In spite of its complexity the New York City transportation network is fairly easy to use. I've ridden on most of these lines. The subway was first opened in 1904 and is still in operation today with many additions. Thank you Tim for presenting this😀😀
Eyyy, that's my hometown 😉. That's why New York has the best transportation options in North America. Of course, it could be even more complex if there was a political will to build more subways and railroads, and reign down construcion costs. It can even be better with a couple of new subway lines to New Jersey, a semi-circle line, maybe a high-speed line.
Sadly... This is America, no money for trains, only for cars, so don't get get your hopes up. (Yes I typed this to to This is America- Childish Gambino)
They are looking into a high speed line already using some old LIRR and Freight tracks. A circle line was being built and some station shells do exist but they never went any further. :/
The NYC Subway may not be the newest or most modern but it's still the benchmark. There are systems in Asia rapidly approaching MTAs station count but this is still the best. The incremental construction caused by three oft competing companies ensured comprehensive coverage. Population and commerce have shifted so the city needs new lines into untapped areas. The time has also come for a westerly expansion of the 7 line into New Jersey. NYC is still the best. Greetings from Toronto Canada.
The 7 doesn't need to go to NJ. It's already overcrowded as it is, we don't need more added on. They need a separate new line under Path standards and hopefully the MTA would absorb PATH and integrate it alittle better.
As a New Yorker, I can confidently say that NYC is far from the best. The system is old and still has decades of deferred maintenance, the stop spacing is often too short, especially in Manhattan, and the headways are often quite long compared to other similarly sized cities.
@@Shinycelebi Eh, a 7 extension to NJ would be fine since the peak direction of travel would be the reverse. The vast majority of riders live in Queens and commute to Manhattan. I used to live by Hudson Yards and the 7 stop there was the one I used most often. The trains were always mostly empty during rush hour from there to GCT.
@@kirkrotger9208 TSQ to GCT is always busy, especially on the 7 line. I live on the 7 at Main, there is more busy times then down times, if it's not a work rush, it's a school rush and that's aside from the homeless in the cars with it being cold out. An extension to NJ via the 7 isn't needed. There are plenty of alternatives. Path and NJT Buses and Trains aren't enough? The 7 is meant to extend South if it needs to be, don't know too many people here going to that specific part of NJ, it's redundant. Let NJT handle the load, they are getting in a new fare system so eventually everything will be seamless anyways payment wise, let people walk their butts over, a very specific one seat ride isn't needed.
Great video. Appreciate how you started with the F/G line as that's the one I used the most to get to work for many years. Can you stop by the New Lots or L line at Livonia/Junius? Free transfers are now allowed and I'd like to see how the system operates there. They should have allowed transfer a long time ago and they finally installed one after all these years.
09:43 makes you wonder why the legal definition of a railroad (and all the legal railroad regulations) includes virtually all rail vehicles EXCEPT subways (even light rail is more likely to be included it seems). And it's not at all uncommon for subway systems to have sections of track that run adjacent to mainline tracks, even though they don't usually share track connections there (although subways systems like Moscow & NYC do have non-revenue track connections to the mainline).
Great Video Timosha, very informative, I thought Grand Central Station was now called Grand Central Terminal. The only thing i do not like about American Train Operators is that in some areas, there is no access for people in Wheelchairs.
Metro North it is Grand Central Terminal, as those trains terminate there. NYC Subway (4, 5, 6 and sometimes rerouted 2), it is Grand Central Station, since the subway trains stop there, but keep going after picking up and dropping off.
Re access for people in wheelchairs, this is the one place where US transit systems compare favorably on the world stage. The London Underground, for instance has only just achieved 50% "accessibility," for an excessively broad definition of accessible that includes stations where a wheelchair user can access the platform but can't board a train.
Hey Tim, I enjoyed watching this overview. What are your most scenic routes? I like the views of Jamaica Bay from the A train going from Howard Beach to the Rockaways. I also like the views from the Staten Island Ferry. Thanks for sharing!
NJ transit trains also go from Hoboken, NJ to Spring Valley in Rockland County, NY and to Port Jervis, NY (once entering NY state it is Metro North (I'm guessing there is some kind of agreement on this line???). Very informative video.
Just FYI, that Subway map shown at 0:30 is from between 2011 and 2015. The system has expanded twice in the time since to add 4 more stations. Also, I'm surprised you didn't include the NYC ferries. They actually get pretty decent ridership now.
No, and they still get "tagged" from time to time. They take them to that train line and train car model respective yard, for a graffiti removal cleaning.
