Opinions
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 [...]
I Have My Doubts……
This entry can be considered a continuation of the entry below which focused on the MTA’s vow to improve storm performance. I decided to reread the entire report & develop further opinions about their suggestions. The key suggestion that caught my eye referred to developing capacity for real time text alerts.
I applaud the idea on [...]
The Future Of Mass Transit In NYC
Today’s issue of AMNY has an interesting look into 6 major transit projects that will change the life of millions of straphangers. The 6 projects are ranked as followed:
South Ferry Terminal
Fulton Street Transit Center
East Side Access
7 Line Extension
First phase of the Second Avenue Subway
Moynihan Station
Here is the opening paragraph of the 2 page [...]
4 Train You’re Up; But……
I noticed the MTA updated their “Report Card” image on their homepage a few days ago. I have to admit I found the update strange. The reason I found it strange is because the lines that were listed as being up for grading. The lines currently listed are the J, Z, & 4. I have [...]
