Trainspotter Posted February 13, 2008 Share #1 Posted February 13, 2008 LIRR ridership at modern-day record last year Ridership on the Long Island Rail Road hit a modern-day record with 86.1 million passengers last year, the highest number in nearly six decades, officials said. LIRR President Helena Williams attributed the growth - a 4.9 percent increase from 2006 - to "higher gas prices as well as job growth in New York City." She also cited the railroad's improved on-time performance, which reached a record-setting 96.5 percent for last month. "Our research shows customer satisfaction is directly tied to on-time performance, and the LIRR is continuing to deliver in that important category," she said. Full story: - February 13, 2008 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eastman346 Posted February 13, 2008 Share #2 Posted February 13, 2008 it looks like all transit has been up. the rising cost of gas, traffic congestion are more or less likely are contributing to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sebbieprops Posted February 15, 2008 Share #3 Posted February 15, 2008 I'm not surprised. The expense of owning an automobile today (gas and insurance) is certainly enough to make mass transit a more appealing option. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judycwrite Posted February 26, 2008 Share #4 Posted February 26, 2008 And add to that the incredible congestion on the LIE, I don't know why more people aren't queing up for tickets! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamaica Express Posted February 27, 2008 Share #5 Posted February 27, 2008 yea all the commuter railroads ridership has been going up....I would say the most dramatic increase though must be NJ Transit....that railroads weekday ridership has virtually doubled within the last couple of years...if not more Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Bosco Posted February 27, 2008 Share #6 Posted February 27, 2008 And it doen't hurt that the LIRR is usually on time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pablo M 201 Posted February 29, 2008 Share #7 Posted February 29, 2008 Of course not. I know I would be happy everytime. I think 95% of LIRR trains I've taken, they were all on time. I rarely take LIRR but enough to say a little experience on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metsfan Posted April 6, 2008 Share #8 Posted April 6, 2008 I'm not surprised. The expense of owning an automobile today (gas and insurance) is certainly enough to make mass transit a more appealing option. I've driven, been a auto and bus passenger to and taken rail between NYC and trenton, i gotta say, rail will always be my first choice by far! If i lived on long island now as i did a year ago, i'd choose rail again over being driven/taxi. I expect the east side access project will also bring increased ridership. - Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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