@@maknyc1539 I know. Referring to his comment, was as if graffiti doesn't stick, due to an anti-graffiti coating, which isn't the case. They still get tagged, and need to be taken for a cleaning. Even then, SOME of the graffiti sprays they use today, after cleaning these stainless steel cars, you can still the silhouette of the words and pictures.
When it snows in Tokyo, even a mere 5 centimeters of snowfall can cause major paralysis in the transportation network. Cars are stranded, highways are closed, and The number of trains running can be reduced to half. However, there are many companies that force people to commute to work, so when this happens on a weekday, it becomes a big deal. Thanks for the upload！
You forgot to mention 2 things: 1. There are 2 Metro North lines that serve New Jersey, in collaboration with NJ Transit and go as far as Rockland County (Pascack Valley line), and Orange County (Port Jervis line) in Upstate New York. They depart from Hoboken terminal. 2. You also forgot to mention NJ Transit's River Line, which is a light rail service in South Jersey and connects the cities of Camden and Trenton as well as other towns in Camden, Mercer and Burlington counties. They have connections with Amtrak, NJ Transit and the SEPTA trains to Philadelphia in Trenton, the PATCO Speedline in Camden, and New Jersey Transit''s Atlantic City line in Pennsauken. Oh, I almost forgot, you forgot to mention the Suffolk County Transit bus system too. They connect to the Long Island Railroad in Suffolk County, Long Island.
NYC is one of those cities with incredibly optimal transit; makes you wonder why there are even cars on the street at all (besides Taxis/Cabs/Ubers, perhaps).
Cause no matter how great, or extensive a city's transit network is... this country will always be a car-centric society... not saying it's right or wrong, but it is the truth... some people will never see the benefit of taking a bus or train over their car.... it is what it is 🤷🏽
A minor side note! Nice bus,isn't so nice,if you want to go East of Glen Cove,as the whole North Eastern part,of Nassau County is a transit 🏜 desert! There are no connections to Suffolk,and no one,to this date,can tell you why the situation exists!! That situation has existed since 1975,or there abouts,and this,in spite of a population increase! There is a lot fill in transit work that needs to be addressed,but one hopes! Thanks for a nice overview,and I miss it terribly 😔 😟! Thank you!
@for the love of God Continues- on 25A,East to Huntington,and of course,to Hicksville!! The maps,are not giving people full information! And the Long Island Railroad is also party to it,as there emergency storm routings,put passengers on the OB branch,into Glen Cove,but with no means to get to Locust Valley,Mill Neck,or Oyster Bay!! There are simply no connections East!! This has existed for some,now,40 years,and doesn't seem to addressed anytime soon!! Oh,and for an added fillup,NICE, cut back on Sunday service on the 21 bus,[Glen Cove- Flushing],and I don't have current status,on the timetables!! So the alternate routes,are not well served,and as stated before,the North Shore,is a transit desert 🤔!!
One of the best things about dude is that he Never takes credit for himself when he achieves something.He always respect us,the audience and his team,and he is always polite in all of his videos, We congratulate ourselves on this achievement,more to the come and everything to come
7:18 Fun Fact Long Island Bus used to be service from 1973 to 2011 before NICE (Nassau Inter-County Expess) took over Long Island Bus
In spite of its complexity the New York City transportation network is fairly easy to use. I've ridden on most of these lines. The subway was first opened in 1904 and is still in operation today with many additions.
Thank you Tim for presenting this😀😀
Eyyy, that's my hometown 😉. That's why New York has the best transportation options in North America. Of course, it could be even more complex if there was a political will to build more subways and railroads, and reign down construcion costs. It can even be better with a couple of new subway lines to New Jersey, a semi-circle line, maybe a high-speed line.
Sadly... This is America, no money for trains, only for cars, so don't get get your hopes up. (Yes I typed this to to This is America- Childish Gambino)
They are looking into a high speed line already using some old LIRR and Freight tracks. A circle line was being built and some station shells do exist but they never went any further. :/
The whole network should be integrated.
Wonderful video. I have never been outside of Europe, so those video's from overseas are a real treat for me. Thank you!!
As a NYer, I've taken 8/9 of these modes of transportation (not NICE) so this was an interesting video to watch 😊
Lovely pun chap.
Glad you mentioned ferry service too. No mention of the Roosevelt island aerial tram?
NYC visitor only. I've taken the NYC subway, NYC buses, LIRR, PATH, JFK AirTrain, Newark AirTrain, AMTRAK, NJ Transit train, and, years ago, possibly the Newark subway and NJ Transit buses.
The JFK express also connects with LIRR and the NYC E train.
