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Getting to AMDA

211 West 61st Street, , NY 10023 Getting to AMDA

FROM REGIONAL AIRPORTS AND TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS

From LaGuardia and JFK Airports From Penn Station TAXI OR YELLOW CAB: A cab should cost approximately TAXI OR YELLOW CAB: A cab should cost $45–$60 plus tip and tolls to get to AMDA. All cabs approximately $25 plus tip to get to AMDA. A standard originating from JFK to have a set flat rate of tip for cab drivers is 15-20% of the fare. $52 plus tolls and tip. Cabs originating from LaGuardia SUBWAY: Take the “A” train Uptown. Exit at 59th will run on the meter and should cost approximately $45. Street/. Walk west on 60th Street to Depending on the best available route your driver might Amsterdam Ave. Turn right on Amsterdam Ave., head have to go over a toll bridge or through a tunnel, which north one block, then turn left onto 61st Street. AMDA should cost approximately an additional $8.00–$13.00. is on the right/north side on 61st Street. Cost and A standard tip for cab drivers is 15-20% of the fare. Cabs instructions of subway use can be found on the NYC should only be picked up at designated cabstands. Do Public Transportation Information section of this guide not accept a ride from a driver who solicits you outside of a or at mta.info. cabstand or is not a NYC Yellow cab driver. PRIVATE CAR COMPANY OR LIMO SERVICE: There are From Port Authority Bus Terminal many private companies through which you can arrange TAXI OR YELLOW CAB: A cab should cost a curbside or baggage claim pickup. It is advisable approximately $20 plus tip to get to AMDA. A standard to ask for a rate in advance when scheduling the pick- tip for cab drivers is 15-20% of the fare. up. Two companies you might contact are High Bridge SUBWAY: Take the “A” train headed Uptown. Exit at at 212.927.4600 or Dial-7 Car Service at 212.777.7777. /Columbus Circle. Walk west on 60th Street Many others are available and can be found online. to Amsterdam Ave. Turn right on Amsterdam Ave., SHARED BUS OR VAN: These services must be arranged head north one block, then turn left onto 61st Street. in advance. They pick up from the baggage claim area AMDA is on the right/north side on 61st Street. Cost and and deliver to major hotels and tourist sites in Manhattan. instructions of subway use can be found on the NYC These services start at approximately $25 one way. Public Transportation Information section of this guide SUBWAY OR PUBLIC BUS: Cost and instructions of or at mta.info. use can be found on the NYC Public Transportation Information section of this guide or at mta.info. From FROM LAGUARDIA: Take the Bus and ask the TAXI OR YELLOW CAB: A cab should cost driver for a transfer to the “A” train at . approximately $30 plus tip to get to AMDA. A standard Take the “A” train Downtown and exit at 59th Street/ tip for cab drivers is 15-20% of the fare. Columbus Circle. Walk west on 60th Street to SUBWAY: Take the “S” (Shuttle) train to /Port Amsterdam Ave. Turn right on Amsterdam Ave., head Authority. Then transfer to the “A” train headed Uptown. north one block, then turn left onto 61st Street. AMDA is Exit at 59th Street/Columbus Circle. Walk west on 60th on the right/north side on 61st Street. Street to Amsterdam Ave. Turn right on Amsterdam FROM JFK: Take the “A” train to Manhattan. Exit the Ave., head north one block, then turn left onto 61st train at 59th Street/Columbus Circle. Walk west on 60th Street. AMDA is on the right/north side on 61st Street. Street to Amsterdam Ave. Turn right on Amsterdam Cost and instructions of subway use can be found on Ave., head north one block, then turn left onto 61st the NYC Public Transportation Information section of Street. AMDA is on the right/north side on 61st Street. this guide or at mta.info.

AMDA NEW YORK | GETTING TO AMDA 1 DRIVING DIRECTIONS TO AMDA NEW YORK

From the South or West 1. Take I-95 ( Turnpike) to the (Exit 16E) 2. Go thru the Lincoln Tunnel (toll) 3. Exit to the left 40th Street/ Highway (Joe DiMaggio Hwy) 4. Follow signs to North (follow Dyer Helpful Hints For Driving Ave and turn left onto 42nd Street) 5. Follow 42nd Street to the entrance of the West Side in Highway North. Most streets in Manhattan (at least the ones on 6. Exit West Side Highway at (exit is to the the ) are set up as a grid. Most right) avenues run north or south. is an avenue that runs both north and south. Streets 7. Turn right onto West End Avenue to 61st Street run east to west. Generally, even numbered 8. Turn left onto 61st Street streets run west to east; odd numbered streets run east to west. They are numbered sequentially From the Northwest south to north from 1 to 214 (in Manhattan). For 1. Take I-95 (New Jersey Turnpike) south to the George example 42nd Street is 30 blocks south of 72nd Washington Bridge Street. AMDA is located at 211 West 61st Street 2. Go over the Bridge (toll) between West End Avenue and Amsterdam. West 3. Exit onto Rt. 9A/ / 178th Street End Avenue runs north and south; Amsterdam 4. Merge onto Henry Hudson Parkway/ Rt. 9A South runs only north. 5. Take the West 79th Street exit AMDA is located on the Upper West Side. 6. Go around rotary to West 79th Street Manhattan is divided into two halves or sides by 7. Turn right onto West End Avenue 5th Avenue (below 59th Street) and 8. Turn left onto 61st Street (Above 59th Street). This creates the and the West Side. Addresses therefore read as From the Northeast 112 West or 222 East 59th Street. 1. Take I-95 South/ I-678 South These two locations are on opposite sides of 2. Take Exit 6A (towards the George Washington/ town. The lower the building number, the closer Whitestone Bridge) to the center dividing line the location will be. 3. Merge left onto I-95/ Cross Bronx Expressway Building addresses increase as they get further 4. Exit at the Rt. 9A/ Henry Hudson Parkway (towards from the east/west divide. 181st Street) When looking for any location (e.g. a 5. Take Rt. 9A/ Henry Hudson Parkway South restaurant or hotel) make sure to ask for cross 6. Take the West 79th Street exit streets. Finding a location is simple when you 7. Go around rotary to West 79th Street know the cross streets involved. Two examples: 8. Turn right onto West End Avenue AMDA is located on 61st Street between 9. Turn left onto 61st Street Amsterdam and West End Avenue. The Stratford Residence is located on 70th Street between Broadway and Columbus Ave. The Amsterdam Residence is located on between Broadway and Amsterdam.

