Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table Text Block]
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table]
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table]
Consolidation Items [Axis]
Consolidation Items [Axis]
Consolidation Items [Domain]
Consolidation Items [Domain]
Operating segments
Operating Segments [Member]
Segments [Axis]
Segments [Axis]
Segments [Domain]
Segments [Domain]
U.S. Media
US Media Segment [Member]
US Media Segment [Member]
Other
Other Segments [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues
Revenues
New Accounting Pronouncements and Changes in Accounting Principles [Abstract]
New Accounting Standards
New Accounting Pronouncements, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Retirement Benefits [Abstract]
Schedule of Net Benefit Costs
Schedule of Net Benefit Costs [Table Text Block]
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]
Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award [Table]
Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award [Table]
Award Type [Axis]
Award Type [Axis]
Equity Award [Domain]
Equity Award [Domain]
Stock-based compensation expenses (restricted share units (“RSUs”) and performance-based RSUs (“PRSUs”)), before income taxes
Restricted Stock Units and Performance Restricted Stock Units [Member]
Restricted Stock Units and Performance Restricted Stock Units [Member]
Stock options
Employee Stock Option [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Stock-based compensation expense, before income taxes
Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense
Tax benefit
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Tax Benefit from Compensation Expense
Stock-based compensation expense, net of tax
Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense, Net of Tax
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract]
Cumulative translation adjustments
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax
Net actuarial gain
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Defined Benefit Plan, after Tax and Reclassification Adjustment, Attributable to Parent
Change in fair value of interest rate swap agreements
Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Interest Rate Cash Flow Hedges, Pretax, Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent
Total comprehensive income
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]
Property and Equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment [Table Text Block]
Condensed Consolidating Financial Information [Abstract]
Condensed Consolidating Financial Information [Abstract]
Condensed Consolidating Financial Information
Condensed Financial Information of Parent Company Only Disclosure [Text Block]
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table]
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table]
Balance Sheet Location [Axis]
Balance Sheet Location [Axis]
Balance Sheet Location [Domain]
Balance Sheet Location [Domain]
Short-term debt
Short-term Debt [Member]
Long-term debt
Long-term Debt [Member]
Credit Facility [Axis]
Credit Facility [Axis]
Credit Facility [Domain]
Credit Facility [Domain]
AR Facility
AR Facility [Member]
AR Facility [Member]
Repurchase facility
Repurchase Facility [Member]
Repurchase Facility [Member]
Revolving credit facility
Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Long-term Debt, Type [Axis]
Long-term Debt, Type [Axis]
Long-term Debt, Type [Domain]
Long-term Debt, Type [Domain]
Secured debt
Secured Debt [Member]
Senior unsecured notes
Senior Notes [Member]
Debt Instrument [Axis]
Debt Instrument [Axis]
Debt Instrument, Name [Domain]
Debt Instrument, Name [Domain]
Term loan, due 2024
Term Loan Due 2024 [Member]
Term Loan Due 2024 [Member]
5.250% senior unsecured notes, due 2022
Senior Notes Due 2022 [Member]
Senior Notes Due 2022 [Member]
5.625% senior unsecured notes, due 2024
Senior Notes Due 2024 [Member]
Senior Notes Due 2024 [Member]
5.875% senior unsecured notes, due 2025
Senior Notes Due 2025 [Member]
Senior Notes Due 2025 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Credit facility, outstanding amount
Line of Credit Facility, Fair Value of Amount Outstanding
Total short-term debt
Short-term Debt
Long-term debt, net
Long-term Debt, Excluding Current Maturities
Debt issuance costs
Unamortized Debt Issuance Expense
Total debt, net
Debt, Long-term and Short-term, Combined Amount
Weighted average cost of debt
Debt, Weighted Average Interest Rate
Stated interest rate
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage
Maturity date
Debt Instrument, Maturity Date
Compensation not yet recognized, share-based awards other than options
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Not yet Recognized, Share-based Awards Other than Options
Compensation cost not yet recognized, period for recognition
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized, Period for Recognition
Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract]
Statement [Table]
Statement [Table]
At-The-Market Equity Offering Program [Axis]
At-The-Market Equity Offering Program [Axis]
At-The-Market Equity Offering Program [Axis]
At-The-Market Equity Program [Domain]
At-The-Market Equity Program [Domain]
[Domain] for At-The-Market Equity Program [Axis]
At-The-Market Equity Offering Program
At-The-Market Equity Offering Program [Member]
At-The-Market Equity Offering Program [Member]
Business Acquisition [Axis]
Business Acquisition [Axis]
Business Acquisition, Acquiree [Domain]
Business Acquisition, Acquiree [Domain]
Acquired businesses
Acquired Business [Member]
Acquisition during the period
Equity Components [Axis]
Equity Components [Axis]
