Service Diversions 07-04-11
I just updated the service diversions page by removing the work that wrapped up a minute ago. However note that some diversions are scheduled to last until later this evening or 5:00 AM tomorrow. As a reminder, here is the complete rundown of service plan information for today:
NYC Subway: Saturday schedule with increased service following the Macy’s fireworks celebration.
Buses: New York City Transit, the MTA Bus Company and MTA Long Island Bus will operate on a Saturday schedule.
Staten Island Railway: The SIR will operate on a Sunday schedule.
Metro-North: Trains will operate on a Sunday schedule with extra service on the New Haven and Harlem Lines.
Long Island Rail Road: The LIRR will be operating on a Sunday/holiday schedule on July 4th. Please note that the additional Sunday afternoon Montauk Branch westbound trains from Montauk will instead operate today. The regular Monday-only return train from Montauk and the Hamptons will not run today, but instead will operate on Tuesday, July 5.
The next update will be in a few days when I receive the scheduled diversions from the MTA. In the meantime, the page will be updated daily with any changes or removal of diversions however with no noted entry detailing as such.
As always, stay safe & have a wonderful 4th of July / Independence Day!
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X22 Rerouted In Staten Island
Earlier this afternoon, MTA New York City Transit announced that effective this Tuesday, some X22 buses will be rerouted in Staten Island. Here are the details courtesy of the press release sent out:
MTA New York City Transit announced that effective Tuesday, July 5th, some X22 express bus trips will serve the Outerbridge Park and Ride Lot in Pleasant Plains formerly served by the discontinued Atlantic Express AE7.
Some morning X22 trips will begin at the Park and Ride Lot, while the rest will originate in Tottenville (skipping the Park and Ride Lot). In the afternoon, some X22 trips will terminate at the Park and Ride; others will skip the Park and Ride, going directly to Tottenville and rest will go to the Park and Ride and then continue on to Tottenville. All X22 trips will continue to serve all stops north of Bloomingdale and Drumgoogle Roads.
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X37 & X38 Weekday Peak Service Restored
Earlier this morning, MTA New York City Transit announced that effective this Tuesday, weekday peak service on the X37 & X38 will be restored. Here are the details courtesy of the press release sent out:
MTA New York City Transit announced that effective Tuesday, July 5th, the X37 and X38 express bus routes will be reinstated and provide peak period, peak direction service between Brooklyn and Midtown Manhattan via the FDR Drive and East 23rd Street. Some downtown X27/ X28 buses will extend to 23rd Street and the remaining X27/X28 trips will terminate at Worth Street. The X27B and X28B routes will be discontinued.
As a result of the June 2010 Service Reductions, the X37 and X38 express bus routes were eliminated and replaced by X27/X28 midtown service to 57th Street and X27/X28 downtown service to Worth Street. The restructured routes did not perform as anticipated and adjustments were made to the routes, including the creation of the X27B and X28B in January 2011. However, since loading imbalances and traffic delays remained an issue, Transit is restoring the peak X37/X38 service. There are no changes to off-peak service.
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Service Diversions 06-29-11
I have just updated the Service Diversions with the latest planned work for the upcoming weekend, next week, & beyond (in some cases).
For those who plan on riding the 
or the 
in the Bronx, please be aware that service is suspended between between 149th Street-Grand Concourse & East 180th Street starting this & every following weekend in July. Click here for complete information.
Starting this Sunday, the Bx10 will be rerouted in Kingsbridge due to construction. Click here for complete information.
Effective this Sunday, weekend service on the M50 will be reinstated. Click here for complete information.
I suggest printing out a copy before heading to your destination. If you have an internet capable handheld device, use it to access Transit Blogger’s mobile site.
While out traveling, if I notice or hear any changes, I will update them on the twitter feed so don’t forget to follow @TransitBlogger today which you can do by clicking the button in the sidebar.
The next full update will be at 5:01 AM Monday when all weekend work will be removed. Any minor updates will take place on the page as it is updated daily but will not be noted in an entry.
As always stay safe & have a great 4th of July weekend!
xoxo Transit Blogger
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M50 Weekend Service Reinstated
When the last round of service cuts took place last year, it was highlighted how bus service took the brunt of it. One of the services affected was the M50 which lost its weekend service. Flash forward to a short time ago where MTA NYC Transit announced that as of this Sunday, weekend service will be reinstated albeit on a shorter route. Here are the details via its press release:
MTA New York City Transit announced that effective Sunday, July 3, the route of the M50 will be shortened at the eastern end from East 41st Street and 1st Avenue to East 48th Street and 1st Avenue. This will allow weekend M50 service to be restored.
As a result of the June 2010 Service Reductions, the M50 operated weekdays only. Approximately 2,200 weekend customers were required to use other nearby crosstown services which added, on average, 12 minutes to their trip. Shortening the M50 route will allow weekend service to be reinstated which will better serve the customers along 50th Street at no extra cost to the agency.
Service will operate every half hour from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays. The route will begin and end on East 49th Street at 1st Avenue on weekdays and weekends. Weekday schedules and spans remain unchanged.
Eastbound:
The M50 will travel its current route on West 50th Street, right on 2nd Avenue, left on East 48th Street, left on 1st Avenue, left on East 49th Street to the last stop and terminal on East 49th Street, far side of 1st Avenue. The Eastbound destination sign will read: M50, East Side, Crosstown, 49th St-1st Av. Bus stops on 2nd Avenue at East 46th Street, on East 42nd Street at 2nd Avenue and on East 42nd Street at 1st Avenue will be discontinued.
Westbound:
The M50 will begin from the new terminal and first stop on 49th Street on far side of 1st Avenue then continue on the current route on East 49th Street. Bus stops on East 41st Street at 1st Avenue, on 1st Avenue at East 42nd Street and on 1st Avenue at East 45th Street will be discontinued.
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