Free Perk Showdown Looming
Earlier this morning, I wrote about how the MTA Board Vice President David S. Mack only rides the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) because of his free pass. Free perks such as his pass have come under harsh criticism from riders, transit advocates, & elected officials such as New York State Attorney General Andrew Cuomo. […]
I Only Ride Because It Is Free
MTA Board Vice Chairman David S. Mack; Photo courtesy of the MTA This sentiment was shared by Metropolitan Transportation Authority Vice Chairman David S. Mack when discussing the Long Island Rail Road. His exact quote was: Why should I ride and inconvenience myself when I can ride in a car? He had even more to […]
Could Job Vacancies Stall Major Projects?
If you ask The Federal Transit Administration, they will tell you yes. This is according to what was writing in a report from April. Pete Donohue of the Daily News wrote an article about this report & here it is courtesy of the Daily News: The Federal Transit Administration is concerned that major MTA construction […]
A Very Useful Commuting Tool
I just stumbled upon a very useful commuting tool thanks to Steve Ritea of Newsday. He has an article that will appear in today’s edition of Newsday which talks about CleverCommute.com . Here is his article courtesy of Newsday: Feb. 12, the evening rush: A stalled Long Island Rail Road train in Valley Stream and […]
LIRR Continues To Improve Its Communication Skills
Steve Ritea has an interesting article which will appear in today’s edition of Newsday. The article highlights the Long Island Railroad’s (LIRR) continuing process of improving & upgrading its communication skills. Here is the article courtesy of Newsday: The railroad born in the 19th century finally is on speaking terms with the 21st. Here’s one […]