2 AMDA NEW YORK | GETTING TO AMDA Parking Street parking is at your own risk. Please read parking signs carefully! NYC tows illegally parked cars frequently and parking/towing fines are considerable. Garages are located near AMDA housing and main campus.

AMDA NEW YORK | GETTING TO AMDA 3 NYC Public Transportation New York City’s public transportation system is extremely extensive and runs 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Cars are generally not used to get around the city; it is much easier (and faster) to use public transportation. For trip planning and more information, please visit: mta.info

TIPS FOR A NYC SUBWAY “FIRST-TIMER” • Check the Metropolitan Transportation Authority try another turnstile—you may lose your fare. If it (MTA) website to print out maps, plot your route, and continues to just say “Swipe Again” you may want to find out about expected delays and service changes. try another turnstile. There is also an MTA app available. • Most subway stations run 24/7, but not every entrance • You need to buy a MetroCard to get through the stays open all night. From the street, look for stations turnstiles. The MTA charges a $1.00 “new card fee” marked by green globes, which means that the for the purchase of a new MetroCard. By refilling and entrance is open around the clock and probably has a reusing your MetroCard, you will avoid paying this station agent. Stations with red globes only operate at fee repeatedly. A single ride MetroCard costs $2.75 certain hours. If the globe is lit red means the entrance and its use is time-limited. A pay-per-ride MetroCard is closed; unlit red means the station should be open. allows you to choose the amount of money you put on your card, and each ride will cost you $2.50, • Some lines don’t run as regularly scheduled after rather than $2.75. The pay-per-ride card gives you midnight or on weekends. Allow for at least a half- an automatic free transfer between subway and bus, hour extra travel time late at night. You may want to or between buses. If you put at least $5 on your consider taking a cab instead. card, you receive a 5% bonus; refill your card to use the balance. An unlimited ride MetroCard gives you • Long-time city residents have figured out precisely an unlimited number of subway and bus rides for a where to stand on the platform for each train. For fixed price for a fixed period of time. You may wish visitors, it’s best to wait near the middle of the to purchase a 7-day ($30) or 30-day ($112) unlimited platform because a conductor is usually in the middle ride MetroCard if you are going to be taking public car and some lines operate fewer cars during off- transportation at least twice a day, every day. The hours and will leave you running if you’re beyond the 30-Day unlimited ride MetroCard is also protected first or last car. against loss of theft when purchased at a vending machine with a credit or debit card. AMDA does • Bring along your own subway map. Wall-mounted not encourage buying monthly cards until you have maps are scarce and booths often run out of foldable been here for approximately two weeks to determine ones. While most subway cars are adorned with a if you feel it is necessary. You can always place a map or two, they aren’t always easily accessed in a small amount on a MetroCard until you are certain crowded car. you will need one. • If you see a subway car that is nearly empty on an • If your MetroCard swipe gets rejected, read the otherwise packed train, it’s not luck, but a broken air message on the turnstile screen. If it says “Insufficient conditioner, or worse, an unpleasant stench. Follow Fare,” add more money. If it says “Swipe Again at the wisdom of the crowd, and get on the next This Turnstile,” just swipe again at the turnstile. Don’t car instead.

4 AMDA NEW YORK | GETTING TO AMDA • Panhandlers on major transportation services are • If you feel lost, threatened, or you can’t decipher what common in every large city in the world. Giving the voice on the loudspeaker just said, don’t be afraid money to panhandlers or street performers is not to ask someone for help. Contrary to their reputations necessary and often discouraged. as hurried, loud, and obnoxious, most New Yorkers are actually hurried, loud, and courteous. • Subway etiquette is as follows: don’t block or hold the doorway, don’t take up unnecessary seating • The city bus system is also a great option to get you space, don’t jump the turnstile, don’t consume food around town. It is often slower than the trains, but is or drink, and don’t lean up against the pole. sometimes the better way to get you across town. For bus route information, please visit the MTA website: • If you end up heading the wrong direction, get mta.info. off at the nearest stop, cross the track, and double back. Some stations don’t allow crossovers, in which • If you left something behind on the train or bus, case you should find a station agent and explain contact the MTA’s Lost and Found: 511; Monday, your mistake. You may end up losing your fare. You Tuesday, Friday: 8:00am-3:30pm; Wednesday and may want to stay on the train and get off at the next Thursday: 11:00am-6:30pm; Closed: Saturday, transfer stop that lets you cross over. Sunday and Holidays. Subway to AMDA The A, B, C, D and Number 1 trains all stop at Columbus Circle. Exit Columbus Circle and walk west on 60th street to Amsterdam Avenue, then head north (right) one block to 61 street, and west (left) on 61st street to AMDA, 211 West 61 Street, New York, NY 10023.

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