It's a trap to confuse the tourists.

[gridlore]

In preparation for the trip, I've been researching the New York Subway system. Why anyone would drive when you have this kind of service is beyond me, but that's another story.

One of the lines I've been looking at is the F line. This appears to run close to fimbrethil's place, and heads into Manhatten. Then I went out to the line page, and was amused to see that it is listed as the 6 Avenue Local.

I guess "local" in MTA speak means "it only hits 3 of the 5 boroughs."

Comments

[melyxa.livejournal.com]

Actually, 3 out of 5 is pretty good. I'm not sure if there's any line that hits all 5.

The MTA-speak for "local" & "express" has already been translated for you quite nicely.

When I lived "in the city," and was able-bodied, I agreed with you and then some. I thought it was nuts to have a car in NYC, and in some cases a tad selfish. But when you've seen some of the "outer boroughs" and Long Island, it's a little less puzzling as to why it would be something people would want. Me? I couldn't use mass transit now if I wanted to. Check the maps for how many stations are accessible, then bank on broken elevators. I won't turn this into a rant, but if you're a crip like me, a car to visit family and friends sometimes the only alternative.

[nsingman.livejournal.com]

There isn't any line which hits all 5 boroughs. Staten Island has its own rail line (Staten Island Rapid Transit), which doesn't connect with any part of the subway system in the other boroughs.

Being born and raised in Queens, my parents had a car, but I've always considered a car more of a liability than anything else for many New Yorkers. Parking is a nightmare!