Is Singapore MRT still profitable post pandemic?
February 4, 2026 at 5:26 AM
Is Singapore MRT still profitable post pandemic?
The mayoral election was obviously not only about free buses, but even then, there are many NYC residents and commuters who are unable to vote (under 18, non citizens, non residents, etc) but can take the bus. And in the free bus pilot, very few non transit riders started taking the bus.
February 4, 2026 at 5:19 AM
The mayoral election was obviously not only about free buses, but even then, there are many NYC residents and commuters who are unable to vote (under 18, non citizens, non residents, etc) but can take the bus. And in the free bus pilot, very few non transit riders started taking the bus.
The barrier in front of transit use is frequency, speed, and reliability. This is what NYC bus riders say. Are you telling them they'd rather have free buses than spending $1 billion to make them better, or give them a subway alternative? They've literally said the opposite.
February 4, 2026 at 5:02 AM
The barrier in front of transit use is frequency, speed, and reliability. This is what NYC bus riders say. Are you telling them they'd rather have free buses than spending $1 billion to make them better, or give them a subway alternative? They've literally said the opposite.
You could even remove the third party vendor by buying Cubic when it goes bankrupt (which it looks to be headed toward imminently), which will countless other transit agencies from having to deal with Cubic's fuckery.
February 4, 2026 at 4:53 AM
You could even remove the third party vendor by buying Cubic when it goes bankrupt (which it looks to be headed toward imminently), which will countless other transit agencies from having to deal with Cubic's fuckery.
You would program OMNY to accept the new EBT cards. I don't see why it would cost that much to add that.
February 4, 2026 at 4:51 AM
You would program OMNY to accept the new EBT cards. I don't see why it would cost that much to add that.
All for $1 billion. $1 billion can waive a lot of forms. Or you can just improve the system and tap your EBT card and it just works, and it works on the subway, too.
February 4, 2026 at 4:34 AM
All for $1 billion. $1 billion can waive a lot of forms. Or you can just improve the system and tap your EBT card and it just works, and it works on the subway, too.
A lot of the existing implementations are very bad, but that doesn't mean we can't just do them better instead of giving up.
February 4, 2026 at 3:52 AM
A lot of the existing implementations are very bad, but that doesn't mean we can't just do them better instead of giving up.
Why not reuse existing means tested programs? The new NY EBT cards will have chips and could be tapped for OMNY if made compatible. California is already exploring this.
February 4, 2026 at 3:11 AM
Why not reuse existing means tested programs? The new NY EBT cards will have chips and could be tapped for OMNY if made compatible. California is already exploring this.
Yes, in Park Slope. Due to salt corroding everything because they can't afford calcium magnesium acetate.
February 3, 2026 at 10:20 PM
Yes, in Park Slope. Due to salt corroding everything because they can't afford calcium magnesium acetate.
Yes, I agree. Long diagonal escalators are also exceedingly difficult to dig in the watery sand under 125th. The stations should be raised, but if they cannot be, large high speed elevator banks would be preferable.
February 3, 2026 at 9:13 PM
Yes, I agree. Long diagonal escalators are also exceedingly difficult to dig in the watery sand under 125th. The stations should be raised, but if they cannot be, large high speed elevator banks would be preferable.
Reposted by Khyber Sen
The western extension of the Second Avenue Subway has a $7.7-billion price tag that calls into question the very logic of building it at all — but advocates and researchers say the train is a good idea that could cost a lot less with some minor alterations.
Does Hochul's 125th Street Subway Have to Be That Expensive? - Streetsblog New York City
The next phase of New York City's Second Avenue Subway carries a huge price tag, but advocates say the train could cost less with some minor changes.
buff.ly
February 3, 2026 at 2:45 PM
The western extension of the Second Avenue Subway has a $7.7-billion price tag that calls into question the very logic of building it at all — but advocates and researchers say the train is a good idea that could cost a lot less with some minor alterations.
They could be built within a couple feet of the existing stations, with more difficulty, so about 30 ft deep for Lenox for example (the 23 are ~14 ft deep). More realistically, ~30 ft deeper (~1.5 TBM diameter) than the existing stations would be good.
February 3, 2026 at 8:34 PM
They could be built within a couple feet of the existing stations, with more difficulty, so about 30 ft deep for Lenox for example (the 23 are ~14 ft deep). More realistically, ~30 ft deeper (~1.5 TBM diameter) than the existing stations would be good.
They do not need to be 130 ft deep.
