Strike Season on Long Island: When Union Fights Erode Public Trust The Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) strike, now in its second day, has exposed a deep seated problem within New York's public transportation system.
The busiest commuter rail in North America is at a standstill, leaving commuters to rely on shuttle buses and subway connections that are far from the seamless travel experience they've come to expect.
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) contingency plan has been woefully inadequate, with recommended pick up points at various subway stations proving to be little more than glorified parking lots.