Fashion Week 2016 Was A Success For Metropolis Transit And City Despite Subway Construction.

Metropolis, BR. April 5th 2016.

A packed Ran Mourie Depot Night Before Fashion Week.

Fashion Week in Metropolis is a very busy time since 25 fashion shows go on at The Interfair Convention Center on the edge of Midtown Metropolis. Some of the world's best fashion designers come together to show off the latest trends. Metropolis Transit was return the favor in their latest trend of service upgrades that boosted revenue 30% during Fashion Week. Bus lines in the area who had nearby terminals were rerouted to terminate in front of The Interfair while Metropolis Connector Trolleys ran the Blue & Purple Loops at rush hour frequencies most of the week. The 79 Express and S2 Express were running almost at all times as well, switching direction shortly after 1 PM. The 5 & 82 trolleys were extended into the island of Metropolis terminating at Exhibition Hall and Bay of Silence respectively. This brought both trolley within a block or two of The Interfair itself.

The Trees Avenue Subway Construction Didn't Hamper Ridership.

Right next to The Interfair Convention Center at 50 feet below Trees Avenue, a brand new subway station is being built for the extension of the 22 & 26 Elevated Lines from Blue Beach Transfer. The street is made up of a temporary bridge structure out of wood and concrete to allow the subway tunnel and station to be built. The construction didn't hamper ridership or hurt sales at the fashion shows despite what many residents and officials feared. Fashion Week was actually the opposite, gaining a 12% boost than last year. Interfair Avenue is expected to be paved over again in September 2016 and construction impacts on the subway line will dramatically lessen. There is plans for a direct entrance into the Interfair for the subway station.