Rattling along through darkness. A split-second later, you’re lurched forwards, trying your best to hang on. Then, you hear those dreaded words: “Ladies and gentlemen, we are delayed because of train traffic ahead of us. We apologize for any inconvenience.” Heads draw back and sighs erupt. That’s the reason why New Yorkers hate the MTA in a nutshell. The congested tracks, the frequent delays, and the one person who barges in once the door opens to find a seat. And that brings us to New York City. It’s no surprise that many people throughout have the same disdain for the city as New Yorkers have for their transportation service. When a someone from the Midwest takes one step out of Laguardia Airport, he’s literally a fish out of water. Not everyone can handle the madhouse at Bloomingdales, or the burden that’s a casual stroll down Broadway. To them, the annual Summer Streets that close Park Avenue is a nuance. And it’s just a waste of time to be stuck on the picturesque Brooklyn Bridge in bumper-to-bumper traffic. It’s the rush that those people aren’t accustomed to. They can’t handle the push and shove of the mornings, or that person who steals your cab. Maybe the beeping taxis outside your hotel room are too loud and the late-night bustle of St. Mark’s renders insomnia. If you come to “The City That Never Sleeps,” then you better expect not to sleep.
But we also need the subway. Do we want to pay ridiculous prices for gas or the LIRR? The bottom line is: the trains get us where we need to go. No matter the troubles they put New Yorkers through, in the end, we’re all satisfied to be walking out of the turnstile. Time after time, we never turn our backs on the MTA… Just like the world needs New York City. We have our annual marathon and the U.S. Open, which broaden international relations, and the United Nations, advocating world peace. The Statue of Liberty promises freedom and justice for all who enter this country, and preserves the history of our country. People wait all their lives to watch a Yankees game, experience a Broadway play, and visit the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Wall Street is the capital of finance and Fifth Avenue is the center of fashion. This is a city that people just can’t get enough of. Just ask Woody Allen. Central Park perfect for sledding during the winter and Coney Island ideal for adventure in the summer, every season is a season to visit. With so many places to see at every twist and turn, here lies a puzzle that’s so irresistibly unsolvable.
As much as New Yorkers detest the MTA, it’s amazing how they fail to realize how much it represents the city they live in. Many take this city for granted, and we share the same attitude towards our transit system. But both promise your arrival for a great experience at your ideal destination.
