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# “The Long Gas Lines Are a Thing of the Past”
- URL: https://bklyner.com/the-long-gas-lines-are-a-thing-of-the-past-ditmas-park/
- Published: 2012-11-13T17:44:49.000Z
- Updated: 2014-09-30T18:02:50.000Z
- Author: Patrick
- Tags: Gas Lines, gas stations, #API-Imported

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The tape that once kept customers out of the Foster Avenue Shell gas station is cut up but remains as a reminder of the long lines in our not-too-distant past. Now, the station has no lines at all.

Gas rationing [ended in New Jersey](http://cityroom.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/11/12/gas-rationing-in-new-jersey-to-end-tuesday/?ref=bklyner.com) today and continues in New York City. There were no police near the gas station to enforce odd-even rules but none were needed.

Local gas stations are serving customers with little or no lines, a stark contrast from just a few days ago when shortages caused lines to extend for several blocks and many hours.

“The long gas lines are a thing of the past,” [wrote](/blog/transportation/how-has-your-commute-changed-since-sandy#comment-708303911) one neighbor yesterday. “Driving around today I saw open and closed stations but no lines longer than 7-8 cars long.”

“I asked the manager, ‘no more lines?’,” [responded](/blog/transportation/how-has-your-commute-changed-since-sandy#comment-708934194) another neighbor, “and he smiled and said no.”

Although bus and car traffic has eased, [crowding on the Q](/blog/transportation/how-has-your-commute-changed-since-sandy) has remained a significant problem into this week. Several neighbors reported that they’ve had to wait for several trains to pass before boarding. Was your Tuesday subway commute any easier?