Comments on: MTA unveils more efficient slate of service cuts http://secondavenuesagas.com/2010/01/22/mta-unveils-more-efficient-slate-of-service-cuts/ A New York City Subway Blog Sat, 26 May 2012 04:42:27 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Under new load guidelines, Transit set to cut more service :: Second Ave. Sagas http://secondavenuesagas.com/2010/01/22/mta-unveils-more-efficient-slate-of-service-cuts/#comment-82851 Under new load guidelines, Transit set to cut more service :: Second Ave. Sagas Mon, 21 Jun 2010 05:02:47 +0000 http://secondavenuesagas.com/?p=4880#comment-82851 [...] the MTA announced what I termed its efficient slate of service cuts in January, the train line eliminations and bus route restructurings earned headlines while a [...] [...] the MTA announced what I termed its efficient slate of service cuts in January, the train line eliminations and bus route restructurings earned headlines while a [...]

]]> By: Mike http://secondavenuesagas.com/2010/01/22/mta-unveils-more-efficient-slate-of-service-cuts/#comment-76478 Mike Thu, 15 Apr 2010 10:35:19 +0000 http://secondavenuesagas.com/?p=4880#comment-76478 Whomever said the G is always empty, stand at the passageway to the E and V at 23rd ely station/Court Square G. The moving walkways are always out of service, old and disabled people have to walk through a 50 to 60 yard tunnel to the E,V stairs. If the brilliant minds at the MTA would extend the G to Queens Plaza 1 more stop we would not have to walk through this passageway. In the winter a cold wind blows right in your face as you transverse this tunnel. The walkways when working only go 1 way, they used to rotate the directions. Now it is only to the E,V. The current repair on 1 walkway is from 3-12 to 7-15 2010. The walkways can't handle the load of people. Many people traveling into Queens Malls will have to get off at Court Square (G) walk through the tunnel to the E,V and then transfer to a local at Queens Plaza or Roosevelt Avenue to get to Woodhaven Blvd Queens Center Mall. THIS IS RIDICULOUS. Other transit systems have diverted federal stimulus money to pay their debts. MTA refuses to. Peter Knox said the MTA is expanding without paying it's other bills is correct. You don't buy what you can't afford. And Yes to the other writer who said the R will be extra CROWDED. The MTA is one of the worst run business I have ever seen. Most of their board members don't use mass transit. Mass transit will not be for the masses if they get their way. Where is Mayor Bloomberg who promised in his campaign to take on the MTA. SILENT AS USUAL, THAT"S WHERE. Whomever said the G is always empty, stand at the passageway to the E and V at 23rd ely station/Court Square G. The moving walkways are always out of service, old and disabled people have to walk through a 50 to 60 yard tunnel to the E,V stairs. If the brilliant minds at the MTA would extend the G to Queens Plaza 1 more stop we would not have to walk through this passageway. In the winter a cold wind blows right in your face as you transverse this tunnel. The walkways when working only go 1 way, they used to rotate the directions. Now it is only to the E,V. The current repair on 1 walkway is from 3-12 to 7-15 2010. The walkways can’t handle the load of people. Many people traveling into Queens Malls will have to get off at Court Square (G) walk through the tunnel to the E,V and then transfer to a local at Queens Plaza or Roosevelt Avenue to get to Woodhaven Blvd Queens Center Mall. THIS IS RIDICULOUS. Other transit systems have diverted federal stimulus money to pay their debts. MTA refuses to. Peter Knox said the MTA is expanding without paying it’s other bills is correct. You don’t buy what you can’t afford. And Yes to the other writer who said the R will be extra CROWDED. The MTA is one of the worst run business I have ever seen. Most of their board members don’t use mass transit. Mass transit will not be for the masses if they get their way. Where is Mayor Bloomberg who promised in his campaign to take on the MTA. SILENT AS USUAL, THAT”S WHERE.

]]> By: Denny http://secondavenuesagas.com/2010/01/22/mta-unveils-more-efficient-slate-of-service-cuts/#comment-75815 Denny Mon, 05 Apr 2010 04:57:29 +0000 http://secondavenuesagas.com/?p=4880#comment-75815 Is the N Train going to run express starting june 28 20010 monday between Canal Street Manhattan and 59th Street 4 Avenue Sunset Park Brooklyn Is the N Train going to run express starting june 28 20010 monday between Canal Street Manhattan and 59th Street 4 Avenue Sunset Park Brooklyn

]]> By: Are the MTA’s proposed bus cuts misguided? :: Second Ave. Sagas http://secondavenuesagas.com/2010/01/22/mta-unveils-more-efficient-slate-of-service-cuts/#comment-73587 Are the MTA’s proposed bus cuts misguided? :: Second Ave. Sagas Wed, 03 Mar 2010 06:13:20 +0000 http://secondavenuesagas.com/?p=4880#comment-73587 [...] When the MTA announced this revised slate of service changes, the authority trumped them as more efficient cuts. While bus service would be the hardest hit, the authority said it tried to eliminate service only [...] [...] When the MTA announced this revised slate of service changes, the authority trumped them as more efficient cuts. While bus service would be the hardest hit, the authority said it tried to eliminate service only [...]

