Riding the subway - Revision history

Pacman at 22:06, 7 May 2024

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TheFeynmanParticle: /* Advanced techniques */

2014-01-30T04:04:36Z

‎Advanced techniques

TheFeynmanParticle: /* Trains */

2014-01-29T23:29:15Z

‎Trains

TheFeynmanParticle: /* Sub down, Bus back */

2014-01-29T23:28:18Z

‎Sub down, Bus back

Vikas.arun: /* MetroCards */

2013-09-04T17:18:48Z

‎MetroCards

Vikas.arun: /* In the station */

2013-09-04T17:18:16Z

‎In the station

Vikas.arun: /* Advice for going downtown */

2013-09-04T17:12:32Z

‎Advice for going downtown

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2010-11-23T23:47:09Z

Reverted edits by Icawagino (Talk) to last revision by Nateoxford

Icawagino at 23:39, 23 November 2010

2010-11-23T23:39:00Z

Nateoxford at 00:21, 11 September 2010

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 [[Image:Subway map.jpg|right|thumb|For your convenience.]]
-How to ride the subway like an expert, or, since you're now a Columbia student, how to look like an expert while riding the subway.
+How to '''ride the subway''' like an expert, or, since you're now a Columbia student, how to look like an expert while riding the subway.
 ==MetroCards ==

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 This technique takes advantage of the fact that you can tranfer to a bus within one hour of riding the subway. If you are making a short trip, it can save you $2.50. Suppose you're hosting a party, but you need a cable to connect your iPod to your suite's speakers. Take the subway down to 86th street, pop into PC Richards for the cable, then ride the [[M104]] back up to campus.
 [[Category:Subway]]
 [[Category:How to]]

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	Beginning on a downtown (1) train at 116, be aware that the option usually exists to transfer to an express train across the platform at 96. The (2) and (3) express trains travel down Broadway on the Upper West Side and 7th Avenue below, making stops (alongside the (1) train) at 72, 42, 34, 14, and Chambers. Intermediate stops are accessible on the (1) train. Remember, express trains only save 5 to 10 minutes, tops, depending on one's destination. An express train that leave 96th at the same time as a local train reaches 72nd Street 2 minutes faster than a local and reaches Times Square-42nd St 5 minutes faster than a local. While time should be saved when traveling south of 34, you don't lose a large amount of time if you remain on the (1) train when traveling only as far as 42 (Times Square, a major transfer hub) or 34 (Penn Station, the next stop). If you are in a rush, as you pull into 96th, take a look at the screens displaying the wait times for the next express train and use the guidelines above to determine if switching is beneficial.		Beginning on a downtown (1) train at 116, be aware that the option usually exists to transfer to an express train across the platform at 96. The (2) and (3) express trains travel down Broadway on the Upper West Side and 7th Avenue below, making stops (alongside the (1) train) at 72, 42, 34, 14, and Chambers. Intermediate stops are accessible on the (1) train. Remember, express trains only save 5 to 10 minutes, tops, depending on one's destination. An express train that leave 96th at the same time as a local train reaches 72nd Street 2 minutes faster than a local and reaches Times Square-42nd St 5 minutes faster than a local. While time should be saved when traveling south of 34, you don't lose a large amount of time if you remain on the (1) train when traveling only as far as 42 (Times Square, a major transfer hub) or 34 (Penn Station, the next stop). If you are in a rush, as you pull into 96th, take a look at the screens displaying the wait times for the next express train and use the guidelines above to determine if switching is beneficial.
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		+	=== Advice for going out of Manhattan===
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		+	Don't take the G train. Ever.

	== Crosstown ==		== Crosstown ==

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 ===Sub down, Bus back===
-This technique takes advantage of the fact that you can tranfer to a bus within one hour of riding the subway. If you are making a short trip, it can save you $2.25. Suppose you're hosting a party, but you need a cable to connect your iPod to your suite's speakers. Take the subway down to 86th street, pop into PC Richards for the cable, then ride the [[M104]] back up to campus.
+This technique takes advantage of the fact that you can tranfer to a bus within one hour of riding the subway. If you are making a short trip, it can save you $2.50. Suppose you're hosting a party, but you need a cable to connect your iPod to your suite's speakers. Take the subway down to 86th street, pop into PC Richards for the cable, then ride the [[M104]] back up to campus.
 [[Category:Subway]]
 [[Category:How to]]

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 ==MetroCards ==
-MetroCards can be purchased in the station from MetroCard vending machines using cash, credit, or debit. A single ride MetroCard, good for two hours, costs $2.25, though customers can save by purchasing pay-per-ride MetroCards. Pay-per-ride MetroCards can store between $4.50 and $80. Putting on $8 or more on your pay-per-ride MetroCard triggers a 15% bonus. Unlimited MetroCards are also available for one day until the next 3 a.m. ($8.25), for seven days ($27), or for thirty days ($89). Complete MetroCard information is available [http://www.mta.info/metrocard/ here].
+MetroCards can be purchased in the station from MetroCard vending machines using cash, credit, or debit. A single ride MetroCard, good for two hours, costs $2.50, though customers can save by purchasing pay-per-ride MetroCards. Pay-per-ride MetroCards can store between $4.50 and $80. Putting on $8 or more on your pay-per-ride MetroCard triggers a 5% bonus. Unlimited MetroCards are also available for one day until the next 3 a.m. ($8.25), for seven days ($27), or for thirty days ($89). Complete MetroCard information is available [http://www.mta.info/metrocard/ here].
 == In the station ==

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 == In the station ==
 Trains are often rerouted for system maintenance, especially on late nights (commonly between midnight and 5 a.m.), weekends, and holidays. It may be a good idea to check the [http://www.mta.info/ MTA website] for service changes and alerts before leaving. Advisories known in advance specific to individual stations are generally posted throughout fare control and subway platforms. A weekend summary is commonly posted next to the system map on subway platforms. Station attendants, usually located in booths at many points of fare control, should be able to assist with routine questions.
 == Trains ==

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 === Advice for going downtown ===
-Beginning on a downtown (1) train at 116, be aware that the option usually exists to transfer to an express train across the platform at 96. The (2) and (3) express trains travel down Broadway on the Upper West Side and 7th Avenue below, making stops (alongside the (1) train) at 72, 42, 34, 14, and Chambers. Intermediate stops are accessible on the (1) train. Remember, express trains only save 5 to 10 minutes, tops, depending on one's destination. While time should be saved when traveling south of 34, it is probably to one's benefit to remain on the (1) train when traveling only as far as 42 (Times Square, a major transfer hub) or 34 (Penn Station, the next stop), unless you spot an express train arriving on the other side of the platform at the same time the (1) train arrives.
+Beginning on a downtown (1) train at 116, be aware that the option usually exists to transfer to an express train across the platform at 96. The (2) and (3) express trains travel down Broadway on the Upper West Side and 7th Avenue below, making stops (alongside the (1) train) at 72, 42, 34, 14, and Chambers. Intermediate stops are accessible on the (1) train. Remember, express trains only save 5 to 10 minutes, tops, depending on one's destination. An express train that leave 96th at the same time as a local train reaches 72nd Street 2 minutes faster than a local and reaches Times Square-42nd St 5 minutes faster than a local. While time should be saved when traveling south of 34, you don't lose a large amount of time if you remain on the (1) train when traveling only as far as 42 (Times Square, a major transfer hub) or 34 (Penn Station, the next stop). If you are in a rush, as you pull into 96th, take a look at the screens displaying the wait times for the next express train and use the guidelines above to determine if switching is beneficial.
 == Crosstown ==

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