Subway
My Thoughts On The New York City Transit Riders Council Report
Yesterday afternoon I wrote about the New York City Transit Riders Council report which stated subway stations are in a state of disrepair. I had promised to come back later with my thoughts on the report so here I am. Let me first take the time to thank everyone who was involved in collecting the […]
New York City Transit Riders Council Says Subway Stations In Disrepair
NYC Transit President Howard Roberts Jr. must have read or known what would be in the New York City Transit Riders Council report ahead of time. As I blogged about yesterday, Mr. Roberts acknowledged in an interview with the New York Post, that less than 25% of stations are in acceptable condition. He also acknowledged […]
MTA Will Test Variable Speed Escalators In The Subway
Yesterday afternoon, the New York Times’ City Room Blog had a report about a new subway escalator pilot program being implemented by the MTA. The program which starts this coming Monday will feature 35 escalators that will operate at variable speeds. Sewell Chan has more in his report: The 169 escalators throughout New York City’s […]
Subway Station Conditions Will Not Improve Anytime Soon
Decrepit conditions like this at the East 143rd St-St. Mary’s St. station will continue to be a regular sight for straphangers. Resized photo courtesy of EyeOnTransit.com Lets face it, subway stations for the most part are in horrible shape & absolutely disgusting to look at. Don’t think the MTA does not know how you feel […]
Riding The Subway To Support Breastfeeding Rights
While browsing the New York Times City Room blog for the first time in a few days, I spotted a story about a subway ride to support breastfeeding rights. Here is a small sample of Sewell Chan’s article: Today is the start of World Breastfeeding Week, and partly to mark the occasion, about 30 women […]
