Category: Subways

New World Record for Visiting All Subway Stations

Johnny T’s Subway Tips

This just stands on its own…A puppet explains subway etiquette.

Let’s Talk About Intermodal Transportation

For those of you who do not know, intermodal transportation is transportation that covers multiple modes of transport…bus, train, plane.

It is a significantly overlooked part of the bigger transportation picture. Why can’t plane connect to train or connect to bus? Most cities don’t look at these things…

The Washington Post reported yesterday on followups to the issues raised by the DC Metro Accident in June. Specifically, government oversight. While the federal government regulate the safe operation of buses, Amtrak, airplanes, and ferries, it cedes subway oversight to local panels.

Mayor Mike Bloomberg, despite having no significant influence over the MTA, which runs city trains and buses, and is a state agency, has called for a variety of different transit improvements as part of his reelection platform.

On Thursday, Google Maps announced the MBTA, the Boston Transit system, would now appear on Google Maps. This includes commuter rail, subway, bus and ferry schedules. We think this is wonderful. Anything that adds to the ability of riders to take public transportation is a good thing. But not everyone is happy…

The Washington Post reports that last month’s DC Metro crash was attributed to a “freak occurrence” that Metro officials had never heard of. However, the occurrence is familiar to experts.

The New York Times Traveler tweeted its headline for 100 years ago today. We were amused when today’s headline flashed up that the I.R.T. offered to extend trains 68 miles.

Transportation Infrastructure is Too Old

The New York Times reports that federal data shows that many cities are using outdated equipment. The issue was picked up recently due to the Washington DC Metro crash that left nine dead and many more injured.