Equity Component [Domain]
Equity Component [Domain]
Common Stock
Common Stock [Member]
Additional Paid-In Capital
Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]
Distribution in Excess of Earnings
Retained Earnings [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
AOCI Attributable to Parent [Member]
Noncontrolling Interest
Noncontrolling Interest [Member]
Statement [Line Items]
Statement [Line Items]
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Shares of common stock, beginning balance
Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding
Total stockholders' equity, beginning balance
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent
Non-controlling interests, beginning balance
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Total equity, beginning balance
Stockholders' Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Cumulative effect of a new accounting standard
New Accounting Pronouncement or Change in Accounting Principle, Cumulative Effect of Change on Equity or Net Assets
Other comprehensive income (loss)
Other comprehensive income (loss) - total equity
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
Stock-based payments: Vested (shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period
Stock-based payments: Amortization
Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Share-based Compensation, Requisite Service Period Recognition
Shares paid for tax withholding for stock-based payments (shares)
Shares Paid for Tax Withholding for Share Based Compensation
Shares paid for tax withholding for stock-based payments
Adjustments Related to Tax Withholding for Share-based Compensation
Class A equity interest redemptions (shares)
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Conversion of Units
Class A equity interest redemptions
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Conversion of Units
Decrease in non-controlling interests due to redemptions
Noncontrolling Interest, Decrease from Redemptions or Purchase of Interests
Shares issued under the ATM Program
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, New Issues
Other
Stock Issued During Period, Value, New Issues
Dividends
Dividends
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Issued for Services
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Issued for Services
Other
Stockholders' Equity, Other
Issuance of shares of a subsidiary
Noncontrolling Interest, Increase from Subsidiary Equity Issuance
Shares of common stock, ending balance
Total stockholders' equity, ending balance
Non-controlling interests, ending balance
Total equity, ending balance
Income Statement [Abstract]
Condensed Statement of Operations [Table]
Condensed Income Statement [Table]
Consolidated Entities [Axis]
Consolidated Entities [Axis]
Consolidated Entities [Domain]
Consolidated Entities [Domain]
Parent Company
Parent Company [Member]
Subsidiary Issuer
Subsidiary Issuer [Member]
Guarantor Subsidiaries
Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]
Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries
Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]
Eliminations
Consolidation, Eliminations [Member]
Condensed Statements of Operations, Captions [Line Items]
Condensed Income Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Billboard
Billboard Revenue
Billboard Revenue
Transit and other
Transit and Other Revenue
Transit and Other Revenue
Total revenues
Operating
Direct Operating Costs
Selling, general and administrative
Selling, General and Administrative Expense
Restructuring charges
Restructuring Charges
Net gain on dispositions
Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Assets
Depreciation
Depreciation
Amortization
Amortization of Intangible Assets
Total expenses
Costs and Expenses
Operating income (loss)
Operating Income (Loss)
Interest expense, net
Interest Income (Expense), Nonoperating, Net
Other income (expense), net
Other Nonoperating Income (Expense)
Income (loss) before benefit (provision) for income taxes and equity in earnings of investee companies
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Equity Method Investments, Income Taxes, Noncontrolling Interest
Benefit (provision) for income taxes
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Equity in earnings of investee companies, net of tax
Income (Loss) from Equity Method Investments
Net income (loss)
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax
Total comprehensive income (loss)
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
Assets:
Assets [Abstract]
Current assets:
Assets, Current [Abstract]
Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value
Restricted cash
Restricted Cash, Current
Receivables, less allowance ($10.7 in 2019 and $10.7 in 2018)
Accounts Receivable, Net, Current
Prepaid lease and transit franchise costs
Prepaid Lease and Transit Franchise Costs
Prepaid rent for billboard leases and transit franchises
Prepaid MTA equipment deployment costs
Prepaid MTA Equipment Deployment Costs, Current
Prepaid MTA Equipment Deployment Costs, Current
Other prepaid expenses
Other Prepaid Expense, Current
Other current assets
Other Assets, Current
Total current assets
Assets, Current
Noncurrent assets:
Assets, Noncurrent [Abstract]
Property and equipment, net
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net
Goodwill
Goodwill
Intangible assets
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net
Operating lease assets
Operating Lease, Right-of-Use Asset
Prepaid MTA equipment deployment costs
Prepaid MTA Equipment Deployment Costs, Noncurrent
Prepaid MTA Equipment Deployment Costs, Noncurrent
Other assets
Other Assets, Noncurrent
Total assets
Assets
Liabilities and Equity
Liabilities and Equity [Abstract]
Liabilities:
Liabilities [Abstract]
Current liabilities:
Liabilities, Current [Abstract]
Accounts payable
Accounts Payable, Current
Accrued compensation
Employee-related Liabilities, Current
Accrued interest
Interest and Dividends Payable, Current
Accrued lease and transit franchise costs
Accrued Rent, Current
Other accrued expenses
Other Accrued Liabilities, Current
Deferred revenues
Deferred Revenue, Current
Short-term debt
Short-term operating lease liabilities
Operating Lease, Liability, Current
Other current liabilities
Other Liabilities, Current
Total current liabilities
Liabilities, Current
Noncurrent liabilities:
Liabilities, Noncurrent [Abstract]
Deferred income tax liabilities, net
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Net, Noncurrent
Asset retirement obligation
Asset Retirement Obligations, Noncurrent
Operating lease liabilities
Operating Lease, Liability, Noncurrent
Other liabilities
Other Liabilities, Noncurrent
Total liabilities
Liabilities
Commitments and contingencies
Commitments and Contingencies
Stockholders’ equity:
Stockholders' Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest [Abstract]
Common stock (2019 - 450.0 shares authorized, and 141.6 shares issued and outstanding; 2018 - 450.0 shares authorized, and 140.2 issued and outstanding)
Common Stock, Value, Issued
Additional paid-in capital
Additional Paid in Capital
Distribution in excess of earnings
Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
Total stockholders' equity
Non-controlling interests
Total equity
Total liabilities and equity
Liabilities and Equity
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments
Schedule of Debt [Table Text Block]
Debt
Debt Disclosure [Text Block]
Related Party Transactions [Abstract]
Related Party Transactions
Related Party Transactions Disclosure [Text Block]
Wholly Owned Domestic Subsidiaries [Table]
Wholly Owned Domestic Subsidiaries [Table]
Wholly Owned Domestic Subsidiaries [Table]
Wholly Owned Domestic Subsidiaries [Line Items]
Wholly Owned Domestic Subsidiaries [Line Items]
[Line Items] for Wholly Owned Domestic Subsidiaries [Table]
Equity method investment, ownership percentage
Equity Method Investment, Ownership Percentage
Leases [Abstract]
Minimum rental payments under operating leases
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Maturity [Table Text Block]
Minimum rental payments under non-cancellable operating leases with original terms in excess of one year
Schedule of Future Minimum Rental Payments for Operating Leases [Table Text Block]
Minimum rental payments to be received
Lessor, Operating Lease, Payments to be Received, Maturity [Table Text Block]
Reconciliation of Revenue from Segments to Consolidated
Reconciliation of Revenue from Segments to Consolidated [Table Text Block]
Adjusted OIBDA by Segment and Reconciliation to Consolidated Net Income
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table Text Block]
Tabular Disclosure by Reportable Segments
Reconciliation of Other Significant Reconciling Items from Segments to Consolidated [Table Text Block]
Reconciliation of Assets from Segment to Consolidated
Reconciliation of Assets from Segment to Consolidated [Table Text Block]
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Commitments and Contingencies
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block]
Other Commitments [Table]
Other Commitments [Table]
Subsequent Event Type [Axis]
Subsequent Event Type [Axis]
Subsequent Event Type [Domain]
Subsequent Event Type [Domain]
Subsequent Event
Subsequent Event [Member]
Standalone letters of credit and sublimit to revolving credit facility [Member]
Standalone letters of credit and sublimit to revolving credit facility [Member]
Standalone Letters of Credit and Sublimit to Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Surety Bond
Surety Bond [Member]
Transit Franchise Contract [Axis]
Transit Franchise Contract [Axis]
Transit Franchise Contract [Axis]
Transit Franchise Contract [Domain]
Transit Franchise Contract [Domain]
[Domain] for Transit Franchise Contract [Axis]
MTA digital advertising screens on subway and train platforms
MTA Digital Advertising Screens In Station [Member]
MTA Digital Advertising Screens In Station [Member]
MTA smaller-format digital advertising screens rolling stock
MTA In Car Displays [Member]
MTA In Car Displays [Member]
MTA communication displays
MTA Communication Screens [Member]
MTA Communication Screens [Member]
MTA displays installed
MTA Displays Installed [Member]
MTA Displays Installed [Member]
Letter of credit
Letter of Credit [Member]
Other Commitments [Line Items]
Other Commitments [Line Items]
Number of displays
Number Of Displays
Number Of Displays
Number of display additions
Number Of Display Additions
Number Of Display Additions
Letters of credit outstanding, amount
Letters of Credit Outstanding, Amount
Surety bonds outstanding
Surety Bonds Outstanding
Surety Bonds Outstanding
MTA equipment development cost additions
MTA Equipment Development Cost Additions
MTA equipment development cost additions
Restricted Cash [Abstract]
Restricted Cash
Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Table Text Block]
[Table Text Block] for Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Table]
Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract]
Operating Activities:
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract]
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash flow provided by operating activities:
Adjustments, Noncash Items, to Reconcile Net Income (Loss) to Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract]
Depreciation and amortization
