Opinions
I Have My Doubts……
This entry can be considered a continuation of the entry below which focused on the MTA’s vow to improve storm performance. I decided to reread the entire report & develop further opinions about their suggestions. The key suggestion that caught my eye referred to developing capacity for real time text alerts. I applaud the idea […]
The Future Of Mass Transit In NYC
Today’s issue of AMNY has an interesting look into 6 major transit projects that will change the life of millions of straphangers. The 6 projects are ranked as followed: South Ferry Terminal Fulton Street Transit Center East Side Access 7 Line Extension First phase of the Second Avenue Subway Moynihan Station Here is the opening […]
4 Train You’re Up; But……
I noticed the MTA updated their “Report Card” image on their homepage a few days ago. I have to admit I found the update strange. The reason I found it strange is because the lines that were listed as being up for grading. The lines currently listed are the J, Z, & 4. I have […]
Platform Doors, Are You Kidding Me?
This past Friday, the MTA provided NY1 with exclusive news about the 7 line extension. The major exclusive turned out to be the installation of platform doors. Here is a quick article about the platform doors being installed courtesy of NY1: September 08, 2007 NY1 has learned exclusively the MTA plans to install subway platform […]
7 Train: Your Grade Is In!
The report card has been filled out & the overall grade was not that good. While the 7 train didn’t fail, the riders felt it barely passed! According to the MTA, they received 16,000 responses out of the 88,000 report cards they handed out. At first glance, the returns seem low. However if you think […]
