Archive for December, 2008
LIRR New Year’s Eve/Day Service Information
Let me first apologize for not posting this information sooner. The LIRR originally sent this e-mail out to those on their press list 8 days ago. I’m usually on top of sharing the latest info with my readers before they post it publicly. Anyhow, here are the complete details:
The MTA Long Island Rail Road will [...]
Fare Policy Memorandum
Yesterday, the MTA updated the “Proposed Administrative Actions/Fares/Service/Station Changes” page with a fare policy memorandum from Chief Financial Officer Gary J. Dellaverson. Here is a link to the .pdf of the memo which shows the details of different fare hike proposals: Fare Policy Memorandum
While I do not want to see any fare hike, I understand [...]
Mass Transit To Be Stimulated
In my opinion, one of the key issues ignored in the past election was how the federal government could better invest in mass transit. I watched every single debate hoping to get some sort of an answer besides anything auto related. Unfortunately I was letdown each time. However in researching the candidates, it was easy [...]
Service Diversions 12-27
I have just updated the service diversions page with the latest scheduled diversions for this weekend & next week (and beyond in some cases). Don’t forget to check in for any changes to the page. I also suggest printing out a copy of the page to use while riding the system. Have a safe & [...]
Merry Christmas!
I wanted to take this time to wish all my readers a MERRY CHRISTMAS! If you do not celebrate Christmas, I wish you a merry holiday regardless of what you celebrate. I hope you have a safe & wonderful day!
xoxo ho ho ho Transit Blogger
The 5 Produces More Of The Same
Dyre Avenue bound 5 train leaving the Morris Park station. Resized photo courtesy of Eye On Transit.
So it is back to Rider Report Card entries for me. Just a short while ago I talked about the M. Now it is ’s turn which produced more of the same in 2008. The line finished with an [...]
LIRR Service Reminder
Just in case you forgot, here is a link to details of the Long Island Rail Road’s extra Christmas holiday service which I posted for everyone 2 weeks ago:
LIRR Extra Christmas Holiday Service Details
xoxo Transit Blogger
Staten Island Railway Christmas Eve Service
A few days ago the MTA e-mailed a press advisory announcing the Christmas Eve service for the Staten Island Railway. Here are the complete details (Sorry for being late):
MTA Staten Island Railway (SIR) officials today announced their “Get-A-Way” service plan for the upcoming Christmas Eve.
On Wednesday, December 24, SIR customers can take advantage [...]
