Subway
MTA Seeking Higher End Retailers
When you think of the NYC Subway, images such as dirty platforms/tracks, & rats come to mind. Over the years, the MTA has tried to change that perception by having stores at stations such as 59th St-Columbus Circle & 42nd St-8th Ave. The agency is continuing the push by looking for higher end retailers to […]
MTA & Transit Wireless To Try Again
Almost 3 years ago, one of the biggest news involving the NYC Subway was the MTA’s intention to try & bring cell & wi-fi service to hundreds of subway stations. The agency had announced a deal with consortium Transit Wireless to wire 6 stations in 2 years. If the initial agreement worked out, they would […]
1 Line Service Affected By Rehab Work Until 2012
Riders who depend on the 1 in Upper Manhattan & the Bronx will have to brace for some major interruptions due to rehabilitation work that will last until 2012. The main focus of the work will be at the Dyckman Street station. However work will also be done at the 207th, 215th, 225th, 238th and […]
Clerk Assaulted While Trying To Help A Rider
This story should cause some interesting debate in the fight of the usefulness & need for token booth clerks in the NYC Subway. Elected officials & transit advocates like to point out at every possible chance that eliminating these positions poses as a threat to riders security even though rules are in place preventing them […]
MTA Inspector General Report Update
As I mentioned earlier this morning, I was looking forward to reading the full report about subway station conditions along with the recommended improvements. The report was not posted on the Inspector General’s website as of the entry I wrote but I expected it would be put up later in the day & it is. […]