The NYC Subway may not be the newest or most modern but it's still the benchmark. There are systems in Asia rapidly approaching MTAs station count but this is still the best. The incremental construction caused by three oft competing companies ensured comprehensive coverage. Population and commerce have shifted so the city needs new lines into untapped areas. The time has also come for a westerly expansion of the 7 line into New Jersey. NYC is still the best. Greetings from Toronto Canada.
The 7 doesn't need to go to NJ. It's already overcrowded as it is, we don't need more added on. They need a separate new line under Path standards and hopefully the MTA would absorb PATH and integrate it alittle better.
As a New Yorker, I can confidently say that NYC is far from the best. The system is old and still has decades of deferred maintenance, the stop spacing is often too short, especially in Manhattan, and the headways are often quite long compared to other similarly sized cities.
@@Shinycelebi Eh, a 7 extension to NJ would be fine since the peak direction of travel would be the reverse. The vast majority of riders live in Queens and commute to Manhattan. I used to live by Hudson Yards and the 7 stop there was the one I used most often. The trains were always mostly empty during rush hour from there to GCT.
@@kirkrotger9208 TSQ to GCT is always busy, especially on the 7 line. I live on the 7 at Main, there is more busy times then down times, if it's not a work rush, it's a school rush and that's aside from the homeless in the cars with it being cold out. An extension to NJ via the 7 isn't needed. There are plenty of alternatives. Path and NJT Buses and Trains aren't enough? The 7 is meant to extend South if it needs to be, don't know too many people here going to that specific part of NJ, it's redundant. Let NJT handle the load, they are getting in a new fare system so eventually everything will be seamless anyways payment wise, let people walk their butts over, a very specific one seat ride isn't needed.
Oh yes, my home city. I love how appreciated it is by everyone and It’s one of the highest performers in the US
Thanks for making this
I love your videos, it's so relaxing to view.
Great video. Appreciate how you started with the F/G line as that's the one I used the most to get to work for many years.
Can you stop by the New Lots or L line at Livonia/Junius? Free transfers are now allowed and I'd like to see how the system operates there. They should have allowed transfer a long time ago and they finally installed one after all these years.
I wonder how many bus lines you get if you add up all MTA bouroughs, NICE, Suffolk bus, Weschester Bee line and NJ Transit buses.
09:43 makes you wonder why the legal definition of a railroad (and all the legal railroad regulations) includes virtually all rail vehicles EXCEPT subways (even light rail is more likely to be included it seems). And it's not at all uncommon for subway systems to have sections of track that run adjacent to mainline tracks, even though they don't usually share track connections there (although subways systems like Moscow & NYC do have non-revenue track connections to the mainline).
11:37 some routes go to lower mann too!
Only route 120
Great Video Timosha, very informative, I thought Grand Central Station was now called Grand Central Terminal. The only thing i do not like about American Train Operators is that in some areas, there is no access for people in Wheelchairs.
Yes technically true, but colloquially called Grand Central Station (or Grand Central)
Metro North it is Grand Central Terminal, as those trains terminate there.
NYC Subway (4, 5, 6 and sometimes rerouted 2), it is Grand Central Station, since the subway trains stop there, but keep going after picking up and dropping off.
Re access for people in wheelchairs, this is the one place where US transit systems compare favorably on the world stage. The London Underground, for instance has only just achieved 50% "accessibility," for an excessively broad definition of accessible that includes stations where a wheelchair user can access the platform but can't board a train.
Hey Tim, I enjoyed watching this overview. What are your most scenic routes? I like the views of Jamaica Bay from the A train going from Howard Beach to the Rockaways. I also like the views from the Staten Island Ferry.
Thanks for sharing!
NJ transit trains also go from Hoboken, NJ to Spring Valley in Rockland County, NY and to Port Jervis, NY (once entering NY state it is Metro North (I'm guessing there is some kind of agreement on this line???). Very informative video.
Nice compilation
Superb!!👍
Just FYI, that Subway map shown at 0:30 is from between 2011 and 2015. The system has expanded twice in the time since to add 4 more stations. Also, I'm surprised you didn't include the NYC ferries. They actually get pretty decent ridership now.
Beautiful capture
Driving a train from NY to Florida seems like a perfect job:)
i ride on njt so may times so thank you for putting that in
:30; That subway map is more than 5 years old. It doesn't include the 2nd Avenue "Stubway", which opened 1/1/17.
Good catch! Did not notice! It also does not appear to show Hudson Yards either... :P
Very interesting summary, but you surely should have had a section on ferries. (The Roosevoly Island cable car performs a role similar to a ferry.)
Great Video
great video my friend, best regards🤝👍
I must say I'm very impressed with how graffiti-free the New York Subway is now. Are the trains treated with some special anti-graffiti coating?
very sad
No, and they still get "tagged" from time to time. They take them to that train line and train car model respective yard, for a graffiti removal cleaning.