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Nonproduction
Deferred tax benefit
Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Stock-based compensation
Share-based Compensation
Provision for doubtful accounts
Provision for Doubtful Accounts
Accretion expense
Accretion Expense, Including Asset Retirement Obligations
Equity in earnings of investee companies, net of tax
Distributions from investee companies
Proceeds from Equity Method Investment, Distribution
Amortization of deferred financing costs and debt discount and premium
Amortization of Debt Issuance Costs
Cash paid for direct lease acquisition costs
Cash Paid For Capitalized Sales Commissions
Cash Paid For Capitalized Sales Commissions
Change in assets and liabilities, net of investing and financing activities:
Increase (Decrease) in Operating Capital [Abstract]
Decrease in receivables
Increase (Decrease) in Receivables
Increase in prepaid MTA equipment deployment costs
Increase (Decrease) in Prepaid MTA Equipment Deployment Costs
Increase (Decrease) in Prepaid MTA Equipment Deployment Costs
Increase in prepaid expenses and other current assets
Increase (Decrease) in Prepaid Expense and Other Assets
Decrease in accounts payable and accrued expenses
Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities
Increase in deferred revenues
Increase (Decrease) in Deferred Revenue
Decrease in income taxes
Increase (Decrease) in Income Taxes Payable
Other, net
Increase (Decrease) in Other Operating Assets and Liabilities, Net
Net cash flow provided by (used for) operating activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities, Continuing Operations
Investing Activities:
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities [Abstract]
Capital expenditures
Payments to Acquire Property, Plant, and Equipment
Acquisitions
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Net of Cash Acquired
MTA franchise rights
Purchase Of MTA Franchise Rights
Purchase Of MTA Franchise Rights
Net proceeds from dispositions
Proceeds from Sale of Productive Assets
Return of investment in investee companies
Proceeds from Equity Method Investment, Distribution, Return of Capital
Net cash flow provided by (used for) investing activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities, Continuing Operations
Financing Activities:
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities [Abstract]
Proceeds from long-term debt borrowings
Proceeds from Issuance of Long-term Debt
Proceeds from borrowings under short-term debt facilities
Proceeds from Lines of Credit
Repayments of borrowings under short-term debt facilities
Repayments of Lines of Credit
Proceeds from shares issued under the ATM Program
Proceeds from Issuance of Common Stock
Taxes withheld for stock-based compensation
Payments Related to Tax Withholding for Share-based Compensation
Dividends
Payments of Dividends
Net cash flow provided by (used for) financing activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities, Continuing Operations
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash
Effect of Exchange Rate on Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Restricted Cash Equivalents
Net increase in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash
Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Restricted Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease), Including Exchange Rate Effect
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, beginning of period
Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Restricted Cash Equivalents
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, end of period
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow Information:
Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Abstract]
Cash paid for income taxes
Income Taxes Paid, Net
Cash paid for interest
Interest Paid, Including Capitalized Interest, Operating and Investing Activities
Non-cash investing and financing activities:
Noncash Investing and Financing Items [Abstract]
Accrued purchases of property and equipment
Capital Expenditures Incurred but Not yet Paid
Accrued MTA franchise rights
MTA Franchise Rights Not Yet Paid
MTA Franchise Rights Not Yet Paid
Taxes withheld for stock-based compensation
Taxes Withheld For Stock-Based Compensation
Taxes withheld for stock-based compensation not yet paid
Leases [Text Block]
Leases [Text Block]
Leases [Text Block]
Number of operating segments
Number of Operating Segments
Condensed Statement of Financial Position [Table]
Condensed Balance Sheet Statement [Table]
Condensed Statements of Financial Position, Captions [Line Items]
Condensed Balance Sheet Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Receivables, less allowance
Other current assets
Prepaid Expense and Other Assets, Current
Total current assets
Investment in subsidiaries
Investments In Consolidated Subsidiaries
Investments In Consolidated Subsidiaries
Intercompany
Intercompany Receivables
Intercompany Receivables
Total assets
Total current liabilities
Deficit in excess of investment in subsidiaries
Deficit In Excess Of Investment In Subsidiaries
Deficit In Excess Of Investment In Subsidiaries
Intercompany
Intercompany Payables
Intercompany Payables
Total liabilities
Total stockholders' equity
Total equity
Corporate
Corporate, Non-Segment [Member]
(Benefit) provision for income taxes
Interest expense, net
Other (income) expense, net
Stock-based compensation
Share-Based Compensation, Excluding Compensation-Related Restructuring Charges
Share-Based Compensation, Excluding Compensation-Related Restructuring Charges
Adjusted OIBDA
Segment Operating Measure
Metric by which segment operations are measured.
