Archive for June, 2010
MTA Statement On Booth & Kiosk Closures
Just a few minutes ago, the MTA issued a statement on the subway booth & kiosk closures which a Manhattan Supreme Court Judge found were closed by improper procedures. Here is the statement they sent me a few minutes ago: The MTA continues to disagree with the court’s ruling that additional public hearings are required […]
MTA Not Worried About SBS Fare Evasion
For a few minutes this morning, I could not stop laughing. You are probably wondering what had me in near tears? The article in today’s New York Post by Tom Namako which talks about how the MTA is not worried about fare evasion on the new Select Bus Service route debuting on the east side […]
Sorry Jay, No Paint For You
In a story that comes as to no surprise to me nor should it you, the MTA will spend over $100M on a station rehabilitation which somehow does not include repainting. The station in question is the Jay St station which has been under extensive renovations for months as anyone who reads the “Service Diversions” […]
Select Bus Service Done Wrong
Select Bus Service or Bus Rapid Transit is a topic I have opined about on many occasions. I happen to be a fan of the idea as I find it serves many solid purposes to help the commutes of many. So one would most likely assume I am thrilled at yesterday’s announcement of the service […]
MTA & NYPA Unveil New Water Heating System
I originally posted this entry a few days ago. However I must have forgot to re-save the database after the post so it got lost in the server move. Anyhow, I was invited to check out an unveiling by the MTA but I unfortunately had business matters scheduled. The event was to unveil the MTA […]
