Tue 22 Apr 2008
Metro-North Makes World Better Place With New Bulbs
Posted by TJ under Grand Central, Peter A. Cannito
It being Earth Week and all, Metro-North does its part by switching from incandescent light bulbs in Grand Central to the compact fluorescent variety favored by green types everywhere. Installing more than 1,700 of them in the public areas of Grand Central, Metro-North figures on saving more than $100,000 a year on utility bills.
“While we may be talking about improvements to Grand Central, there is nothing ‘grand’ about day-to-day efforts we, as individuals, can make to improve the environment,” said Metro-North President Peter A. Cannito. “Whether it’s switching to fluorescent bulbs at work or at home, or simply by riding the train instead of driving, we can all play a part in making the world a better place.”
You know what would truly make the world a better place? If Metro-North took that $100,000 in Con Ed savings and knocked a few bucks off our monthly passes. Or spring for some extermination on the New Haven Line. Or bought us a Sam Adams every Thursday evening in April, it being Alcohol Awareness Month and all.
Just a thought.