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I didn’t get a slice but I got some crumbs
By Alexa11221 | March 26, 2008
Whilst thechangeling is basking in the glory of at last being eligible for FreshDirect delivery, I am here to report that although I’m not going to see any orange and green refrigerated trucks idling on my block any time soon, I did hear about a couple of welcome improvements in local services.
1. Tiny Cup (the café on Nostrand on the corner of Clifton Place) delivers! And what’s more, they deliver as far east as Malcolm X. Which means they deliver to my block. Woohoo! The delivery area is bounded by Flushing and Broadway to the north, Washington Ave to the west, east to Malcolm X and south to Fulton St. So if you’re in the mood for breakfast, salads, sandwiches, panini or homemade baked goods delivered to your door, call 718-399-9200.
2. The B38 bus on DeKalb/Lafayette is getting limited-stop weekday service. This means that in the mornings I will be only one bus stop (instead of 4) from the G train. It will cut that part of my commute in half. I tried to search the MTA site to see if any of the other east-west routes (notoriously the slowest) were getting similar treatment, but turned up zilch. Limited-stop service towards downtown will be in effect from 6.45 am to 6.25 pm, and towards Queens from 8.05 am-7.35 pm, M-F. In Bed-Stuy, the westbound B38 LTD will stop at Broadway, Malcolm X, Lewis, Marcus Garvey, Nostrand, Bedford and Classon. Eastbound stops are Classon, Bedford, Nostrand, Marcus Garvey, Lewis, Malcolm X and Patchen. The best part of this, if you’re commuting between Bed-Stuy and downtown, there are no stops between Classon and Flatbush. Now if there were only a way to cut out the very slow trip along Fulton Mall …
There is supposed to be G train improvement as well, though that may be on hold now. I’ve noticed some express trains and more frequent service since the fare hike, but I’m not sure if there’s a consistent pattern. We’re too lowly to be included in any of the news stories on capital improvements that I’ve seen and again, I can’t find any info on the MTA site. What’s your impression?
March 27th, 2008 at 8:58 am
I don’t think those G “express” trains are really express… it seems like they’re just running them that way to catch up when trains are delayed…
March 27th, 2008 at 1:05 pm
The G has really improved in the last 5 years. Not saying much, I know, but still…
March 27th, 2008 at 1:17 pm
is there info about limited-stop buses somewhere? this is intriguing/disconcerting to me. on one hand i love the idea of a bus that covers some real ground as opposed to inching along because it has to stop on every block. but what about all the people who get skipped over? will some buses remain ‘local’? i ask especially cuz a friend of mine is poised to move into deep bed stuy and there’s nary a train in sight, so buses were to be the saving grace.
March 27th, 2008 at 2:41 pm
I agree with Rich. The “express” G trains aren’t really express. It’s a delayed G train that needs to skip multiple stops to catch up.
The G train is great in the mornings–I’ve noticed that that one comes every 5 minutes or so between 8 and 9am. Other than that it’s still hit or miss trying to catch one.
March 28th, 2008 at 9:54 am
Yeah they’re pretty good in the morning, I rarely have to wait more than 5 minutes for a train, but I have experienced those mysterious “express” trains blowing by Classon in the morning but there’s always a train right behind it so it’s not so bad.
March 28th, 2008 at 1:41 pm
In regards to the crappy G train service -
The Committee on Transportation in the City Council will be holding a hearing on Tuesday, April 8th, at 1pm in the Council Chambers at City Hall about Res. No. 1262 (Resolution calling the MTA to immediately improve service on the G line and not to implement any additional service cuts.)
They are looking for members of the public to testify.
March 28th, 2008 at 4:14 pm
@JimmyLegs — I live in deep central Stuy (just about 1 mile from anything of interest) and take buses all the time. Since the B38 ltd is going to make most local stops in Bed Stuy it shouldn’t be a problem. The “express” part of the route is through Clinton Hill/Ft Greene.
March 30th, 2008 at 10:28 am
Totally different direction-
Why can’t you guys get FreshDirect? I get it in the 11221 section.
April 21st, 2008 at 11:59 am
Hi there, I was wondering if anyone knows what the feeling out there is for a lounge/bar in our area? I am thinking about opening one. I live on Macon/Throop/MG and was thinking of something in that area.
Personally I think that we need somewhere to hang out that is in the hood, what do you all think? Do you think I will have a regular group of clientele? What type of fare would you prefer?