MTA Video Release: Hurricane Sandy – Canarsie Tube Signal and Track Recovery Operations
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In 2011, 146 people were struck by trains. 47 were killed. Learn more about how you can stay safe on subway platforms. – mtainfo on YouTube.
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The 6TH AVE.EL which ran thru the heart of NYC , was a line knowned for it’s extremely sharp curves . At it’s southern end ,the line turned off the 9th Ave line at Greenwich & Morris Sts. ran up Church St., went west on Murray St. went up West Broadway, went west on w3rd [...]
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An update on the 7 subway extension project that will bring the Flushing Line to Manhattan’s West Side. -mtainfo on YouTube.
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Thousands of subway riders see it every day, but few people know about the old Essex Street Trolley Terminal that’s part of the Delancey St-Essex St subway station. Find out about this unknown treasure of the subway from Peter Hine of MTA Real Estate. mtainfo on Youtube.
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A first look at a new entrance, replacing the entrance on Fulton Street between the Chase Bank and the Duane Reade. This new entrance feeds directly into the space where the Fulton Street Transit Center building that is currently under construction. – BrianMercy1022 on YouTube
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Looking at these pictures, it’s hard to believe it’s the United States of America, much less New York City. Unfortunately, it is just one of the many deteriorating subway stations in Brooklyn, a borough of New York City. I know because I live there. – Kwokmanchung on YouTube
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“As all urban exploration enthusiasts know, there are hidden wonders all around us – particularly in rich metropolitan landscapes like New York City. The City Hall subway stop is well-known to NYC history buffs, but until now it hasn’t been easy to catch a glimpse of this unique bit of New York. Recently, a change in Transit Authority rules have made it possible for anyone to see the long-abandoned station – as long as you don’t mind seeing it from a moving train.”
-Delana on WebUrbanist.com
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This is one of over 100 different missions Improv Everywhere has executed since 2001 in New York City. Others include the Frozen Grand Central, the Food Court Musical, and the famous No Pants Subway Ride, to name a few. Visit the website to see tons of photos and video of all of our work, including behind the scenes information on how this video was made.
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