Questions for the MTA Regarding the Proposed B46 SBS
http://www.sheepsheadbites.com/2015/05/the-commute-questions-for-the-mta-regarding-the-proposed-b46-sbs/ THE COMMUTE: The MTA is proposing Select Bus Service (SBS) on the B46 Utica Avenue bus route...
View ArticleMechanical problems procedure
There was a thread here about sick passenger procedure.I know there are Many mechanical problems.However the most common ones what's the procedure?
View ArticleRockaway Cable Vandalism
MTA Video Release: News page: http://www.mta.info/news-rockaway-line-subway-new-york-city-transit-copper/2015/05/27/cable-theft-near-howard-beach More subway vandalism...
View ArticleSo Who wants a SEPTA sprinter
So who wants a septa Sprinter http://www.philly.com/philly/business/transportation/20150528_SEPTA_plans_to_spend__154_million_on_new_locomotives.html
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Q44 SBS maybe coming soon finally
They r having workshops about SBS on q44 I say finally needs it badly.
View ArticleQ44 SBS maybe coming soon finally
They r having workshops about SBS on q44 I say finally needs it badly.
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Bidirectional Signaling for Express Tracks
I know the MTA had once considered bidirectional signaling for Queens Boulevard to allow three tracks to run trains in the peak direction during rush hours as an alternative to building more tunnels....
View ArticleRefurbished PATCO Cars in now Service
After a couple years of delay, dealing with the issues with Automatic Train Control, the refurbished PATCO cars went into service today with help from congressional Politicians...
View ArticleMismanagement on Bx12 Select
Recent observations of service on the Bx12 Select shows me that there is quite a bit of mismanagement going on and it threatens to hurt ridership if not fixed. I was observing the service while running...
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Changes at College Point Depot?
I've noticed a few changes since I've resumed using the QM express buses. It seems as if there have been a lot of complaints from a lot of QM express bus riders, and College Point has been forced to...
View ArticleOyster Bay Passengers Get the Shaft Once Again
Ongoing, right now: the 6:19 PM/Oyster Bay cancelled for no train because the equipment broke down e/b at Queens Village and those passengers were put on the next train an hour later. But the next...
View ArticleMTA Workers Get to Know 7 Line Extension
http://www.ny1.com/nyc/all-boroughs/news/2015/06/1/mta-workers-get-to-know-7-line-extension.html The Metropolitan Transportation Authority is chugging along on the 7 line extension. The agency is now...
View ArticleSolid Proof Ridership number are inaccurate.
Some have said they doubt my speculation of the inaccuracy withing MTA Ridership numbers. Do I agree the Bx12SBS is number one? Yes I do, but it has been for quite sometime now which many do not know....
View ArticleShould the Move NY Plan Be Approved and What is Wrong with it?
http://www.sheepsheadbites.com/2015/05/the-commute-should-the-move-ny-plan-be-approved/ THE COMMUTE: The answer is obvious to all the car haters out there. However, those who are more objective in...
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R62A Rollsigns
Here's one that's stumping me. Some R62A rollsigns have slightly smaller numbers in the bullets, and I assume those rollsigns are the originals and all others are replacements, but I'm not sure. Here...
View ArticleNew Bx5 Stop Added at St Joseph's Way
New Bx5 bus stop has been added at Bruckner Blvd & St Joseph's Way. Who benefits: Those going to St Joseph's School for the Deaf, St Raymond's Cemetery, and the Throggs Neck Shopping Center....
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NYCT President Carmen Bianco to retire
Carmen Bianco, President of Metropolitan Transportation Authority New York City Transit, announced today he plans to retire later this year from his position running the largest mass transit system in...
View ArticleMeadowlands Casino could open in 2016, pending voter approval
Pending voter approval, this casino (operated by Hard Rock) could open sometime next year and could be the top grossing revenue casino/entertainment complex in the country Could this hurt Atlantic...
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New Boeing 737-MAX Begins Assembly
RENTON, Wash., June 2, 2015 – Boeing (NYSE: BA) employees in Renton, Wash., have started building the first 737 MAX on schedule. Last week, employees started to assemble the wings for the first 737...
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