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.
370 Jay Street. Source: Google MapsTHE COMMUTE [/tag/the-commute/]: In New York, MTA means Metropolitan Transportation Authority. In the 1970s and 80s, critics claimed it really meant “More Trouble Ahead” with frequent announcements of projects coming in over budget and behind schedule. In the years since, little has changed. More
"Gridlock" Sam Schwartz's Congestion Pricing proposal.THE COMMUTE [/tag/the-commute/]: If the MTA has its way, fare and toll hikes in odd numbered years will be as certain as death and taxes. The next ones are scheduled for January 2013, with approval by the MTA Board
Election Day
We just wanted to remind you one last time that, if you haven’t voted yet, now is the time to do it. Polls close at 9:00 p.m. You can look up your polling station here [http://gis.nyc.gov/vote/ps/index.htm]. Now, a little somethin’
THE COMMUTE [/tag/the-commute/]: You can read yesterday’s “The Role of Buses and How to Make Them More Effective: Part I” here [/the-role-of-buses-and-how-to-make-them-more-effective-part-i/]. Today we investigate the causes of bus bunching and discuss examples of the MTA being unresponsive as well as being responsive. The Causes of Bus Bunching
Source: changeschanging / FlickrTHE COMMUTE [/tag/the-commute/]: Given the choice, most people would choose to take a train rather than a bus, unless they have a problem with stairs or walking. That is because the train is more reliable and much quicker. However, in most situations, one does not have that
Source: Poster Boy NYC / FlickrTHE COMMUTE [/tag/the-commute/]: This was a busy week in MTA-related news. Former MTA Chairman Jay Walder’s push for new technology [/jay-walder%e2%80%99s-push-for-new-technology/] will be felt for quite some time. A few days ago, New York 1 reported [http://www.ny1.com/content/
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THE COMMUTE: [/tag/the-commute/] [/tag/the-commute/]A system that is over 100 years old needs to be rebuilt and it also needs to be expanded. Since the MTA provides service 24 hours a day, maintaining the system is difficult. Several years ago, there were TV stories about how track workers
A mess of wires, somewhat representative of DOT signage. Source: HowardLake / FlickrTHE COMMUTE [/tag/the-commute/]: The MTA financial situation could go from bad to worse. First we have the state stealing money from the MTA [/gov-cuomo-%e2%80%93-not-a-friend-of-public-transit/]. Now we have the federal government trying to do something similar.
Heavily pockmarked tile at the Borough Hall #4 and #5 Station, replaced only eight years ago, now needs to be replaced again. Photo by Allan RosenTHE COMMUTE [/tag/the-commute/]: Okay, so it is President’s Day, but some people still have to get to work. Not every company gives its
Will "arrogance" impede upon instituting much-needed policy changes within the MTA? Source: wka/FlickrTHE COMMUTE [/tag/the-commute/]:The key to efficient and effective transit service is through properly matching service to demand. The MTA attempts to accomplish this through routine “traffic checks” where employees wearing orange vests sit
Road to Nowhere: The still-under-construction Second Avenue Subway tunnel. Source: Flickr/Metropolitan Transportation AuthorityTHE COMMUTE [/tag/the-commute/]: In the first two parts, I discussed the role of the public in transit decision-making [/the-will-of-the-people-%e2%80%93-part-1/] and how well the MTA responds to the public, and who is to blame
MTA Chairman Joe Lhota, announcing winners of the MTA App Quest competition, insists he is not arrogant. Source: Metropolitan Transportation Authority / Patrick CashinTHE COMMUTE [/tag/the-commute/]: Yesterday we discussed the role of the public in transit decision-making [/the-will-of-the-people-%e2%80%93-part-1/] and their effectiveness. Today we focus on how well