Archive for May, 2009
Keeping Up With Elliot
Today’s emergency MTA Board meeting will be a lot more intense than usual. Besides the major fact of approving new fare structures after Albany passed a bailout package, this will feature the last stand of Elliot Sander as CEO/Executive Director & Dale Hemmerdinger as Board Chairman. As you would expect, the resignation of Elliot Sander […]
Service Diversions 05-08
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 & […]
Ronkonkoma Parking Lot Renovations Begin May 11th
Yesterday afternoon, the Long Island Rail Road sent out a press release via e-mail to announce Ronkonkoma parking lot renovations will begin May 11th. Here are the complete details: Work to improve the parking area located on the northeast side of the tracks at the MTA Long Island Rail Road Ronkonkoma Station is to begin […]
SAS To Receive $79M In Stimulus Money
February was the last time I blogged about stimulus money for the MTA. In that entry, I talked about the MTA’s desire to use some of the money for the Fulton Transit Center. However a more important project will be receiving federal stimulus money & that is none other than the Second Avenue Subway. The […]
MTA CEO Elliot Sander Resigns
Not even 24 hours after Albany officially passed a MTA rescue bill, a shakeup at the often criticized agency has taken place. MTA CEO/Executive Director Elliot Sander has resigned. His resignation will take effect on May 22nd. Lets take a look at the official statement from Mr. Sander released by the MTA via e-mail: It […]
