Allan Rosen is a former director of MTA NYCT Bus Planning with three decades of experience in transportation and a Master's Degree in Urban Planning.
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All photos by Allan RosenTHE COMMUTE [/tag/the-commute/]: Guess where this bus shelter is. If you said the obvious, you guessed wrong. Flatbush Avenue and Avenue V is actually about a half mile north of where this picture was taken, right outside of Toys ‘R’ Us just north of the
Photo by Allan RosenTHE COMMUTE [/tag/the-commute/]: Last Wednesday, I rode the B4 bus to obtain some signatures for the petition started by the Sheepshead Bay-Plumb Beach Civic Association to restore service to Plumb Beach on mid-days, evenings and weekends. I boarded the first bus of the afternoon that was
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Click to enlargeTHE COMMUTE [/tag/the-commute/]: In Part 1 [/my-proposed-bus-route-changes-for-sheepshead-bay-and-adjacent-neighborhoods-part-1-of-2/] , I outlined my reasons for a new bus route to the Rockaways, an extension of the B31 to Bensonhurst, combination of the B2 and B100, and partially restoring the B4 to serve Neptune Avenue in Brighton Beach. Today I discuss
Click to enlargeTHE COMMUTE [/tag/the-commute/]: Above is the map I created showing my proposed bus routing changes for Southern Brooklyn. Yesterday, I discussed why changes are needed in Sheepshead Bay and surrounding neighborhoods [/why-the-bay-needs-better-bus-service/] — to build ridership on our bus routes, so that the MTA does not continue on
Flier for our Town Hall meeting this Thursday. Come and make a difference!THE COMMUTE [/tag/the-commute/]: I have been planning bus routes for my entire professional life, 10 years of which was in some type of official capacity. It is what I most enjoy doing. However, this article is
Every wonder why we pay so much in taxes? It’s because of phenomenal amounts of waste at all levels of government. Recently, we had several special elections in our district costing millions of dollars. A friend of mine just told me the following story which seems to epitomize goverment
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Source: MTAPhotos / FlickrTHE COMMUTE [/tag/the-commute/]: MTA funding always seems to be in the news. Another fare hike [/fare-and-toll-hikes-are-coming/] is scheduled for January 2013. The MTA’s continuing money woes are primarily due to the large debt it has to repay on the money it borrows through its bonds. Repealing
THE COMMUTE [/tag/the-commute/]: About 25 bus riders asked questions of the MTA during the NYC Transit Riders Council Bus Forum [/its-time-to-speak-up/] last Wednesday before an audience of approximately 100. Disabled riders were given priority and spoke for the first 45 minutes. Seniors were also adequately represented. Complaints ranged from
370 Jay Street. Photo by Allan RosenTHE COMMUTE [/tag/the-commute/]: Folks it’s been a busy transit news week. Issue 1 — (Wait — that’s the McLaughlin Report) 1. The MTA Board finally votes to dispose of 370 Street, but not everyone is happy. 2. Former Governor Paterson was appointed to
Click for more details. Source: PCAC.orgTHE COMMUTE [/tag/the-commute/]: If the elimination of the B4 [/sheepshead-bay-residents-need-to-fight-b4-cuts/] in Sheepshead Bay has negatively changed your life, you can let the MTA know next Wednesday evening. The New York City Transit Rider’s Council will be holding its annual Bus Forum, April
More advertising on mass transit could pump money into the system, if not for missed opportunities (Source: CarbonNYC/Flickr)THE COMMUTE [/tag/the-commute/]: In Part 1 [/what-does-mta-mean-part-1-of-3/], I provided examples of MTA waste. In Part 2 [/what-does-mta-mean-part-2-of-3/], I discussed a few examples of waste I personally observed during my nearly
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Constructed in 1991, 130 Livingston Street was supposed to streamline MTA operations. Source: Google MapsTHE COMMUTE [/tag/the-commute/]: In Part 1 [/what-does-mta-mean-part-1-of-3/], I provided examples of MTA waste. Today I will detail the waste I personally observed while employed by the MTA. During my nearly 25 years at the MTA,