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MTA Officer Succumbs To Injuries

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on December 30th, 2014 at 5:07 am

Thomas Choi

I never like to share these stories….. but unfortunately I bring the sad news that MTA Bridges & Tunnels Officer Thomas Choi has passed away stemming from the injuries he suffered in an accident while reopening the Brooklyn-bound lower roadway on the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge.

The MTA has more via this press release I received:

It is with great sadness that the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) announces that MTA Bridges and Tunnels Officer Thomas Choi has succumbed to injuries suffered in an Oct. 20, 2013 collision at the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge.

Officer Choi is the first Bridge and Tunnel Officer to die in the line of duty in the 81-year history of MTA Bridges and Tunnels, which is formally known as the Triborough Bridge and Tunnel Authority.

Officer Choi, 62, was struck and critically injured by a vehicle as he was reopening the Brooklyn-bound lower level roadway on the morning of Oct. 20, 2013. He was initially treated at Staten Island University Hospital and later transferred for long-term care to Seaview Rehabilitation Center. Officer Choi was recently transferred back to Staten Island University Hospital where he passed away this morning. He never regained consciousness.

“Officer Choi dedicated himself to serving and protecting everyone who travels the bridges and tunnels that unite New York, and all of us at the MTA join in mourning him,” said MTA Chairman and CEO Thomas F. Prendergast. “We send our deepest condolences to his family.”

“The entire MTA Bridges and Tunnels family is deeply saddened by the loss of Officer Choi,” said MTA Bridges and Tunnels President James Ferrara. “Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and all of his colleagues who have worked with him. He was genuinely liked by all who knew him.”

Officer Choi was removing barrels from a closed roadway when he was struck. The driver of the car, a 26-year-old Bayonne, N.J., woman, remained at the scene. The New York City Police Department Collision Investigation Squad subsequently determined there was no criminality involved and the driver was not charged.

Officer Choi joined MTA Bridges and Tunnels Jan. 27, 2003, and resided in Staten Island. He is survived by two grown children, a daughter, Tiffany, and a son, Timothy.

My condolences go out to all of his family, friends & peers during this emotional time.

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Service Diversions 12-27-14

Posted by
on December 27th, 2014 at 8:19 am

I have just updated the Service Diversions through all of next week.

Make sure to follow @TransitBlogger on Twitter by clicking the button in the sidebar as I am using it more often. Also if you are into indie music make sure to follow @IndMusicReview & @SurgeFM!

Have a great weekend!

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MERRY CHRISTMAS

Posted by
on December 25th, 2014 at 3:43 am

I would like to take this time & wish all of my readers a MERRY CHRISTMAS!

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NYC Transit Christmas 2014 Service Plan

Posted by
on December 23rd, 2014 at 3:29 am

Here is the Christmas 2014 service plan for NYC Transit:

Christmas Eve, Wednesday, December 24:

The New York City Subway will operate on a regular weekday schedule.

New York City buses will operate on weekday schedules with minor timing changes, except for Staten Island, where limited stop routes S81, S84, S86, S90, S91, S92, S94, S96 and S98 will not operate. Weekday local service will operate along those routes. Limited stop routes S89 and S93 will operate on weekday schedules with minor timing changes. All Staten Island, Brooklyn and Queens “X” express routes will operate on weekday schedules with minor timing changes.

Christmas Day, Thursday, December 25:

New York City subways and buses will operate on a Sunday schedule.

Friday, December 26:

The New York City Subway will operate on a regular weekday schedule.

New York City buses will operate on weekday schedules with minor timing changes, except for Staten Island, where limited stop routes S81, S84, S86, S90, S91, S92, S94, S96 and S98 will not operate. Weekday local service will operate along those routes. Limited stop routes S89 and S93 will operate on weekday schedules with minor timing changes. All Staten Island, Brooklyn and Queens “X” express routes will operate on weekday schedules with minor timing changes.

Monday-Tuesday, December 29-30:

The New York City Subway will operate on a regular weekday schedule.

New York City buses will operate on weekday schedules with minor timing changes, except for Staten Island, where limited stop routes S81, S84, S86, S90, S91, S92, S94, S96 and S98 will not operate. Weekday local service will operate along those routes. Limited stop routes S89 and S93 will operate on weekday schedules with minor timing changes. All Staten Island, Brooklyn and Queens “X” express routes will operate on weekday schedules with minor timing changes.

