LRG Posted January 14, 2010 Share #1 Posted January 14, 2010 I just read a post over at SubChat in which a poster reported reading the NY Post read that the train is no longer on the chopping block. I searched for a news article but couldn't find anything concrete. I'll keep searching and post an article if I come across anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NX Express Posted January 14, 2010 Share #2 Posted January 14, 2010 I just read a post over at SubChat in which a poster reported reading the NY Post read that the train is no longer on the chopping block. I searched for a news article but couldn't find anything concrete. I'll keep searching and post an article if I come across anything. I have two letters as an answer to that: (! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Art Vandelay Posted January 14, 2010 Share #3 Posted January 14, 2010 Z retention is part of the M-V combination. If the M will no longer be on Nassau st, the J cannot be cut, allowing the Z to stay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KeystoneRegional Posted January 14, 2010 Share #4 Posted January 14, 2010 Please, watch the Nazi Banksters Crimes Ripple Effect at http://jforjustice.co.uk/banksters Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Art Vandelay Posted January 14, 2010 Share #5 Posted January 14, 2010 MTA is short on money, Cuts need to be made. M-V combination ALLOWS FOR A BIG SERVICE ENHANCEMENT WHILE CUTTING COSTS. The W is a case of minimal loss while cutting costs. If you can find a BIG SERVICE ENHANCEMENT which saves costs, I am sure the MTA would love to hear about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
INDman Posted January 14, 2010 Share #6 Posted January 14, 2010 I just read a post over at SubChat in which a poster reported reading the NY Post read that the train is no longer on the chopping block. I searched for a news article but couldn't find anything concrete. I'll keep searching and post an article if I come across anything. Nothing is concrete with the MTA and even more so with RTO until it happens and even then it ain't a done deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Posted January 14, 2010 Share #7 Posted January 14, 2010 Total ((S)ing, the would be better off saving the and keep the & the way it is now. The goal here is to save money. If the goal is to save money, then why would keeping the and leaving the and alone be the better decision? Especially seeing as keeping the and leaving the and alone would...not save money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KeystoneRegional Posted January 14, 2010 Share #8 Posted January 14, 2010 Please, watch the Nazi Banksters Crimes Ripple Effect at http://jforjustice.co.uk/banksters Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Art Vandelay Posted January 14, 2010 Share #9 Posted January 14, 2010 The MTA needs to save LOTS of money. That is why the V-M combination is happenning, AND why the W cut is happenning. The MTA needs to make further cuts, but thankfully, most of those are not going to be coming from the subway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KeystoneRegional Posted January 14, 2010 Share #10 Posted January 14, 2010 Please, watch the Nazi Banksters Crimes Ripple Effect at http://jforjustice.co.uk/banksters Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EE Broadway Local Posted January 14, 2010 Share #11 Posted January 14, 2010 According to today's New York Post, the is saved, the is gone, replaced by the extended and Metrocards will be replaced by Smartcards. "MTA's 175G Hire Will Handle Card Shuffle" The Post article doesn't say if the will begin this Spring or this Summer and doesn't say when Metrocards will change to Smartcards. There also is a little good news for the B67, M10 and now BX14. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grand Concourse Posted January 14, 2010 Share #12 Posted January 14, 2010 Z retention is part of the M-V combination. If the M will no longer be on Nassau st, the J cannot be cut, allowing the Z to stay.Yup, makes total sense. Plus cutting the Z doesn't really solve much as there's what 6 of them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lilbluefoxie Posted January 14, 2010 Share #13 Posted January 14, 2010 The MTA needs to save LOTS of money. That is why the V-M combination is happenning,. And how do you know? The official word is that its one of the ideas they were considering. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CenSin Posted January 14, 2010 Share #14 Posted January 14, 2010 While the runs the former route over the weekdays. Why do you say that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYtransit Posted January 14, 2010 Share #15 Posted January 14, 2010 According to today's New York Post, the is saved, the is gone, replaced by the extended and Metrocards will be replaced by Smartcards. "MTA's 175G Hire Will Handle Card Shuffle" The Post article doesn't say if the will begin this Spring or this Summer and doesn't say when Metrocards will change to Smartcards. There also is a little good news for the B67, M10 and now BX14. smartcards? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dustclee Posted January 14, 2010 Share #16 Posted January 14, 2010 smartcards? You tap your card on the sensor, it deducts money, you go in. It could be done without you taking the card out of your wallet, or even your bag. (don't know if they can make it this good here...) Very convenient and exists in many other cities already. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KTrainExp Posted January 14, 2010 Share #17 Posted January 14, 2010 You tap your card on the sensor, it deducts money, you go in. It could be done without you taking the card out of your wallet, or even your bag. (don't know if they can make it this good here...) Very convenient and exists in many other cities already. Since the Metrocard is already in a card-shape, I see no difference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R32 3348 Posted January 14, 2010 Share #18 Posted January 14, 2010 And how do you know? The official word is that its one of the ideas they were considering. He has stated exactly that before. This is an idea that they are seriously considering, so there is a relatively high change of it happening. This in no way means that it WILL happen though. I don't understand how I have said that countless times before but if I forget to say that just one time everyone gets all down my throat about it... Then I can call the my stalker, ! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YwNVE37BGVE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lilbluefoxie Posted January 14, 2010 Share #19 Posted January 14, 2010 He has stated exactly that before. This is an idea that they are seriously considering, so there is a relatively high change of it happening. This in no way means that it WILL happen though. I don't understand how I have said that countless times before but if I forget to say that just one time everyone gets all down my throat about it... He made it out like it was defenately going to happen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dustclee Posted January 14, 2010 Share #20 Posted January 14, 2010 Since the Metrocard is already in a card-shape, I see no difference. The shape is not the difference here; the technology inside is. New York simply shouldn't be using such outdated technology as Metrocards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
INDman Posted January 14, 2010 Share #21 Posted January 14, 2010 The shape is not the difference here; the technology inside is. New York simply shouldn't be using such outdated technology as Metrocards. The Metrocard was out dated when it first came to NYC. BART used them when they first opened. Even still, I think they should have kept the token even with metro cards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishmech Posted January 14, 2010 Share #22 Posted January 14, 2010 According to today's New York Post, the is saved, the is gone, replaced by the extended and Metrocards will be replaced by Smartcards. "MTA's 175G Hire Will Handle Card Shuffle" The Post article doesn't say if the will begin this Spring or this Summer and doesn't say when Metrocards will change to Smartcards. There also is a little good news for the B67, M10 and now BX14. I swear they've been saying they'll transition to smartcards soon almost as soon as they introduced the MetroCard! Since the Metrocard is already in a card-shape, I see no difference. Instead of swiping it like a metrocard (although I imagine they'll let you do that until they finally replace all the turnstiles), you just tap it against the reader, often without even opening your wallet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAA89 Posted January 14, 2010 Share #23 Posted January 14, 2010 I do not understand why people care so much about what will happen to the . The line gets too much attention when in fact it is nothing more than 6 rush hour peak direction trains each way, almost like the Rockaway Park . If they cut the , they can move some of the cars to the and run it more frequently, partially offsetting the longer travel time. I do not get why people get so emotive about a change that might add no more than 5 minutes to their commute. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KeystoneRegional Posted January 14, 2010 Share #24 Posted January 14, 2010 Please, watch the Nazi Banksters Crimes Ripple Effect at http://jforjustice.co.uk/banksters Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LRG Posted January 14, 2010 Author Share #25 Posted January 14, 2010 Link to the article: http://www.nypost.com/p/news/local/mta_hire_will_handle_card_shuffle_zgsymlxIyOpKFYvMkmmLML Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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