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25 minutes ago, Maxwell179 said:

How come they don’t put ads on the A cars ?

They have it on the 2 and 5 lines. 

18 minutes ago, subwayfan1998 said:

if they use hammer and break the glass windows of subway cars? i would call the cops and get them arrest for vandalism.

That’s if you can get the cops to reach them in time before they run. 

1 minute ago, subwayfan1998 said:

Hey Guys

How do you envision NYC Subways in 50 Years?

Pretty much the same. Maybe phase 2 or 3 of second avenue would be complete. 

13 hours ago, Lex said:

It's not really an issue on weekends, but on weekdays, loads of people are riding, and 18 peak trains are just barely enough to handle Nostrand Avenue service. (The  picks up the better part of its ridership along just that stretch, while most who take the  transfer at Franklin Avenue, thereby balancing the loads. For what it's worth, the  still retains some number of passengers.)

Perhaps a proper extension would help. After all, Nostrand Avenue still has untapped potential.

This is exactly why a 5 to Utica Avenue will never work. Franklin Avenue will never be able to handle the number of passengers on the platforms.

People keep talking about Rogers Junction, yet they know nothing about that area.

Flatbush terminal is the bigger problem.

It seems unlikely that the MTA will consider any extension project until the Second Avenue line is complete. That is their main focus. 

9 minutes ago, Around the Horn said:

Seems that they're actually swapping out the Helvetica Neue plate signs on SAS for proper porcelain enamel Helvetica ones...

So this is one of their priorities eh?

38 minutes ago, paulrivera said:

 "Congestion Pricing or $4 subway fares and $11 tolls."

The Prince is entering Trump-ian levels of insanity.

I am not against $3 subway rides IF I see visible improvements. 

3 hours ago, Jchambers2120 said:

 

@Trainmaster5 I couldn't agree more. I don't care if i lived next door to Pelham, Parkchester or VC. I would NEVER willingly pick a job on the 1 or 6. The is just stressful from heavy ridership, the 1 has similar ridership and you're in and out all day with little recovery time. People look at me like I'm crazy when I say I'd rather two on the duece over 3 on the 1. Atleast you can make money over there.

I’m a bit confused here. Do train operators make money based on the number of trips they made or is it based on number of hours they are on duty?

26 minutes ago, OIG119 said:

There's somebody panhandling on the Staten Island Ferry right now.

What’s so special about panhandling on the ferry?

1 minute ago, gravescend179 said:

I always do and nothing happens to me so.. 😂

It’s because I didn’t look like I was from that area. Rush hours it’s fine but I was along that line around 10pm oof! 

1 minute ago, gravescend179 said:

I know you don’t mean it in a bad way so im gonna try to not take offense to this

Thanks 😂 I fell asleep on 3 train once and I was permanently scared. Never sleep on trains. 

1 minute ago, VIP said:

What’s exactly “scary” the black people or the poor people? Because this sounds a bit prejudice. 

For me it has to be the black people. I know not are black people are scary, but people from here are just different. 

1 minute ago, gravescend179 said:

LMFAOOOOOOO not even , there’s nothing scary about Brownsville 

It’s hella scary. Especially if you look white. 

1 minute ago, gravescend179 said:

Brownsville not scary 😂

It’s the scariest part of Brooklyn I would say. 

1 minute ago, Q23 via 108 said:

What are the most dangerous places to fan on? 

I know the  for sure (Brownsville nuff said)

But other than that, I dont find any other part of the city "scary". 

South Bronx is scary too. 

https://www.ny1.com/nyc/all-boroughs/news/2018/12/21/union-slams-mta-for-using-some-high-tech-robots-for-track-inspections-instead-of-workers

It would be quite interesting to hear your opinions on this article. 

My opinion- the union is causing trouble now. 

15 hours ago, MysteriousBtrain said:

Without taking Hudson yards into consideration, does anyone think it's possible to have the extend to 12 cars or two 6 car sets in order to improve on maintenance and car consistency?

You have to purchase new cars, extend platforms, reconfigure some signals, etc and it’ll be more expensive (or about the same) than just fixing the Main Street terminal which is the real chockpoint. It takes trains forever to get in there. 

4 hours ago, Cabanamaner said:

Gosh, I hate it when public transit doesn't cater to all my wants and desires!!

/s

What? I'm not being unreasonable. I cannot think of any advantage of bench seating over bucket seating.

Why was bucket seating removed from the newer train cars? 

1. Bucket seating discourages the homeless from sleeping in train cars

2. If someone spills a drink, the spill is contained to one seat

3. Bucket seating forces fat people to stick to their own seat

I hate it when fat people sit next to me

4 minutes ago, N6 Limited said:

If you see something say something. If you don't say something, you didn't see nothing

If you don't say something, you didn't see anything.

Good life lesson too.

Just now, EphraimB said:

If I get a yearly, then a citibike would be $149 a year which would make it cheaper than a subway.

Well then you would have to debate on whether or not it is worth leaving early to bike to your destination. All depends on how you value your time. 

Also depends on where you are going. i.e. you don't want to show up to work sweaty or tired right?

Then there is the risk of getting injured riding a bike. It will happen, especially in the city.

Fyi don't bike when it rains, snows, hurricanes, etc

I would just use the subway

16 hours ago, Porter said:

Someone on a weekday afternoon smoked crack on the Fulton platform right in front of an employee, who ignored it. What the hell is going on?

Frankly, if you were a MTA employee would you say something? I think people just want to stay out of confrontation. Let the cops handle it.

3 minutes ago, EphraimB said:

My father told me that biking is a bad idea and too dangerous because I need a helmet and there's crazy taxis in the city.

Using Citi Bike costs more than a subway fare. I don't see a reason to bike other than exercise.

Don't recommend biking at all, drivers here are crazy.

1 hour ago, EphraimB said:

Do you think it's doable to do the 1 hour and 5 minute walk to and from Penn Station to Lower Manhattan so I can just pay for the LIRR?

Depends on how much you make in an hour.

But it can be great exercise however. 

4 hours ago, Lil 57 said:

Haven't seen this in a while.

 

The MTA deserves more credit than we give them. Sometimes delays such as a sick passenger has nothing to do with them.