NYC Transit's Top Typos!

As far as an underground typo is concerned, it's not all that important unless, say, the F train is donning an R. So we hope the folks at NYC Transit don't actually fix the harmless errors—that would cost money, and it's sort of fun to spot these while waiting for the train to arrive. That said, last week a reader noticed an over 70-year-old typo on a Brooklyn G train platform, which was quickly followed with more human spellcheckers sending in their own quirky finds (including this one for "Brighten" Beach). Here are the top typos—send yours to tips(AT)gothamist(DOT)com and we'll add them!

And Forgotten NY takes a closer look at some more specific subway errors, such as how signs point to the wrong streets or exits that are long closed.

Contact the author of this article or email tips@gothamist.com with further questions, comments or tips.

By Jen Carlson in Arts & Entertainment on February 16, 2009 10:09 AM

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nivek

For a while the C was missing in Canal Street on one of the signs. Hilarious.

nivek

For a while the C was missing in Canal Street on one of the signs. Hilarious.

Son of Spam

The Braille sign is not misspelled, it's an abbreviation. Which direction do you think the train is going when you see "DWNTOWN"? Now close your eyes and feel the words. Does the lack of an "O" make you unsure of where this train is going?

The American Disabilities Act does not require spelled-out words on its tactile signage. Do you know how much a porcelain-enamel coated etched steel sign costs? The more abbreviations, the smaller the signs are. The smaller the signs are, the less expensive they are. The less expensive they are, the more tactile signs can be squeezed out of a ever-shrinking budget to satisfy the ADA.

Just sayin'

DanielJ

Be careful taking those pictures, NYPD might mistake you for a terrorist!

yakatori

This coming from a website who has more typos that you can count. Before you start pointing fingers Gothamist, you should fix your own house first.