PRAISE (MORE) G's, US!

Photo credit: Zandy Mangold/NY PostAs of yesterday, June 9th, the MTA increased G service by 25%. Don't get too excited—I'm fairly certain that 25% of zero is still zero. Sure, I exaggerate, but the fact remains that the G has been a thorn in the side of many riders since its humble beginnings as the GG on August, 19, 1933. That time in NYC history knew the G as a shuttle from Queens Plaza to Nassau Ave.

These days the unpredictable, zig-zagging, red-headed step child of the MTA may finally be welcome at family gatherings—so to speak. There may just be a light at the end of the tunnel for the little engine that couldn't...and hasn't.

No, they are not increasing length, just frequency—sounds frightfully close to my college years. According to the MTA,  the G train will now operate every 8 minutes, as opposed to every 10 minutes. Hold up! Can we get a fact checker? Has anyone ever known the G to come every ten minutes?

In addition, it will stop in the same place on every platform, including those that make the poor, little guy akin to a hot dog in a hallway. This means no more 100 yard dashes to the train! 

All we can do now is hope for a positive change. After all, the G bridges the gap between some pretty dope hoods that are well worth the trip. If you're a regular rider hit us up,and let us know if you notice any improvements in service.

Perhaps you're already singing, "Oh, Say Can You G?"