NYC Subway
/I recently made some 2-minute videos exploring the NYC subway system, which are the arteries that keep the city moving.
This first one explores the history of the subway, including a look at some of its oldest stations:
In this second video, we look at the evolution of the system. The subway has been adding more modern trains, and this year saw the debut of the first open gangway trains in the system. Currently, there's just a couple of them running on the C line, but more trains are being added over the next few years
Contrary to the usual media sensationalism, the subway remains the best way to get around New York. And at $2.90 a ride (capped at $34 in a 7-day period, no matter how much you ride), one of the best bargains in town.
Here's a 2-minute video looking at this: