by Miles Taylor | Jan 14, 2020 | Miles on the MBTA
Okay, that’s kind of a lie, though…the 1 goes as far as the Walmart in North Adams. It’s technically in North Adams, but it’s pretty darn far from anything else in the city. But this is the BRTA’s only link from the northern part of its...
by Miles Taylor | Jan 13, 2020 | Miles on SEPTA
Yikes, SEPTA, I’m really sorry for covering some of your worst stations in such a short succession. And despite having just witnessed North Philadelphia’s “apocalyptic decrepitude”, Bridesburg still managed to give me a shock when I stepped off...
by Miles Taylor | Jan 11, 2020 | Miles on the MBTA
Time to continue our trip into Pittsfield! There was a timed connection between the 21 and the truck minibus running on the 2, so we can begin this shindig right away… Oof, not a great angle. Coming down the hill from the Lee Premium Outlets, our...
by Miles Taylor | Jan 7, 2020 | Miles on SEPTA, Miles on the MBTA
My friend Nathan and I have just completed (well, sorta – read more to find out) the longest bus ride in America: Greyhound Schedule 1675 from New York City to Los Angeles. We live-Tweeted the whole thing, and it is truly an experience. From the highest highs...
by Miles Taylor | Jan 1, 2020 | Miles on SEPTA, Miles on the MBTA
Alright, let’s start 2020 off with something fun. Back in mid-November, Amtrak had a 50% off deal, making it the perfect opportunity to accomplish two goals: finally complete the Northeast Corridor, and ride the entirety of WMATA Metrorail in a day. I started on...
