Commutely: NYC Subway Times

So many of the Nyc subway apps seem to be for tourists. This is the only one I’ve found that is actually useful for someone who lives here: it alerts me when the trains are coming — and only my trains in the direction I care about. I have reminders set up every morning and night. Game changer.

When I need to get home to cover childcare, 10 minutes can really make the difference. I know exactly which train will get me home fastest in this super simple app, and am no longer unpleasantly surprised when the train takes a ton of time to arrive.

I’m usually hustling through Atlantic Ave/Barclay’s Center to make my connection, but today, because of the snow, I really didn’t want to rush. Luckily, I didn’t have to because Commutely told me when the train was coming! It will now be an indispensable part of every trip.