Transit News
Darryl Irick Will Head All MTA Bus Divisions
Earlier today, MTA Chairman and CEO Jay H. Walder announced that Darryl Irick will be the new head of all MTA bus divisions. Here is more courtesy of a press release I received: Citing a depth of experience covering all areas of bus operations from maintenance to service planning, MTA Chairman and CEO Jay H. […]
Bloomberg: Approaching A Transportation Crisis
At a congressional hearing on high speed rail las week, Mayor Bloomberg made a powerful statement that should make everyone take notice. He said, “The Northeast is approaching a transportation crisis.” While some might think that is political theater from the mayor, he is speaking the absolute truth. A lovely community manager at WNET alerted […]
MTA Appoints New Head Of Security
Newly appointed MTA Director of Security Douglas Zeigler. Photo courtesy of the MTA. The MTA has officially appointed a new Head of Security. Here are the complete details courtesy of a press release they literally just sent out: The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) today announced the appointment of Douglas Zeigler as its Director of Security. […]
The Stars Set To Shine Again In Grand Central
Yesterday afternoon, I received an interested press release highlighting how the stars are set to shine again in Grand Central Terminal. Here are the details: New York City’s most-beloved galaxy, the constellation ceiling above Grand Central Terminal’s Main Concourse, came alive today with new luminosity in the form of light-emitting diodes. Fifty-nine of the brightest […]
NYC & NYS Comptrollers Announce Joint Audit
Earlier this morning, the New York City Comptroller John C. Liu & New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced a joint audit. The audit is scheduled to look into the impact of service diversions on multiple levels along with how effective the MTA was in planning these changes. Here is the press release that […]
