Archive for August, 2012
Assemblyman Ra Opines On LIRR 3rd Track
Many of my readers know that I have long been a supporter of the MTA Long Island Rail Road’s plan to build a third track on its main line between Floral Park & Hicksville. I’ve argued that this project should have taken priority over the ridiculous 7 line extension. However not everyone has been a […]
Service Diversions 08-03-12
Get an early jump on your weekend travel plans as I have just updated the Service Diversions for this weekend, next week & beyond in some cases. Follow me on Twitter by looking up @TransitBlogger or clicking the button in the sidebar as I am using it a lot more! As always, have a safe […]
More Fulton Transit Center Work Completed
Another project that some of you might have noticed in the Service Diversions over the last few months was the closure of the connection between the , & Manhattan-bound & at Fulton Street. Yesterday, MTA NYC Transit reopened the connection to the public after completing multiple things while working on the Fulton Transit Center: At […]
Rehab Work Complete At 7 D Line Stations
For those who pay attention to the Service Diversions I update frequently, you would have noticed a lot of work on the recently. Most of this work was being done at 7 stations in the southern part of Brooklyn with one of the biggest parts being turning Bay Parkway into a fully ADA compatible station. […]
MTA Seeks Retail Space Manager
Yesterday afternoon, the MTA announced it is seeking experienced developers & retail operators to oversee the leasing of approximately 65,000 square feet of retail space at the Fulton Transit Center. Here is more courtesy of the press release: The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) is seeking proposals from experienced developers and retail operators for the long-term […]