At the end of last week, when New York City Transit announced that some service increases were heading our way in July, one line was noticeably absent from the list. That line was, of course, the IND Crosstown train, better known as the G train.
In fact, in writing about the service changes, Times transit [...]
G Train Bears, by flickr user Triborough.
The G train activists are so sincere. They have a website and blog devoted to their cause, and they’re working really hard to push the G train connection to Atlantic Ave. The only problem is that their efforts are coming at what is probably the worst time for rider [...]
Take the A Train past Howard Beach to the Rockaways. Journeying over the vast expanse of Jamaica Bay, the A train arrives in the Rockaways where the subway stations there are in a serious state of disrepair. If all goes according to plan, however, the MTA will begin work on a $190-million renovation project this [...]
Around these parts, we’ve known for a while that service changes were heading the G train’s way. Earlier this week, the MTA made it officially, and the changes are rather extensive to the much-maligned train.
Of course, as with anything MTA, the changes come with the good and the bad. The Daily News reported on [...]
In its oversight role yesterday, the City Council’s Transportation Committee posed an important question often on the minds of New York’s sports fans: What does the MTA do to accommodate increased ridership during ball games and other special events?
Now, as you might guess, I have some very strong feelings on this matter. For [...]
Update 3:53 p.m.: Well, phew, the MTA got everything up and running just before rush hour. Service is restored along the 7 line in both directions from Flushing to Times Square. There is, however, no express service today. I guess the LED lights will all be saying LCL tonight.
Update 3:13 p.m.: As of a [...]
New signs illuminate the 7 train. Wonder express or local no longer. (Photos by Ryan O’Horo.)
On and off for the last few months, I’ve gotten questions about the 7 train. Take, for example, this one from my friend Carla: “How about doing an expose on why the 7 can’t get its damn local/express signage right?”
While [...]
As we await news of the fare hike, let’s instead check in with some technology problems plaguing New York City Transit. Both concern flooding in the system; one’s about the water and the other, people.
Last week, as Midtown Manhattan exploded in a burst of steam, subway problems in Queens were seemingly neglected. However, that [...]
Via amNew York’s Tracker blog comes a hot tip: The MTA will soon be offering Manhattan-bound baseball fans express service after Mets games.
Hallelujah, the baseball fan in me says.
Two months ago, on the eve of the Subway Series, I wrote about the slooooow locals from Flushing to Manhattan after Mets games. At the time, [...]
Tunnels for the East Side Access project will run through the Sunnyside neighborhood in Queens. (Map courtesy of MTA Capital Construction)
Unhappy residents make poor political partners and, as the MTA is learning, excellent stories for journalists. While Second Ave. residents have expressed their collective dismay over a looming eviction, some New Yorkers across the East [...]