@@jerryatrick4491 the stainless steel exterior helps get grafitii off
@@maknyc1539 I know. Referring to his comment, was as if graffiti doesn't stick, due to an anti-graffiti coating, which isn't the case. They still get tagged, and need to be taken for a cleaning. Even then, SOME of the graffiti sprays they use today, after cleaning these stainless steel cars, you can still the silhouette of the words and pictures.
Nice video 😍
New subscriber 😎
02:28 literally looks like the front wheels are being dragged without spinning
I love the snowy scenes! Hopefully it snows soon so I can get more footage!
@@timosha21 idk if it's because of the slippery conditions, I assume it's the camera that creates that illusion
When it snows in Tokyo, even a mere 5 centimeters of snowfall can cause major paralysis in the transportation network.
Cars are stranded, highways are closed, and
The number of trains running can be reduced to half.
However, there are many companies that force people to commute to work, so when this happens on a weekday, it becomes a big deal.
Thanks for the upload！
Lovely video😄😄😄
You forgot to mention 2 things:
1. There are 2 Metro North lines that serve New Jersey, in collaboration with NJ Transit and go as far as Rockland County (Pascack Valley line), and Orange County (Port Jervis line) in Upstate New York. They depart from Hoboken terminal.
2. You also forgot to mention NJ Transit's River Line, which is a light rail service in South Jersey and connects the cities of Camden and Trenton as well as other towns in Camden, Mercer and Burlington counties. They have connections with Amtrak, NJ Transit and the SEPTA trains to Philadelphia in Trenton, the PATCO Speedline in Camden, and New Jersey Transit''s Atlantic City line in Pennsauken.
Oh, I almost forgot, you forgot to mention the Suffolk County Transit bus system too. They connect to the Long Island Railroad in Suffolk County, Long Island.
#1 is valid but #2: the riverline like you said serves South Jersey or more of the Philadelphia metro area (rather than NYC)
@@timosha21 cool
cool
Great job capturing the AirTrains and PATH systems. And without major issue, as photography is banned on all Port Authority property.
Nice video
Its a great system....if you wanna get to downtown Brooklyn. Any airport? 😬
NYC is one of those cities with incredibly optimal transit; makes you wonder why there are even cars on the street at all (besides Taxis/Cabs/Ubers, perhaps).
Cause no matter how great, or extensive a city's transit network is... this country will always be a car-centric society... not saying it's right or wrong, but it is the truth... some people will never see the benefit of taking a bus or train over their car.... it is what it is 🤷🏽
New York MTA NYCT Is best Overall.
Public transportation in the United States is excellent, what would I give to have a bus system like this for Mexico
in most cities its nothing like this
It's wonderful, isn't it?
830 miles if you connect all revenue and non revenue track
That’s enough to reach Chicago
Isn't there any train from New York that goes to Chicago
@@armorpro573 2 Amtrak routes
Lake shore limited and the cardinal
@@E-man5375 Thx
A minor side note! Nice bus,isn't so nice,if you want to go East of Glen Cove,as the whole North Eastern part,of Nassau County is a transit 🏜 desert! There are no connections to Suffolk,and no one,to this date,can tell you why the situation exists!! That situation has existed since 1975,or there abouts,and this,in spite of a population increase! There is a lot fill in transit work that needs to be addressed,but one hopes! Thanks for a nice overview,and I miss it terribly 😔 😟! Thank you!
@for the love of God I don't want to be a stinker,but there are NO ROUTES,East of Glen Cove,to Oyster Bay,and none on 25
@for the love of God Continues- on 25A,East to Huntington,and of course,to Hicksville!! The maps,are not giving people full information! And the Long Island Railroad is also party to it,as there emergency storm routings,put passengers on the OB branch,into Glen Cove,but with no means to get to Locust Valley,Mill Neck,or Oyster Bay!! There are simply no connections East!! This has existed for some,now,40 years,and doesn't seem to addressed anytime soon!! Oh,and for an added fillup,NICE, cut back on Sunday service on the 21 bus,[Glen Cove- Flushing],and I don't have current status,on the timetables!! So the alternate routes,are not well served,and as stated before,the North Shore,is a transit desert 🤔!!
One of the best things about dude is that he
Never takes credit for himself when he achieves something.He always respect us,the audience and his team,and he is always polite in all of his videos, We congratulate ourselves on this achievement,more to the come and everything to come
NYC won’t be a complete city until they build a monorail. Until then it will be 2nd class at best.
The Newark AirTran is a Monorail. Not in NYC, but close enough.
The Bronx Zoo has a Monorail lol.
But that's pretty much it.
Uxuh