February 3, 2026 at 8:28 PM
They do not need to be 130 ft deep.
It's not. We're gonna write more about it soon. TLDR you generally need a 1.5x TBM diameter (22 ft TBMs here) buffer, but you can get even closer with other techniques, too.
February 3, 2026 at 8:22 PM
It's not. We're gonna write more about it soon. TLDR you generally need a 1.5x TBM diameter (22 ft TBMs here) buffer, but you can get even closer with other techniques, too.
Reposted by Khyber Sen
Not only are they shitting the bed, but a major bed-shitter – the person who decided that NYC should no longer have passes, and every single ride should come with a reward for fare evasion – has just been promoted www.trains.com/pro/passenge...
New York MTA creates new organization for rolling stock acquisition - Trains
New York MTA creates new organization for rolling stock acquisition. Jessie Lazarus will the acquisition of new bus, rail , and subway cars.
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February 3, 2026 at 3:46 PM
Not only are they shitting the bed, but a major bed-shitter – the person who decided that NYC should no longer have passes, and every single ride should come with a reward for fare evasion – has just been promoted www.trains.com/pro/passenge...
Reposted by Khyber Sen
Extending the Second Avenue subway across 125th St is a great concept, but the current project is deeply flawed:
* At $7.7B for 1.3mi, it will cost an order of magnitude more than similar lines in other global cities.
* Deep stations will waste a lot of time—over 10 min across 125th.
* At $7.7B for 1.3mi, it will cost an order of magnitude more than similar lines in other global cities.
* Deep stations will waste a lot of time—over 10 min across 125th.
The western extension of the Second Avenue Subway has a $7.7-billion price tag that calls into question the very logic of building it at all — but advocates and researchers say the train is a good idea that could cost a lot less with some minor alterations.
Does Hochul's 125th Street Subway Have to Be That Expensive? - Streetsblog New York City
The next phase of New York City's Second Avenue Subway carries a huge price tag, but advocates say the train could cost less with some minor changes.
buff.ly
February 3, 2026 at 6:36 PM
Extending the Second Avenue subway across 125th St is a great concept, but the current project is deeply flawed:
* At $7.7B for 1.3mi, it will cost an order of magnitude more than similar lines in other global cities.
* Deep stations will waste a lot of time—over 10 min across 125th.
* At $7.7B for 1.3mi, it will cost an order of magnitude more than similar lines in other global cities.
* Deep stations will waste a lot of time—over 10 min across 125th.
Does REM have public opex costs yet?
February 3, 2026 at 5:41 PM
Does REM have public opex costs yet?
CDMX does have TPTO during rush hour still, though, but they put them both in the front cab. I'm not sure why.
February 3, 2026 at 5:38 PM
CDMX does have TPTO during rush hour still, though, but they put them both in the front cab. I'm not sure why.
It seems to be 150% in 2024.
February 3, 2026 at 5:41 AM
It seems to be 150% in 2024.
I thought Hong Kong's FRR is over 100%
February 3, 2026 at 5:37 AM
I thought Hong Kong's FRR is over 100%
Where's the CDMX FRR data from? 35-40% on a 5 pesos fare would be incredibly impressive.
February 3, 2026 at 5:25 AM
Where's the CDMX FRR data from? 35-40% on a 5 pesos fare would be incredibly impressive.
Found this: www.nydailynews.com/2020/01/15/m...
The renewals have since turned into full reconstruction at a few of the stations. Idk why they're allowed to do this.
The renewals have since turned into full reconstruction at a few of the stations. Idk why they're allowed to do this.
MTA bypasses Americans with Disabilities Act in planned renovations to Queens subway stops
The MTA plans to spend at least $100 million to renovate a group of subway stations in Queens — but the expensive work does not include the installation of elevators or ramps, which advocates…
www.nydailynews.com
February 1, 2026 at 7:13 AM
Found this: www.nydailynews.com/2020/01/15/m...
The renewals have since turned into full reconstruction at a few of the stations. Idk why they're allowed to do this.
The renewals have since turned into full reconstruction at a few of the stations. Idk why they're allowed to do this.
A large chunk I assume was from inflation and tariffs.
February 1, 2026 at 6:20 AM
A large chunk I assume was from inflation and tariffs.
Thanks for a real answer. It seems it was only briefly free because they ran out of paper for tickets, though. I can't find any other extended period where it was free.
January 31, 2026 at 5:28 AM
Thanks for a real answer. It seems it was only briefly free because they ran out of paper for tickets, though. I can't find any other extended period where it was free.