Gothamist: MTA's Future Will Depend on New Governor

Clarence Eckerson Jr.

Wed, 01 Nov 2006 13:11:31 -0500

Bicycle use is already sky high and with the numbers of bike lanes and amenities in the next 3 years expected to rise...hmmm? If they raise the fare 25-50 cents, watch the number of subway riders drop as people realize they can save a bundle riding a bike.

Bingo

Wed, 01 Nov 2006 10:45:07 -0500

Someone please tell me why the MTA "gave away" millions of dollars last year with a "holiday" freebie campaign. Seriously, what were they thinking? Morons.

ES

Tue, 31 Oct 2006 23:33:37 -0500

The purpose of the 2nd Avenue subway is to alleviate overcrowding on the Lexington Avenue line, which is reaching dangerous levels. Imagine the carnage if terrorists ever bombed that line during rush hour. The 4,5, and 6 trains have a higher combined ridership than any mass transit system in any other city in the country, and by a significant amount. That's just too many for a single subway line to handle.

pedestrian

Tue, 31 Oct 2006 16:29:26 -0500

The problem is that Moynihan Station will primarily serve non-NY voters.

waste o cash

Tue, 31 Oct 2006 14:42:54 -0500

I'm still baffled by the Second Avenue Subway. It's not like there is much growth potential in housing or office space along the corridor it will serve. Seems an incredibly expensive way to cut a few minutes off UES commute times.