]]> By: With personnel cuts on tap, the station agent debate arises :: Second Ave. Sagas | A New York City Subway Blog http://secondavenuesagas.com/2010/01/22/mta-unveils-more-efficient-slate-of-service-cuts/#comment-72855 With personnel cuts on tap, the station agent debate arises :: Second Ave. Sagas | A New York City Subway Blog Tue, 23 Feb 2010 06:35:43 +0000 http://secondavenuesagas.com/?p=4880#comment-72855 [...] the MTA, we all will pay the price. We’ve heard a lot about the authority’s plans to cut transit service, and today, the MTA will announce a sweeping set of personnel cuts designed to save $50 [...] [...] the MTA, we all will pay the price. We’ve heard a lot about the authority’s plans to cut transit service, and today, the MTA will announce a sweeping set of personnel cuts designed to save $50 [...]

]]> By: Andrew http://secondavenuesagas.com/2010/01/22/mta-unveils-more-efficient-slate-of-service-cuts/#comment-70815 Andrew Wed, 27 Jan 2010 03:23:22 +0000 http://secondavenuesagas.com/?p=4880#comment-70815 Alas, the switches you're looking for don't exist. If it's on the local track north of 36th St., it can't get to the bypass. http://images.nycsubway.org/trackmap/detail-atlpac.png Even if they existed, it wouldn't be a good idea. In regular rush hour service, the switches south of DeKalb aren't used - all Brighton trains run over the bridge (outermost tracks at DeKalb), all 4th Ave. locals run through the tunnel (inner platforming tracks at DeKalb), and all 4th Ave. expresses run over the bridge. (The various bridge trains get sorted out north of DeKalb.) Alas, the switches you’re looking for don’t exist. If it’s on the local track north of 36th St., it can’t get to the bypass.

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Even if they existed, it wouldn’t be a good idea. In regular rush hour service, the switches south of DeKalb aren’t used – all Brighton trains run over the bridge (outermost tracks at DeKalb), all 4th Ave. locals run through the tunnel (inner platforming tracks at DeKalb), and all 4th Ave. expresses run over the bridge. (The various bridge trains get sorted out north of DeKalb.)

]]> By: Joe http://secondavenuesagas.com/2010/01/22/mta-unveils-more-efficient-slate-of-service-cuts/#comment-70759 Joe Tue, 26 Jan 2010 15:02:46 +0000 http://secondavenuesagas.com/?p=4880#comment-70759 I think the suggestion was the run the D local to Pacific Street. At Pacific, have the D cross back over to the express track to allow access to the DeKalb bypass tracks. Not that I like this idea at all (4th Ave local service is already disappointing, I don't mind the extra wait), because I don't think it worth the effort to tangle the D and N at the much more important Pacific Street stop. I think the suggestion was the run the D local to Pacific Street. At Pacific, have the D cross back over to the express track to allow access to the DeKalb bypass tracks.

Not that I like this idea at all (4th Ave local service is already disappointing, I don’t mind the extra wait), because I don’t think it worth the effort to tangle the D and N at the much more important Pacific Street stop.

]]> By: Joe http://secondavenuesagas.com/2010/01/22/mta-unveils-more-efficient-slate-of-service-cuts/#comment-70758 Joe Tue, 26 Jan 2010 15:00:17 +0000 http://secondavenuesagas.com/?p=4880#comment-70758 Agreed, working near the Broad Street stop, I preferred getting a M to a R train, just because I could always get a seat on the M and the R I would have to scramble for a seat after Pacif Street. And at the end of the day, if I was really tired, I'd take the M, guaranteed seat vs rush hour R at Whitehall. Going into Brooklyn, the M doesn't get crowds until Pacific and really not until 36th street. The West End line will get hurt a bit, and it puts a damper on the impromptu (but very nice) D train that runs on the 3rd track to Bay Parkway. Oh, we can dream! Agreed, working near the Broad Street stop, I preferred getting a M to a R train, just because I could always get a seat on the M and the R I would have to scramble for a seat after Pacif Street. And at the end of the day, if I was really tired, I’d take the M, guaranteed seat vs rush hour R at Whitehall.

Going into Brooklyn, the M doesn’t get crowds until Pacific and really not until 36th street. The West End line will get hurt a bit, and it puts a damper on the impromptu (but very nice) D train that runs on the 3rd track to Bay Parkway. Oh, we can dream!

]]> By: Joe http://secondavenuesagas.com/2010/01/22/mta-unveils-more-efficient-slate-of-service-cuts/#comment-70756 Joe Tue, 26 Jan 2010 14:54:01 +0000 http://secondavenuesagas.com/?p=4880#comment-70756 Isn't the difference merely that the LIRR and Metro North don't run all the time. MTA isn't the only tennant at Penn Station, and I wouldn't be surprised if one of the other tennants, say NJT or Amtrak, make it necessary for all of Penn Station to remain open 24/7. Isn’t the difference merely that the LIRR and Metro North don’t run all the time. MTA isn’t the only tennant at Penn Station, and I wouldn’t be surprised if one of the other tennants, say NJT or Amtrak, make it necessary for all of Penn Station to remain open 24/7.

]]> By: Andrew http://secondavenuesagas.com/2010/01/22/mta-unveils-more-efficient-slate-of-service-cuts/#comment-70730 Andrew Tue, 26 Jan 2010 04:03:55 +0000 http://secondavenuesagas.com/?p=4880#comment-70730 Because it's a fairly busy stop, and because closing it would increase congestion at 23rd St and 14th St, and because closing it wouldn't save much. Because it’s a fairly busy stop, and because closing it would increase congestion at 23rd St and 14th St, and because closing it wouldn’t save much.

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