Capital expenditures
Asset Retirement Obligation Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Change in Asset Retirement Obligation
Schedule of Change in Asset Retirement Obligation [Table Text Block]
Business Combinations [Abstract]
Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table]
Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table]
Acquired businesses other
Acquired Business 2 [Member]
Acquired Business 2 [Member]
Product and Service [Axis]
Product and Service [Axis]
Product and Service [Domain]
Product and Service [Domain]
Digital displays
Digital Displays [Member]
Digital Displays [Member]
Static displays
Static Displays [Member]
Static Displays [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Noncash or part noncash acquisition, value of assets acquired
Noncash or Part Noncash Acquisition, Value of Assets Acquired
Deposit for pending acquisition
Payments for Deposits on Real Estate Acquisitions
Payments to acquire businesses, net of cash acquired
Stock-Based Compensation
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Text Block]
2019
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Payments, Remainder of Fiscal Year
2020
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Payments, Due Year Two
2021
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Payments, Due Year Three
2022
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Payments, Due Year Four
2023
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Payments, Due Year Five
2024 and thereafter
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Payments, Due after Year Five
Total operating lease payments
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Payments, Due
Less: Interest
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Undiscounted Excess Amount
Present value of lease liabilities
Operating Lease, Liability
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding [Roll Forward]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding [Roll Forward]
Outstanding as of December 31, 2018
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Number
Exercised
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period
Outstanding as of March 31, 2019
Exercisable as of March 31, 2019
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Number
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price [Abstract]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price [Abstract]
Weighted average exercise price, options outstanding, as of December 31, 2018
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Weighted average exercise price, options exercised
Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Weighted average exercise price, options outstanding, as of March 31, 2019
Weighted average exercise price, options exercisable, as of September 30, 2018
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Pension contributions
Payment for Pension Benefits
Estimated future employer contributions in current fiscal year
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Employer Contributions, Current Fiscal Year
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Diluted, by Common Class, Including Two Class Method [Table]
Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Diluted, by Common Class, Including Two Class Method [Table]
Antidilutive Securities [Axis]
Antidilutive Securities [Axis]
Antidilutive Securities, Name [Domain]
Antidilutive Securities, Name [Domain]
Stock compensation plan
Stock Compensation Plan [Member]
Earnings Per Share, Diluted, by Common Class, Including Two Class Method [Line Items]
Earnings Per Share, Diluted, by Common Class, Including Two Class Method [Line Items]
Net income available to common stockholders, diluted
Net Income (Loss) Available to Common Stockholders, Diluted
Less: Distributions to holders of Class A equity interests of a subsidiary
Net income available to common stockholders, basic
Net Income (Loss) Available to Common Stockholders, Basic
Weighted average shares for basic EPS
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic
Dilutive potential shares from grants of RSUs, PRSUs and stock options
Incremental Common Shares Attributable to Dilutive Effect of Share-based Payment Arrangements
Weighted average shares for diluted EPS
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted
Antidilutive securities excluded from computation of earnings per share, number of shares
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Number of largest domestic markets in which the entity operates
Number of Largest Markets in Which the Entity Operates, Domestic
Number of Largest Markets in Which the Entity Operates, Domestic
Approximate number of markets in which the entity operates
Number of Markets in Which the Entity Operates
Approximate Number of Markets in Which the Entity Operates
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]
Rental income
Operating Lease, Lease Income
Revenues
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Text Block]
Equity [Abstract]
Equity
Stockholders' Equity Note Disclosure [Text Block]
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash
Stock-based compensation expense
Schedule of Compensation Cost for Share-based Payment Arrangements, Allocation of Share-based Compensation Costs by Plan [Table Text Block]
Activity of RSUs and PRSUs Issued to Our Employees
Schedule of Unvested Restricted Stock Units Roll Forward [Table Text Block]
Activity of Stock Options Issued to Our Employees
Schedule of Stock Options Roll Forward [Table Text Block]
Asset Retirement Obligation
Asset Retirement Obligation Disclosure [Text Block]
New Accounting Standards
New Accounting Pronouncements and Changes in Accounting Principles [Text Block]
Earnings Per Share (EPS)
Earnings Per Share [Text Block]
2019
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, Next Twelve Months
2020
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Two Years
2021
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Three Years
2022
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Four Years
2023
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Five Years
2024 and thereafter
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due Thereafter
Total minimum payments
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table]
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Axis]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Axis]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain]
Permits and leasehold agreements
Licensing Agreements [Member]
Franchise agreements
Franchise Rights [Member]
Other intangible assets
Other Intangible Assets [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Gross
Accumulated amortization
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization
Intangible assets
MTA equipment deployment costs
MTA Equipment Deployment Costs [Member]
MTA Equipment Deployment Costs [Member]
Direct lease acquisition costs
Direct Lease Acquisition Cost [Member]
Direct Lease Acquisition Cost [Member]
Range [Axis]
Range [Axis]
Range [Domain]
Range [Domain]
Minimum
Minimum [Member]
Maximum
Maximum [Member]
Amortization of intangible assets
Amortization of direct lease acquisition costs
Amortization of Deferred Leasing Fees
Intangible asset, useful life
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life
Disaggregation of Revenue
Disaggregation of Revenue [Table Text Block]
Revenue from External Customers by Geographic Areas
Revenue from External Customers by Geographic Areas [Table Text Block]
Condensed Statement of Cash Flows [Table]
Condensed Cash Flow Statement [Table]
Condensed Statements of Cash Flows, Captions [Line Items]
Condensed Cash Flow Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Net cash flow provided by (used for) operating activities
Intercompany
Increase Decrease In Intercompany Payables
The net change during the reporting period in intercompany amounts.
