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Re: Driven By Customer 'Service' Parte Dos My post was more in response to whether the T would ever have need for such a tool. Having spent very little time in London, I can't say much about the Underground or its specific needs, but seeing as the T offers alternatives when lines are shut down...

How is it that I'm just finding out about this thread? Thanks guys!

Also, I think Portland can handle two flights. Given that Seattle now had four daily flights in the Summer (2 on Alaska and 2 on jetBlue), Portland can handle two. Yields may not be stellar but it's much the same dynamic as Seattle, with Alaska catering to the connections and Portland folks who...

I've heard the Turkish rumour for years. Apparently, they've been on Massport's radar as an airline of interest for some time. I actually would put some stock into what they're saying. They are trying to set up Istanbul as a competitor to the Gulf region hubs (Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Doha, etc.), so...

Re: Driven By Customer 'Service' Parte Dos Yeah, a video like that seems a bit excessive. I think ample notice by way of posters or automated announcements in stations in the days leading up to the closure is sufficient.

Boston has traditionally ranked in the mid-30s (usually around 34) and third in the US (after Honolulu and San Francisco) on The Economist list. However, ever since the 2009 G20 summit in Pittsburgh, The Economist has had an absolute hard on for that place. They're constantly singing its praise...

Re: Driven By Customer 'Service' Parte Dos The second part of the article. http://www.boston.com/news/local/massachusetts/articles/2011/02/23/mbta_forges_plan_to_reduce_deficit/?page=2 I don't think they'll have a hard time increasing ridership if gas prices keep going the way they are. I...

Sure they would. Provided you're talking about the City and Commonwealth of East India Row. I mean, that's all that matters, right?

Given that they only just went to six-car trains less than five years ago, I think it's still a ways off before they need to go to longer trains. While ridership is increasing, it's not increasing to the point that 50% (or 33% to go from six to eight cars) are needed every few years. For...

Longer trains? Are they planning on extending Blue Line trains again? They went from four cars to six only a couple of years ago when they got the new Siemens cars. And I thought the way around Bowdoin was the European-style, button-operated doors. So while the whole train can't fit into...

Re: YMCA/ Northeastern Dorm (formerly GrandMarc at St. Botolph) Kerry has French cousins?! What's a COMMIE!!! Actually, I knew that. I met him once getting off a flight from France a few years ago. According to a friend of mine at Air France, he flies them fairly often to France.

Re: YMCA/ Northeastern Dorm (formerly GrandMarc at St. Botolph) Kerry, a Brahmin? Isn't he Irish? Let alone the fact that he's a Catholic. I thought Brahmins were hard core WASP and anyone else need not apply.

Thanks for the links. They were thoroughly enjoyed. As an aside, when did the T stop using 2-car trains on the Red Line? Furthermore, as I was thinking about this, I realized that the T has stopped used 4-car sets during weekends and off-peak periods. When did the standardization to 6-car sets...

There's a parking garage at Christian Science? LOL I'm sure somewhere in the back of my mind I knew this, but this is news to me. Agreed that the above building is nice and I'm glad to see they're re-purposing it.

Mmmmm... render-porn.

First off, the reason light rail makes no sense is because this isn't a plan to put commuter rail into this part of Cambridge. The point is to allow an increase on the Worcester line. Unfortunately, SS is chock-a-block and can't take any more increases. I think you'll have a hard time convincing...

Ah, the ever-present myopia of municipal politicians. Even if Cambridge didn't benefit directly from this train (i.e. no station in Cambridge along this line), how about the fact that the region as a whole benefits from having an expansive, regional transit system that makes the region (which...

It was always my impression that the weather isn't such a factor for the game itself (the majority of teams play in cold-winter climates so both players and fans are used to the cold). My impression was always the associated parties and celebrity that comes along with the Super Bowl who...

Re: 45 Province St There's another location? I only knew of the one at Filenes that moved to Province St. Well, if there's still a place to get yummy steak sandwiches, then that's ok. :)

Re: Garden Garage Towers (New West End building) Apparently, this tower will "threaten views, sunlight, and the character of the neighborhood". Wow! Read at your own risk. http://www.boston.com/yourtown/news/beacon_hill/2011/02/west_end_residents_shoot_down.html?p1=HP_Well_YourTown_links...