Q23 via 108

And as far as the RTS being the backbone of the fleet. Once they retire I would say that the Xcelsiors are going to be the focus of the fleet of the future. And the Nova LFS will be the Orion 5s of the fleet as a different model to differentiate the fleet. Unless MTA looks at Gillig, MTA is most likely going to use this combo of buses Novas and Xcelsiors in the foreseeable future (Artics included). These are the future buses for New York.

Facts. Nobody cares about many buses untill they are close to retirement. That's why I care about some of the newer buses. Nothing will beat the RTSes, Orion 5 (CNGs too), and older New Flyers (Artic or C40). But at the same time. There are a lot of newer models that I like now before they become "favorites" to many bus fans. Many people sleep on the Novas. They won't take the pace of an RTS but they are really solid Buses. People also sleep on the New C40LFs. Yes the bus is quiet compared to the old model. But besides that, these buses look the same. But the point is that I care about bus models at all times. Not when they are brand new or about to retire. Its about that time in between.

Are the '99 RTSes going to stay at their depots (Flatbush, Ulmer Park, Jamaica,ect) up till retirement or are they going to finish at MTA Bus (LGA or JFK).

I love this post so much. I agree with almost everything on here. Except the , which is a line I like riding.

When I take the , its in Manhattan or The Bronx. When I think about the Its that subway thats just there. I dont care about it, even with 2nd Av. I rather take the . But I'm a Queens dude, so I wouldn't know much about Brighton or much of Brooklyn for that matter. But I got Queens, The Bronx, and Manhattan pretty good. When I go to Brooklyn I take the or . But I'm sure the Q provides good service.

Let me hear your top five trains when it comes to reliability. I'm talking about those trains that are there when you needed the most. There are 20 something lines in NYC, but which ones are the best of the best? My 5 are the (No Paricular Order) and . In my humble opinion, these 5 trains have never done me any wrong and have great service. Interested in what your top 5 are.

Which bus has the lowest ridership?

Are the R62s from the recieving the Cuomo treatment as well?

Picture this... Lets say a terrorist attack has taken place at Jackson Heights Roosevelt Av at the Peak of AM Rush Hour. A Bomb has exploded and has taken out both train portion and the section. The situation gets worse and the terrorist are lurking in between Queens Plaza and 71-Continental Av. The train elevated structure has become weak from the blast leaving 69 Street and 82 Street in devastation. So with most of Queens in Chaos. There is also train stuck right smack dab in the middle of the Clark street tube going into Manhattan. Which prevents the and trains heading to Manhattan. And at the same time, a person was struck by a train at Borough Hall heading towards manhattan. Stopping and trains from going into Manhattan. And for the finishing touch, A water main broke at the 149 street Grand Concourse Station. The break floods the Entire Station. and trains cannot pass through the station safely in both directions. So how can you save Brooklyn, Queens, and The Bronx? Lines affected * P.S. No Shuttle buses and no Bus service near the Queens Explosion (Q32,Q33,Q47,Q49,Q53,Q70,ect.) Have fun

I would... 207 Street To Utica Avenue Euclid Av To Lefferts Blvd Far Rockaway To Euclid Av (Express Track) Rockaway Park To Broad Channel Broad Street To Myrtle Av 14 Street To where ever the can turn back closest to Bway Junction No Service All Uncovered stations will be handled by Shuttle buses.

Should've been a Next Gen.

When did the stop using R62As?

Is an RTS on the M79 rare?

Which Depot has louder Orion VII CNGs? Jackie Gleason or West Farms.

Will the MTA preserve an R46 despite there being an R44 in the transit museum?

Will they preserve a unit?

When are the CNG tanks on the 2002-2003 Orion VII CNG going expire?

What is the best way to voice record buses?

Would it be a good idea to make the Q60 an Arctic route, especially now that JFK received the New XD60s?