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 Navigating the streets of New York City and the transit system may seem like a daunting prospect, but it's much easier to get around NYC than you might think! Contrary to popular belief, New Yorkers love to show off their knowledge of their city by helping strangers with directions so don't hesitate to ask.Subway and bus maps are available free at subway stations, hotels, and tourist information centers. Taxis are reasonable and usually easy to find. Sometimes you might just want to make life easier and treat yourself to a taxi, especially if you can share the fare. Taxi charges are $2 on entry and 30¢ for each additional 1/5 mile.Don't forget that New York is a great place to walk. Be street-smart, and don't go to deserted areas after dark, but by all means walk along major thoroughfares and enjoy some of the most wonderful street life anywhere!Uptown, Downtown, All-Around... Most streets in Manhattan are one-way. With a few exceptions, traffic on even-numbered streets travels east, and traffic on odd-numbered streets travels west. Traffic on major crosstown streets, travels in both directions (Canal,Houston,14th, 23rd, 34th, 57th, 72nd, 79th, 86th, 96th, 125th).Fifth Avenue divides the city between east and west. Street numbers begin at Fifth Avenue so 3 East 55th Street is just a few steps east of Fifth Avenue.When New Yorkers refer to "downtown" and "uptown" they mean "south" and "north" respectively.MTA Travel Information MTA (Metropolitan Transportation Authority) New York City Transit operates 24-hours a day with 4,373 buses, and subway service throughout the five boroughs. For information call the MTA Travel Information Line, 718-330-1234, 24-hours a day, 7 days a week. You can also call 718-330-4847 between 7am and 7pm for information in languages other than English. Select from a menu or speak to an agent to find the best way to get to your destination. For maps and schedules, you can visit MTA New York City Transit Online at www.mta.nyc.ny.us. Check out other online sites for detailed map and/or transportation info: http://www.manhattanaddress.com/ http://mapquest.com/ http://maps.yahoo.com/ http://www.digitalcity.com/newyork/maps/ Bus and Subway Fare Cards MetroCard is a convenient prepaid discounted fare card that includes free transfers between buses and subways. It can be purchased at any subway station, from tourist centers, and online at: http://www.mta.nyc.ny.us/metrocard/zipmaps.htm. Unlimited-Ride Cards are available for 1-day, 7-days, and 30-days. Note that the 1-day card is valid until 3 am the following morning—it is NOT a 24-hour card. Subway Travel by subway to avoid traffic congestion--a great choice for longer trips. Pay with tokens or MetroCard. Subway repairs are ongoing and they may affect routes (especially at night). Ask a subway agent or call the MTA Travel Information Line to be sure. Buses Bus fare is payable with exact change (no bills), a subway token, or MetroCard. If you pay with coins or a token , ask for a free transfer on boarding to transfer from an uptown or downtown bus to a crosstown bus.
Stops are usually located near street corners and are highlighted by yellow curbs, a metal flag, and "Guide-A-Ride" posts that show the route and provide a schedule. Routes go up or down the north-south avenues in Manhattan, or east and west on the major two-way crosstown streets. (Canal, Houston, 14th, 23rd, 34th, 42nd 57th, 72nd, 79th, 86th, 96th, 125th, etc.). Most buses stop approximately every two blocks. "Limited" buses make stops only near major crosstown streets. |
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