Archive for May, 2010
Bx19 & M11 Service Changes
Just a short time ago, MTA New York City Transit announced service changes to the Bx19 & M11 due to the changes made by Riverbank State Park. Here are the complete details courtesy of the press release I received: MTA NYC Transit has been notified that the Riverbank State Park will operate during new hours: […]
MTA Launches SAS Tunnel Boring Machine
Earlier this morning, the MTA sent me a press release which highlights how they have launched the tunnel boring machine responsible for digging the first phase of the Second Avenue Subway. Here are the complete details: The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA), elected officials, and contractor S3 Tunnel Constructors today launched the tunnel boring machine that […]
Service Diversions 05-13-10
I have just updated the “Service Diversions” page with the latest information for the weekend & following week (beyond in some cases). For riders going near the Broadway-Nassau & Fulton Street stations, do not forget to read this entry to see what service is affected. LIRR riders who will be using the Long Beach line, […]
Presidential Visit Leads To Potential Detours
Due to tonight’s visit by President Obama, riders should expect potential delays on certain bus routes & station closures. Here are the complete details courtesy of a press release sent to me earlier: President Barack Obama is scheduled to visit Manhattan this evening. As a result, based on street closures (frozen zones) instituted by the […]
NYC & NYS Comptrollers Announce Joint Audit
Earlier this morning, the New York City Comptroller John C. Liu & New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced a joint audit. The audit is scheduled to look into the impact of service diversions on multiple levels along with how effective the MTA was in planning these changes. Here is the press release that […]
