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Architecture
7 Train Wins 2014 State of the Subways Report Card by Straphangers Campaign
With much speculation and hype, the State of the Subways Report Card is the NYC transit equivalent of the State
Arts & Culture
10 Routes For NYC Bikers to Know (5 to Use, 5 to Avoid) As Told By an NYC Bike Tour Guide and Former Messenger
Daily NYC bike commutersâ fragile existences hang in the balance of which route they choose to take. Quick and efficient
Arts & Culture
Top 10 Tips For Biking in NYC (From a Bike Messenger and Bike Tour Guide)
Nicholas Reale, the Untapped Cities resident biking expert, tour guide for Get Up and Ride and former bike messenger, shares
Architecture
Daily What?! Secret Entrance to the Knickerbocker Hotel Inside Times Square Subway Station
The plaque is a dead giveaway to a secret entrance of the old Knickerbocker Hotel. Resting idly beneath the noses
Architecture
Cities 101: Rapid Transit NomenclatureâWhatâs the Difference Between the Metro and the Subway?
Relied on by everyone and utilized on a daily basis, transit systems form the critical backbone for urban life. One
Architecture
10 Geeky (but Awesome) Gifts for NYC Public Transit Buffs
We all have that one friend whoâs nuts for public transport. Why donât you show them some love?
Architecture
Where the Subway Wonât Go: A Brief Transit History of Fifth Avenue, New York City
Fifth Avenue Coach Companyâs double-decker bus Fifth Avenue has it all: opulent retail, national embassies, corporate headquartersâbut
New York
Fun Maps: The Now Extinct âTrain to the Planeâ on 1970s NYC Subway Maps
In this installment of Fun Maps, we looked at a 1970âs New York City subway map we had lying
New York
Conducting Anonymously: What You Didnât Know About the Job of an MTA Subway Operator
Weâre following up our profile of the differences between New York and London cabbies with another breakdown of transit
London
Hacks, Medallions, and Livery: The Differences Between New York and London Taxi Drivers
No two cities associate iconoclasm and uniformity with their taxi cabs like New York or London. While most assume the
New York
The History of the NYC Taxi Cab
A horse drawn cab. c. 1896. Photo from Library of Congress The yellow taxi cab is an iconic image synonymous
Architecture
A Subterranean Expedition Shows Progress in NYCâs Second Avenue Subway Tunnels
Over the past four years we have steadily documented the progress of the Second Avenue Subway. On our annual pilgrimage
