Thursday, January 27, 2011

MTA Info Map : Buses & Some Subways Suspended




A major snowstorm pelting Northeast United States is responsible for a virtual shutdown of everything in cities like Boston, Philadelphia and New York, according to CNN.Many schools and government offices will likely remain closed for the day as the region deals with the after-effects of the day-long snowstorm. Schools and administrative offices remained closed in Philadelphia, where a snow emergency was declared, and Washington, DC. Public transit was also shut down across the region.

An MTA bus driver was shot in the face with a pellet gun late Tuesday, allegedly by a 25-year-old passenger who refused to pay his fare.The driver was behind the wheel of his bus at Main and 53rd streets when the incident occurred, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department. The suspect got into a dispute with the driver and exited the bus. But after the bus pulled away, he ran after it, officials said.

"While the bus operator was letting off passengers, the suspect approached the open door and fired three rounds from the pellet gun at him," according to a statement by Capt. Mike Parker. "One round struck the bus operator in the right cheek. The suspect then ran from the area."A major snowstorm pelting Northeast United States is responsible for a virtual shutdown of everything in cities like Boston, Philadelphia and New York, according to CNN.

Here's the word on the buses:

Local Bus Emergency News & Service Update

Last updated: January 27, 8:25 AM MTA local bus is operating with limited service. Customers should expect major delays. As roads become more accessible, additional routes will be added.

The following routes are open: 1, 3, 5, 7, 8,10,13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 19, 20, 21, 23, 29, 33, 35, 40, 44, 48, 52,53, 54, 56, 57, 77

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