Subway
NYCT Introduces Prototype Help Point Intercom
A prototype of the “Help Point” Intercom that the MTA will install at 2 subway stations for testing. Photo courtesy of the MTA. Anyone who rides the NYC Subway knows that the passenger intercoms in place leave a lot to be desired in terms of functionality & usefulness. If MTA NYC Transit has its way, […]
MTA Looking To Advertising To Raise Revenues
The TBS 2010 MLB Postseason video ad that will be appearing in some NYC Subway cars. Photo courtesy of the MTA. Once again the MTA is looking to raise revenues via advertising opportunities in its vast infrastructure. The latest attempt is in the form of video ads in subway cars & side ads on some […]
$47M #1 Train Line Construction Project Begins
In the middle of July, I wrote an entry about the MTA’s announcement of a major renovation project on the 1 line that would affect 5 stations & last until 2012. Flash forward to today as work on that project has officially begun. A couple of days ago, MTA NYC Transit issued an updated press […]
Rockaway Station Rehab Schedule Update
Almost 1 year ago, MTA NYC Transit started on a $117 million rehabilitation project for the 9 subway stations in the Rockaways. The project from what I have seen & heard has been going well. Hot off the presses within the last 10 minutes, the agency has provided an updated schedule of the rehabilitation projects: […]
Rush Hour 5 Train Bronx Exp. Service Restored
Dyre Avenue bound 5 train leaving the Morris Park station. Resized photo courtesy of Eye On Transit. The last few months have seemed extra painful for Bronx riders who use the 5 train during either rush hour period due to express service being suspended. As I noted in March, express service was to be suspended […]
