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A hunk of burning love suck on the subway in Paris.

Thanks to SUBWAYblogger buddy Todd for alerting us to this. Early reports indicate that there was a jumper at 77th Street on or near the 6 train that had suspended service in both directions for a period of time. The NYPD DCPI reports that there does not appear to be any indication that the person [...]

Remember almost a year ago when we reviewed the Top 10 causes of subway delays? Well, it turns out those delays add up. There’s been a significant decrease in “on time” running on the system. (click for larger view) The oldest lines appear to be the most unreliable (no shock there). If you notice, though, [...]

my stolen ipod touch commercial from matthew k on Vimeo.

I’m I the only one confused over everyone’s “relief” due to the recent news that the $2.00 fare will not be going up? The mainstream media makes it out to be a reason for citywide celebration.  What’s the big deal?  The fact is that the other denominations of rides are likely going to go up.  [...]

Well this just about sums it all up: At least five members of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s governing panel have seven-figure net worths. That’s nearly a third of the board empowered to vote on proposed hikes in subway, bus and commuter train fares.  [Daily News] You know I’ve always had this idea kicking around in [...]

Really? Please tell me this isn’t true. sawyouonthetrain.com Apparently, the subway lovers from a couple weeks ago rubbed off on this guy. (Wow, that was an unfortunate wording) This is just like a Craigslist missed connections, only exclusive for train riders. Gonna vomit.

Because MTA board members don’t even bother attending, and it’s their job.  Yes, three board members have managed to not attend a single fare hike hearing, yet they are eligible to vote on the issue when the time comes. Andrew Saul, Donald Cecil and Susan Metzger are the board members who have not made it [...]