Archive for May, 2009
Riders Say The C Is Just Below Average
Brooklyn bound C train entering 2nd Avenue station during a G.O. Resized photo courtesy of Eye On Transit. I honestly thought I was done with the 2008 Rider Report Cards until I received an e-mail with one final set of results. The line in question is the which finished with a C-. This is an […]
Assemblywoman Fights Cross Bay Bridge Toll
Last year when talks first began about potentially damaging fare hikes & service cuts, one particular aspect did not get much press. The aspect I am referring to is the hotly contest battle over the Cross Bay Bridge toll rebate program. I covered the issue on numerous occasions including when drivers promised civil disobedience. During […]
MTA Looking To Cut Train Conductors
One of the biggest inner battles in the world of mass transit in this region is between the MTA & its workforce. One of the specific battles within the bigger picture is the MTA’s desire to cut back on the amount of train conductors. The agency looked to do this in the past but was […]
NYDN Editorial: MTA Needs Stellar Leadership
As you know by now, one of the big stories I have blogged about lately is the possible appointment of Marc Shaw as the replacement to the recently resigned MTA CEO/Executive Director Elliot Sander. State Senate Democrats have spoken out against his possible appointment. Gov. Paterson shot back with a warning to stop trashing his […]
Service Diversions 05-15
I have just updated the service diversions page with the latest scheduled diversions for the weekend & upcoming 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 & […]
