Wednesday, July 30, 2008

All Hail the 7!



After many hours of deep pondering, we have come to the conclusion that the 7 train is by far the most efficient and culturally eclectic train in the city. The herculean task of transporting during rush hour is filled with 6 train fondlers and 1 train robotic suits. The 7 train maintains its unique character and is elevated most of the way, giving great views of the city. This international express stops at a cornucopia of ethnically diverse neighborhoods from Queens to Manhattan. It starts in Flushing at Main St and rolls through Shea Stadium, Flushing Meadows, Jackson Heights, Long Island City and right on into Times Square. Although you can sense the obvious gentrification as you get closer to Manhattan, the 7 train will have you traveling around the world as you pass neighborhoods that are Chinese, Irish, Italian, Turkish, Romanian, Indian and Mexican. You will never have to wait long in either direction because of its average wait time of 7 minutes. So wait 7 minutes, jump on the 7, and introduce yourself to 7 people from 7 different backgrounds.

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