The Latest On Congestion Pricing in NYC

February 27, 2008 | 1 Comment

So this spring is going to be hot for more reasons than one. In this case, it will be over congestion pricing.
Those that drive around the middle of Manhattan are pissed. Those that don’t drive could care less. So it will likely be those that drive that end up killing the plan.
In any event, the [...]

Feb

22

Snow and Deja Vu

February 22, 2008 | 10 Comments

So apparently today’s snow was the most snow the city has seen in two years. For some reason, that makes it sound like some massive amount of snow…as if it were a blizzard or something.
The truth is we just haven’t had much snow at all in the last few years. This year has [...]

Feb

21

Back Off

February 21, 2008 | 20 Comments

Can I just say that the women who leap over people to dive on an open seat need to freaking relax. I mean seriously.
Ok here’s the profile of the people I generally speak of:
Female
18-34 Years Old
Usually White
Skinny
iPod Wearing
Attitude
The skinny aspect is critical to the scenario because these women jump at even the smallest [...]

Feb

12

Free Hats and Gloves

February 12, 2008 | 1 Comment

Did people leave their homes and offices in a panic today?
I saw no less than 2 hats and 3 different gloves on the sidewalks and subway stairs today. People were clearly fishing around for things in their pockets and bags not realizing they were dropping them.
Why couldn’t it be $100 bills instead?
Sent from my [...]

Feb

11

Worst Tourists Award

February 11, 2008 | 13 Comments

Let’s just get right to it. Do the French tourists win this game? Is it even a contest? I think so.
In my book, the French tourists are the most obnoxious touristists in town. I can’t even think of another group that even comes close.
I say this as I stand near a group of [...]

Feb

9

Billions ride the New York City Subway

February 9, 2008 | 1 Comment

Well, in case there were any mystery about the subway’s getting more and more crowded, we can now put that question to bed.
In 2007, there were 2.3 billion riders. That’s right, BILLION with a B.
And of course, this is pre-congestion pricing.

Feb

3

Jumper DOA at 49th Street on the N Train

February 3, 2008 | 15 Comments

There are reports this morning that there was a person under a train that was dead on arrival at the 49th Street stop on the N train.
SUBYWAYblogger reader Melody brought this to our attention, and then we were able to confirm it on the police scanner logs.
Melody was on the train that allegedly struck the [...]

Feb

1

MTA Doesn’t Like Sticky Stuff

February 1, 2008 | 7 Comments

So apparently, the engineers at the MTA have been trying to wrap their heads around an enormously pressing issue.
Yes folks, the issue we speak of is (cue drum-roll): Gum on the floors.
Apparently, concrete is much harder to clean than granite tile. However, concrete is much less expensive to install. According to WCBS, a concrete train [...]