BM5 via Woodhaven

2015 Nova Bus LFS 8357 on the Bx17 at St. Ann's Avenue & E. 139 Street by BM5 via Woodhaven (Main), on Flickr 2004 Orion VII CNG 7802 on the Bx17 at St. Ann's Avenue & E. 139 Street by BM5 via Woodhaven (Main), on Flickr 2004 Orion VII CNG 7811 on the Bx35 at West Farms Road & Westchester Avenue by BM5 via Woodhaven (Main), on Flickr 2013 Nova Bus LFSA 5327 on the Bx15 at Fordham Plaza by BM5 via Woodhaven (Main), on Flickr 2018 New Flyer "Xcelsior" Articulated XN60 1048 on the Bx15 at Fordham Plaza by BM5 via Woodhaven (Main), on Flickr 2015 Nova Bus LFS 8357 on the Bx11 at West Farms Road & Westchester Avenue by BM5 via Woodhaven (Main), on Flickr 2018 New Flyer "Xcelsior" Articulated XN60 1048 on the Bx19 at Southern Boulevard & E. 163 Street by BM5 via Woodhaven (Main), on Flickr 2018 New Flyer "Xcelsior" Articulated XN60 1048 on the Bx6 at Hunts Point Avenue & Southern Boulevard by BM5 via Woodhaven (Main), on Flickr 2015 Nova Bus LFS 8355 on the Bx6 at Hunts Point Avenue & Bruckner Boulevard by BM5 via Woodhaven (Main), on Flickr 2018 New Flyer "Xcelsior" XD40 7546 on the Bx6 at E. 161 Street & River Avenue by BM5 via Woodhaven (Main), on Flickr 2015 Nova Bus LFS 8357 on the Bx32 at Lincoln Avenue & E. 138 Street by BM5 via Woodhaven (Main), on Flickr 2015 Nova Bus LFS 8356 on the Bx21 at Lincoln Avenue & E 138 Street by BM5 via Woodhaven (Main), on Flickr

Looks pretty nice. Miles better than what we have here with AMTRAK.

Just thought I'd share an update http://web.mta.info/mta/news/books/pdf/181210_1000_transit-bus.pdf Proposed Bus Routes: L1: Grand Street to 14 Street (Weekdays Only) L2: Grand Street to SoHo (All Times) L3: Bedford Avenue to SoHo (Except Late Nights) L4: Bedford Avenue to 14 Street (Except Late Nights) L5: Non-stop from Utica Avenue to Flatlands Avenue & Remsen, then LTD stops via Rockaway Parkway to Seaview Avenue, rush hours only L14: 14 Street Crosstown to Grand Street Brooklyn, via Williamsburg Bridge, every 10 minutes during overnight hours only M14 SBS: 10th Avenue to Union Square, then one stop at 1st Avenue before heading to Stuyvesant Cove Ferry Terminal

