The New York City Subway system is one of the most important system in my life. I’ve been riding on the subway ever since i was born. Although it is a very convenient transportation system, it is important to consider the sanitation and environment of the subway. Moreover, i think the subway could’ve been better if they upgrade the system frequently.
Comparing other transits in cities like london, hong kong, etc. it seems as if new york cities subway is really dirty and fail to upgrade their system to a higher level. Technology is an important factor to determine how well a city is keeping up with the world. However, New York City is lacking this factor when it comes to talking about the subway system.
I’ve been on the subway in Hong Kong and the design of the subway really caught my attention. It had an extra set of glass sliding doors in front of platforms and the seats are shiny and polished. Compared to the one we have in the city, i spot trash hidden under seats often and the air isn’t fresh. The population in nyc might have been the reason why the subway systems is in this condition. But, this shoudn’t be an excuse for lacking the effort to make improvements. Since we have a lot of passengers riding the subway every day, we should consider this as a clue that we need to do something to decrease crowding on trains so that the ride will be more comfortable and clean.
I realized that the designs of the trains had been the same over the pass years. The outer appearance plays a huge role with what people think about the subway. Trains nowadays are not appealing based on the design. I think it will be better if the train switches their design frequently.
Cars and other types of automobile are competitors with the train system. Many New Yorkers have their own cars to travel from place to place. But it adds up if your’e constantly driving. The gas fee and insurance wil be extra budgets added in. That’s why i think the subway system are the best in the city because as a student, i get three free rides everyday (except for weekends) and this allows me to travel from soho all the way to coney island without worrying about paying for metrocards. Even my parents think it is the most convenient way to travel in new york. Driving in new york city might not be the best because traffic jams will totally give you headache. So why not ride the subway paying just 2.50? And most of the reason why my parents might refuse to ride it is because of the condition and crowds on the train. Sanitary is an important thing to consider when it comes to a public place. No one would want to stop by at a park filled with trash and unplowed grass. It is the same concept when we are dealing with the subway. Most of the time, when i want to sit on the seats during my ride, i double check the seat before sitting on it.It’s a fear for me when it comes to sanitation.
I believe that i am not the only person who rides the subway everyday. There’s tons of other New Yorkers who are just like me. If the transit wants to maintain our constant support, i think it is best to consider some changes to make our subway ride more comfortable and safe.