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Press Release
April 17, 2008
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Riders to Grade NYC Transit Queens Local Bus Service

Beginning Tuesday, April 22 and continuing through May 7, Queens local bus customers will have the opportunity to rate their rides when Bus Rider Report Cards are handed out throughout the borough, MTA New York City Transit announced. The distribution on both MTA NYC Transit and MTA Bus routes will start at Queensboro Plaza and Queensbridge during the morning rush hour.

Press Release
April 16, 2008
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MTA NYC Transit Tests New Mercedes-Benz Articulated Bus in Customer Service

This morning, MTA New York City Transit is introducing into service a sleek new, low-floor, high capacity articulated bus manufactured by Mercedes-Benz. The nearly 60-foot long Citaro coach will be evaluated for the next 30 days along several New York City bus routes in Manhattan and the Bronx in order to determine its suitability for service.

Press Release
April 15, 2008
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MTA New York City Transit & MTA Bus Local & Express Bus Routes Affected By The Visit Of Pope Benedict XVI

Service Poster

During the visit of His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI to New York City, there will be several street closures that will impact NYC Transit and MTA Bus local and express bus service. Buses near locations the Pope will visit will be rerouted as directed by the New York City Police Department.

On Friday, April 18th, bus service on the East Side, especially in the vicinity of the United Nations, will be affected. Routes include:

- M15, M27, M30, M42, M50, M66, M72 and M104

Press Release
April 11, 2008
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MTA NYC Transit Introduces New Hazmat Response Vehicle

MTA New York City Transit has just taken delivery of a new, highly-customized emergency response vehicle which will serve as the key mobile resource and support center for the Department of Security's Hazardous Materials team, should the unthinkable ever occur.

Press Release
April 11, 2008
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NYC Transit Urges Riders To "Be Part Of The Solution Not The Pollution"

Latest Installment in Anti-Litter Campaign

View Poster (PDF)

Press Release
April 10, 2008
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Service Advisory Weekend Subway Changes Affecting Service On The 23456ACDEFGJLNQR

Because of capital construction work on the NYC Transit subway system, the following changes will be in place over the weekend. This work is part of NYC Transit's ongoing $10 billion Capital Rebuilding Program aimed at upgrading and maintaining our tracks, stations and signal systems in order to continue to provide our customers with safe and reliable service.

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Press Release
April 9, 2008
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WTC-Chambers Street E Elevator Out of Service due to Long Term Construction

ADA Customers Must Use Alternate Routes

Beginning Friday, April 11, 2008, customers who rely on elevator service at the WTC-Chambers Street E Station will no longer have access to elevators at this location due to ongoing construction at the World Trade Center site. Information detailing alternate travel information and suggestions will be posted in stations beginning tomorrow.

Press Release
April 9, 2008
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New York City Transit Provides Enhanced Mets Post-Game 7 Express Service

Three-Stop Ride to Manhattan

Service Information Poster (PDF)

In an ongoing effort to encourage more people to "Take the Train to the Game" when the New York Mets play home games at Shea Stadium, MTA New York City Transit yesterday announced that it will for the first time introduce Manhattan-bound 7 Express service after all Mets weekend home games at Shea, in addition to the Manhattan-bound 7 Express service introduced last year after weeknight games.

Press Release
April 3, 2008
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Service Advisory Weekend Subway Changes Affecting Service On The 123567ACDEFGJNR

Because of capital construction work on the NYC Transit subway system, the following changes will be in place over the weekend. This work is part of NYC Transit's ongoing $10 billion Capital Rebuilding Program aimed at upgrading and maintaining our tracks, stations and signal systems in order to continue to provide our customers with safe and reliable service.

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From 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday, April 5 and Sunday, April 6, Manhattan-bound 1 trains skip 238th, 231st, and 225th Streets due to switch work near 238th Street.

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Press Release
March 28, 2008
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Riders To Grade Nyc Transit Local Bus Service In Brooklyn

Beginning Tuesday, April 1 and running through Friday, April 18, Brooklyn local bus customers will have the opportunity to rate their rides when Bus Rider Report Cards are handed out throughout the borough, MTA New York City Transit announced.

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