Harry Posted April 7, 2016 Share #1 Posted April 7, 2016 Waiting for the next train is the hardest part — and if you’re a No. rider, you’re worse off than commuters on other lines. That’s the findings of an audit of NYC Transit operations released Wednesday by State Controller Thomas DiNapoli. The audit found that more than a third of No. trains last year ran behind schedule. On the lettered lines, the worst offender was the A line, where 32.6% of trains were late. The audit concluded that there’s little on the horizon to prevent tardy trains. And it even dived into how the Metropolitan Transportation Authority measures the wait time for riders left hanging on the platform waiting for a tardy train. Read more: Source Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B46 via Utica Posted April 7, 2016 Share #2 Posted April 7, 2016 Not surprising considering the fact that the is part of the Lexington line which is the most overcrowded in the system just hope the Second Ave Subway could help reduce the delays. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lance Posted April 7, 2016 Share #3 Posted April 7, 2016 And in other news, the sun is hot and water is wet. More on these late breaking developments as they come in... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trainfanrod Posted April 7, 2016 Share #4 Posted April 7, 2016 the is AKA MTA stepchild for 1 it doesn't even run on weekends 80% of time 2. No Brooklyn terminal so it has to fight between Utica Flatbush and newlots 3.the MTA cant run it more often because the terminals it has the takes priority every time 4. Feel sorry for Dyre riders since they train basically runs on weekdays only then its replaced by shuttles other times or 20 minute waits For the its the longest line in MTA merges with the at Hoyt then at Canal going downtown each queens terminal is 15 minutes wait something got to be fixed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jon2305 Posted April 7, 2016 Share #5 Posted April 7, 2016 This is pointing out the ALREADY obvious. Yes, the subways are crowded and wait times may be longer but I feel this is like beating a dead horse. It's easy to blame the MTA from a politicians point of view instead of getting s*** together . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobtehpanda Posted April 7, 2016 Share #6 Posted April 7, 2016 Why not audit the things that actually matter, like MTACC? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Around the Horn Posted April 7, 2016 Share #7 Posted April 7, 2016 Why not audit the things that actually matter, like MTACC? I don't get why two people downvoted this. DiNapoli has the MTA's books right in his face and he's studying the MTA's on-time performance? Really? He should be studying the MTA's finances and figuring where the hell the MTA's money is going. Sounds like the State knows where its going and doesn't want to admit it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobtehpanda Posted April 7, 2016 Share #8 Posted April 7, 2016 I don't get why two people downvoted this. DiNapoli has the MTA's books right in his face and he's studying the MTA's on-time performance? Really? He should be studying the MTA's finances and figuring where the hell the MTA's money is going. Sounds like the State knows where its going and doesn't want to admit it. Because it buys you votes, and it's easy to repeatedly point out a problem that hasn't been fixed in the short-term because all of the solutions are long-term (better signalling, more cars, more track capacity). The only way to fix reliability issues in the short term is to attempt DC-style shutdowns, which I'm sure nobody actually wants. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BreeddekalbL Posted April 7, 2016 Share #9 Posted April 7, 2016 I don't get why two people downvoted this. DiNapoli has the MTA's books right in his face and he's studying the MTA's on-time performance? Really? He should be studying the MTA's finances and figuring where the hell the MTA's money is going. Sounds like the State knows where its going and doesn't want to admit it. remember what alan hevesi said the mta has 2 sets of books Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fresh Pond Posted April 7, 2016 Share #10 Posted April 7, 2016 remember what alan hevesi said the mta has 2 sets of books They do. One is for day to day operations (farebox recovery, etc), and the other is for capital construction projects (Albany money/federal funds: station renovations, New trains/buses/stations). Money from one book can't fund the other or something like that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N6 Limited Posted April 7, 2016 Share #11 Posted April 7, 2016 They need to reduce their debt so that so much of their budget isn't going to debt repayment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gotham Bus Co. Posted April 7, 2016 Share #12 Posted April 7, 2016 Not surprising considering the fact that the is part of the Lexington line which is the most overcrowded in the system just hope the Second Ave Subway could help reduce the delays. Plus, presumably the Line Manager doesn't control any signal towers along the way. (Regardless of what the official procedures are, the tower operators and dispatchers have to be loyal to the line whose Line Manager signs their time sheets.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobtehpanda Posted April 7, 2016 Share #13 Posted April 7, 2016 remember what alan hevesi said the mta has 2 sets of books Alan Hevesi is also in jail for corruption, so I'd take anything he says on the subject with a large grain of salt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lennyj17 Posted April 8, 2016 Share #14 Posted April 8, 2016 Someone explain to me why Rush Hour s are often routed to the West Side? