Founded in 1965, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority is a New York State public benefit corporation created to organize and manage mass transportation in the region. The company oversees a network that includes New York City Transit, the Long Island Rail Road, Metro-North Railroad, Bridges and Tunnels, MTA Bus Company, and Construction & Development. Its business spans subway, bus, commuter rail, and toll bridge and tunnel operations, supporting daily travel across the greater New York area and surrounding parts of the region. The Metropolitan Transportation Authority operates North America's largest transportation network and serves as a major provider of public transit service for millions of riders each year.