Archive for September, 2008
Is V.P. Canidate Sarah Palin A Transit Advocate?
The question got posted after an article in Tuesday’s Washington Post. The article which mainly focuses on earmarks the V.P. candidate secured while being the mayor of Wasilla, Alaska. Here is a sample of the article by Paul Kane of the Washington Post: laska Gov. Sarah Palin employed a lobbying firm to secure almost $27 […]
Staten Island Railway Looks To Close Walking Loophole
Have you ever wondered why some Staten Island commuters have nice legs? Maybe you thought it was their dedication to a lower body workout that helped carve out that nice shape or attention to detail. If you thought that, you were most likely wrong. The most likely answer is the dedicated percentage of commuters who […]
Service Diversions 09-05
I have just updated the service diversions page with the latest scheduled diversions for this weekend plus next week (and beyond in some cases). Don’t forget to check in for any changes to the page. I also suggest printing out a copy of the page to use while riding the system. Have a safe & […]
NYC Transit & MTA Bus To Test New Double-Decker Bus
I just received a press release a short time ago announcing a press/photo opportunity by NYC Transit & MTA Bus to test a new double decker bus in customer service. Here are the complete details: MTA NYC Transit and MTA Bus introduce new double-decker bus into passenger service for a 35-day test. The bus combines […]
More On The New Generation Hybrid Electric Buses
Earlier this morning I posted a press release about the MTA’s plans to introduce new generation hybrid electric buses this morning at a press & photo opportunity on Staten Island. The press & photo opportunity has passed & the MTA has issued a press release to continue talking about the new buses. Sleek, modernistic and […]
