MTA Perv Posters To Be Posted

New York City's female commuters have been under attack, underground. 10% claim sexual abuse when using mass transit while an astounding 63% report being sexually harassed. Ever responsive to the immediate needs of transit riders, NYC Transit will put up signs to combat this indecency! These signs state that “sexual harassment” is a crime. Victims will be encouraged to report incidents whenever they occur. That's the MTA's response. Our subways shouldn’t be a Coney Island amusement park, "tunnel of love" for low-lives. I think more undercover cops and stiffer court sentences might reduce the problem. How about "lifetime bans" for convicted touchers from taking trains or buses with mandatory jail time if they're ever found on board? The MTA’s solution is a sad sign of our times. The poster-writing is on the wall.

MTA’s Double-Decker-Play Revisited

New York City Transit is considering a trial program to run double-decker buses in Manhattan this year. Howard Roberts, NYC Transit President said, “Back to the future is, at least in terms of productivity, something we would also like to look at.” The MTA is now reviewing several bus models from companies worldwide. The last time these British-type buses were tried on our streets was back in the 1970’s. Today’s “go green” mentality and the unique appeal buses like these have on riders and pedestrians makes this a play, a winning city could use.

More Ads Will Help The Wheels Of The Train Go Round And Round

Ad revenue from the Big Apple's mass transit system was $105 million last year as compared to only $37 million dollars in 1997. New York City Transit wants even more. The MTA is now testing exterior train car advertising on the 42nd Street Shuttle. This will work like advertising does on the outside of city buses. Continental Airlines is the first client to try this new media approach. In short time, the plan will likely be approved and expanded throughout the system. Commuters looking for a bus or train will undoubtedly see more commercials first. Advertising in your face. That’s the business of New York, people.