Save The G: G to Make Manhattan Stops?

April 3, 2008

G to Make Manhattan Stops?

G is for... Gotcha, happy belated April Fool's Day!

But seriously, folks:

BrooklynBased.net, a terrific Brooklyn resource, recently posted a piece about the upcoming NYC Council oversight hearing about the G train, with a little back history about G service and topped off with some fun info.

While the G train doesn't go into Manhattan, we're hoping you will - on Tuesday, April 8 at 1pm, to testify before the NYC Council Transportation Committee about G train service.

If you can't appear in person but want to submit written testimony for the official record, email it to savetheg[at]yahoo[dot]com and we'll print & submit it for you. Remember that for it to be considered official testimony, it must include your full name and mailing address. Please email it no later than 11:59pm on Monday, April 7th, to ensure it'll be printed and submitted on time.

1 comment:

Anonymous said...: Just like waiting for the G train, this joke is two days late! (be it very funny).; April 3, 2008 at 3:45 PM

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What's a Street Transfer?

Street transfers are a great short-term measure to increase service options at subway stations that are proximate but lack physical connections. Street transfers allow subway riders to exit one station, cross the street, and enter another nearby station without paying a new fare.

A street transfer is currently available at the F line 63rd Street station to connect riders to the E/M/6 lines at 53rd Street in Manhattan. There are many possible transfer sites that could enhance rider's options, particularly in Brooklyn. Until an underground tunnel can physically link these lines, we think street transfers should immediately be provided to G line riders.

Great street transfers-to-be:
· Broadway station (G line) – Hewes Street station (J/M line)
· Hoyt-Schermerhorn station (A, C, G lines) – Atlantic Avenue/Pacific Street station (2, 3, 4, 5, M, N, R, W, D, Q lines)
· Hoyt-Schermerhorn station (A, C, G lines) – Nevins Street station (2, 3, 4, 5, lines)
· Hoyt-Schermerhorn station (A, C, G lines) – Hoyt Street station (2, 3 lines)
· Fulton Street station (G line) – Lafayette Avenue (A, C lines)
· Fulton Street station (G line) – Atlantic Avenue/Pacific Street station (2, 3, 4, 5, M, N, R, W, D, Q lines)