awarded a $2 million competitive USDOT grant to scale across New York City Transit systems.
Axon Vibe - axonvibe.com
Connecting Essential Workers During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Enabled 11,000 essential workers to plan journeys during overnight subway disinfection closures during the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Remix - remix.com
Bus Network Redesign Software
Used across Bronx and Queens bus network redesigns, the tool is 70% faster than the former planning process. Saved the MTA millions in costs and increased efficiency of bus service.
Knaq - knaq.io
Realtime Maintenance Hardware + Data
Prevented elevator and escalator outages via realtime maintenance data and alerting. Scaled across all major Port Authority facilities including JFK, LGA, EWR, the World Trade Center, and the Port Authority Bus Terminal.
Navilens - navilens.com
Accessible Wayfinding Tool
Helped visually impaired and limited English proficiency New Yorkers navigate the subway and bus systems. Recently awarded a $2 million competitive USDOT grant to scale across New York City Transit systems.
Axon Vibe - axonvibe.com
Connecting Essential Workers During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Enabled 11,000 essential workers to plan journeys during overnight subway disinfection closures during the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Remix - remix.com
Bus Network Redesign Software
Used across Bronx and Queens bus network redesigns, the tool is 70% faster than the former planning process. Saved the MTA millions in costs and increased efficiency of bus service.
Knaq - knaq.io
Realtime Maintenance Hardware + Data
Prevented elevator and escalator outages via realtime maintenance data and alerting. Scaled across all major Port Authority facilities including JFK, LGA, EWR, the World Trade Center, and the Port Authority Bus Terminal.
Navilens - navilens.com
Accessible Wayfinding Tool
Helped visually impaired and limited English proficiency New Yorkers navigate the subway and bus systems. Recently awarded a $2 million competitive USDOT grant to scale across New York City Transit systems.
Axon Vibe - axonvibe.com
Connecting Essential Workers During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Enabled 11,000 essential workers to plan journeys during overnight subway disinfection closures during the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Remix - remix.com
Bus Network Redesign Software
Used across Bronx and Queens bus network redesigns, the tool is 70% faster than the former planning process. Saved the MTA millions in costs and increased efficiency of bus service.
Knaq - knaq.io
Realtime Maintenance Hardware + Data
Prevented elevator and escalator outages via realtime maintenance data and alerting. Scaled across all major Port Authority facilities including JFK, LGA, EWR, the World Trade Center, and the Port Authority Bus Terminal.
Navilens - navilens.com
Accessible Wayfinding Tool
Helped visually impaired and limited English proficiency New Yorkers navigate the subway and bus systems. Recently awarded a $2 million competitive USDOT grant to scale across New York City Transit systems.
Axon Vibe - axonvibe.com
Connecting Essential Workers During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Enabled 11,000 essential workers to plan journeys during overnight subway disinfection closures during the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Remix - remix.com
Bus Network Redesign Software
Used across Bronx and Queens bus network redesigns, the tool is 70% faster than the former planning process. Saved the MTA millions in costs and increased efficiency of bus service.
Preteckt - preteckt.com
Predictive Bus Maintenance
Offered bus repair plans that allowed the MTA to complete needed bus maintenance 2x as fast with less than half the material costs. Scaled technology across 1,500 buses, and a quarter of the New York City Transit bus fleet.
Knaq - knaq.io
Realtime Maintenance Hardware + Data
Prevented elevator and escalator outages via realtime maintenance data and alerting. Scaled across all major Port Authority facilities including JFK, LGA, EWR, the World Trade Center, and the Port Authority Bus Terminal.
Navilens - navilens.com
Accessible Wayfinding Tool
Helped visually impaired and limited English proficiency New Yorkers navigate the subway and bus systems. Recently awarded a $2 million competitive USDOT grant to scale across New York City Transit systems.
