by Steamboat Willie
Well, the numbers haven't been anywhere near what they projected. I think the most they brought in was Saturday, 6/6 at 4200. Lots of revenue quirks are still being worked out. It seems as though if the score is lopsided the crowd of people is more consistant leaving rather than a toliet flush like it was when games are tight. When everyone leaves after the game ends it is very crowded.
They also schedule the trains to leave when the game actually ends and the display boards aren't synch'ed to show the actual times. So there is confusion there as well. So last night the game ended earlier than what the trains were scheduled to leave, so they pushed them up.
The service is very benefical to those who live upstate and in CT but for those who live near the city, it doesn't make any sense when you have the subway at your disposal.
This weekend with the subway series will tell more of a story as to how ridership will be (game sold out.) Also with the Boston Red Sox series will also determine ridership. As mentioned before, a good amount of ridership to the new stadium are first time riders on MNR. So word is still getting out.
Harlem Line to SE: While I respect your views about freedom of speech, the way you compose yourself and respond to people warrants the responces you get. Theres a difference sounding like a critic and sounding like a company financial and planning advisor, all of which you aren't. So chill out.
They also schedule the trains to leave when the game actually ends and the display boards aren't synch'ed to show the actual times. So there is confusion there as well. So last night the game ended earlier than what the trains were scheduled to leave, so they pushed them up.
The service is very benefical to those who live upstate and in CT but for those who live near the city, it doesn't make any sense when you have the subway at your disposal.
This weekend with the subway series will tell more of a story as to how ridership will be (game sold out.) Also with the Boston Red Sox series will also determine ridership. As mentioned before, a good amount of ridership to the new stadium are first time riders on MNR. So word is still getting out.
Harlem Line to SE: While I respect your views about freedom of speech, the way you compose yourself and respond to people warrants the responces you get. Theres a difference sounding like a critic and sounding like a company financial and planning advisor, all of which you aren't. So chill out.