Archive for December, 2008
MTA Statement On New Talking Kiosk
Yesterday afternoon I shared news the MTA sent out about the debut of a new talking kiosk for the visually impaired at Penn Station. Earlier this morning the agency held a ribbon cutting ceremony to debut the new kiosk & hours later have released a statement on today’s ceremony: The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) and […]
Mayor Bloomberg Just Doesn’t Get It
While I usually don’t let Mayor Bloomberg get to me as I can usually understand his thinking, I must admit he has me saying WTF to myself. As you all know by now, part of the MTA’s “doomsday scenario” called for express bus fares to rise from $5 to $7.50. However Mayor Bloomberg has informed […]
Drivers & Politicians Prepare For Bridge Toll Fight
A little over a week ago I wrote about how motorists in Broad Channel & the Rockaways were planning civil disobedience if the MTA went through with plans to eliminate their Cross Bay Bridge toll rebate. Motorists from the respective areas pay $1.03 with resident E-Z Pass tags when crossing the bridge. They receive their […]
4 Train Results Tell The Same Story
Woodlawn bound 4 train approaching the 161 Street-Yankee Stadium station. Resized photo courtesy of Eye On Transit. Many things have happened over the last year. However one that that did not happen was an improved grade for the train in the Rider Report Cards. The which finished with a C last year followed up that […]
MTA To Introduce New Talking Kiosk At Penn Station
Earlier this afternoon, the MTA sent out a press release via e-mail to announce the introduction of a new talking kiosk at Penn Station. Here are the complete details: Elliot G. Sander, the Executive Director and CEO of the MTA, Helena Williams, President of the Long Island Rail Road, and others will cut the ribbon […]