Axon Vibe - axonvibe.com
Connecting Essential Workers During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Enabled 11,000 essential workers to plan journeys during overnight subway disinfection closures during the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Remix - remix.com
Bus Network Redesign Software
Used across Bronx and Queens bus network redesigns, the tool is 70% faster than the former planning process. Saved the MTA millions in costs and increased efficiency of bus service.
Preteckt - preteckt.com
Predictive Bus Maintenance
Offered bus repair plans that allowed the MTA to complete needed bus maintenance 2x as fast with less than half the material costs. Scaled technology across 1,500 buses, and a quarter of the New York City Transit bus fleet.
Knaq - knaq.io
Realtime Maintenance Hardware + Data
Prevented elevator and escalator outages via realtime maintenance data and alerting. Scaled across all major Port Authority facilities including JFK, LGA, EWR, the World Trade Center, and the Port Authority Bus Terminal.
Navilens - navilens.com
Accessible Wayfinding Tool
Helped visually impaired and limited English proficiency New Yorkers navigate the subway and bus systems. Recently awarded a $2 million competitive USDOT grant to scale across New York City Transit systems.
Axon Vibe - axonvibe.com
Connecting Essential Workers During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Enabled 11,000 essential workers to plan journeys during overnight subway disinfection closures during the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Remix - remix.com
Bus Network Redesign Software
Used across Bronx and Queens bus network redesigns, the tool is 70% faster than the former planning process. Saved the MTA millions in costs and increased efficiency of bus service.
Preteckt - preteckt.com
Predictive Bus Maintenance
Offered bus repair plans that allowed the MTA to complete needed bus maintenance 2x as fast with less than half the material costs. Scaled technology across 1,500 buses, and a quarter of the New York City Transit bus fleet.
Knaq - knaq.io
Realtime Maintenance Hardware + Data
Prevented elevator and escalator outages via realtime maintenance data and alerting. Scaled across all major Port Authority facilities including JFK, LGA, EWR, the World Trade Center, and the Port Authority Bus Terminal.
Navilens - navilens.com
Accessible Wayfinding Tool
Helped visually impaired and limited English proficiency New Yorkers navigate the subway and bus systems. Recently awarded a $2 million competitive USDOT grant to scale across New York City Transit systems.
Axon Vibe - axonvibe.com
Connecting Essential Workers During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Enabled 11,000 essential workers to plan journeys during overnight subway disinfection closures during the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Remix - remix.com
Bus Network Redesign Software
Used across Bronx and Queens bus network redesigns, the tool is 70% faster than the former planning process. Saved the MTA millions in costs and increased efficiency of bus service.
Preteckt - preteckt.com
Predictive Bus Maintenance
Offered bus repair plans that allowed the MTA to complete needed bus maintenance 2x as fast with less than half the material costs. Scaled technology across 1,500 buses, and a quarter of the New York City Transit bus fleet.
Knaq - knaq.io
Realtime Maintenance Hardware + Data
Prevented elevator and escalator outages via realtime maintenance data and alerting. Scaled across all major Port Authority facilities including JFK, LGA, EWR, the World Trade Center, and the Port Authority Bus Terminal.
Navilens - navilens.com
Accessible Wayfinding Tool
Helped visually impaired and limited English proficiency New Yorkers navigate the subway and bus systems. Recently awarded a $2 million competitive USDOT grant to scale across New York City Transit systems.
Axon Vibe - axonvibe.com
Connecting Essential Workers During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Enabled 11,000 essential workers to plan journeys during overnight subway disinfection closures during the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Remix - remix.com
Bus Network Redesign Software
Used across Bronx and Queens bus network redesigns, the tool is 70% faster than the former planning process. Saved the MTA millions in costs and increased efficiency of bus service.
Preteckt - preteckt.com
Predictive Bus Maintenance
Offered bus repair plans that allowed the MTA to complete needed bus maintenance 2x as fast with less than half the material costs. Scaled technology across 1,500 buses, and a quarter of the New York City Transit bus fleet.
