New York City Subway Essays

torture: How many people can fit on one train? Every day, people cram into crowded subway trains to go to work, school, or play. NYC is blessed with an excellent subway system, especially compared to other American cities, yet it's also one of the dirtiest, smelliest, most uncomfortable subway system in the world. The subway gets you there, but certainly isn't a luxury experience. One of the biggest qualms we have of the subway here is the chronic overcrowding on trains. It seems that there isn't a single

maintained the subway during the 1960s. During the 1960s the MTA postponed maintenance on the subway system in New York City because of budgeting concerns. As a result, in the 70s the condition of the tracks and cars had deteriorated. For example, there were several red flag areas where trains were only restricted to travel at most 10 mph in order to prevent further damage to the track or potential derailment. The conditions of the subways were so terrible some New Yorkers stopped using the subways and relied

Consultant to Bill de Blasio To: Bill de Blasio, Mayor of New York City Subject: Action Memorandum Regarding the Bike Master Plan in New York City Date: April 14, 2018 Recommended Action Aiming to let more people have access to ride bikes in New York City, the Bike Master’s Plan will corporate with other transportation systems to increase the cost-effectiveness. Encourage Citi Bike to promote electric bikes and select areas near subway stations to build more parking spaces for bicycles. The practice

New York City in the 1970's was a very dangerous and a high crime place. Drugs, murder and prostitutes infested the city. Teenagers getting trapped in this harsh environment at a young age lead to serious issues. In the book, Catcher in the Rye, by J.D Sallinger, Holden Caulfield explores the freedoms of the big city and witnesses the impact of its harsh environment in the 1970s. Drugs affected New York in the 1970s in a negative way. Drug dealing was a big occurrence that contributed to the drug

From: Evan Carfagno, Bike Master Team To: Mayor Bill Di Blasio, New York City Subject: Bike Lanes in New York City Date: 04/14/18 Recommended Action The City of New York should continue to support Citi Bike and bike lanes. This system increases the prosperity and health of New Yorkers. By linking Citi Bike and the MTA, it can be used as a force multiplier for positive externalities such as increased prosperity and health of New Yorkers and a lowering of greenhouse gas emissions. Issues Biking

Long Island Railroad Signal System I. Introduction In many ways, Long Island’s transportation network is a remarkably robust system of rails and roads. With over 700 miles of track, 11 branch lines and 124 stations, the LIRR is the most extensive commuter rail network in the United States. Combined, Nassau and Suffolk have 11,500 miles of federal, state and local highways and roads, including some of the most heavily used expressways in the nation, such as the Long Island Expressway. Over the

Natalie Ambrose, nva2104 04.16.2018 Sustainability Management Memo 4 – NYC Bike Program Recommended Action Expand New York City’s bike share program in an effort to encourage healthier lifestyles for city dwellers, reduce the carbon footprint of the city, and build stronger communities. As the City of New York begins to tackle this task of enlarging the bike share program, it is paramount that do so strategically, whereby improvements to the accessibility of bike stations and bike path/lane options

New York Genre 1 As a little girl I never had the desire, like most, to travel to New York, but here I am, 18 and living the dream in New York City. The day after I turned 18 I boarded a plane and was off to start my new adventure in New York. In my days in New York my eyes have been opened to how different things are in the city than back home in Utah and Idaho. It has definitely been a drastic change getting used to the homesickness, Mormonism in the city, transportation and the people of the

In 'Why New York's Subway Lines are Missing Countdown Clocks,' James Somers examines the connection between New York's fixed block system and notifying the public about train arrival times. During the 1930's, engineers wanted to make sure that there would never be a collision between trains. This system was called an interlocking system, or fixed block system, which was made up of switches and signals. On August 28th, 1991, the system failed. A train derailed when the driver fell asleep, killing

