subject: Keep Posted On Nyc Transit Changes And Delays With 4g [print this page] People who work in transit systems are always on the go. Its their job to be in a perpetual state of travel. In New York City especially millions of people are commuting in, out and around the city every day. Some drive, some take the train or the metro, others ride the buses, commute on bike, or walk. Regardless of your manner of travel, every New Yorker knows what it means to live life on the go. This motto is a cultural given in the big apple.
With a transit system as large and sprawling as the New York City Transit system, people need to be connected to one another for it to work like the well oiled machine that it is. It also means that the people who use it also need to be kept informed on emergencies, construction, weather related issues, or anything that may alter their daily commute. As a result of this need to be connected for the system to work, people have begun to explore the ways that 4G could be an asset in times of the critical need for communication.
The transit system has already created an in depth and interactive online guide that takes you through all the colors and letters and numbers of every route of every line of every manner of travel in the New York City area. So whether you need to look up the latest ferry schedule from Staten Island, or you want to map out a day trip into the city, the city transport website is extremely helpful. For first time users of the system, or even for veterans who are venturing out to a new area, you can connect via your 4G mobile device no matter where you are in the city, above ground or below, and figure out how to get to your final destination. This is an extremely useful tool for the savvy traveler, otherwise its impossible to carry around all the maps you would need to figure it out on your own.
Another way that people are using wireless internet to make their New York City transit run more smoothly is through text message updates. This works for both transit workers and passengers. All transit workers and authority have a direct connection to the NYC Transit Authority via message chains. With wireless internet on their mobile devices, workers can become instantly notified of any kind of change in service, whether its due to an emergency or pending construction. Similarly, passengers can sign up for a transit alert messages on their phones. This means that at any time when there is a change in transit services, their phones will directly receive messages and emails via 4G detailing the changes in service for each day, or if something happens in the moment. This is a huge timesaver for the everyday commuter that makes travel more efficient by giving passengers, and workers for that matter, prior notifications to any possible changes or stalls in service. Gone are the days of sitting on the train wondering when it might start back up again.
