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Old 08-07-2014, 11:03 AM
 
Location: new yawk zoo
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Thats why some of the highest ridership stations (not branches) are Ronkonkoma, babylon and huntington... all zone 9 and 10s.
I believe you....I am curious, you have any links to support this?
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Old 08-07-2014, 11:11 AM
 
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I believe you....I am curious, you have any links to support this?
2006 ridership study (excluding Penn Jamaica and all western terminals)

1. Ronkonkoma
3. Huntington
12. Babylon
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Old 08-07-2014, 11:41 AM
 
Location: Prince Georges County, MD (formerly Long Island, NY)
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2006 ridership study (excluding Penn Jamaica and all western terminals)

1. Ronkonkoma
3. Huntington
12. Babylon
To play the devil's advocate, it could also be argued that Nassau's ridership is spread across more stations. Honestly, either you or sirtiger could be correct-- I'm just stirring the pot
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Old 08-07-2014, 11:48 AM
 
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To play the devil's advocate, it could also be argued that Nassau's ridership is spread across more stations. Honestly, either you or sirtiger could be correct-- I'm just stirring the pot
Sirtigr claimed that peak tickets were going to be $15 soon. I said they already are in the the commmute zones (up to zone 10)
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Old 08-07-2014, 12:02 PM
 
Location: new yawk zoo
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just a random thought.....as bad as LI commute is....NJ has it even worse. NJT cost more, NJ r/e tax is more, more tolls and they have an even bigger driving culture.

Of all the LIRR experience, this year is by far the worst in regards to quality of service.....and PW line is the one with the least fleas
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Old 08-07-2014, 12:46 PM
 
Location: Nassau, Long Island, NY
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just a random thought.....as bad as LI commute is....NJ has it even worse. NJT cost more, NJ r/e tax is more, more tolls and they have an even bigger driving culture.

Of all the LIRR experience, this year is by far the worst in regards to quality of service.....and PW line is the one with the least fleas
Not if you take the PATH train. It's a lot cheaper than LIRR. With the PATH train, it actually makes several stops in Manhattan so many people don't have to also take the subway or the bus to get to their work ... unlike LIRR which only goes to Penn or MetroNorth which only goes to Grand Central.
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Old 08-07-2014, 01:03 PM
 
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Not if you take the PATH train. It's a lot cheaper than LIRR. With the PATH train, it actually makes several stops in Manhattan so many people don't have to also take the subway or the bus to get to their work ... unlike LIRR which only goes to Penn or MetroNorth which only goes to Grand Central.
People who dont live near the PATH have to get to it first.
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Old 08-07-2014, 01:06 PM
 
Location: Nassau, Long Island, NY
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People who dont live near the PATH have to get to it first.
That's a given, just as people who don't live near the LIRR or MetroNorth have to get to them first also ...
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Old 08-07-2014, 02:09 PM
 
Location: new yawk zoo
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Not if you take the PATH train. It's a lot cheaper than LIRR. With the PATH train, it actually makes several stops in Manhattan so many people don't have to also take the subway or the bus to get to their work ... unlike LIRR which only goes to Penn or MetroNorth which only goes to Grand Central.
true....to me everything on the Path is almost an extensions from Manhattan...sorta like an outer boro of nyc. The prices of r/e of places like Hoboken reflect that as well.
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Old 08-07-2014, 11:07 PM
 
Location: Central Islip, NY
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When I was living in Baldwin, I actually traveleed to NYC everyday. I go to NYC twice a month due to the high fares on the LIRR going from Riverhead to Penn, Riverhead to ENY, and Riverhead to Jamaica.
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