Emma Fitzsimmons, transit reporter for The New York Times, discusses what it means to be a New Yorker in this age of subway dysfunction, and how the MTA has become an unwelcome intrusion in our social and economic lives. Listeners had a lot to say about how the so-called "Summer of Hell" is impacting their work and personal lives.
Entered a car where the AC wasn't working this morning and remembered back a time when that would be awful. "How quaint" I said to myself.
— sparnon (@sparnon) July 18, 2017
The MTA's priorities are also off. My usual R stop is closed for 6-8 months so they can install USB ports. No one wants that #summerofhell
— Chloe (@chloegoodhart) July 18, 2017
It's not just MTA, I was 50 mins late to work cause if NJ Transit Bus/Port Authority. It's as if NY/NJ is pushing residents to move.
— Livvy Hime (@LivvyHime) July 18, 2017
Some listeners are ditching the MTA altogether and finding alternate ways to get to work:
NYC cant lead in environmental sustainability without excellent Public transportion. Shortfalls in service cause me to drive instead
— Dara Oshin (@daraoshin) July 18, 2017
I stopped taking @MTA to work for the most part and am using @CitiBikeNYC most days. It's much more pleasant!
— Viscountess Sharilyn (@sharilyn) July 18, 2017