Did the MTA screw up a fuel contract and thus cost themselves a few million dollars? That’s the question on the minds of The Daily News and Metro today.
Let’s start with The Daily News. As part of their editorial-news Halt the Hike coverage, The News notes that the MTA clearly sacrificed a savings opportunity of [...]
The MTA’s Arts for Transit has put out a call for proposals for station art for the Second Ave. Subway stops. The public arts commissions for the stations at 96th, 86th, 72nd, and 63rd Sts. could cost as much as $1 million each and are expected to cover as much of the 2200 square feet [...]
Remember how excited New Yorkers were last week when the fare hike was seemingly rescinded?
Well, cancel those celebratory parties. As I noted, politicians shouldn’t play populist games with fare hikes when the MTA needs the money, and as Chris at East Village Idiot aptly noted, the fares for the Unlimited Ride MetroCards would increase [...]
Mike Nizza at The Times’ Lede blog has a great story about Emma Clarke’s recent firing from her post as the Voice of the London Underground. Clarke, whose voice is as recognizable to Londoners as those folks on the new trains telling us to “stand clear of the closing doors please,” was fired after she [...]
With all of talk swirling about $2 base fares and Unlimited Ride MetroCard cost increases, I thought it would be fun to see just how much per ride I pay for my 30-day Unlimited Ride MetroCard each month. I take at least two rides a day during the work week as I commute to and [...]
It’s nearly time for the G train’s moment in the sun, and the line’s riders couldn’t be happier.
Last week, the MTA passed out the Rider Report Cards at the stations along the much-maligned and neglected G train, and, as The Times wrote in the City Section yesterday, G train advocates are gearing up for [...]
The designs for the Culver Viaduct work at 4th Ave. are a huge improvement over the current bombed-out shell of a subway station. (Source: New York City Transit)
The Culver Viaduct sure has been on our minds for the better part of 2007. A key component to the dreams of Brooklynites to enjoy the F as [...]
Not much doing this weekend, folks. Enjoy it will it lasts.
Downtown 1 trains skip 238, 231, and 225 Sts
Nov 24 – 25, 7 AM to 6 PM Sat and Sun
Manhattan-bound 4 trains skip Bedford Pk Blvd, Kingsbridge, Fordham Rds, and 183 St
Nov 24 – 25, 7 AM to 7 PM Sat and Sun
Bronx-bound 6 [...]
According to a recent Subchat post, all of the L line stations in Brooklyn are getting a facelift. All painted surfaces are getting a fresh coat, and all wooden benches are getting striped and recoated. Supposedly, something is going on next month along those tops. I wonder what it is. [Subchat]
On Thanksgiving, it’s always nice to recognize those things for which we are thankful. As an regular reader of this site knows, I am at all times thanksful for New York City’s subway system. But why?
Presented below are a few of the reasons why I’m thanking the MTA and New York City Transit today. [...]
