Archive for June, 2012

Coney Island Mermaid Parade Service Alert

Just a short time ago, MTA NYC Transit issued a service advisory for this weekend’s annual Mermaid Parade at Coney Island. Here are the details: Everyone gets to channel their inner fish at the annual, outrageous Mermaid Parade at Coney Island from 2 to 5 p.m. this Saturday, June 23. The best way to reach […]


Service Diversions 06-18-12

I have just updated the Service Diversions by removing all of the work that wrapped up earlier this morning. The latest work for the week is front & center. As always if I see anything interesting or noteworthy, I will tweet about it so follow @TransitBlogger which you can easily do by clicking the button […]


Service Diversions 06-15-12

The Service Diversions have been updated. For riders on the 4, this weekend marks the second of two weekends this month in which service is suspended between 161 St-Yankee Stadium & Woodlawn in both directions. Click here for complete information. As always if I see anything interesting or noteworthy, I will tweet about it so […]


MTA Launches The Weekender App

Every Friday afternoon & lasting throughout the weekend, the homepage of the MTA’s website turns into an interactive map helping riders figure out how to commute around scheduled Service Diversions. The map known as “The Weekender” will now be turned into an iPhone app. Here is more via press release from the MTA: Building on […]


Service Diversions 06-11-12

I have just updated the Service Diversions by removing all of the work that wrapped up earlier this morning. The latest work for the week is front & center. Lexington Avenue line riders be aware that FASTRACK will be in place again this week. Click here for more information. Please make sure to study the […]