by David | Mar 13, 2008 | economics
As you may know, the MTA in New York recently restructured fares. They raised the price of monthly and weekly passes and altered the discount structure for buying stored-value cards, but kept the base fare the same at $2.00. It used to be that if you put at least $10...
by David | Jan 23, 2008 | culture
I am back on the system. Please clean up your act. But seriously folks, I took a bus to work and a train back today, and despite all the petty annoyances, it felt great. I’m sure I’ll fall back into rail rage sooner or later, but if I can find that article...
by David | Dec 4, 2007 | technology, travel
It was my first semester away at college in a small Connecticut town. A group of other freshmen were talking about going down the hill into town and I heard the word “subway” in the conversation. “There’s a subway in this town?” I asked...
by David | Jun 17, 2007 | culture, photo, travel
I’m a big fan of public transportation, and one of my favorite examples is the Star Ferry that links Hong Kong island with the Kowloon Peninsula. For a fare of HK$2.20 (about 20 US cents!) you get fast transportation and amazing views. I take it every chance I...
