The MTA may have lots and lots of problems, but they really do seem to be trying to get their tech house in order these days. They've got their new online Weekender maps, platform cell service in Manhattan, and giant touch screen info boards. And now they are actively trying to make it easier for you to bitch at them when their magical L train relief isn't working. After years and years of having an absurd 117 separate public phone numbers, the Authority has put them all together. Want to contact the MTA? Call 511. more ›

The NY State Department of Transportation has 511, which gives updates about traffic and transit (plus has a trip planner and ride share info)—and which makes it a natural to put the information on Twitter. You can choose from a number of regions besides NY State— from the Adirondacks to Albany/Saratoga, from Long Island to Catskills/Hudson valley area—and for NYC, you can follow subways: 123, 456, 7, ACE, BDFV, G, JMZ, L/S, and NRGW. more ›