TRANSPORTATION / Getting Around New York City AADA New York: 800-463-8990 120 Madison Avenue, New York, NY  10016 Because of the size and congestion of New York City, most of New Yorkers get around the city via the vast network of public transportation run by the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) of New York. Subways and buses cover all of Manhattan and the surrounding boroughs. Metro-North, Long Island Railroad, and Amtrak have trains connecting Manhattan to the tri-state area and beyond through Grand Central Terminal and Penn Station. The closest Subway stops to reach AADA: 33rd Street-- Park Avenue South 34th St.- Penn Station, 8th Ave. 34th St. - Penn Station, 7th Ave. 34th St.- Herald Sq., Avenue of the Americas (6th Ave.) 34th St. - Herald Sq., Avenue of the Americas (6th Ave.) One of New York City's great assets is its walkability. Much of Manhattan is laid out like a grid — uptown/downtown streets intersect with crosstown streets, making it easy to navigate. Streets ascend in number as they run north. For example: If you're at 14th Street and your destination is 50th Street, you'll be going uptown (to get to midtown). Also, don't forget the famous New York City Taxicabs are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Resources — Where to Start! The website www.nycvisit.com is a good place to get very detailed information and tips on getting around NYC by foot, by subway, by bus etc. Go to the getting around section. The Metropolitan Transportation Authority is the source for route and schedule information for subways and buses throughout the five boroughs. Visit the website www.mta.info Or call: 718/330-1234 You can also visit the website www.hopstop.com for subway and bus directions. Type in your current address with the destination address for specific instructions. All taxis services are regulated by the Taxi and Limousine Commission; 24-hour hotline 212/NYC-TAXI (212/692-8294). On the Website go to passenger info and frequently asked questions. Fares, bill of rights, fares to and from air ports, number of people allowed in a cab etc. For information on getting to/from an airport, go to the "Commuting and Traveling" section on the The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey website: www.panynj.gov Click on the airport that you will be arriving/departing from for information.