Comments on: New signs announce weekend service changes http://secondavenuesagas.com/2007/07/27/new-signs-announce-weekend-service-changes/ A New York City Subway Blog Wed, 23 May 2012 12:49:17 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Transit unveils clearer signs for confusing service changes :: Second Ave. Sagas http://secondavenuesagas.com/2007/07/27/new-signs-announce-weekend-service-changes/#comment-95054 Transit unveils clearer signs for confusing service changes :: Second Ave. Sagas Thu, 09 Sep 2010 05:38:45 +0000 http://secondavenuesagas.com/2007/07/27/new-signs-announce-weekend-service-changes/#comment-95054 [...] Included in the redesign are new displays for individual line reroutings. The current signs, unveiled in 2007, have always been problematic. They contain far too much useless detail and not enough relevant [...] [...] Included in the redesign are new displays for individual line reroutings. The current signs, unveiled in 2007, have always been problematic. They contain far too much useless detail and not enough relevant [...]

]]> By: Building a better weekend service mouse trap :: Second Ave. Sagas http://secondavenuesagas.com/2007/07/27/new-signs-announce-weekend-service-changes/#comment-85267 Building a better weekend service mouse trap :: Second Ave. Sagas Mon, 12 Jul 2010 20:13:19 +0000 http://secondavenuesagas.com/2007/07/27/new-signs-announce-weekend-service-changes/#comment-85267 [...] of black, white and red with some information tossed all over the place. In mid-2007, the authority redesigned the signs to better present the [...] [...] of black, white and red with some information tossed all over the place. In mid-2007, the authority redesigned the signs to better present the [...]

]]> By: MTA rejects WFP service alert parody ads :: Second Ave. Sagas http://secondavenuesagas.com/2007/07/27/new-signs-announce-weekend-service-changes/#comment-75566 MTA rejects WFP service alert parody ads :: Second Ave. Sagas Wed, 31 Mar 2010 16:01:05 +0000 http://secondavenuesagas.com/2007/07/27/new-signs-announce-weekend-service-changes/#comment-75566 [...] planned ad campaign aimed at Mayor Michael Bloomberg. Using parodies of the MTA’s ubiquitous service advisory signs, the WFP wanted to bring attention to the fact that Bloomberg had made some lofty campaign promises [...] [...] planned ad campaign aimed at Mayor Michael Bloomberg. Using parodies of the MTA’s ubiquitous service advisory signs, the WFP wanted to bring attention to the fact that Bloomberg had made some lofty campaign promises [...]

]]> By: The Infamous L Train Sign, Updated « east village idiot http://secondavenuesagas.com/2007/07/27/new-signs-announce-weekend-service-changes/#comment-1036 The Infamous L Train Sign, Updated « east village idiot Tue, 31 Jul 2007 22:28:40 +0000 http://secondavenuesagas.com/2007/07/27/new-signs-announce-weekend-service-changes/#comment-1036 [...] now comes word that the MTA has updated their service change signs with new colors and two hard-hitting questions: “How does this affect my trip?” and [...] [...] now comes word that the MTA has updated their service change signs with new colors and two hard-hitting questions: “How does this affect my trip?” and [...]

]]> By: Marc Shepherd http://secondavenuesagas.com/2007/07/27/new-signs-announce-weekend-service-changes/#comment-1037 Marc Shepherd Mon, 30 Jul 2007 13:22:36 +0000 http://secondavenuesagas.com/2007/07/27/new-signs-announce-weekend-service-changes/#comment-1037 You should have a look at the weekly press release explaining the weekend service diversions (see http://www.mta.info/mta/news/releases/). For each diversion, they are pretty specific about exactly what is being worked on. If they can put it in a press release, I don't know why they can't put it on a sign. I agree that “We are performing XXX work to make sure that subways continue to operate safely along the X line.” isn't very illuminating. You should have a look at the weekly press release explaining the weekend service diversions (see http://www.mta.info/mta/news/releases/). For each diversion, they are pretty specific about exactly what is being worked on.

If they can put it in a press release, I don’t know why they can’t put it on a sign. I agree that “We are performing XXX work to make sure that subways continue to operate safely along the X line.” isn’t very illuminating.

]]> By: Batty http://secondavenuesagas.com/2007/07/27/new-signs-announce-weekend-service-changes/#comment-1038 Batty Sat, 28 Jul 2007 21:52:28 +0000 http://secondavenuesagas.com/2007/07/27/new-signs-announce-weekend-service-changes/#comment-1038 Quick thought on the color coordination you mentioned. If it was color coordinated and then you have something like the __ running local on the __ lines (being different colored lines, like the 4 and 1 or something) then what color would you use? Could get confusing. Quick thought on the color coordination you mentioned. If it was color coordinated and then you have something like the __ running local on the __ lines (being different colored lines, like the 4 and 1 or something) then what color would you use? Could get confusing.

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