...Meanwhile, somewhere on the ‘L’ train...*
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* A conversation starter on the future of the
token booths by
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did you hear the mta is taking a bunch of those old token booths out of the subway stations?
Yeah, I did hear something about that. .
seems kinda crazy...
...that’s gonna feel pretty unsafe, won’t it? There won’t be anyone around at night if something bad happens...
...and how am i going to know what to do if the train is all messed up?
...and where am i going to buy my card if the machines aren’t working?
...and how am i going to get my bike in?
uggh...
Well, i’m sure they could do something much better than what’s there now--
something that makes people feel safe, provides information, and does lots of other useful things too... It seems like a great opportunity for something cool and exciting-- This is New York after all...
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over 4 million people ride the subway every day -- that’s some amazing exposure!! the space offers Crossover opportunities with retail brands looking to promote their products in interesting and unexpected ways...
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even something simple could have a big impact in that space. they could do something like make four different shapes -- say a bar, a wall, a stage, a pod -something really easy and flexible -- and then use them in all sorts of different ways , depending on the station’s location...
that’s kind of cool...
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TECHNOLOGY PLATFORM: Interactive Information Zones that share news and info about the MTA, demonstrate new technologies, or maybe even broadcast...
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a pay toilet!
what about all the cool new NYC d.o.t. initiatives? an apple store! ...and the mayor’s
a post office!
planyc program?
I’d love to get my deliveries right to my station- no more missed packages!
museum outposts for more public art! a banking kiosk, with an atm for cash and deposits!
APPL transportation alternatives! adopt-a-station!
bike storage with an attendant!
a wine and cheese store!
maybe getting rid of those booths isn’t such a bad idea...
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N Q R W S 1 you know- I have a friend who works at the MTA... maybe we should put these ideas together and send them along. It could be a great way to kickstart the discussion...
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7 cool! good luck with that. catch you later.
ALRIGHT.
OK.
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