July 30, 2006
SUBWAY PODCASTS
Given the amount of media coverage given to an apparent rise in iPod thefts on NYC subways, this may seem counterintuitive, but the MTA is now offering subscriptions to TransitTrax podcasts. The initiative offers users the ability to subscribe to a number of different program giving information on weekend service interruptions, construction news, safety information, and promotional offers. Conspicuously absent is a podcast about subway etiquette and behavior, e.g. don't stand the top of stairways when deciding which direction one wants to proceed in.
One has already been able to receive email updates on service advisories through the MTA's site for the last few months, and they're helpful to scroll through Friday afternoon so one isn't surprised later in the weekend when your train is rerouted three conections out of your way and you're trying to meet someone on a timely basis.
I'm a huge fan of the Trips123.com site, that allows one to time trips almost exactly, with connection information that is generally pretty reliable when taking weekend service disruptions into account.
Tagged:Posted by Lexiphane at July 30, 2006 5:46 AM
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