Cutting Student MetroCards: Vote Delayed
Ugh. Just get it over with already so we can go on with our lives realizing that this is not the end of the world. This is a followup to SUBWAYblogger’s recent post on this subject that became quite the source of debate. The vote to cut the program has been delayed. However, there are [...]
Read MoreTrump Gets Dissed
Ha! The contractors working on the refurbishment of the Columbus Circle subway station printed up a bunch of signs directing people to the Trump Globe. However, they spelled his name Trumph! Apparently, they did not follow proper procedure. “They are being reinstructed on the proper way to obtain a service information poster from the service [...]
Weekend Subway Service Changes Reach Whole New Level
This was honestly what you had to deal with this weekend to get around the city. The MTA basically decided to turn the subway into a giant NASCAR track. So you had to just get on and cross your fingers that you boarded the correct train in the loop. The 2 train went down the [...]
Speakers on the Outside of Subway Trains
What a concept! [sarcasm] The MTA has finally decided to outfit the old trains in the system with speakers mounted on the outside [Daily News] of the trains. That way, people outside the train can hear the announcements while standing on the platform. I think we’ve all been in the situation where we’ve boarded a [...]
Inflatable Subway Art?
Artist Joshua Allen Harris decided one day to make an inflatable bear that automatically inflates when the subway passes by. The flacid bear gets attached to a subway grate. The flow of air passing up from below as the train goes by inflates the bear to full, four-legged stance. I’m not really sure if i [...]
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Congestion Pricing Moves Forward to Albany
New York City Council has officially backed Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s congestion pricing plan, which now moves forward to Albany for approval. Just to recap, the plan would charge drivers an $8.00 fee for driving below 60th Street from 6am – 6pm. There are provisions in the plan which allow for credits when paying a toll [...]
