The MTA says the G train is the top priority right now. PRIORITY, after restoring more than 80% of service on other lines? To quote Inigo Montoya: "You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means."
http://www.change.org/petitions/joe-lhota-mta-chair-implement-shuttle-bus-service-along-l-and-g-routes
November 6, 2012
July 18, 2012
G Train Extension to Church Avenue Will Be Permanent
Great news - the G line will permanently terminate at Church Avenue, the MTA recently announced.
DNAInfo: Brooklyn Rejoices at G Train Made Permanent
http://tinyurl.com/6w87okw
G Train Extension Will 'Likely' Be Saved, MTA Board Members Say
http://brooklynpaper.com/stories/35/29/dtg_gtrainsaved_2012_07_20_bk01.html
DNAInfo: Brooklyn Rejoices at G Train Made Permanent
http://tinyurl.com/6w87okw
G Train Extension Will 'Likely' Be Saved, MTA Board Members Say
http://brooklynpaper.com/stories/35/29/dtg_gtrainsaved_2012_07_20_bk01.html
May 9, 2012
The G subway line is in the news again:
Vindication for the G: Study shows every other line has more delays, especially the 2 and 5
http://www.capitalnewyork.com/article/politics/2012/05/5868010/vindication-g-study-shows-every-other-line-has-more-delays-especial
Vindication for the G: Study shows every other line has more delays, especially the 2 and 5
http://www.capitalnewyork.com/article/politics/2012/05/5868010/vindication-g-study-shows-every-other-line-has-more-delays-especial
April 18, 2012
G line ridership is up in Brooklyn
Brooklyn Eagle has the story:
http://www.brooklyneagle.com/articles/new-mta-data-shows-spike-g-train-riders
http://www.brooklyneagle.com/articles/new-mta-data-shows-spike-g-train-riders
April 13, 2012
Restoring the extended G line
Keeping the G train running to Church Avenue isn't news - it's old! Here's hoping this is a case where history DOES repeat itself.
http://brooklynpaper.com/stories/35/15/dtg_gtrainhistory_2012_04_13_bk.html
http://brooklynpaper.com/stories/35/15/dtg_gtrainhistory_2012_04_13_bk.html
April 4, 2012
The L Magazine on the 5-Stop Fan Club
A new tactic for supporters of the G train extension
http://www.thelmagazine.com/TheMeasure/archives/2012/03/29/a-new-tactic-for-supporters-of-the-g-train-extension
http://www.thelmagazine.com/TheMeasure/archives/2012/03/29/a-new-tactic-for-supporters-of-the-g-train-extension
March 31, 2012
News 12 covers poor conditions at Hoyt-Schermerhorn station
Commuters steamed over state of Brooklyn subway station
http://www.news12.com/articleDetail.jsp?articleId=313842&position=1&news_type=news
http://www.news12.com/articleDetail.jsp?articleId=313842&position=1&news_type=news
March 29, 2012
Brooklyn Paper: Hoyt-Schermerhorn station falling apart
Peeling ceiling is latest problem for G train riders
http://brooklynpaper.com/stories/35/13/dtg_hoytdamage_2012_03_30_bk.html
http://brooklynpaper.com/stories/35/13/dtg_hoytdamage_2012_03_30_bk.html
March 24, 2012
March 22, 2012
Second Avenue Sagas: Smith-Ninth Street Construction Woes
Business owners, residents bemoan Smith-9th Streets delay
http://secondavenuesagas.com/2012/03/22/business-owners-residents-bemoan-smith-9th-sts-delay/
http://secondavenuesagas.com/2012/03/22/business-owners-residents-bemoan-smith-9th-sts-delay/
March 21, 2012
We're back
Save The G is coming back... first off, we're advocating for the G line's permanent extension to Church Avenue. Check out the online petition started by Lincoln Restler:
http://www.change.org/petitions/metropolitan-transit-authority-preserve-the-g-train-extension
And join Public Advocate Bill de Blasio's G Train Five-Stop Fan Club on Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/#!/5stopfanclub
We'll see you on the G.
http://www.change.org/petitions/metropolitan-transit-authority-preserve-the-g-train-extension
And join Public Advocate Bill de Blasio's G Train Five-Stop Fan Club on Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/#!/5stopfanclub
We'll see you on the G.
Brooklyn Paper: Cutting the G train will kill Brooklyn romances
Cutting the G train will kill Brooklyn romances - really!
http://brooklynpaper.com/stories/35/12/dtg_gtrainlove_2012_03_23_bk.html
http://brooklynpaper.com/stories/35/12/dtg_gtrainlove_2012_03_23_bk.html
March 19, 2012
Daily News article - Straphangers and pols: We want to keep extra G train stops
Public Advocate Bill de Blasio and Brooklyn Borough President Marty Markowitz call for permanent extension of G train to Church Avenue station.
http://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/straphangers-pols-extra-g-train-stops-article-1.1041826
http://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/straphangers-pols-extra-g-train-stops-article-1.1041826
March 17, 2012
G Line's New Fan Club
The G train has a new fan club. Story here:
Pols push to save potential G train service cuts with 'fan club'
http://www.amny.com/urbanite-1.812039/pols-push-to-save-potential-g-train-service-cuts-with-fan-club-1.3606062
Pols push to save potential G train service cuts with 'fan club'
http://www.amny.com/urbanite-1.812039/pols-push-to-save-potential-g-train-service-cuts-with-fan-club-1.3606062
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