Secondavenuesagas [ Cross-Platform ]
* Influential subway map designer Michael Hertz passes away... March 6, 2020. * Second Ave. Sagas Podcast, Episode 9: Subway maps. Second Ave. Sagas
Second Ave. Sagas is known for bridging the gap between technical transit policy and public understanding. secondavenuesagas
: It quickly morphed into a broader platform covering all aspects of NYC transit, including fare hikes, station design, labor policies, and "underground technology". * Influential subway map designer Michael Hertz passes away
: 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 Sagas Podcast, Episode 9: Subway maps
: 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.
For the new map, a move away from geography - Second Ave. Sagas