Archive for August, 2010
LIRR To Run Extra Trains For U.S. Open
Continuing with LIRR news, the MTA Long Island Rail Road will once again be running extra trains for those attending the U.S. Open. Here are the complete details courtesy of the press release I received: The MTA/ Long Island Rail Road is serving up aces with its frequent service to the U.S. Tennis Open. Extra […]
LIRR To Offer Extra Service To Mets-Willets Point
Time to catch up on some transit news & I will start with some LIRR information. The MTA Long Island Rail Road will be offering extra service to Mets-Willets Point for the Billy Joel movie this Saturday. Here are the complete details: The MTA Long Island Rail Road is the best way to get into […]
Service Diversions 08-16-10
I have just updated the “Service Diversions” page by removing all of the work that just wrapped up a minute ago. The latest information for the upcoming week & beyond in some cases is at the forefront. As always, I suggest you print out a copy of the diversions to have with you while riding. […]
MTA To Invest In Wheelchair Friendly SUV’s
As one who follows the MTA’s operations pretty strongly on a regular basis, I understand their costs & debt are not limited to the standard things most riders think. One of their biggest cost issues actually comes from a service that does not get much publicity at all, Access-A-Ride. The Access-A-Ride program, while extremely vital, […]
MTA To Retrofit Buses With GPS Tracking
If the MTA has its way, their bus fleet will have GPS tracking in the future. Bx 31 departing Westchester Square. Resized photo courtesy of Eye On Transit. The last time I wrote about the MTA’s desire to retrofit their buses with GPS tracking was in November 2008 when the agency’s plan stalled due to […]
