Police: Taxi Driver Seriously Hurt in Crash With County Bus
Unless the S59 was running late, it would appear that this is another EBT operated bus involved in this accident....
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New MTA Regional MetroCard System Called "Tap & Ride™"
The is planning a new MetroCard alternative in 2015-2020 called Tap & Ride. They have been planning this for the past year or two. Source:...
View ArticleFrench trains too big for the railroad
http://www.theguardian.com/world/2014/may/21/french-railway-operator-sncf-orders-trains-too-big This is pretty funny. It's like they ordered B division equipment for the A division. The...
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Utica Av AC Station Becomes the 82nd Fully ADA Accessible Subway Station
May 23rd, 2014 Utica Avenue A C Station ADA accessible elevator MTA New York City Transit announced the completion of a vital project that now allows customers at the Utica Av station to use...
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Stillwell Terminal Remains a Sparkling Jewel a Decade after Full Rehabilitation
May 20th, 2014 Stillwell Ave. Terminal in Brooklyn Ten years after its completion, MTA New York City Transit’s second Stillwell Terminal shines as brightly as ever, providing a visually attractive...
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SIR Random Thoughts Thread
Same as the other threads. Here are some really cool websites http://www.gretschviking.net/GOSIRTPage1.htm http://www.trainsarefun.com/sirt/sirt.htm...
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Question about Airtrain to (A) train
As I got off the Q10 Limited at Pam Am Rd, I took the airtrain to Howard Beach-JFK train subway station, but right after I got off, there is a $5 fee that I pay through the gate and then pay another...
View ArticleTransit Fans Get Engaged in Tunnel to House Second Avenue Subway
More than 1,200 New Yorkers have traveled beneath Second Avenue for monthly tours of the caverns that will eventually house the Second Avenue subway. Only self-proclaimed transit nerd Adam Meagher...
View ArticleNJT's Interstate Connections
NJ Transit has a lot of interstate routes. That said, who here remembers the 423 to Wilmington, Delaware. And where was its terminal there?
View ArticleTrucks/Bus lanes on NJ Turnpike
When doing a Charter trip to Delaware, I saw the Trucks/ Buses lanes extended to exit 6 (Pennsylvania Turnpike exit). Looks like parts of the highway that are closed can actually be used. If anyone...
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Duct tape guy on the 7 train
I ride the daily to my college. I always take the front car (motorman car) due to easy exiting at the station. Anyways when I ride the this guy comes in with his bulky luggage and duct tape. The...
View Article2015 Service Enhancements for NYCT buses.
When the MTA updates it's Budget (Financial) Plan this July and hopefully, it includes Service Enhancements for 2015, these are some proposals that I hope that can be considered and were part of the...
View ArticleLeast favorite Subway station
Either I am blind or there hasn't been such a thread yet, so I ask for your least favorite station. I wonder how many will pick one of the Nassau Street Line.
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My trip within LGA SBS and NICE n20 trip May 26th
Today, I didn't took any subways, but since my trip today focus on LGA airport and M60 SBS, here is what I did today. I left house around 9:30, then went to Junction Blvd Duane Reade and got 3 Honest...
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1970s subway map designer Massimo Vignelli dies at 83
Renowned graphic designer Massimo Vignelli, whose vision extended from subterranean transit maps to airline logos, died Tuesday at age 83. He had been ill and died at his Manhattan home, said Yoshiki...
View ArticleWhy the MTA Can't Be Trusted
http://www.sheepsheadbites.com/2014/05/commute-mta-cant-trusted/
View ArticleHow long does it take to ride the entire S78 route?
I'm just wondering how long does it take a S78 bus to complete the route? I know that is the longest local bus route but curious how long does it take from 1 terminal to another one?
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BREAKING NEWS: 4460-4665 The Willy B pair has been repainted and preserved!
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=665783683458926&set=gm.657400110996531&type=1 Aparently our MF86 Already knows about this!
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