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 MoreF Train Likes it Deeeeep
Deep underground that is. NYC the Blog provides this look at what is probably the deepest subway station in the city, the F train at 63rd and Lex. It is a rough day when those escalators break down.
Escalators: Walk on the Left, Stand on the Right
If you miraculously find a working escalator somewhere in the New York City subway system… 1) Alert us immediately. They are, in fact, an endangered species 2) Walk on the left side, and stand on the right. Don’t be a dick and stand in the middle, or next to your girlfriend. Folks, it’s a simple [...]
Escalator Service at 59th Street Subway 50% Restored
Well, I guess that’s at least half way cool. It seems that the up escalator at the 59th Street/Columbus Circle station has been restored. After what’s been about 4 months or more (?), that thing is finally getting back up and running. Unfortunately, I can’t get on the MTA’s case for this because it is [...]
“Escalators Can Never Break…”
An escalator can never break. It can only become stairs. You would never see an “Escalator Temporarily Out Of Order” sign, just “Escalator Temporarily Stairs. Sorry for the convenience.” – Comedian Mitch Hedberg The late Mitch Hedberg had it right. I wanted to write a post about the ridiculous state of the subway auxiliary services. [...]