New Year’s Eve, Wednesday, December 31:

The MTA is the best way for revelers to get to Times Square on New Year’s Eve, and to travel home afterwards. We strongly recommend that customers purchase their MetroCards or train tickets in advance.

Customers heading to Times Square for the celebration should avoid using the 42 St-Times Square subway complex, since they may not be allowed to exit onto the street.

In addition, the northbound platform at 50 St 1 and both north and southbound platforms at 49 St NQR will be closed from 7 p.m. until shortly after midnight. Riders are urged to exit at stations at 50 St, 57 St or 59 St- Columbus Circle instead and walk to Times Square. Additional service will be provided in the , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , & lines.

Buses are not recommended for traveling to Times Square because of the numerous street closures in the area. The following bus routes may be subject to reroutes: M5, M7, M20, M42, M50, and M104. Regular overnight bus service will resume as streets reopen after midnight. Following the celebration, trains on lines in and around Times Square will run every 8 to 12 minutes until approximately 3 a.m. The 42nd Street shuttle S will operate all night.

New York City buses will operate on weekday schedules with minor timing changes, except for Staten Island, where limited stop routes S81, S84, S86, S90, S91, S92, S94, S96 and S98 will not operate. Weekday local service will operate along those routes. Limited stop routes S89 and S93 will operate on weekday schedules with minor timing changes. All Staten Island, Brooklyn and Queens “X” express routes will operate on weekday schedules with minor timing changes.

New Year’s Day, Thursday, January 1:

New York City Subways and buses will operate on a Sunday schedule, with longer waits on some bus routes. Customers using bus routes in Manhattan, the Bronx and Staten Island should use MTA Bus Time to track real-time bus positions and gauge arrival times.

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LIRR Christmas 2014 Service Plan

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on December 23rd, 2014 at 3:21 am

Here is the Christmas 2014 holiday service plan for the Long Island Rail Road:

MTA Long Island Rail Road is adding 13 trains to its eastbound afternoon schedule from Penn Station on Christmas Eve, Wednesday, December 24, to accommodate the large number of customers leaving work early to begin their Christmas holiday. The additional service from Penn Station will be provided between 12:46 p.m. and 3:48 p.m. on the Ronkonkoma, Babylon, Port Jefferson and Far Rockaway branches.
The added trains are as follow:

Ronkonkoma Branch (2 Extra Trains):

12:46 p.m. from Penn Station stopping at Woodside, Jamaica, Mineola, Hicksville and local stops to Ronkonkoma

1:46 p.m. from Penn Station stopping at Woodside, Jamaica, Mineola, Hicksville and local stops to Ronkonkoma

Babylon Branch (6 Extra Trains):

1:28 p.m. from Penn Station traveling express to Rockville Centre and then local to Babylon

1:53 p.m. from Penn Station stopping at Jamaica, Rockville Centre, then traveling local to Babylon.

2:19 p.m. from Penn Station traveling express to Rockville Centre and then local to Babylon

2:32 p.m. from Penn Station traveling express to Lynbrook and then local to Babylon

3 p.m. from Penn Station stopping at Jamaica, Rockville Centre and traveling local to Babylon

3:31 p.m. from Penn Station traveling express to Rockville Centre and then local to Babylon

Port Jefferson Branch (To Hicksville and Huntington) 3 Extra Trains:

2:08 p.m. from Penn Station stopping at Jamaica, Mineola and local to Huntington

2:29 p.m. from Penn Station stopping at Forest Hills, Kew Gardens, Jamaica, New Hyde Park and then local to Huntington

3:24 p.m. from Penn Station stopping at Jamaica, Mineola, Westbury and Hicksville

Port Washington Branch (1 Extra Train):

3:40 p.m. from Penn Station stopping Woodside, Flushing-Main St. and then making all stops to Great Neck

Far Rockaway Branch (1 Extra Train):

3:48 p.m. from Penn Station stopping at Locust Manor, Laurelton, Rosedale, Valley Stream and then all stops to Far Rockaway

Christmas Day Service:

On Christmas Day, December 25, the LIRR will operate on a holiday schedule.

Reminder: Extra Holiday Service on Weekends through January 3-4.

The LIRR is running four extra westbound trains and six extra eastbound trains on weekends during the holiday season. The remaining weekends are December 27-28 and January 3-4.

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