MANHATTAN (PIX11) — If you’ve ever squeezed your way into a crowded New York City subway car, you’ve inevitably encountered this character.
The straphanger who, despite the cramped conditions, refuses to take off his backpack to make room.
But if one MTA board member has his way, that rider who draws the ire of his fellow squished straphangers would be subject to a special rule.
At this month’s transit committee meeting, MTA board members are hearing statistics that confirm what riders know: The trains are packed and delays are common.
Board member Chuck Moerdler on Monday asked about projects to add more capacity, and staff members pointed to communication-based train control that could allow more trains to run.
During the meeting, Moerdler complained about crowding on trains and commented that some riders wearing backpacks — instead of putting them in the floor — contributed to the problem.
“I think we should ban backpacks,” Moerdler said.
The idea was not discussed further. He later explained to PIX11 News that rather than ban backpacks all together, he thinks the agency’s code of conduct should be tweaked to require that straphangers take off their backpacks or put them on the floor.
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Sorry about my hiatus ladies and gentleman. I have been working overtime on keeping up to date with all things 
across all agencies. This is on of the first of many stories, ideas, or planed changes that are coming to the MTA over the next 20 months.
This particular story above had been a rumor that I confirmed this past week. It is now official.
I also agree. We should take off our backpacks during rush hours.