realizm Posted October 9, 2014 Share #1 Posted October 9, 2014 A Brooklyn man who had his right leg amputated is on track to become a subway motorman — but he doesn’t consider it a daunting challenge. After all, he said he’s bicyled in 100 miles races — twice — and skied on both snow and water. “I can do anything a lot of people with two legs can do, and probably do it better,” Mario Maisonet said. “It might take me a little longer to get there, but I’ll get it done.” The MTA initially blocked Maisonet’s goal of operating trains but managers recently cleared him for training — after he and his union relentlessly pushed for approval, he said. Maisonet began taking classes at an NYC Transit facility in Brooklyn last week. If he graduates, the married father of three will make his first solo run with subway riders in about six months, he said. “His determination for justice, and the union's tenacity, have paid off,” Transport Workers Union Local 100 President John Samuelsen said. “This is a victory for Mario Maisonet and his family.” Read more: Source Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Union Tpke Posted October 12, 2014 Share #2 Posted October 12, 2014 This is great news and a great story. I wish him th best of luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QM1to6Ave Posted October 12, 2014 Share #3 Posted October 12, 2014 Wow! I can understand why the MTA had reservations about it, but it seems like a nice ending Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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