System Conditions

Doomsday Might Only Be The Beginning

If you have read this or any major NYC region transportation blog over the last few months, words & phrases such as “draconian” & “doomsday scenario” have become second nature. When you heard or read such words involving the MTA, you could do nothing but think of the massive fare hike & service cuts that […]


MTA Testing New Type Of Flooring

Any rider of the NYC Subway knows how disgusting the floors look all over the system. It is bad enough we get used to the smell of urine or rats running around, but to have to see & step on floors dirty with gum & other things puts it over the top. The MTA hopes […]


Blue Ribbon Commission On Sustainability & The MTA

Just a short while ago the MTA’s Blue Ribbon Commission wrapped up its press conference which it unveiled its final report on environmental sustainability. The press conference which was held in Washington D.C. featured many different participants including Congressman Jerrold Nadler (D-NY), Elliot G. Sander, Executive Director and CEO of the MTA, Jonathan Rose, Chairman, […]


City Councilman Releases A Report On Lexington Ave Lines

A direction many have to follow on the usually crowded uptown 51st Street platform. Resized photo courtesy of Eye On Transit. Earlier today I posted a statement the MTA released via e-mail about crowding on the Lexington Avenue subway corridor. I wondered why they suddenly released a statement about an issue that is known by […]


MTA’s Doomsday Scenario?

As you know by now, the MTA is facing a huge budget deficit. The deficit seems to get bigger everytime you look. The prospects look so bleak that talk of actual service cuts has surfaced. The last thing our system needs is service cuts when ridership is at a very high level & will continue […]