Subway riders form alliance to fight for better service in Bay Ridge
Ivan Colon had waited nearly an hour for the R train while on his way home from work on a recent evening. By the time he arrived at the 95th Street station, he was tired and annoyed that his trip had taken so long. There, at the station, was a member of the Riders Alliance, a citywide non-profit organization that organizes transit customers into groups to advocate or better service.
The Riders Alliance member was collecting signatures on a petition to demand better service on the R line. “They caught me on a perfect day,” Colon said. Not only did he sign the petition, he also joined the Riders Alliance.
“It feels good to be working toward better R train service instead of just complaining about how long I have to wait for a train,” he said.