New Yorkers are an inherently competitive people, so why shouldn't they compete for who has the filthiest subway? The Straphangers Campaign and Transportation Alternatives are sponsoring a contest to see which subways or buses are in the worst state of disrepair. The prize, ironically, is a 30-day MetroCard, as opposed to, say, first class plane tickets out of NYC to Sweden, where the subway stations are like cathedrals. "Tired of overflowing garbage cans at your subway station?" asks Gene Russianoff at the Straphangers Campaign. "Or are you in love with sights spied during your commute; from couples, to musicians, to sunsets on an elevated line? Then you'll want to enter our 2011Subway and Bus Photo Contest."
Contestants can submit up to three photos in each of the two categories: "Good Transit Scene" photos can depict anything that shows the life and energy of the subway or bus system. "Bad Transit Scene" photos can depict conditions on the subways or buses that need fixing, such as drips or broken lighting. Completed entries must be submitted via the Straphangers Campaign's online entry form by 4 p.m., Friday, June 10th. That 30-day MetroCard trophy awaits!
