Transit News
Metro North Tunnels To Get Cell Phone Service?
This might be the case according to Metro North spokesman Dan Brucker. According to Mr. Brucker, the agency is considering wiring the underground tunnel which stretches from Grand Central to Park Ave. & 97th St. The stretch of tunnel already has service courtesy of AT&T. However the agency is looking into proposals where a carrier […]
MTA Hybrid Bus Goes On Its Maiden Voyage
History was made yesterday as the MTA sent out its first hybrid bus to serve passengers. The 35 foot long bus debuted during yesterday’s rush hour on the M42. Yesterday’s debut is the start of a 60 day trial run. If the trial is considered a success, the MTA will purchase many more of its […]
MTA Employees Taught To Think Like Terrorists
10 days ago, I wrote about the MTA’s plan to increase emergency training. The purpose of the training was to better prepare employees to be able to identify & report suspicious activities as well as deal with crisis situations. Today reports have started to surface about some of the training. The central message from these […]
Bids For Hudson Rail Yards Due Today
This morning’s edition of AMNY has a story about the Hudson Rail Yards. The story mentions that bids are due today for anyone wanting the rights to the 26 acre property. These 26 acres are considered to be a sacred opportunity that will never be available again in Manhattan’s future. The land’s developments are seen […]
MTA Looking To Increase Service On 4 Lines
The MTA released a report this past Friday detailing possible plans to expand service on 4 lines. The purpose of the expanded service would be to accommodate the projected additional riders the system would receive in relation to the proposed congestion pricing plan. The 4 lines that would see increased service would be the 1, […]
