Archive for June, 2008
7 Train Service Alert
The MTA has posted a service alert regarding train service. The service alert states: Due to track work at the Queensboro Plaza Station, there are delays in train service in both directions at this time. xoxo Transit Blogger
I Only Ride Because It Is Free
MTA Board Vice Chairman David S. Mack; Photo courtesy of the MTA This sentiment was shared by Metropolitan Transportation Authority Vice Chairman David S. Mack when discussing the Long Island Rail Road. His exact quote was: Why should I ride and inconvenience myself when I can ride in a car? He had even more to […]
How Surprising, Promised Service Upgrades Get Shelved
In a move that will hardly surprise anyone, the MTA has officially shelved the service upgrades we were promised back in December as a reward for the fare hike that we were to endure. Daily News Transit Reporter Pete Donohue along with Kenneth Lovett has more on this: The cash-strapped will not launch a $60 […]
Elliot Might Get Even More
While browsing the Daily News website, I came across an article which shares even more details about the raise approved, by MTA Chairman Dale Hemmerdinger, for MTA CEO & Executive Director Elliot Sander. It turns out the $10,000 raise is only the tip of the iceberg as work deemed “exemplary” would earn Mr. Sander even […]
Upstate Screws The City Again
The theme of Upstate NY screwing over New York City is nothing new. The practice of screwing with NYC has been going on for years with the latest example occurring on Tuesday when a major transportation bill failed to pass. The State Assembly Transportation Committee shot down a bill 14-11 that would have permitted bus-mounted […]
