StevenFrancis Posted October 8, 2012 Share #1 Posted October 8, 2012 Ok, a couple of weeks ago I almost fell in the gap while trying to catch a shuttle train departing Times Square, I didn't know there were so called "gap fillers" there, if they are gap fillers, why is it a whole 2 inches below the platform edge?? I notice no one ever steps on them, I can see why the shuttle is not accessible for wheelchairs. So what I want to know is why are the gap fillers constructed like that and why can't they be modified, is the MTA just being cheap again?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
error46146 Posted October 8, 2012 Share #2 Posted October 8, 2012 If you ask me they don't really need gap fillers there.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grand Concourse Posted October 8, 2012 Share #3 Posted October 8, 2012 Yes, those gap fillers are useless and I think you answered your own question about why they are there: to keep people from falling all the way down. I dunno why they did that instead of the actual gap fillers like with the s/b Union Sq station, but the idea is to rebuild the station. So no, they are not going to make any changes to the current platforms anytime soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenFrancis Posted October 8, 2012 Author Share #4 Posted October 8, 2012 Yes, those gap fillers are useless and I think you answered your own question about why they are there: to keep people from falling all the way down. I dunno why they did that instead of the actual gap fillers like with the s/b Union Sq station, but the idea is to rebuild the station. So no, they are not going to make any changes to the current platforms anytime soon. It just sucks, I dont step on them considering they are old and have been in place for like 60+ years, I feel that they are weak and if you step on them, they will collapse on you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vistausss Posted October 8, 2012 Share #5 Posted October 8, 2012 I dunno why they did that instead of the actual gap fillers like with the s/b Union Sq station, but the idea is to rebuild the station. And old South Ferry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYCRailfan523 Posted October 8, 2012 Share #6 Posted October 8, 2012 They should replace those old and cranky gap fillers with metal and polished gap fillers. Gap fillers can fill most of the gap but a very tiny gap is still there. They should also make the station clean, and free from grime and grease (I hate grime, and I don't want to sit on the platform floor). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Threxx Posted October 8, 2012 Share #7 Posted October 8, 2012 Trust me, keeping you from falling all the way down is much better than falling all the way down. Unless you have the money to replace them, I suggest that you just pay more attention to the gap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broadway Local Posted October 8, 2012 Share #8 Posted October 8, 2012 Just watch your step between the train and the platform at all times.. We don't know what exactly the will do to the Shuttle Platform. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quill Depot Posted October 9, 2012 Share #9 Posted October 9, 2012 The ones in USQ did not pop out the other day for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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