: The blog gained such influence that the Village Voice dubbed it the "Transit Authority" for its deep-dive analysis and insider-adjacent reporting. Key Figures and Contributors
(SAS) is a prominent New York City transit blog and news site that has served as a central hub for commentary on the city's subway system and the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) since its founding in November 2006. Core Focus and Origin
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Second Ave. Sagas is known for bridging the gap between technical transit policy and public understanding.
: It quickly morphed into a broader platform covering all aspects of NYC transit, including fare hikes, station design, labor policies, and "underground technology". : The blog gained such influence that the
: The primary author and founder, often cited as a "transit geek" and advocate. He has used the platform to interview major transit figures, such as former MTA Board member Sarah Feinberg and Al Putre , the executive director of the OMNY program.
: The site was originally created to track the construction progress of the long-delayed Second Avenue Subway . Sagas Second Ave
* Influential subway map designer Michael Hertz passes away... March 6, 2020. * Second Ave. Sagas Podcast, Episode 9: Subway maps. Second Ave. Sagas