The MTA is a New York institution vital to the city's success. But the MTA is stuck in the past, and its riders have lost appreciation for this New York cornerstone.
The symbol is derived from a pentagon, representing the connection of New York's five boroughs. The symbol is divided into five pieces, signifying the five entities controlled by the MTA: Subway, Buses, Tunnels & Bridges, Metro-North, and the LIRR.