Archive for February, 2009
Buses To Replace Trains On Montauk Branch
Late yesterday afternoon, the MTA Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) sent out a press release via e-mail. The press release was to announce that buses will replace some weekday trains on the Montauk Branch. This is happening due to a $9.3 million track refurbishment program & will last from March – May. Here are the […]
MTA NYC Transit Ridership Continues Growth In 2008
This past Friday, MTA New York City Transit issued a press release via e-mail to tout the continuing growth in ridership during 2008. Here are the complete details: Fueled in part by higher prices at the pump, strong economic activity during the first half of the year, increased tourism and new residential development, NYC Transit […]
Downtown Alliance Kicks Off Extended Jitney Bus Service
Yesterday afternoon, I received a press release from the Downtown Alliance. The purpose of the release was to announce that they were kicking off an extended jitney bus service. The new extension will be celebrated during a ribbon cutting ceremony & guided tour of Lower Manhattan this Friday. Here are the complete details: WHO & […]
MTA Names New Chief Diversity Officer
This past Friday, the MTA issued a press release via e-mail. The release was to announce that they named a new Chief Diversity Officer. Here are the complete details: The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) today announced the appointment of Michael J. Garner as Chief Diversity Officer, effective February 5th. In this new position, Mr. Garner […]
New LIRR Timetables Due To Track Work
A few days ago the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) issued a press release via e-mail. The press release was to discuss the new timetables in effect for the month of March due to track work in the Valley Stream area. 5 branches will be directly impacted by the track work while some other branches […]
