Archive for December, 2008

The 1 Is The Next Line To Be Graded

According to the MTA’s New York City Transit, the is the next line to be graded as part of the 2008 Rider Report Cards. Here are the complete details from the press release: In our continuing effort to solicit feedback from our customers, MTA New York City Transit is again distributing Rider Report Cards throughout […]


$104 Monthly MetroCard Might Be In Our Future

Years ago when monthly MetroCard users like myself were getting the best bang for our commuting buck, we would have never thought the day would come that we would have to pay over $100 for a unlimited monthly. However the times have changed & as usual the riders will be forced to shoulder the burden […]


MTA Continues To Squander Real Estate Assets

This viewpoint is shared by many including someone who hopes to be the next New York City Comptroller, Brooklyn City Councilman David Yassky. The agency has many real estate assets in its control & has a reputation for letting their potential go to waste whether in terms of use, leasing, or selling. One of the […]


Buses Come To A Standstill To Honor Edwin Thomas

10 days ago the life of a hard working Brooklyn bus driver came to an unfortunate end at the hands of a heartless bastard. The death brought many to tears from fellow bus drivers to his daily riders, & everyone in between. Family, friends, co-workers, & others showed up this past Monday at his funeral. […]


LIRR To Provide Extra Trains For Christmas Holiday Weekend

Earlier this afternoon, the Long Island Rail Road sent out a press release via e-mail to announce extra train service for the Christmas holiday weekend. Here are the complete details: The MTA Long Island Rail Road is the best way to travel this coming Christmas Holiday weekend if you can’t hitch a ride on Santa’s […]