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  • New Sites On Your Commute #2: Turnstyle Underground Market-59th St Columbus Circle(A,C,B,D,1)

    New Sites On Your Commute #2: Turnstyle Underground Market-59th St Columbus Circle(A,C,B,D,1)

    By Joseph Morales Columbus Circle is one of Midtown’s several large public spaces with a subway station directly in its name. The 59th St-Columbus Circle station serves five subway routes providing both local and express service on the West Side of Manhattan. Additionally, the station provides direct connections to many areas of the city in Read more

  • How Can Bus Reliability Be Improved on Staten Island?

    How Can Bus Reliability Be Improved on Staten Island?

    By Joseph Morales The bus system on Staten Island is critical for the mobility of residents. Despite the borough being known for its car dependency, 17% of households do not have access to a car. Even in households that do, many young people rely on public buses to get to school as most youth under Read more

  • Why is There Always a Dunkin Donuts Near Subway Stations?

    Why is There Always a Dunkin Donuts Near Subway Stations?

    By Joseph Morales The NYC Subway is the lifeblood of New York City and one of the primary ways people get around. In 2022, 3.2 million people rode the subway daily in 2022 despite hybrid/remote work being more common. While the subway is often the best way to travel, many New Yorkers hate riding it Read more

  • How Can Transit Connections Be Improved to The City’s Most Prestigious High Schools?

    How Can Transit Connections Be Improved to The City’s Most Prestigious High Schools?

    By Joseph Morales Bronx Science and the High School for American Studies(HSAS) are two of the most prestigious high schools in New York City, with a total of about 3,500 students. Both are located just blocks away from each other in the Bedford Park section of the Northwest Bronx. As a result of both schools’ Read more

  • Could the L Train Have Express Service?

    Could the L Train Have Express Service?

    By Joseph Morales The L Train is one of the busiest and most critical lines in the NYC Subway system. The route connects some of Brooklyn’s rapidly growing neighborhoods such as Williamsburg, Bushwick and East New York to each other and Manhattan. Additionally, key transfer points at Myrtle-Wyckoff Av and Broadway Junction provide riders with Read more

  • How Can New State Legislation Impact New York City Transit?

    How Can New State Legislation Impact New York City Transit?

    By Joseph Morales Public transportation is the backbone of New York City. Due to the city’s congestion and limited parking space, many take public transportation to avoid the hassles associated with driving. Given the city’s high cost of living, many find driving to be prohibitively expensive and hence also decide to opt for transit. As Read more