Archive for January, 2009
Elliot Passes On A Raise
Almost 7 months ago the New York Daily News revealed that MTA CEO/Executive Director Elliot Sander was approved for a $10,000 raise. Many transit advocates & bloggers (myself included) expressed outrage since the timing for one was completely ridiculous. Now fast forward to the present day & with the MTA’s finances in an even bigger […]
MTA & NYPA To Start New Advanced Battery System Project
Tomorrow the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) & New York Power Authority (NYPA) will announce the successful start of a new advanced battery system project. For those in the Garden City area who might be interested in attending, here are the details: In 2006, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority, MTA Long Island Bus, and the New York […]
Blue Ribbon Commission On Sustainability & The MTA
Just a short while ago the MTA’s Blue Ribbon Commission wrapped up its press conference which it unveiled its final report on environmental sustainability. The press conference which was held in Washington D.C. featured many different participants including Congressman Jerrold Nadler (D-NY), Elliot G. Sander, Executive Director and CEO of the MTA, Jonathan Rose, Chairman, […]
As Expected, The 2 Produces More Of The Same
241st/Wakefield bound 2 train entering Simpson St. Resized photo courtesy of Eye On Transit Since the debut of the Rider Report Cards, it has been painfully obvious that the more things change, the more they stay the same. For the second year in a row, a subway line finished with the same overall grade from […]
MTA Delighted With Gov. Patterson
In the previous entry, I wrote about Gov. Patterson clearly understanding the need for the state to invest in its infrastructure, especially mass transit. During his first State of the State address, he made it clear that the state needs to invest in mass transit including the completion of such major projects as East Side […]
