Saturday, August 13, 2011

NY Transit Museum “Subway Sleuths” program for kids with autism focuses on history of NYC trains, seeks to ease social anxiety

From The NY Times:Ravi Greene can tell you how to get anywhere in New York City by transit — like the beach, on the 6 train. “The 6 goes elevated from Whitlock Avenue to Pelham Bay Park,” he explains. “And at Pelham Bay Park, you can transfer for a Bx29 or a Bx12 — the Bx12 to Orchard Beach.” Ravi has drafted elaborate proposals for expanded bus service in Brooklyn, and has memorized the exact