by Miles Taylor | Aug 19, 2013 | Miles on the MBTA
“What is your favorite bus route in Boston and why?” I think I have to say the 1. It’s one of the best shortcuts on the system, and although it suffers from overcrowding and it’s hard to find at Harvard, I still love it. People may note that...
by Miles Taylor | Aug 17, 2013 | Miles on the MBTA
We’ve got some transit oddities (as well as the UK’s Network Rail) in the final post in London. There may be a post after this one with all the pictures I meant to post but didn’t, but it likely won’t be very long. For now, however, let’s...
by Miles Taylor | Aug 10, 2013 | Miles on the MBTA
Surprisingly, I managed to persuade my mother to take a few buses in London. Of the four we took, none were from beginning to end, but I was happy that I was able to have the experience of riding a double-decker bus. London’s buses are actually run by different...
by Miles Taylor | Aug 5, 2013 | Miles on the MBTA
I like how what would normally be a generic “NO SMOKING” sign is transformed into good use of the classic London Underground roundel (logo). Found on a C-Stock train, I believe.
by Miles Taylor | Aug 5, 2013 | Miles on the MBTA
The best thing about this sign I found in a Piccadilly Line train in London is the fact that you can put your feet on the seats. This sign pretty much screams that London trains are tiny. This was taken at Russell Square, as you can see in the...
by Miles Taylor | Aug 5, 2013 | Miles on the MBTA
This isn’t as interesting as some of the ads I’ve been posting, but the London Underground tracks are unique because they actually have four rails. I figured I’d take a picture of the tracks. This is on the Bakerloo Line.