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash
Effect of Exchange Rate on Cash and Cash Equivalents
Net increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]
Restructuring charges
Restructuring and Related Activities Disclosure [Text Block]
Use of Estimates
Use of Estimates, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Description of Business and Basis of Presentation
Organization, Consolidation, Basis of Presentation, Business Description and Accounting Policies [Text Block]
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Equity Method Investments, Income Taxes, Extraordinary Items, Noncontrolling Interest [Abstract]
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent [Abstract]
Operating Income (Loss) [Abstract]
Operating Income (Loss) [Abstract]
Revenues:
Revenues [Abstract]
Expenses:
Operating Expenses [Abstract]
Operating income
Income before benefit for income taxes and equity in earnings of investee companies
Benefit for income taxes
Net income per common share:
Basic (in dollars per share)
Earnings Per Share, Basic
Diluted (in dollars per share)
Earnings Per Share, Diluted
Weighted average shares outstanding:
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding Reconciliation [Abstract]
Basic (in shares)
Diluted (in shares)
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]
Document Type
Document Type
Current Fiscal Year End Date
Current Fiscal Year End Date
Document Fiscal Period Focus
Document Fiscal Period Focus
Document Fiscal Year Focus
Document Fiscal Year Focus
Document Period End Date
Document Period End Date
Entity Central Index Key
Entity Central Index Key
Entity Registrant Name
Entity Registrant Name
Entity Filer Category
Entity Filer Category
Entity Emerging Growth Company
Entity Emerging Growth Company
Entity Small Business
Entity Small Business
Amendment Flag
Amendment Flag
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding
Schedule of Related Party Transactions, by Related Party [Table]
Schedule of Related Party Transactions, by Related Party [Table]
Related Party [Axis]
Related Party [Axis]
Related Party [Domain]
Related Party [Domain]
Transit shelter joint ventures
Transit Shelter Joint Ventures [Member]
Transit Shelter Joint Ventures
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Equity method investment, number of investments
Equity Method Investment, Number of Investments
Equity Method Investment, Number of Investments
Equity method investment, number of displays
Equity Method Investment, Number Of Displays
Equity Method Investment - Number Of Displays
Equity method investments
Equity Method Investments
Management fee revenue
Property Management Fee Revenue
Asset retirement obligation, expected term
Asset Retirement Obligation Expected Term
Asset Retirement Obligation Expected Term
Asset retirement obligations, description
Asset Retirement Obligations, Description
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Income Taxes
Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block]
Property and Equipment [Table]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Table]
Property and Equipment, Type [Axis]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Axis]
Property and Equipment, Type [Domain]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Domain]
Land
Land [Member]
Buildings
Building [Member]
Advertising structures
Other Capitalized Property Plant and Equipment [Member]
Furniture, equipment and other
Furniture, Equipment And Other [Member]
Furniture, equipment and other [Member]
Construction in progress
Construction in Progress [Member]
Property and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property and equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross
Less: accumulated depreciation
Accumulated Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Property, Plant, and Equipment
Property and equipment, net
Property and equipment, useful life
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Text Block]
Segment Information
Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block]
Schedule of Restructuring and Related Costs [Table]
Schedule of Restructuring and Related Costs [Table]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring reserve
Restructuring Reserve
Schedule of Stock by Class [Table]
Schedule of Stock by Class [Table]
Dividends [Axis]
Dividends [Axis]
Dividends [Domain]
Dividends [Domain]
Ordinary dividend
Ordinary Dividend [Member]
Ordinary Dividend
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Common Stock, Shares Authorized
Common Stock, Shares Authorized
Common stock, par value per share
Common Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share
Common Stock, Shares Issued
Common Stock, Shares, Issued
Common Stock, Shares Outstanding
Preferred Stock, Shares Authorized
Preferred Stock, Shares Authorized
Preferred stock, par value per share
Preferred Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share
Preferred Stock, Shares Issued
Preferred Stock, Shares Issued
Preferred Stock, Shares Outstanding
Preferred Stock, Shares Outstanding
Equity interest issued for an acquisition (in shares)
Business Acquisition, Equity Interest Issued or Issuable, Number of Shares
Restriction for disposition of assets acquired
Restriction For Disposition of Assets Acquired
Restriction For Disposition of Assets Acquired
Distributions to holders of Class A equity interests of a subsidiary
Equity interests redeemed during the period
Conversion of Stock, Shares Converted
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Issued for Services
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Issued for Services
