Comments on: A closer look at Bloomie’s transit proposals

By: 2009 Election News Roundup | Mobilizing the Region

2009 Election News Roundup | Mobilizing the Region — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 20:26:49 +0000

[...] as one of the mayor’s “untouchable” agency heads. Bloomberg’s “Plan to Reform Mass Transit” was the key transportation document released by his campaign, but nearly all of his transit [...]

By: Finding the money to pay for campaign promises :: Second Ave. Sagas | A New York City Subway Blog

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 05:56:41 +0000

[...] never believed the plan to be all that original, and I’ve already explored Bloomberg’s less-than-impressive transit record. With four [...]

By: Calling for an MTA technology czar :: Second Ave. Sagas | A New York City Subway Blog

Mon, 17 Aug 2009 04:02:49 +0000

[...] ubiquitous plan to reform the MTA. While the constant radio and TV spots scream of the pandering I wrote about last week, one aspect of Bloomberg’s plan deserves a closer [...]

By: StationStops

StationStops — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 02:39:45 +0000

I agree, I love seeing transit at the top Bloomies agenda, and I love the idea of countdown timers at all stations – one of my favorite features of DC’s transit system.

I have argued before on my blog about stop information boards at Metro-North stations as well.

I also love his Big Apps program which will put public data online for mobile developers to create useful applications from.

It was because of these two initiatives that I decided to go forward with my public battle against MTA in their horrific licensing program for mobile developers.

Gotta strike while the iron is hot.

By: Andrew

Andrew — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 02:34:03 +0000

He did? Funny, I thought the proposed congestion pricing plan was modified around January or February 2008, with some pretty substantial changes (e.g., north cordon moved from 86th Street to 60th Street).

Besides – while both plans were far from perfect, they were still far better than the situation we’re in now. I would have been thrilled to get either.

By: Red

Red — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 04:17:29 +0000

TSTC pointed out that Bloomberg called for mayoral control of NYC Transit during his 2001 campaign, but left it out this time around.

By: Why transit matters in New York City :: Second Ave. Sagas | A New York City Subway Blog

Tue, 11 Aug 2009 04:01:59 +0000

[...] in-depth analysis of transit plans, proposals and projected spending. Both Mayor Bloomberg’s plan to reform mass transit and the MTA’s own proposed $25.5 billion capital plan for 2010-2014 will dominate this [...]

By: petey

petey — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 03:02:38 +0000

right, i mentioned richmond hill (thanks for that) both because it’s in a residential neighborhood and because it’s a real station with platforms which are still there. a few weeks ago i visited my father’s grave in calvary and afterwards went to see the old penny bridge stop, which is a wide patch of dirt. but it’s also in a place which looks like it has very little potential ridership.

By: Bloomberg Watch

Bloomberg Watch — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 21:38:22 +0000

[...] Kabak from Second Avenue Sagas looks at Bloomberg’s transit proposals and sees a popular plan that’s likely to fail: [...]

By: Kai

Kai — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 17:39:16 +0000

Richmond Hill: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/R.....R_station)

This one’s interesting because it was an actual station (as in platforms).

The others seemed to just be gravel by the train tracks. Some didn’t even have signs: http://www.nytimes.com/1998/03.....stops.html