Archive for the 'Brooklyn' Category

Brooklyn riders want some ‘F’-ing express service

Wednesday, June 13th, 2007

Unused express tracks on Brooklyn’s Culver Line offer a tantalizing glimpse of what could be in Brooklyn. (Track map courtesy of NYC Subway)
Ah, the F train, aptly named after the words coming out of its riders’ mouths in Brooklyn as another stuffed train pulls up to the 7th Ave. stop in Park Slope in the [...]

Brooklyn G extension may be temporary

Tuesday, December 5th, 2006

Just six days ago, Brooklyn residents had much to celebrate with the news that the G would be making five more stops in the borough. Instead of stopping service on the cusp of the borough’s heavily populated souther half, the G will continue another five stops into Kensington along the IND Culver line. But [...]

’07 budget expands Brooklyn service

Thursday, November 30th, 2006

As more details about the MTA’s 2007 budget — and long-term financial plans — come out, the news is looking good for the people of the fair borough of Brooklyn. As The Daily News notes, some key Brooklyn lines will see added service next year. Here’s the bullet point:
Increased peak-hour bus service and more [...]