Knaq - knaq.io
Realtime Maintenance Hardware + Data
Prevented elevator and escalator outages via realtime maintenance data and alerting. Scaled across all major Port Authority facilities including JFK, LGA, EWR, the World Trade Center, and the Port Authority Bus Terminal.
Navilens - navilens.com
Accessible Wayfinding Tool
Helped visually impaired and limited English proficiency New Yorkers navigate the subway and bus systems. Recently awarded a $2 million competitive USDOT grant to scale across New York City Transit systems.
Axon Vibe - axonvibe.com
Connecting Essential Workers During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Enabled 11,000 essential workers to plan journeys during overnight subway disinfection closures during the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Remix - remix.com
Bus Network Redesign Software
Used across Bronx and Queens bus network redesigns, the tool is 70% faster than the former planning process. Saved the MTA millions in costs and increased efficiency of bus service.
Preteckt - preteckt.com
Predictive Bus Maintenance
Offered bus repair plans that allowed the MTA to complete needed bus maintenance 2x as fast with less than half the material costs. Scaled technology across 1,500 buses, and a quarter of the New York City Transit bus fleet.
Knaq - knaq.io
Realtime Maintenance Hardware + Data
Prevented elevator and escalator outages via realtime maintenance data and alerting. Scaled across all major Port Authority facilities including JFK, LGA, EWR, the World Trade Center, and the Port Authority Bus Terminal.
Navilens - navilens.com
Accessible Wayfinding Tool
Helped visually impaired and limited English proficiency New Yorkers navigate the subway and bus systems. Recently awarded a $2 million competitive USDOT grant to scale across New York City Transit systems.
Axon Vibe - axonvibe.com
Connecting Essential Workers During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Enabled 11,000 essential workers to plan journeys during overnight subway disinfection closures during the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Remix - remix.com
Bus Network Redesign Software
Used across Bronx and Queens bus network redesigns, the tool is 70% faster than the former planning process. Saved the MTA millions in costs and increased efficiency of bus service.
Preteckt - preteckt.com
Predictive Bus Maintenance
Offered bus repair plans that allowed the MTA to complete needed bus maintenance 2x as fast with less than half the material costs. Scaled technology across 1,500 buses, and a quarter of the New York City Transit bus fleet.
Knaq - knaq.io
Realtime Maintenance Hardware + Data
Prevented elevator and escalator outages via realtime maintenance data and alerting. Scaled across all major Port Authority facilities including JFK, LGA, EWR, the World Trade Center, and the Port Authority Bus Terminal.
Navilens - navilens.com
Accessible Wayfinding Tool
Helped visually impaired and limited English proficiency New Yorkers navigate the subway and bus systems. Recently awarded a $2 million competitive USDOT grant to scale across New York City Transit systems.
Axon Vibe - axonvibe.com
Connecting Essential Workers During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Enabled 11,000 essential workers to plan journeys during overnight subway disinfection closures during the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Remix - remix.com
Bus Network Redesign Software
Used across Bronx and Queens bus network redesigns, the tool is 70% faster than the former planning process. Saved the MTA millions in costs and increased efficiency of bus service.
Preteckt - preteckt.com
Predictive Bus Maintenance
Offered bus repair plans that allowed the MTA to complete needed bus maintenance 2x as fast with less than half the material costs. Scaled technology across 1,500 buses, and a quarter of the New York City Transit bus fleet.
“This is not technology that ‘moves fast and breaks things’. This is tech that moves fast and fixes things. One challenge at a time, we are transforming our city's essential services and improving daily life for every New Yorker.”
Maria Gotsch
President and CEO, Partnership Fund for New York City
News
Transit Tech Lab Partners with Regional Transportation Agencies to Seek Ways to Improve Management of Infrastructure, Data, and Workflow
Jan 8, 2026
Transit Tech Lab Releases Proof-of-Concept Results Addressing Ridership Improvement, and Inspection & Maintenance Challenges
Sep 18, 2025
Twelve Companies Selected to Test New Tech with New York Regional Transportation Agencies
May 27, 2025
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