Archive for July, 2009
Service Diverisons 07-31
I have just updated the service diversions page with the latest information for the weekend & upcoming week (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 & wonderful weekend!
xoxo [...]
Brighton Line Express Service Temporarily Suspended
Earlier this week, MTA NYC Transit announced that Brighton Line express service would be temporarily suspended due to Phase II of the Brighton Line Station Rehabilitation project. Here are the complete details courtesy of MTA NYC Transit:
MTA NYC Transit announced that during Phase II of the Brighton Line Station Rehabilitation project, it will be necessary [...]
Southbound Q59 Rerouted In Brooklyn
Continuing with the updates, MTA NYC Transit announced that starting in August, the southbound Q59 will be rerouted in Brooklyn due to the New York City Department of Transportation (NYCDOT) converting Kent Avenue in from a two-way to a one-way northbound street. Here are the complete details courtesy of MTA NYC Transit:
As New York City [...]
B61 Split Into Two Routes
I apologize for the lack of updates recently as I have been extremely busy with business. However let me catch up on a few notes sent to me by the MTA. The first is to note that starting in January 2010, the B61 will be split into two routes. The new routes will be the [...]
MTA Releases 2010 Preliminary Budget & Financial Plan
Earlier today, the MTA released its 2010 Preliminary Plan & 4 year proposed Financial Plan. Here is a press release sent to me by the agency highlighting some key points:
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) today released its 2010 Preliminary Budget and proposed Four-Year Financial Plan for 2010-2013. The MTA Board will not consider a [...]
Subway Breakdowns Decline
One of the biggest fears of subway riders is being on a train that breakdowns. Lets face it, time is of the essence when in New York City. Unfortunately for the last number of years, mechanical problems have led to one too many breakdowns in the NYC Subway. However the latest numbers show that breakdowns [...]
Service Diversions 07-24
I have just updated the service diversions page with the latest information for the weekend & upcoming week (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 & wonderful weekend!
xoxo [...]
Man Charged With Providing Transit Data To Al Qaeda
Earlier today, court papers were unsealed to reveal that a 26 year old man named Bryant Neal Vinas was charged with providing al Qaeda with data on NYC Transit & the Long Island Rail Road. He was also charged with taking part in a rocket attack on US troops in Afghanistan. Lets take a look [...]
New Entries
Let me apologize for the recent downtime. I should have some new entries up sometime tonight or early tomorrow morning. Thanks for the support!
xoxo Transit Blogger
Gov. Paterson Expected To Nominate New MTA Leader
Late Sunday evening, I blogged about the New York Daily News’ exclusive report which indicated finance expert Jay Walder seemed to be Gov. Paterson’s top choice to run the beleaguered transit agency. In a followup story, Pete Donohue talks about how Gov. Paterson is expected to officially nominate Mr. Walder later today:
A transit executive who [...]