2. The Players and their Strategies Danielle – B/D train from West 4th st. station 47th st. Rockefeller Center Frances – N/R from 8th St. NYU 49th st. Katie – A/C/E from West 4th st. 50th st. Sherene – 6 at Astor Place 42nd st. Grand Central M42 to 42nd & 7th walk to 47th st.
3. Hypothesis We think that if we take the N or R trains, we will get to TKTS the fastest. We think this because the start and end stations are close to our leaving and ending points
5. Unexpected Variables Unfamiliarity of subway system (downtown vs. uptown, station locations) Sense of direction Incorrect information sources Crowded in Times Square There were TWO TKTS booths Timing variability Broken timer (used phone)
6. Traveling time from Pless Hall to TKTS Booth, Times Square Danielle – 25.02 Frances – 33.28 Katie – 21.18 Sherene – 37.14
7. But….Some problems in our data collection Danielle – Was not sure where train station was located. (Probably the most accurate time) Frances – went downtown then had to switch to uptown at Canal Street. Had to wait a long time for an uptown train. Katie – Went at a faster pace to get to station. Google Maps said that the A train stops at 50th but it doesn’t. Had to get off at 57th, transfer to downtown C, then get off at 50th. Sherene – Had trouble locating the Astor Place station. Waited until local train came, let 2 express trains leave. Forgot to transfer to S, instead took the bus.
8. Conclusion The N or R trains should be the fastest. We found this out on the way back, because it took us only 13 minutes to get from the TKTS booth to right outside the subway stop at NYU. It would have only taken us another few minutes to walk to Pless Hall.
9. Next time…. Steady walking pace Run through routes once first Better strategic planning of train routes More data collection/data sheet More accurate and up to date phone apps Double check data