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New REUNITE 9/11 Memorial metrocard began being released last week to commemorate the anniversary of 9/11 & the upcoming dedication of the 9/11 Memorial site at the World Trade Center. Production on this card is 8 million.
New Safety card released that says "Step over the gap, not in it."
Date: 07/20/2011
The new MOMA "Talk to Me" Metrocard mentioned here back in April has just been released. This Metrocard is promoting a new exhibition at the Museum of Modern Art taking place July 24th thru November 7th. The MOMA "Talk to Me" exhibition explores the communication between people and things. Production on this Metrocard will be 6 million.
Date: 06/28/2011
Check out the Metrocard Links page for Metrocard Art. Lots of creative things going on these days with Metrocards. I just hope the artists check to see there's no value on the cards & they're not using a NY Times card or RNC Cubic card for their canvas or collage ;o)
Now, customers experiencing problems with their MetroCards can now easily access assistance via the internet using MetroCard eFIX.
eFIX, a new claims processing system, allows customers to use the internet when addressing lost or stolen reduced fare MetroCards, transfer problems, an overcharge, problems with a Select Bus Service fare collector, a MetroCard not returned by a bus farebox, and certain MetroCard Vending Machine incidents. These were all issues that customers previously had to have addressed by mail or telephone, but with eFIX, the process is being streamlined, making it easier and more efficient for customers to correct MetroCard problems. Click here to Link to MTA eFIX site.
Remaining leftover optimism Metrocards have been released & have been coming out over the past couple of weeks.
Production of new 2011 Earth Day metrocard is one million.
Upcoming Metrocards:
New METS Metrocard will be released in May.
2nd release of remaining Optimism card is scheduled for release soon.
In June there will be a new MOMA Metrocard [Production will be 6 million.]
Date: 04/19/2011
Photos of the new 2011 Earth Day metrocard & the last MTA.info card in the seven card series have been added.
Date: 04/18/2011
Lev Radin metrocard site [ http://metrocard.levradin.com/ ] shows the new 2011 Earth Day metrocard & also shows the last MTA.info card in this new seven card series.
Three new MTA.info "Improving, non-stop" are now coming out. The three cards are: A city is only as good as it's transit system , Improvements don't just happen &
There's safety in numbers.
The new SHOP 2 AVE - It's Worth It is now also being distributed. Lots of new cards coming out. It's that time of year for the MTAnew seven card series.
UPDATE: New Wells Fargo Metrocard was handed out on March 18th at Rockefeller Plaza to celebrate the anniversary of Wells Fargo and also to recognize the switch over of the Wachovia Banks to Wells Fargo. Since this was a hand out & was not distributed through the MTA Subway system I would guess the Production on this card is much lower then most cards issued. Appears to be one of the harder collectible cards to find in years.
New Wells Fargo Metrocard was released last week, I think. I'm not sure yet where the card was offered but I've heard that someone said it was a basketball game [Nets or Knicks possibly?], but I haven't verified this yet so stay tuned.
The 3rd card of the "Improving, non-stop" that states "mta.info now has more info" was recently released.
Date: 03/15/2011
Date: 02/28/2011
The latest word is there will be only one Earthday Metrocard this year.
New Metrocard "Shop 2nd Avenue" will be released along the lex line [51st to 125th st.]. Production will be approximately 2 million.
Date: 02/22/2011
First Metrocard in "Improving, Non-Stop" MTA.info seven card series is out. The card says "Can our buses go faster? You bet." and can be viewed by clicking this link.
Three new MTA.info cards will be released in March & the remaining three of the seven will get released in April. As was stated back in January the production on each card will be one million.
Date: 01/20/2011
Coming up soon there will be SEVEN new metrocards for the "Improving, Non-Stop" MTA.info campaign. Each Metrocard in this series will have a production of 1 million. The Metrocards will promoteTransit improvements such as the countdown clocks above station platforms that show how many minutes are left until the next train arrives; new security cameras; and special lanes on city streets dedicated to buses; using MTA website, as a source for up-to-date information on service announcements and changes.
Date: 01/06/2011
Happy New Year to all Metrocard Collectors! Nothing new to report yet but I should have some news later this month so stay tuned to Metrocard Central.
JCPenney Metrocard has just been released. JC Penney Metrocard is being distributed at all the major Subway Stations.
