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Get
yourself a Metro Card. Depending on how long you will be in New
York, they have 7 Day Unlimited Rides for $17.00. If you take
13 Rides or more in a 7 Day period, try the 7 - day Unlimited
Card. "It's a good thing!" This is good for both the Bus and the
Subway. In addition, you wait in line once instead of several
times. Don't stand on the edge of the platform waiting for the train, stay well behind the yellow line. Wait until the train pulls in and stops, then walk up to the train and board. Standing on the edge of the platform is dangerous. You can fall in or be pushed very easily. If you're traveling when it's not rush hour, especially at midday or at night, I suggest you wait in the Off-Hour Waiting Areas. A yellow sign usually suspended from the ceiling marks them. When you're in one of these areas, the station agents will be able to see you. Usually, the trains run every 2 to 5 minutes during rush hours, every 10 to 15 minutes during the day and about every 20 minutes between midnight and 5 AM. Local trains make every stop while an express train skips some stops. Subway maps indicate express and local stops. Use the emergency cord only to prevent an accident or injury. For example, if someone gets caught between closing subway car doors and is being dragged, pull the cord. However, if your train is between stations and someone aboard becomes ill, do not pull the emergency cord. The train will stop, preventing medical professionals from reaching the sick passenger. A sick person is better off if the train reaches the nearest station without interruption, where police and medical services will be waiting or can be quickly summoned. Don't be afraid to ask questions, most New Yorkers love to help tourists. Sit in a car where there are other passengers, never sit in an empty car by yourself, especially at night. Sitting in the first car is usually safer because the motorman drives the train from this car. The center car also has a conductor. Never go onto the tracks. If you drop something down there, contact the token clerk. The trains are powered by the 3rd rail where 600 Volts of electricity are running through them. Boarding between subway cars may seem like a time-saver, but it's extremely dangerous. It's also hazardous to try to keep subway doors from closing when you are entering or exiting the train. They are not like elevator doors and will not reopen automatically. In addition, make sure that pocketbooks, knapsacks, clothing, packages, umbrellas and other personal items are clear of the closing doors. When you're inside a moving train, never ride between cars or lean against doors. When you are standing, always hold on to the bars provided inside the train. If you are in a group, and you get separated, tell people from your group to take the train to the next stop, get off and wait near the token booth. Then you can take the next train to the next stop and reunite. Tell children the same thing but tell them to go to the token booth clerk or a police officer. Hold your children's hands when getting on and off the train. The trains are really crowded sometimes and you can easily be separated as people load on and off the train. Cell phones seldom work in the subway. . BUSES: Beware of pickpocketers. Don't fall asleep on the bus or train because you will become an easy target for thieves. If you are drowsy, stand up. Always be alert, and watch your bags and wallets. For more transit information go to the NYC Transit site at http://www.mta.nyc.ny.us/nyct/index.html Some of the above information was taken from the NYC Transit Site.
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