Archive for October, 2007
The MTA Wants You To “Know Before You Go”
This past Friday, the MTA announced that they were expanding their “Know Before You Go” program. Originally the program sent out e-mails to subscribers detailing subway diversions scheduled for the weekend. The expansion to the program will feature the MTA adding e-mails to alert subscribers to requested weekday subway diversions. If you are interested in […]
The 5 Train Is Below Average!
(Dyre Avenue bound 5 train leaving the Morris Park station; Resized photo courtesy of Eye On Transit Surprise surprise, the 5 train is below average! This starting revelation comes courtesy of the C- that the line earned in its 2007 rider report card. The highest grade earned was a B- which was achieved in 3 […]
Monday = Taxi Strike Round 2
As you all know, I’ve been on top of the whole NYC/TLC vs Taxi Drivers war since August. The war will reach another major point this Monday when round 2 of The Taxi Workers Alliance strike takes place. The city has once again announced strike pricing which kicks in at 5 a.m. which coincides with […]
Upcoming MTA Chairman Hesitant To Support Fare Hike
Add H. Dale Hemmerdinger to the list of influential people who do not support the MTA’s proposed fare hike! Who is he you ask? Well he is Gov. Elliot Spitzer’s appointee to replace Peter Kalikow as MTA Chairman. Here are some comments that he said at his recent confirmation in front of a state senate […]
LIRR Keeps Promise
Yesterday the Long Island Railroad started to deliver on its promise to communicate better with its customers. The agency unveiled five 60″ monitors at Penn Station. The purpose of the monitors is to keep riders informed of announcements, updates, & breaking news which was previously announced over loudspeaker. The monitors will also mirror information posted […]
