NEW YORK — Metro Transit Authority chairman Joseph Lohta announced an investment of nearly $30 million in new mass transit services for the Long Island Rail Road at a press conference on Thursday. After more than $90 million in service cuts to manage a bloated budget two years ago, the new investments will mean shorter waiting times for riders.

For a full rundown of service investments and a planned toll and fare increase in 2013, visit our 'As Seen on FiOS1' blog.