New Train of Thought Metrocard [Anicius Boethius* (480-524) - Consolations of Philosophy ] is planned for release soon.
New Train of Thought Metrocard [Saint Augustine, Confessions] has just been released.
The NEW M15 SBS (+Select Bus Service) Metrocard is out! On October 10, 2010 the M15 becomes the M15 Select Bus Service.
Another new Train of Thought Metrocard [MIHRI KHATUN, Poetry's voice, Society's song] has just been released.
Date: 09/27/2010
The Metrocard with $4.50 imprinted on the back is a new metrocard that is now sold to retailers and City Agencies unwrapped - the card value for this card is printed on the card to show the value as it is unwrapped.
NEW M15 SBS (Select Bus Service) Metrocard due out in October - Production is 6 million.
Path Metrocard just ended on EBAY [3 Day auction.] and sold for over $15. This card was mentioned on this site over a month ago.
Date: 09/15/2010
As was mentioned a month ago a new Train of Thought Metrocard "Ralph Waldo Emerson, Experience" is now out.
U.S. Tennis Open distributed over 2,000 2 ride ($4.50) Metrocards to lucky tennis fans [Or lucky collectors who follow this site.] attending the 2 week tournament. Metrocards were just handed out by the Entry Gates during specific days of the Tournament. Tennis attendees were not required to do anything to obtain or win the Metrocard as was previously mentioned in tennis news articles.
Date: 08/19/2010
NEW PATH Metrocard 2-Trip Card out.
NEW two trip Metrocard has new $4.50 printing on back.
U.S. Tennis Open to distribute 2 ride ($4.50) Metrocards to 125 lucky tennis fan winners each day of 2 week tournament.
New Train of Thought Metrocard coming out soon.
NEW M15 SBS bus service Metrocard due out in October.
Date: 06/07/2010
Breaking news! NEW Staten Island Railway Metrocard is now out [ STATEN ISLAND RAILWAY - Celebrating 150 Years since 1860 (Click underlined link to view card) ]. This New Metrocard is now listed on the Home page with link to photo in the 2010 Photo Album.
Date: 04/23/2010
Fifth and final Green Earthday Metrocard [A Very Convenient Truth: Transit Riders Save The Earth] has been released. Click link below to view this card & all the other Earthday Metrocards.
Date: 04/19/2010
New SAFARI 7 Metrocard is out along with the complete 2010 Earthday Green Metrocard five card set. Click here to view the Photos of each of these new Metrocards.
1 - Follow in Our Footprints - Learn how you can use our carbon footprint to reduce yours at mta.info/sustainability.
2 - Nice Save - Every full bus keeps up to 30 cars off the road, dramatically cutting congestion on our roads and pollution in our air.
3 - Breathe Easy - By riding MTA NYC Transit, you are helping keep tons of pollution out of the air.
4 - Big City, Small Footprint! - Because New Yorkers use mass transit every day, they have a much smaller carbon footprint than the national average - about 75% smaller. Tansit Riders Save the Earth!
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Date: 04/08/2010
You heard it here first. New metrocards coming soon.
NEW SAFARI 7 METROCARD coming out soon! Who'll find it first? The Metrocard Safari hunt is on!
- Production: 1 Mil
511NY - Traffic , Travel, & Transit info.
[ LINK = http://www.511ny.org/ ] Production also one million.
Earthday is coming soon & so are 5 new Green Metrocards !
- Production is 2 million for all 5 cards.
MTA Going your way - greener;
1 - Follow in Our Footprints - Learn how you can use our carbon footprint to reduce yours at mta.info/sustainability.
2 - Nice Save - Every full bus keeps up to 30 cars off the road, dramatically cutting congestion on our roads and pollution in our air.
3 - Breathe Easy - By riding MTA NYC Transit, you are helping keep tons of pollution out of the air.
4 - ???
5 - ???
New METS Train To The Game.
- Production 1 million.
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Date: 04/29/2009
A new OPTIMISM Metrocard was released by accident earlier this month. About 30,000 metrocards were inadvertantly set up for release at one Subway Station by accident. Some of the cards were released to commuters but most of the cards were successfully recalled. The OPTIMISM card is one of the MTA's Metrocards being released for the Arts for transit project.
New EasyPay Xpress Metrocard being planned for release later this year.
New Trip Planner Voice Metrocard also in the works & planned for a release later this year.
Full range of NFL Jets & Giants Metrocards in the works.