To celebrate 28 years at the MTA, New York City Transit President Demetrius Crichlow stopped by the NYCT Signal School, where employees learn how to inspect, repair and operate the signal equipment that is essential for running our 24/7 subway system. Fun fact: Demetrius started his career at the MTA as a signal maintainer for the LIRR! | Metropolitan Transportation Authority - MTA

Would you wear this jumpsuit? It was standard issue for the NYCTA (New York City Transit Authority) Clean Car Team in the 1980s. The uniform comes with zip front, six pockets, elastic waist, belt, and two embroidered patches: a Metropolitan Transportation Authority - MTA logo on the breast pocket and a "Clean Car Team" patch on the arm. For safety, and certainly adding 🔥, a reflective stripe covers the ends of the sleeves and is sewn across the back. Check out this piece of fashion history and

#BlackHistoryMonth: 🏀 #DidYouKnow basketball legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar grew up in Brooklyn, NY, the son of a Transit Police officer? Abdul-Jabbar’s father, Ferdinand Lewis Alcindor, Sr., was the recipient of three commendations for outstanding police work in his roles as a patrolman and, later, as lieutenant. 🏅 New York City Mayor Abraham Beame also presented Alcindor with a medal at City Hall. Besides his exemplary career in law enforcement, Alcindor was an accomplished musician. He attended