http://web.mta.info/mta/news/books/pdf/181210_1000_transit-bus.pdf Spring 2019 Bus Schedule Changes (Page 223-228) The major one here is the Bx36 artic conversion, which is said to save $3.1 million. Also, we know that the remaining Orion VII CNG buses will be retired by Spring 2019 (since based on the document, that's when the tanks expire). The new headways are every 10 minutes during off-peak hours on Weekdays, Saturday evening, and daytime hours on Sundays, every 9 minutes Saturday daytime, every 3 minutes during the AM peak, and every 5 minutes during the PM peak. Here are the winners (routes that will get service increase) and losers (ones that will see service decreases). These service changes will cause a net reduction of $2.5 million annually in operating expenses. Weekdays: Winners: B16 Rush Hour: AM and PM peak service will operate every 5 and 12 minutes respectively, instead of every 6 and 15 minutes. B67 Rush Hour: AM and PM peak service will operate every 10 and 12 minutes respectively, instead of every 12 and 15 minutes. B69 Rush Hour: AM and PM peak service will operate every 12 minutes, instead of every 20 and 15 minutes, respectively. Bx3 AM rush: Service will operate every 5.5 minutes instead of every 6 minutes. Bx18 Evening: Service will operate every 15 minutes instead of every 20 minutes Bx35 Midday: Service operates every 7 minutes instead of every 8 minutes Bx39 Evening: Service will operate every 12 minutes instead of every 15 minutes Q20 AM rush Service will operate every 7 minutes instead of every 8 minutes Q26 Evening: Additional Service will be provided during the evening Q27 Midday: Service will operate every 5 minutes instead of every 6 minutes Losers: B44 AM rush: Service will operate every 6 minutes instead of every 4 minutes. B44 Evening: Service will operate every 10 minutes instead of every 9 minutes. B44 SBS AM rush: Service will operate every 5 minutes instead of every 4 minutes. B44 SBS Midday: Service will operate every 10 minutes instead of every 9 minutes. B44 SBS Evening: Service will operate every 9 minutes instead of every 8 minutes. B83 Midday: Service will operate every 15 minutes instead of every 12 minutes. B83 PM rush & Evening: Service will operate every 10 minutes instead of every 8 and 9 minutes, respectively. Bx3 PM rush: Service will operate every 6 minutes instead of every 5.5 minutes. Bx17 AM rush: Service will operate every 5.5 minutes instead of every 5 minutes Bx17 PM rush: Service will operate every 8.5 minutes instead of every 7.5 minutes Bx17 Evening: Service will operate every 15 minutes instead of every 12 minutes Bx21 Midday: Service will operate every 10 minutes instead of every 8.5 minutes Bx31 AM rush: Service will operate every 6.5 minutes instead of every 6 minutes Bx31 Midday: Service will operate every 12 minutes instead of every 10 minutes Bx31 PM rush: Service will operate every 10 minutes instead of every 8.5 minutes Bx31 Evening: Service will operate every 15 minutes instead of every 12 minutes Bx35 AM rush: Service will operate every 4 minutes instead of every 3.5 minutes Bx35 PM rush: Service will operate every 6 minutes instead of every 5.5 minutes Bx35 Evening: Service will operate every 10 minutes instead of every 9 minutes Bx39 Midday: Service will operate every 12 minutes instead of every 10 minutes M31 AM rush: Service will operate every 6.5 minutes instead of every 6 minutes M31 Evening: Service will operate every 6.5 minutes instead of every 6 minutes M72 AM rush Service will operate every 12 minutes instead of every 10 minutes Q27 LIMITED Evening: Service will operate every 9 minutes instead of every 8 minutes Saturdays: Winners: B63 PM: Service will operate every 8 minutes , instead of every 12 minutes. B63 Evening: Service will operate every 15 minutes, instead of every 20 minutes S52 PM: Service will operate every 15 minutes instead of every 20 minutes. Sundays: Winners: Q27 AM: Service will operate every 7 minutes , instead of every 8 minutes. L Train Shutdown Bus Service Adjustments (Page 228-241) Proposed Bus Routes: L1: Grand Street to 14 Street (Weekdays Only) L2: Grand Street to SoHo (All Times) L3: Bedford Avenue to SoHo (Except Late Nights) L4: Bedford Avenue to 14 Street (Except Late Nights) L5: Non-stop between Utica Avenue to Flatlands Avenue & Remsen Avenue, then LTD stops via Rockaway Parkway to Seaview Avenue, rush hours only L14: 14 Street Crosstown to Grand Street Brooklyn, via Williamsburg Bridge, every 10 minutes during overnight hours only M14 SBS: 10th Avenue to Union Square, then one stop at 1st Avenue before heading to Stuyvesant Cove Ferry Terminal Also: B32 Will run every 15 minutes all day, every day L1 and L2 will now stop at Grand Street & Union Avenue

Service Change Posted: 12/12/2018 7:51PM There are and train service changes and delays while we perform track maintenance at Harlem-148 St. Some northbound trains are stopping along the line from Nevins St to 149 St-Grand Concourse. Northbound trains are running local from Chambers St to 96 St. Expect delays in , , , and train service.

