BrooklynBus Posted February 8, 2011 Share #1 Posted February 8, 2011 http://www.sheepsheadbites.com/2011/02/jay-walder’s-push-for-new-technology/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SubwayGuy Posted February 8, 2011 Share #2 Posted February 8, 2011 The MTA's greatest need is dedicated funding that isn't just "dedicated" in name only. Their second greatest need is to restore and maintain what they have before worrying about expensive upgrades, and cutting costs through less redundant management as well as better deals on contractors and fewer/cheaper consultants. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roadcruiser1 Posted February 8, 2011 Share #3 Posted February 8, 2011 Though if we don't have new techonology there would be people that would start complaining about how backwards the NYC Subway system really is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisliz09 Posted February 8, 2011 Share #4 Posted February 8, 2011 The MTA needs new technology, we can't stay in the past and hope that works in a growing world. We also need the people of this city too take charge and help out in every way they can and stop adding too the backward pull, if we all worked together this system will be great as they work too improve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vistausss Posted February 8, 2011 Share #5 Posted February 8, 2011 At least I think it's really good of them to open up Bustime For the rest I can say: new technology is always welcome, as long as it doesn't cut any services or routes et all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lilbluefoxie Posted February 8, 2011 Share #6 Posted February 8, 2011 the MTA needs to spend less money on new gadgets and more money on maintaining what they have and prevent more service cuts. They should be able to take money out of the capital budget to keep their operations going. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheArr Posted February 8, 2011 Share #7 Posted February 8, 2011 The article brings up a good point about modernizing bus routes. As seen with the service cuts in june last year, some bus routes are redundant or see little ridership. In addition, the fact that many buses take indirect routings in places to serve more people slows down the commute time for some riders by a lot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrooklynBus Posted February 8, 2011 Author Share #8 Posted February 8, 2011 The MTA's greatest need is dedicated funding that isn't just "dedicated" in name only. Their second greatest need is to restore and maintain what they have before worrying about expensive upgrades, and cutting costs through less redundant management as well as better deals on contractors and fewer/cheaper consultants. Agree on all three counts. the MTA needs to spend less money on new gadgets and more money on maintaining what they have and prevent more service cuts. They should be able to take money out of the capital budget to keep their operations going. Agree with the first point, but not the second which should only be done in an extreme emergency. Taking money out of the capital budget for the operating budget is the reason we have no Second Avenue Subway today. The article brings up a good point about modernizing bus routes... Some routes have needed modernization for over 50 years, Usually you have to invest a little money to accomplish this, but it also builds up ridership. However, the MTA's focus has been to provide less service to reduce operating costs, not to improve the system to attract ridership. And this is not a recent phenomenon. It has always been this way. They are not willing to invest any money in the bus operating system, only to purchase new equipment or to build new depots. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
East New York Posted February 9, 2011 Share #9 Posted February 9, 2011 1. Make cuts from the top. 2. Boost employee morale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joel Up Front Posted February 9, 2011 Share #10 Posted February 9, 2011 We would all benefit from employees that are nicer and have higher morale... and for management to at least actually RIDE their damn transit system daily. That'd be a start, they think their little transit world is going to be better off with half-assed cuts that only hurt them more than they save them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwoTimer Posted February 9, 2011 Share #11 Posted February 9, 2011 That show "Undercover Boss" should cast Jay Walder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R1103 Posted February 9, 2011 Share #12 Posted February 9, 2011 No. They need funding. But of course, by the end of this year, I predict we'll see even more cuts, thanks to Cuomo, and his raids on the funds. No more train :cry::cry::cry::tdown:. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SubwayGuy Posted February 9, 2011 Share #13 Posted February 9, 2011 That show "Undercover Boss" should cast Jay Walder. Would love to see how he handles a 12-9. See it gives him appreciation for what his workers actually deal with. More than likely it would make platform screen doors a reality though :tdown: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrooklynBus Posted February 9, 2011 Author Share #14 Posted February 9, 2011 1. Make cuts from the top.2. Boost employee morale. The MTA does not understand that happier workers mean they perform better. We would all benefit from employees that are nicer and have higher morale... and for management to at least actually RIDE their damn transit system daily. That'd be a start, they think their little transit world is going to be better off with half-assed cuts that only hurt them more than they save them. Budget and OP are in their ivory towers making plans with no realization of the real world. No. They need funding. But of course, by the end of this year, I predict we'll see even more cuts, thanks to Cuomo, and his raids on the funds. Yes they need funding, but they also need to waste less. When I was there. I saw them waste money all the time like $3,000 on useless plaques. Just a drop in the bucket, but every drop adds up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SubwayGuy Posted February 9, 2011 Share #15 Posted February 9, 2011 The MTA does not understand that happier workers mean they perform better. Almost no corporations in today's society realize this. Employee buy-in used to be more than a company stock plan or 401k. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4P3607 Posted February 10, 2011 Share #16 Posted February 10, 2011 No. They need funding. But of course, by the end of this year, I predict we'll see even more cuts, thanks to Cuomo, and his raids on the funds. No more train :cry::cry::cry::tdown:. I dont think they will get rid of the . Otherwise Nassau Street Riders during rush hours would be very upset, the makes too many stops. And its not as fast as the . I think if anymore lines are cut on the subway, then there wont be enough trains, there will be too much overcrowding :cry: Though to get back on topic, I have realized that the SMEE's are starting to fall apart, so new technology is needed... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IRT Bronx Express Posted February 10, 2011 Share #17 Posted February 10, 2011 I dont think they will get rid of the . Otherwise Nassau Street Riders during rush hours would be very upset, the makes too many stops. And its not as fast as the .Jamaica riders (I think) protested last year because the was close to total elimination. Had the disappeared at this point, then the would've been more crowded. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roadcruiser1 Posted February 10, 2011 Share #18 Posted February 10, 2011 I am still upset that they removed the . It was needed. At least shorten the terminal to 57th Street, and run it during rush hours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joel Up Front Posted February 10, 2011 Share #19 Posted February 10, 2011 That line was only there because of construction... what sense would it have made after the construction was finished? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrooklynBus Posted February 10, 2011 Author Share #20 Posted February 10, 2011 Almost no corporations in today's society realize this. Well run ones do. They also realize they are in business to serve the customer. Something else the MTA does not realize. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Via Garibaldi 8 Posted February 10, 2011 Share #21 Posted February 10, 2011 1. Make cuts from the top.2. Boost employee morale. My question is how could the MTA boost employee morale in a time in which we are in a fiscal crisis?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Via Garibaldi 8 Posted February 10, 2011 Share #22 Posted February 10, 2011 I think they need technology because as a society as with anything technology helps us move forward. The only problem is the MTA looks to technology to find ways to cut more service and/or workers instead of looking to see how it can use technology to really better the system for the riders. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Posted February 10, 2011 Share #23 Posted February 10, 2011 I think they need technology because as a society with anything technology helps us move forward. Malformed statement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
East New York Posted February 10, 2011 Share #24 Posted February 10, 2011 My question is how could the MTA boost employee morale in a time in which we are in a fiscal crisis?? Easy. There are many ways to do it without money! Business Administration 101. I think they need technology because as a society with anything technology helps us move forward. The only problem is the MTA looks to technology to find ways to cut more service and/or workers instead of looking to see how it can use technology to really better the system for the riders. We dont NEED technology. All we NEED is food and water. Technology is not always the best thing across the board for all organizations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrooklynBus Posted February 10, 2011 Author Share #25 Posted February 10, 2011 My question is how could the MTA boost employee morale in a time in which we are in a fiscal crisis?? Although everyone wants to earn more money, sometimes a simple thank you, or a "Good job" for a job well done is all that is needed so that someone knows his work is appreciated. You would be surprised at how little that occurs. I once single-handledly saved the MTA $4 million by noticing something because I was doing my job well. No fiscal crisis, but do you think I received a merit, bonus, or promotion for it? No. Just a written thank you saying "Good job" on an undated post-it with my name spelled wrong. Sorry, but that time, it wasn't enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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