At-The-Market Equity Offering Program, Authorized Amount Outstanding
At-The-Market Equity Offering Program, Authorized Amount Outstanding
At-The-Market Equity Offering Program, Authorized Amount Outstanding
Shares issued under the ATM Program (value)
Proceeds from Issuance or Sale of Equity
Payments of Stock Issuance Costs
Payments of Stock Issuance Costs
Sale of Stock, Consideration Received on Transaction
Sale of Stock, Consideration Received on Transaction
Dividends Payable, Date Declared
Dividends Payable, Date Declared
Dividends declared per common share (in dollars per share)
Common Stock, Dividends, Per Share, Declared
Dividends Payable, Date to be Paid
Dividends Payable, Date to be Paid
Dividends Payable, Date of Record
Dividends Payable, Date of Record
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Table]
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Table]
Adjustments for New Accounting Pronouncements [Axis]
Adjustments for New Accounting Pronouncements [Axis]
Type of Adoption [Domain]
Type of Adoption [Domain]
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]
Number of leases
Number of leases
Number of leases
Operating lease liability
Right-of-use operating lease asset
Net Assets
Net Assets
Disaggregation of Revenue [Table]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Table]
Transit and other
Transit Franchise Contract [Member]
Transit Franchise Contract [Member]
Sports marketing and other
Sports Marketing And Other [Member]
Sports Marketing And Other [Member]
Geographical [Axis]
Geographical [Axis]
Geographical [Domain]
Geographical [Domain]
United States
UNITED STATES
Canada
CANADA
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
2019
Lessor, Operating Lease, Payments to be Received, Remainder of Fiscal Year
2020
Lessor, Operating Lease, Payments to be Received, Two Years
2021
Lessor, Operating Lease, Payments to be Received, Three Years
2022
Lessor, Operating Lease, Payments to be Received, Four Years
2023
Lessor, Operating Lease, Payments to be Received, Five Years
2024 and thereafter
Lessor, Operating Lease, Payments to be Received, Thereafter
Total minimum payments
Lessor, Operating Lease, Payments to be Received
Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted
Schedule of Weighted Average Number of Shares [Table Text Block]
Common stock, par value per share
Restricted Cash
Restricted Assets Disclosure [Text Block]
Other
Other [Member]
Other [Member]
Transit
Transit
Asset Retirement Obligation, Roll Forward Analysis [Roll Forward]
Asset Retirement Obligation, Roll Forward Analysis [Roll Forward]
As of December 31, 2018
Accretion expense
Asset Retirement Obligation, Accretion Expense
Additions
Asset Retirement Obligation, Liabilities Incurred
Liabilities settled
Asset Retirement Obligation, Liabilities Settled
Foreign currency translation adjustments
Asset Retirement Obligation, Foreign Currency Translation Gain (Loss)
As of March 31, 2019
Lessee, Leases [Policy Text Block]
Lessee, Leases [Policy Text Block]
Lessor, Leases [Policy Text Block]
Lessor, Leases [Policy Text Block]
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Table]
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Table]
Income Tax Authority [Axis]
Income Tax Authority [Axis]
Income Tax Authority [Domain]
Income Tax Authority [Domain]
Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) [Member]
New York State Division of Taxation and Finance
New York State Division of Taxation and Finance [Member]
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Open Tax Year
Open Tax Year
Income Tax Examination, Year under Examination
Income Tax Examination, Year under Examination
Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost (Credit) [Abstract]
Service cost
Defined Benefit Plan, Service Cost
Interest cost
Defined Benefit Plan, Interest Cost
Expected return on plan assets
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Return (Loss) on Plan Assets
Amortization of net actuarial losses
Defined Benefit Plan, Amortization of Gain (Loss)
Net periodic pension cost
Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost (Credit)
Acquisitions
Mergers, Acquisitions and Dispositions Disclosures [Text Block]
MTA agreement schedule
MTA Agreement [Table Text Block]
[Table Text Block] for MTA Agreement [Table]
Property and Equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment Disclosure [Text Block]
Lessee, Lease, Description [Table]
Lessee, Lease, Description [Table]
Income Statement Location [Axis]
Income Statement Location [Axis]
Income Statement Location [Domain]
Income Statement Location [Domain]
Operating expense
Operating Expense [Member]
Selling, general and administrative
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses [Member]
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items]
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items]
Operating lease costs
Operating Lease, Expense
Variable lease costs
Variable Lease, Cost
Weighted average remaining lease term
Operating Lease, Weighted Average Remaining Lease Term
Weighted average discount rate
Operating Lease, Weighted Average Discount Rate, Percent
Cash paid for operating leases
Operating Lease, Payments
Operating lease asset obtained in exchange for operating lease liability
Right-of-Use Asset Obtained in Exchange for Operating Lease Liability
Lessor, Lease, Description [Table]
Lessor, Lease, Description [Table]
Lessor, Lease, Description [Line Items]
Lessor, Lease, Description [Line Items]
Customer lease term
Lessor, Operating Lease, Term of Contract
MTA Agreement [Table]
MTA Agreement [Table]
MTA Agreement [Table]
MTA Agreement [Axis]
MTA Agreement [Axis]
MTA Agreement [Axis]
MTA Agreement [Domain]