This hasn't happened in a while: Service Change Posted: 12/12/2018 2:00PM Some southbound and trains are running on the line from 59 St-Columbus Circle to W 4 St-Washington Sq because a train's brakes were automatically activated at 47-50 Sts- Rockefeller Ctr. Expect delays on , and trains. Not Mentioned: Some SB trains are running local from 59 Street to Canal Street Some SB trains are running on the from Broadway-Laffayette Streets to Coney Island

45 minute wait for the SIM2 between the last two buses on weekdays? So much for following its own guidelines. Also, wasn't the SIM4C suppose to go to Hugenot SIR station? The draft schedule only has it going to Woodrow & Vineland.

Uh-Oh. Look what's creeping up again: Delays Posted: 12/11/2018 11:13PM Northbound and trains are delayed because of switch problems at Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr. UPDATE (Not on MTA website yet): NB Trains are running on the from Coney Island to Canal Street NB Trains are running on the from Coney Island to Jay Street-Metrotech, then via the to Columbus Circle If this persists, some of the Forest Hills trains will arrive Forest Hills past 12:30 AM. There are huge gaps on the QBL right now, with the next local not set to arrive at some stations over 30 minutes from now. UPDATE 2: WTF is up with the 4th Avenue Line today??? Delays Posted: 12/11/2018 11:38PM Manhattan-bound , and trains are running with delays because of an unauthorized person on the tracks at Prospect Av. Judging from the delays, the last to arrive at Forest Hills might be past 1 AM.

Update from above: Some NB trains are running on the between Coney Island and Jay Street-Metrotech, then over the to 59 Street

What is it with Union Street try to beat Atlantic for the biggest delay today? Service Change Posted: 12/11/2018 8:51PM Northbound trains are running express from 36 St-Bklyn to Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr because of a rail condition at Union St. Expect delays in , and train service. UPDATE: The situation has evolved: Service Change Posted: 12/11/2018 9:08PM There are service changes and delays in train service because of a rail condition at Union St. Northbound trains are running express from 36 St-Bklyn to Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr. Northbound trains are stopping along the line from Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr to Canal St. Northbound trains are stopping along the line from DeKalb Av to Canal St. Expect delays in , , and train service. S is for Suspension: Service Change Posted: 12/11/2018 9:24PM There is no Franklin Av train service between Franklin Av and Prospect Park in both directions because of switch problems at Botanic Garden. As an alternative, consider using the B48 bus service.

Union Street Part 2 Service Change Northbound trains are running express from 36 St (Bklyn) to Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr because a train's brakes were activated at Union St. Expect delays in , and train service. For service to/from bypassed stations, use southbound train service.

Now that the BMT AM fiasco is over, it's the IRT's turn... Service Change Some southbound and trains end at Bowling Green because of signal problems between Bowling Green and Borough Hall. Expect delays in southbound and train service.

It happens quite often, even in the daytime.

Delays Posted: 12/10/2018 4:57PM BM1, BM2, BM3, BM4, BXM18, M15, M15-SBS, M20, M55, QM7, QM8, SIM1, SIM1C, SIM2, SIM3, SIM3C, SIM4, SIM4X, SIM4C, SIM5, SIM5X, SIM6, SIM7, SIM10, SIM15, SIM30, SIM31, SIM32, SIM33, SIM34, SIM35, X27, X28, X37, and X38 buses are running with delays in both directions due to traffic in the area of the Hugh Carey Tunnel. There's two things notably wrong here (but I may have missed more). They both deal with the same route.

That's what the MTA said. However, 3 minutes after the posting, I saw it at Herald Square (while on the ). ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Service Change Posted: 12/10/2018 2:01PM There is train shuttle service in both directions between 14 St-Union Sq and 8 Av while we repair a switch at 8 Av. Expect delays on trains in both directions. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Service Change Posted: 12/10/2018 2:05PM Northbound trains are running express from 36 St (Bklyn) to Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr because a train's brakes were activated at 4 Av-9 St. Expect delays in , and train service. For service to/from bypassed stations, use southbound train service.