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How bad is the R?

Today the R is a 5.7.

Still better than finding a place to park.

5.7

out of 10

Delays

Delays both directions at 36 St Brooklyn. Bridge traffic.

Alerts

2

Work zones

None

Or — and hear me out — don't drive

Look, the R is a 5.7today. That's not perfect. It's still better than the alternative. (Estimates below are based on a typical weekday run, not your exact trip; both Uber and your car move on a curve the MTA never will.)

HowCostTimeFootnote
Subway (R)$2.90~12 minto a sample Bedford Av → 14 St run
Uber$18–248–22 minsurge adds 1.5–2× on a rainy weekday
Your car$0.65 per mile + parking12–45 minand the parking part is the prank