Archive for May, 2010
MTA LIRR/CooCoo Partnership Grows
In late January, I wrote a brief entry about a pilot partnership between the MTA Long Island Rail Road & the Long Island based text engine messaging company CooCoo. The partnership enabled LIRR riders to get travel information via text messages. Fast forward to this past Monday where the LIRR announced a new phase to […]
MTA Chairman Opines On Union Work Rules
The battle between the MTA & unions (especially the TWU Local 100) is an editorial gift that keeps giving. The latest round continues to be about the pending layoffs the MTA says is necessary to help clean up an ever growing budget deficit. The battle lines are clear in this one as the MTA is […]
MTA Station Agent Update
As you know by now, the MTA had planned to layoff hundreds of station token booth clerks due to their huge budget deficit. The first round of cuts were to have started this past Wednesday, but a judge issued a temporary restraining order against the MTA closing the booths. Yesterday evening, the MTA issued a […]
MTA Names New President Of Bridges & Tunnels
Just a few minutes ago, the MTA sent out a press release to announce the official appointment of a new President of MTA Bridges & Tunnels. Here are the complete details: The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) today announced the permanent appointment of Jim Ferrara as President, MTA Bridges and Tunnels effective May 10. Approximately 800,000 […]
Service Diversions 05-07-10
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 Ronkonkoma line, don’t […]
