Opinions
The Point Is Again?
Not too long ago I read about the MTA’s plans to modify the R62A’s that are on the 7 line. The modification called for the installation of small LED signs that would display “LCL” or “EXP” to answer the infamous question asked at stops along the 7 for years! The problem is what exactly is [...]
MTA Increasing Emergency Training
The MTA’s New York City Transit division will be increasing emergency training this week. Employees from the agency’s commuter railroads & bus lines will receive their own increase in emergency training very soon. The training will be broken up into half day sessions which will include how to identify & report suspicious activities as well [...]
NYC Taxi Drivers Dealt A Huge Blow
This past Friday, NYC taxi drivers were dealt a huge blow as a federal judge declined their request to have the installation of GPS units & credit card machines blocked. The drivers continue to feel that the city overstepped its boundaries by mandating the installation of both devices.
U.S. District Judge Richard M. Berman is responsible [...]
A Slight Improvement But…..
So the MTA saw a slight improvement in the results from their latest rider report card but it is nothing to brag about considering the money invested so far.
Later today, the MTA will release the full results of the rider report card for the L train. However some sources such as AMNY & the NY [...]
MTA To Help Low Income Riders?
According to MTA CEO Elliot Sander this is the case. Earlier today he said that the city & MTA have held preliminary discussions on an “innovative card” that is meant to help low income riders who do not own a bank account. This breaking news was mentioned about Mr. Sander was asked how low income [...]
As If One Fare Hike Was Not Enough……
If you thought the 2008 fare hike might be avoided, wake up! The MTA is already discussing additional fare hikes for 2010! According to MTA chief Elliot Sander “that is the plan” & “Again, that’s also why we have a public participation process, to see how the public feels about every two years staying even [...]
One Last Thing…..
I promise this will be the last entry about my ride down to The San Gennaro Feast. I had to control myself from laughing out loud. I am sure I have seen the ad before but for some reason it really struck my funny bone. The ad was about some sort of job placement with [...]
Typical Lack Of Manners
This entry also focuses on the ride I blogged about in the entry below this. I wanted to separate this entry because this is more of a rant & it didn’t fit the vibe of the previous entry. I find baby strollers annoying! I said it so sue me! Why does it seem that common [...]
