Technology
MTA Launches Real Time Elevator Escalator Info
Just the other day, the MTA announced the launch of an e-mail alert containing real time elevator & escalator service info. Here are the details via press release: MTA New York City Transit is now offering customers the opportunity to receive up-to-the-minute updates on the status of elevators and escalators through a new email alert […]
LIRR Launches Real Time Train Info Pilot
In this day & age, real time information is available at our fingertips regardless of the subject matter. Unfortunately when it comes to the MTA, they have been far behind their peers in providing such information to its riding public. They have been trying to catch up so they deserve a little credit for that. […]
MTA The Weekender Failure
As you know by now, every week I post the service diversions planned for that upcoming weekend & following week. These diversions are usually sent out on Thursday to those on the MTA’s press list. Recently the agency added a new tool to their website in regards to service diversions. The tool is called “The […]
Cell Service Pilot To Begin Next Week
As of this upcoming Tuesday, those with AT&T or like myself T-Mobile (jailbroken & unlocked I-Phone = great!), we will be able to use our cellphone underground at 6 stations. This is courtesy of the Transit Wireless pilot that will finally get off the ground. The service will be available at the following stations: 14th […]
MTA Introduces On The Go!
Lost in the chaos of the 106th Street water main break was the MTA introducing a new touch screen travel station titled “On The Go!”. Here are more details courtesy of the press release I received: The On the Go! Travel Station — a new interactive touch-screen that offers MTA travel information and a whole […]
