Comments on: A 39-year paint program starts with six random stations http://secondavenuesagas.com/2008/02/07/a-39-year-paint-program-starts-with-six-random-stations/ A New York City Subway Blog Mon, 13 Feb 2012 22:04:33 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Picking up the paint job pace :: Second Ave. Sagas | A New York City Subway Blog http://secondavenuesagas.com/2008/02/07/a-39-year-paint-program-starts-with-six-random-stations/#comment-70312 Picking up the paint job pace :: Second Ave. Sagas | A New York City Subway Blog Thu, 21 Jan 2010 17:19:28 +0000 http://secondavenuesagas.com/2008/02/07/a-39-year-paint-program-starts-with-six-random-stations/#comment-70312 [...] repair and beautification efforts move at a rather slower pace. The MTA is currently amidst a 39-year program in which just 12 stations a year get a fresh coat of paint. By the time this program wraps up in 2047, most stations will be decades [...] [...] repair and beautification efforts move at a rather slower pace. The MTA is currently amidst a 39-year program in which just 12 stations a year get a fresh coat of paint. By the time this program wraps up in 2047, most stations will be decades [...]

]]> By: Second Ave. Sagas | A New York City Subway Blog » Blog Archive » Subway news and views from around the Internet http://secondavenuesagas.com/2008/02/07/a-39-year-paint-program-starts-with-six-random-stations/#comment-37655 Second Ave. Sagas | A New York City Subway Blog » Blog Archive » Subway news and views from around the Internet Fri, 20 Jun 2008 16:37:29 +0000 http://secondavenuesagas.com/2008/02/07/a-39-year-paint-program-starts-with-six-random-stations/#comment-37655 [...] Pardon Me For Asking clues us in as to why MTA paint jobs at stations seem to move at glacially slow paces. (Related SAS posts here and here.) [...] [...] Pardon Me For Asking clues us in as to why MTA paint jobs at stations seem to move at glacially slow paces. (Related SAS posts here and here.) [...]

]]> By: alfred caramanica http://secondavenuesagas.com/2008/02/07/a-39-year-paint-program-starts-with-six-random-stations/#comment-35282 alfred caramanica Fri, 09 May 2008 12:32:32 +0000 http://secondavenuesagas.com/2008/02/07/a-39-year-paint-program-starts-with-six-random-stations/#comment-35282 I have about 20 years painting all structures in and outside........looking for a schedule for painters jobs and title for the painters job.........where to apply,what job number and the date and time this exam is open to apply for .....any information would be appreciated...........thank you all I have about 20 years painting all structures in and outside……..looking for a schedule for painters jobs and title for the painters job………where to apply,what job number and the date and time this exam is open to apply for …..any information would be appreciated………..thank you all

]]> By: Second Ave. Sagas | Blogging the NYC Subways » Blog Archive » When the platforms come tumblin’ down http://secondavenuesagas.com/2008/02/07/a-39-year-paint-program-starts-with-six-random-stations/#comment-25144 Second Ave. Sagas | Blogging the NYC Subways » Blog Archive » When the platforms come tumblin’ down Wed, 13 Feb 2008 06:44:48 +0000 http://secondavenuesagas.com/2008/02/07/a-39-year-paint-program-starts-with-six-random-stations/#comment-25144 [...] a secure infrastructure for the city’s aging subway system? We know they’re painting just 12 stations a year with another handful scheduled for complete renovations each budget cycle. But the system needs [...] [...] a secure infrastructure for the city’s aging subway system? We know they’re painting just 12 stations a year with another handful scheduled for complete renovations each budget cycle. But the system needs [...]

]]> By: ScottE http://secondavenuesagas.com/2008/02/07/a-39-year-paint-program-starts-with-six-random-stations/#comment-23847 ScottE Fri, 08 Feb 2008 13:30:05 +0000 http://secondavenuesagas.com/2008/02/07/a-39-year-paint-program-starts-with-six-random-stations/#comment-23847 Perhaps this is why there is (was) a push for materials like granite, marble, etc. in the new stations. There's less maintenance, no routine painting, easy to powerwash (if one chooses to do so!), and graffiti can be clenaed off a little easier. Perhaps this is why there is (was) a push for materials like granite, marble, etc. in the new stations. There’s less maintenance, no routine painting, easy to powerwash (if one chooses to do so!), and graffiti can be clenaed off a little easier.

