It famously took Hillary Clinton five attempts to successfully access the New York City subway system, but she's not the only one who has trouble swiping the ol' MetroCard. In fact, it's a pretty common problem -- as evidenced by this heartbreaking new compilation video from Gothamist. According to the New York Times, the optimal MetroCard swipe speed is between 10 and 40 inches per second (IPS). So if you're having trouble getting through, just, like, do that. Only try this Mac'n' Cheetos recipe if you're willing to live your best life
Passengers walk beneath train schedule displays listing several delays as they head to boarding platforms for regional commuter trains operated by Philadelphia's main transit agency, the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority, on Tuesday, July 5, 2016, in Suburban Station in downtown Philadelphia. SEPTA said cracks were discovered Friday, July 1, 2016, in beams in the suspension system on 115 of the transit agency's 120 Silverliner V passenger train coaches, which make up one-third of the agency's fleet and were immediately taken out of service for emergency repairs that may reduce train service throughout the summer.