MTA Agreement [Domain]
[Domain] for MTA Agreement [Axis]
MTA Agreement [Line Items]
MTA Agreement [Line Items]
[Line Items] for MTA Agreement [Table]
Change In MTA Deployment Costs [Roll Forward]
Change In MTA Deployment Costs [Roll Forward]
Change In MTA Deployment Costs [Roll Forward]
Prepaid MTA equipment deployment costs, beginning of period
Prepaid MTA Equipment Deployment Costs
Prepaid MTA Equipment Deployment Costs
Intangible assets, gross, beginning of period
MTA deployment costs, beginning of period
MTA Equipment Deployment Costs
MTA equipment deployment costs
Dployment costs incurred
Increase (Decrease) in Prepaid Expense
Recoupment
Recovery of Direct Costs
Intangible asset additions
Payments to Acquire Intangible Assets
Prepaid MTA equipment deployment costs, end of period
Intangible assets, gross, end of period
MTA deployment costs, end of period
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs)
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]
Performance Restricted Stock Units (PRSUs)
Performance Shares [Member]
RSUs and PRSUs, Nonvested, Number of Shares [Roll Forward]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number of Shares [Roll Forward]
Non-vested as of December 31, 2018
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number
Granted
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period
Vested
Forfeitures
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Forfeited in Period
Non-vested as of March 31, 2019
RSUs and PRSUs, Nonvested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value [Abstract]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value [Abstract]
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value, Non-Vested, as of December 31, 2018 ($ per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value, Grants ($ per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value, Vested ($ per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value, Forfeited ($ per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Forfeitures, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value, Non-Vested, as of March 31, 2019 ($ per share)
Allowance for receivables
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivable, Current
Line of Credit Facility [Table]
Line of Credit Facility [Table]
Letter of credit sublimit to revolving credit facility
Letter Of Credit Sublimit To Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Letter Of Credit Sublimit To Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
AR securitization facilities
Asset Pledged as Collateral [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Maximum borrowing capacity
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity
Credit facility, expiration date
Line of Credit Facility, Expiration Date
Credit facility, outstanding amount
Line of credit facility, interest rate at period end
Line of Credit Facility, Interest Rate at Period End
Commitment fee for unused commitments
Line of Credit Facility, Commitment Fee Amount
Debt instrument, collateral amount
Debt Instrument, Collateral Amount
Short-term debt, weighted average interest rate, at point in time
Short-term Debt, Weighted Average Interest Rate, at Point in Time
Line of credit facility, remaining borrowing capacity
Line of Credit Facility, Remaining Borrowing Capacity
Debt instrument, covenant description
Debt Instrument, Covenant Description
Debt covenant, restricted cash limit
Debt Covenant Restricted Cash Limit
Debt Covenant Restricted Cash Limit
Maximum consolidated net secured coverage ratio
Debt Covenant, Maximum Consolidated Net Secured Coverage Ratio, REIT Election
Debt Covenant, Maximum Consolidated Net Secured Coverage Ratio, REIT Election
Consolidated net secured leverage ratio
Maximum Consolidated Net Secured Leverage Ratio
Maximum Consolidated Net Secured Leverage Ratio
Maximum consolidated total leverage ratio
Debt Covenant, Maximum Consolidated Total Leverage Ratio
Debt Covenant, Maximum Consolidated Total Leverage Ratio
Consolidated total leverage ratio
Consolidated Total Leverage Ratio
Consolidated Total Leverage Ratio
Financial Instrument [Axis]
Financial Instrument [Axis]
Financial Instruments [Domain]
Financial Instruments [Domain]
Interest rate swap
Interest Rate Swap [Member]
Fair Value Hierarchy and NAV [Axis]
Fair Value Hierarchy and NAV [Axis]
Fair Value Hierarchy and NAV [Domain]
Fair Value Hierarchy and NAV [Domain]
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Interest rate at period end
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Effective Percentage
Unamortized debt discount
Debt Instrument, Unamortized Discount
Debt face amount
Debt Instrument, Face Amount
Unamortized premium
Debt Instrument, Unamortized Premium
Deferred financing costs
Debt Issuance Costs, Net
Interest rate cash flow hedge liability, at fair value
Derivative Liability
Notional amount
Derivative Liability, Notional Amount
Fixed interest rate
Derivative, Fixed Interest Rate
Receive rate
Debt Instrument, Description of Variable Rate Basis
Interest rate cash flow swap maturity date
Derivative, Maturity Date
One-month LIBOR rate
Derivative, Variable Interest Rate
Long-term debt at fair value
Long-term Debt, Fair Value
Interest Rate Cash Flow Hedge Liability at Fair Value
Interest Rate Cash Flow Hedge Liability at Fair Value
Condensed Statement of Financial Position
Condensed Balance Sheet [Table Text Block]
Condensed Statement of Operations
Condensed Income Statement [Table Text Block]
Condensed Statements of Cash Flows
Condensed Cash Flow Statement [Table Text Block]
Retirement Benefits
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits Disclosure [Text Block]