After almost 3 weeks of service interruptions, closings and commuter disruptions, most of the transit systems are open and functioning. MTA transit information

The MTA website had been used exclusively for up to the minute reports and information. I am happy to share that the main website is now back online, meaning links to the cultural side have returned. If you haven't ever visited these sections I encourage you to take a look, there is so much art throughout the city in public spaces.

Arts For Transit mosaics, sculpture, and more, here's a wonderful clip about the Arts For Transit program aired on PBS

Poetry In Motion found in subway cars and stations, poetry to read, recite and inspire.

and of course important to my world:

Music Under New York is the program created to showcase music in the transit stations.

Post Sandy information about the flooded South Ferry station is that it continues to be closed. Artists Doug and Mike Starn created the Arts For Transit installation. I had a wonderful email exchange with Mike regarding the condition of the flooded station after the storm, he wrote, "the map piece we did is all about the changing island- the same island drawn in 1640 and we over laid with the contemporary map--- climate change will also have its affect on the island, and we think seeing some of that evidence would be a good thing."

For many years I loved reading poetry installed in many of the subway cars, not only did the words of famous and obscure poets inspire my ride. I found the presence of their words posted in a subway car to allow the sometimes cramped cars and offensive chatter to transport me.

I was surprised to see it disappear and now am excited and cheer it's return.

Poetry In Motion is part of the Arts For Transit program. Music Under New York is also under the same arm. I am proud to be a part of presenting rich and diverse artistic expression to commuters and travelers of the NY subway system.