by njtmnrrbuff
At Croton Harmon and Yonkers, there is easy connection to Metro North trains and you shouldn't be waiting very long for one, even on weekends.
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Rockingham Racer wrote:New York City's subway system used to be notoriously bad for ADA. I'll admit I don't know the current state of affairs, but elevators seemed to be in short supply, and escalators were often enough not working. I'd take a taxi, given my age and physical condition.The subway system predates the ADA by a century, and NYC MTA's been retrofitting where possible.
STrRedWolf wrote:I used to live in NYC, and so moving around on the subway would not be daunting. What IS daunting these days is climbing stairs. I agree that the the MTA has made great strides with the ADA, especially in Manhattan. It seems the outlying boroughs present a challenge, especially where the lines are els.Rockingham Racer wrote:New York City's subway system used to be notoriously bad for ADA. I'll admit I don't know the current state of affairs, but elevators seemed to be in short supply, and escalators were often enough not working. I'd take a taxi, given my age and physical condition.The subway system predates the ADA by a century, and NYC MTA's been retrofitting where possible.
The route I mentioned (GCT, S to Times Square, 1/2/3 to Penn Station) has elevators and is accessible. Inside is confusing as *)!*(#$ though.
Backshophoss wrote:With Amtrak running into GCT again this summer,no need to transfer to MN local service,unless that's the way home.None in the plans when built, none shown by MTA NYC.
Not sure if there's an underground passage to Penn from #7 Hudson yards station, yet or in use.
njt/mnrrbuff wrote:The MARC Sumitomo Cars should be able to do the job well and I believe that when they are running on home turf, they do anywhere between 110 and 125 on express trains.That's correct. They (the MARC IIA/B's) have been lent out for service along the NEC for some time now. They're good for 125 MPH. If there's any left (I think LIRR, NJT, and SEPTA are renting 'em now), they'll be good for 4 hour trips.
STrRedWolf wrote:njt/mnrrbuff wrote:The MARC Sumitomo Cars should be able to do the job well and I believe that when they are running on home turf, they do anywhere between 110 and 125 on express trains.That's correct. They (the MARC IIA/B's) have been lent out for service along the NEC for some time now. They're good for 125 MPH. If there's any left (I think LIRR, NJT, and SEPTA are renting 'em now), they'll be good for 4 hour trips.
BAR wrote:STrRedWolf thanks for your inquiry about my mental state. I am very pleased to report that I am not nuts (yet). As to driving in Manhattan my daughter (age 48) lives far out in western New Jersey and she does it frequently and does not find it overly stressful.I'm glad you took it well. I wasn't sure about making driving in NYC a joke given I walked around it twice now and... needless to say, I wouldn't drive in the city if I could help it.