John Gotti Biography John Gotti was born on October 27, 1940, in the South Bronx of New York. Gotti was raised by his two parents, John Joseph Gotti, Sr. and Philomena Gotti, along with his other 12 siblings. At the time, Gotti’s mother and father were unable to secure enough funds to support the whole family, which led to Gotti working in a club at the age of 12. Fortunately for Gotti, the club he worked in was owned by Carmine Fatico, who helped Gotti secure “financial funds” through the Gambino

The Blizzard in New York City has reached almost a record level when it was measured on Saturday that the snow dumped 26 inches. The 26 inches was the equivalent of a whole winter season 's snow. Unfortunately, as of this weekend in New York City, three deaths have been counted because of the blizzard. Roads are shut down effective 7:00 AM Sunday morning. This affects all New York City roads. The shut down also includes bridges and tunnels. The Long Island Rail Road, above-ground services and

Graffiti is a unique method of writing and drawing that is often seen in big cities throughout the United States and elsewhere. When graffiti began several people thought that this new method of writing and drawing destroyed their neighborhoods and viewed it as an act of vandalism. However, there were a number of people who considered graffiti as a method of expressing one's feelings and opinions, as well as a form of art. Graffiti is a form of talent that first originated in Philadelphia in the

and an overabundance of trash everywhere remained. He avoided piles of bricks and stepped on clothes strewn across the pavement as he kept moving toward the subway. As he put a foot forward, a rat the size of a fully-grown Calico cat ran across the sidewalk into the street and stopped near an open suitcase leaning against one of those meshed city trash bins. Further down the street, John saw a single red stiletto lying on its side. From that point onward, he checked all points before proceeding. John

Modern homelessness in New York City emerged during the 1970’s; it was not new occurrence to the city because there was a great deal of homelessness during the Great Depression. However, homelessness was never as great as it is today. In the 1970’s New York experienced an increase in the homeless population. Although many people became homeless for a variety of reasons, the lack of affordable housing was the primary factor. Many of the city's homeless population were individuals who suffer from mental

qualities as an individual during social interactions. In Langston Hughes’ poem, Theme For English B and Ralph Ellison’s essay, “New York, 1936,” both the speaker and narrator construct their self-identification on the basis of various personality traits and

He was born in New York City on September 5, 1873 to Cornelius Vanderbilt II and Alice Claypoole Gwynne. He was educated by private tutors at St. Paul's School in Concord, New Hampshire before attending Yale University where he graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1895. Against his father's wishes, in August 1896 he married Grace Graham Wilson, the youngest child of New York banker Richard Thornton Wilson, Sr. and Melissa Clementine Johnston. Remaining at Yale until 1899, he earned a Bachelor

I lived in the outskirts of New York City for the first seventeen years, eleven months, and twenty-three days of my life. I loved the enormous oak tree outside my house; the winding roads through my neighborhood in Valley Stream; the quiet moments when the lights went out on the train connecting Long Island to lively Manhattan; the tiled murals scattering the walls of subway stations; the indescribable energy of people bustling around Union Square. Underneath the colossal skyscrapers, I often felt

I’ve always wanted to live in the city, and going to NYU has the advantage over west coast cities since I would be close to my family. The summers of my younger years were spent with my grandparents in New York City. I remember looking out at awe as I rode the subway across the Manhattan bridge. During the school year, my family would often go on the weekends from our home in New Jersey into Manhattan to have some dim sum and go shopping. Of course, the city also has practical features. Going to

Throughout the 1950’s up to the 1980’s New York City experienced a whirlwind of cultural and social changes due to the influx of new immigrants and city dwellers traveling from around the country, and labeling. From everyday citizens taking legal matters into their own hands, to appalling living conditions, and uncontrollable drug problems New York City could be broken down into sections that embodied their own unique cultures. Where individuals located themselves was a huge determinant on what

“New York had become, as the saying went “the capital of everything”—America’s financial, industrial, engineering, architectural, publishing, theatrical, musical, radio, advertising, opinion making, sports, fashion, and gossip center” (47). Donald Miller’s Supreme City was one of the most informative yet interesting books I have read in a long time. The Jazz Age was one of the most exciting times in American History because rebellion was everywhere and in the City of Dreams, anything was possible