Do you think you're getting your money's worth with the NYC subway system? (New York: real estate, home)
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The largest subway system in the world that's all wrapped around a single fare.
A subway system cobbled together from the ruins of 3 competing Subway companies with their own visions in mind.
It's insane value.
The subway system itself is pretty incredible. The problem is politicians who use the MTA as a scapegoat to pocket funding for other causes.
Albany has been a cesspool for decades, and the MTA has directly been affected by the corruption. Not just from tons of stolen funds, but also maintenance that we're now REALLY starting to see rear its ugly head.
The amazing thing about the subway system isn't that it works so poorly. It's that it works at all.
And if you've ever had to use the subways for more than a ride or two in any other U.S. city you wouldn't complain.
With all its faults, delays, overcrowding, and occasional pizza rats, etc., it's still the best system in the country.
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Originally Posted by bklynkenny
What other system in the U.S. would you say you get more bang for the buck?
But you can't really judge it against the rest of the country, can you? In most of the country, people aren't forced to depend on a transit system. Most people drive to work. You can't do that in NYC. You have very few other options besides the public transportation system, especially when it's not summertime.
I enjoy riding the subway when it's normal and no delays, but it's so bad that when I'm at work. I keep the twitter page of the subway up the whole time just to check what trains and if any I'm going to be using are screwed up.
I enjoy riding the subway when it's normal and no delays, but it's so bad that when I'm at work. I keep the twitter page of the subway up the whole time just to check what trains and if any I'm going to be using are screwed up.
I have a shortcut to mta.info on my desktop at work....you're not alone
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Name one other subway system in the US that's anywhere near as good
I don't know if that's a trick question since the majority of systems in the US are above ground.
The CTA L is cleaner, has a better payment system, has better online tracking, comprehensive info at each station, goes directly into Airports, and fewer non-weather related delays.
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