From the Port Authority Bus terminal, which subway do I take to get to the vicinity of the WTC-and what is the name of the stop? Thank you.

Since I doubt you want to go there to volunteer you're on your own on this one. The last thing they need down there are rubbernecking tourists.

Call the transit authority.

Really Kate think about the traffic you will be causing. I went downtown wanted to see what happened to my city. Embarrassed after I got there to find many families with toddlers in strollers. People treated the area like a circus. Tourist literally grabbing rubble for souvenirs and stepping into damaged trucks.

We saw a large group of roller bladers with American flags in their helmets. The guards had to yell to get them out of the way. I think they thought the flag mad their presence important instead they were a big nuisance. For me at least it did not make it real Kate just looks like a huge junkyard or at best a movie set. Terrible loss of life go with that respect in mind.

You don't. They don't stop in that vicinity anymore.

In fact, the news touted as unsung heroes, the port authority workers who, after the first attack, cancelled all stops at the WTC. It prevented many more from being in the area and possibly hurt as well.

Response to "X" - I am a flight attendant and I was going to memoralize my co-workers who were killed, not a rubbernecking tourist.

Nonsense. If you were a flight attendant you have been in New York enough times to know how to get to the World Trade Center. I wasn't born yesterday, deary.

Kate, it matters not your purpose. The area is closed off now. They don't want anyone other than the rescuers in the area.

to "X" - I am sorry for your ignorance, if you only had any idea of what you are talking about.

Kate - if you wish to memorialize your co-workers, I suggest that you visit Union Square at 14th Street and Broadway. It's the unofficial posting place for folks who were/are searching for the missing and people have been settign up their own small. Impromptu meorials in the park. I happened across a wall with posted pictures of the missing when I was in Grand Central this past Tuesday. The impact and directly personal nature of seeing these pictures in person was overwhelming and gutwrenching in a way I couldn't possibly have anticipated. Nothing I saw on TV could have prepared me for the way I felt when seeing this. It's difficult but I strongly suggest that you visit and view such pictures.

Howard/Owen - thank you for your input, I'll speak with the crew tomorrow - we may wait a few weeks. Thank you very much.

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Just because one goes to NYC often does not mean they know the subway system. I've been dozens of times and wouldn't know the stop if I was given a choice between only 2 of them. Just never had the urge to go up those towers, see them up close, any of it. Wouldn't even know what line to take. I can't even tell you what subways to take to get to my favorite locations in NYC.

Maybe you weren't "born yesterday, deary" but you are naive if you think that visiting a city (even often) makes you an expert on that city's subway system.

Kate, Owen has made an excellent suggestion. I'll agree with him about the overwhelming affect seeing all this missing persons postings has on the viewer.
PS: Kate, ignore the dumb, insensitive responses.

Tina, nice of you to stick up for Kate, but sorry, I'm not biting.

x, you're an idiot!

Kate: Lots of fools frequent these open forums and they always think the worst. I note that no one answered your question.
From the PA walk one block east to the Times Square station (42nd and Broadway). Go to the downtown platform and take the #2 train to the Wall Street station. It is short walk to the site of the WTC but you won't be able to get close to the area since it is closed to all pedestrian and vehicular traffic. Follow Owen's advice for a truly moving experience

I'm responding anonymously because I don't want to incur the wrath of some of the narrow-minded people on this board. I live not too far from "ground zero," and I had heard news reports of the carnival atmosphere around the attack site.

I debated for days whether I should go down there, then concluded that perhaps that I could get some sort of personal closure by paying my respects. Incidentally, I've also donated both time and money as well.

I found that despite the news reports, the atmosphere was much more like a wake than a carnival. I found the experience extremely moving. I'm sure people have a variety of motivations for visiting the site, but for me and many others it was part of the mourning process.

Nearby is correct. Wasn't sure whether or not to go for fear that I'd be in the way, but finally went down there yesterday afternoon. Everyone was very respectful and it was a very humbling, moving experience. Streets are blocked off and everyone not involved in the search is kept at a distance and generally are not in the way.

From Port Authority take the A to the Fulton Street stop. When you exit you should be right there. You're pretty close at Broadway and Maiden Lane and also one block further south on Broadway. You won't get any closer than that.

I visited NYC yesterday (Sunday) to witness the destruction firsthand. No picture can describe the visual effect gotten from seeing this from Broadway, which is about a block away. I met many New Yorkers who are quite appreciative of the support from "outsiders". So, as for the idiotic posting by X (is that how you sign your name?)- PUT A LID ON IT!!You must be the stereotype New Yorker that has given the city a bad name. Or are you that person who was urinating in a doorway near Washington Square?

LOL.

With so many touching ceremonies and memorials all over Manhattan I can't understand why anyone would want to go down there. The rescuers should be able to do their job without any interference, vehicles should be able to get in and out without having to wait for pedestrian traffic. I liken the people snapping photos of this horrible tragedy akin to those who chase ambulances and fire trucks just so they can think they're where the action is. The fact is that they are not where the action is and should thank God they weren't one of the 7,000 who were.