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lance Posted April 8, 2016 Share #15 Posted April 8, 2016 A variety of reasons that all boil down to congestion. That and to maintain somewhat normal service in the Bronx and Brooklyn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TransitJusticeForAll Posted April 8, 2016 Share #16 Posted April 8, 2016 The Line is favorite subway line of all time and it always will be. BUT service for my lovely Lex Line can be better. Hopefully SAS can make that line better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juelz4309 Posted April 9, 2016 Share #17 Posted April 9, 2016 I concur with dude above!.The "5" IS THE DOPEST LINE OF EM ALL!!!! The diversity in terminals and express runs make it my line of choice when I join MTA God willing in the future!....I will say that outside of weekdays the 5 is a shitshow...I dont know WTF is goin on along 180th to Dyre but its EVERY Weekend its 20 mins or no service at all...this been goin on for YEARS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Around the Horn Posted April 9, 2016 Share #18 Posted April 9, 2016 I concur with dude above!.The "5" IS THE DOPEST LINE OF EM ALL!!!! The diversity in terminals and express runs make it my line of choice when I join MTA God willing in the future!....I will say that outside of weekdays the 5 is a shitshow...I dont know WTF is goin on along 180th to Dyre but its EVERY Weekend its 20 mins or no service at all...this been goin on for YEARS Complete resignalling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juelz4309 Posted April 9, 2016 Share #19 Posted April 9, 2016 Well that solves that mystery! Thanx...when is it due to be finished? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BreeddekalbL Posted April 9, 2016 Share #20 Posted April 9, 2016 Alan Hevesi is also in jail for corruption, so I'd take anything he says on the subject with a large grain of salt. he's already out of jail Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobtehpanda Posted April 9, 2016 Share #21 Posted April 9, 2016 he's already out of jail The point is he's a convicted felon who can't exactly be trusted. If a burglar got caught robbing your house, he would probably try and blame someone else for it if he thought he could get away with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gotham Bus Co. Posted April 10, 2016 Share #22 Posted April 10, 2016 I don't get why two people downvoted this. DiNapoli has the MTA's books right in his face and he's studying the MTA's on-time performance? Really? He should be studying the MTA's finances and figuring where the hell the MTA's money is going. Sounds like the State knows where its going and doesn't want to admit it. It's not just about where the money went — sometimes it's where the money didn't come from. The State Legislature typically promises a huge amount of funding, diverts half of it to unrelated pork barrels, and still demands "full accountability" for the total. It happened with the "mobility payroll tax." Then there's the mortgage recording tax, which depend entirely on property values. When property values dropped, so did proceeds from the mortgage recording tax. They need to reduce their debt so that so much of their budget isn't going to debt repayment. The MTA has to keep borrowing money because the State Legislature keeps taking money away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N6 Limited Posted April 12, 2016 Share #23 Posted April 12, 2016 I concur with dude above!.The "5" IS THE DOPEST LINE OF EM ALL!!!! The diversity in terminals and express runs make it my line of choice when I join MTA God willing in the future!....I will say that outside of weekdays the 5 is a shitshow...I dont know WTF is goin on along 180th to Dyre but its EVERY Weekend its 20 mins or no service at all...this been goin on for YEARS Complete resignalling. How long would it have taken if they simply shut the line down completely to get it done? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lance Posted April 12, 2016 Share #24 Posted April 12, 2016 It would've taken much less time, but the effects of a full closure of the Dyre Ave line would've had a much larger impact than the current weekend shutdowns. During the rush hours, the gets packed before hitting E 180 Street. Imagine how many buses the MTA would have to provide to compensate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jon2305 Posted April 14, 2016 Share #25 Posted April 14, 2016 Would it be possible to extend service late nights to Manhattan Grand Central-42nd St instead of just terminating at E 180th St in the Bronx? Similar concept to the terminating at Times Square during late nights. -This could eliminate the necessity for (those riders wishing to go to the east side from the Dyre Ave branch or the WPR branch south of E 180th St) and transfer over to the at E 180th and/or transfer over to the at 149th Grand Concourse to get to Manhattan's east side. Where as you can get a one ride seat on the towards the east side instead. -Since the goes local late nights on the line tracks making all stops, this would allow the to use the express tracks going to/from Grand Central 42nd St. There's crossovers on the express tracks north of Grand Central so it could be possible but again just a thought if in fact it could be done at all. Also, if the MTA were to do a full subway line review on a numbered line, I think the should be a good candidate for it since it's supposedly the most delayed. Hell, the is ALWAYS brought by Charles Moerdler at the transit board meetings for years and rightfully so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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