A new city-commissioned report issued today finds that the extension of the 7 train into Jersey is “physically and operationally feasible,” so commuters may soon have a quick 16 minute ride from Secaucus to Grand Central Terminal. “The lack of new transit investment is creating a serious and urgent threat to New York City’s economic competitiveness,” said Mayor Bloomberg in a statement with the study. “Extending the 7 train to Secaucus is a promising potential solution—it would leverage existing investments and be compatible with other proposed projects—and is deserving of serious consideration.” The extension would accommodate an extra 128,000 commuters a day.
Tech Talk News: NYC Subway Cell Phone Service
Getting sick and tired of your cell service cutting out on the Subway? Say no more. Transit Wireless is the company responsible for getting you signal way down underground. After Hurricane Sandy, the importance of communication in a crisis is crucial. At&t & T-Mobile have already announced they’re on board. Tat Wza
Tech Talk News: San Francisco Shuts Down Cell Phone Service
A decision by San Francisco Bay Area transit officials to cut off cell phone service at some of its stations to thwart a planned protest drew angry response Saturday from one transit board member who said she was shocked that officials acted as “this type of censor.”Bay Area Rapid Transit officials have said they shut down power Thursday evening to cellular towers for stations stretching from downtown to the San Francisco’s airport after learning protesters planned to use mobile devices to coordinate its demonstration. @TatWZA @YungJohnnybravo
