Archive for May, 2009

Service Diversions 05-22

I have just updated the service diversions page with the latest scheduled diversions for the weekend & upcoming week (and beyond in some cases). Also note the rare service diversion involving the Staten Island Railway. Lastly, don’t forget to check in for any changes to the page. I also suggest printing out a copy of […]


Shuttle Buses Replace SIR Trains

This weekend, the Staten Island Railway will feature a service diversion that should be noted by those who use it. Shuttle buses will replace trains between Pleasant Plains & Tottenville. Here are the complete details which were sent to me by the MTA yesterday: In order to accommodate a New York City Department of Design […]


Riders Asked To Grade Local Manhattan Bus Service

While most of the Rider Report Card coverage focuses on the subways, the opinions of bus riders is also a concern of MTA New York City Transit. Earlier today, I received a press release to share with my readers which was to announce that riders will now have the chance to rate local Manhattan bus […]


Select Bus Service Honor System Fails

One of the best transit innovations to come to NYC in recent memory was Select Bus Service. Select Bus Service (which is currently running on the Bx12) is “a new type of rapid bus operation employing advance fare payment, dedicated travel lanes and traffic signal priority.” The service initially debuted to knee jerk reactions by […]


LIRR Marks Start Of Summer Season Service

Still sticking with the theme of press releases sent to me today, the Long Island Rail Road announces the start of Summer Season service. Here are the complete details: The Memorial Day weekend heralds the start of MTA Long Island Rail Road service to the Hamptons and Montauk and summer packages to Jones Beach, Long […]