]]> By: The Secret Conductor http://secondavenuesagas.com/2008/02/07/a-39-year-paint-program-starts-with-six-random-stations/#comment-23815 The Secret Conductor Fri, 08 Feb 2008 05:55:41 +0000 http://secondavenuesagas.com/2008/02/07/a-39-year-paint-program-starts-with-six-random-stations/#comment-23815 the only thing I can think of when it comes to why they picked those stations is because it's more straight forward painting... I guess. a station like chambers street would eat up 5 million of the 50 million lol. the only thing I can think of when it comes to why they picked those stations is because it’s more straight forward painting… I guess.

a station like chambers street would eat up 5 million of the 50 million lol.

]]> By: Kevin http://secondavenuesagas.com/2008/02/07/a-39-year-paint-program-starts-with-six-random-stations/#comment-23813 Kevin Fri, 08 Feb 2008 05:21:04 +0000 http://secondavenuesagas.com/2008/02/07/a-39-year-paint-program-starts-with-six-random-stations/#comment-23813 The TA has painted a number of stations on the & north of 74th Street and it looks pretty nice so far. Though the number of years this will take is troubling. I wonder what the real reason is for painting only 12 stations a year instead of a more reasonable number of 25 or 30. The TA has painted a number of stations on the & north of 74th Street and it looks pretty nice so far. Though the number of years this will take is troubling. I wonder what the real reason is for painting only 12 stations a year instead of a more reasonable number of 25 or 30.

]]> By: Kid Twist http://secondavenuesagas.com/2008/02/07/a-39-year-paint-program-starts-with-six-random-stations/#comment-23772 Kid Twist Thu, 07 Feb 2008 19:41:58 +0000 http://secondavenuesagas.com/2008/02/07/a-39-year-paint-program-starts-with-six-random-stations/#comment-23772 I'm honored, Ben. Good choice of photo. It's a crime that they've let Chambers Street deteriorate so much. There was a time when <i>that</i> station was supposed to be something like a downtown Grand Central. I’m honored, Ben.

Good choice of photo. It’s a crime that they’ve let Chambers Street deteriorate so much. There was a time when that station was supposed to be something like a downtown Grand Central.

]]> By: Gary http://secondavenuesagas.com/2008/02/07/a-39-year-paint-program-starts-with-six-random-stations/#comment-23769 Gary Thu, 07 Feb 2008 18:51:05 +0000 http://secondavenuesagas.com/2008/02/07/a-39-year-paint-program-starts-with-six-random-stations/#comment-23769 That picture reminds me of the restroom from Desperado. I hope some of that money is heading towards tile scrubbing (not painting over the mess) and leak plugging. Leaks are responsible for some of the most appalling station appearance problems. That picture reminds me of the restroom from Desperado.

I hope some of that money is heading towards tile scrubbing (not painting over the mess) and leak plugging. Leaks are responsible for some of the most appalling station appearance problems.

]]> By: ScottC http://secondavenuesagas.com/2008/02/07/a-39-year-paint-program-starts-with-six-random-stations/#comment-23733 ScottC Thu, 07 Feb 2008 14:43:31 +0000 http://secondavenuesagas.com/2008/02/07/a-39-year-paint-program-starts-with-six-random-stations/#comment-23733 I used to live by the 7th Avenue B-Q station and it is in horrible condition, much like the 7th Avenue F stop. I guess the real question regarding the station painting, though, is whether the stations undergoing renovations are included in the calculations. If a station is slated to be renovated in this or the next capital construction program (and a renovation includes a paint job), there would be no need to paint it now - that would be quite a waste. What the MTA needs to figure out is how to perform preventative maintenance on stations after they are remodeled. It seems like the stations are never cleaned and are just left to slowly rot for 40 years until they are remodeled again. It seems to me that in this case, an ounce of prevention would save money in the long run. I used to live by the 7th Avenue B-Q station and it is in horrible condition, much like the 7th Avenue F stop. I guess the real question regarding the station painting, though, is whether the stations undergoing renovations are included in the calculations. If a station is slated to be renovated in this or the next capital construction program (and a renovation includes a paint job), there would be no need to paint it now – that would be quite a waste.

What the MTA needs to figure out is how to perform preventative maintenance on stations after they are remodeled. It seems like the stations are never cleaned and are just left to slowly rot for 40 years until they are remodeled again. It seems to me that in this case, an ounce of prevention would save money in the long run.

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