NYC Subway — Sunday, March 27, 2011 4:00
Free The Subway and Rail Systems From the Politicians
Subway Still Not Up to Speed, Delays on Most Lines
Sunday, January 9, 2011 4:00
Where are we gonna put all this stuff? (Courtesy New York City Transit) Oh, forget it. it looks like today is more of the same—while the MTA says crews have been working “round-the-clock work to restore service throughout the system as soon as possible in a manner that is safe for our customers, employees and [...]
From the Express Tracks: Massimo’s Metro Maps Milanaise
Saturday, December 25, 2010 4:00
The new York City Subway map, it seems, is always controversial. At a talk two weeks ago at the Museum of the City of new York, designers past and present offered up their critiques, and I’ve burned many a pixel discussing elements of the current map. Absent from the museum discussion though was Michael Hertz, [...]
Fightback grows against NYC transit cuts
Sunday, October 10, 2010 4:00
By Dee Knight New York Published Jul 23, 2010 2:43 PM New York City Transit riders, communities and Transport Workers Local 100 havecome together to launch a “Campaign to take back our TransitSystem” (TBOTS). this alliance was formed in the face of an aggressiveattack by the Metropolitan Transit Authority. in June the MTA slashed twosubway [...]
Walder’s new apartment; TWU’s Six Flags excursion
Wednesday, August 4, 2010 2:00
As the TWU and Jay Walder square off over pay cuts and wage freezes, two stories garnered headlines that are sure to play in the labor battle. in this corner, we have The Observer with the Walder family’s new $1.599 million Upper West side apartment. in the other corner, we have a $2 million trip [...]
7 Line Extension Makes Progress
Tuesday, July 27, 2010 4:00
NEW YORK (WPIX) – Tunnel mining is complete for the popular number 7 line extension, on the west side. just after 4 PM, Thursday, a massive drill punched through the last bit of bedrock beneath the Port Authority Bus Terminal. City and state officials were at the site to celebrate the occasion.”Spectacular!” MTA Chairman, Jay [...]
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED TO POST SERVICE CHANGES!
Friday, July 2, 2010 2:00
Have you ever wanted to work for the most powerful oligarchy ever created in new York City? have you ever wanted to do some of the most exciting work that our now ex-Service Agents do such as clean up the trash and give directions to clueless tourists? Have you ever wanted to work for the [...]
NY's Grand Central Station: A Model of Energy Efficiency?
Wednesday, June 2, 2010 4:00
At first glance, the nearly hundred year old Grand Central Station doesn’t look particularly energy efficient—after all, the station does contain 60,000 lightbulbs. But New York City officials are doing their best to make sure the terminal sets an example for other public buildings in the city. The Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA) has replaced the [...]
City, State Plan Joint MTA Audit
Saturday, May 15, 2010 4:00
By ANDREW GROSSMAN and MICHAEL HOWARD SAUL Commuters on new York City subways aren’t the only ones who wonder if weekend and late-night shutdowns are necessary. The city and state comptrollers said Thursday they plan a joint audit of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority to see how the authority manages disruptions due to track maintenance and [...]
The Elimination Of Free Bus Passes For New York City Students Raises Eyebrows …
Wednesday, May 5, 2010 19:30
(I-Newswire) May 3, 2010 – To help bridge the widening financial gap, the MTA in New York City plans on cutting the budget by phasing out free metro cards for students. Students have been receiving free metro cards since 1948. “Everyone seems to agree that students deserve to go to school for free,” says Roy [...]
