RSMG106

2 hours ago, MTABusTransitFanner said:

8842 and 7412 is at Jamaica depot

8842 was transferred before at CS for training. I'm not sure for JA as they already were trained on the LFSes. I'm guessing that they need training on the rear doors, or maybe maintenance.

5869 no longer has the WF sticker on the left side of the bus. OH had now replace the sticker with it's own sticker.

On 4/19/2022 at 12:09 AM, Lil 57 said:

It might’ve been to replace the buses lost in hurricane ida but since they got the older novas from queens (and I think the Bronx) the  probably called it a day and decided to just keep the older novas from the other boroughs at Castleton. 
 

Also since Castleton is more prone to flood damage I don’t think the  wants to give any new buses to Castleton for a while since they don’t want to loose new buses due to a natural disaster.

 

I’m not 100% sure, I could be wrong but this is my guess.

I think the MTA needs some funds to have flood prevention in depots to prevent future flood related weather.  Castleton and Queens Village are the most prone to flooding, and they need some protection to avoid fleet shortages. I am sure if it's a good idea or not, but this concerns me, and others.

6 hours ago, Nova Fly Guy said:

8842 & 8849 are at CS

These two are from QV, and are used for training.

Note that the interior shot is from 2451. I didn't notice that the light cover was loose.

6 hours ago, trainfan22 said:

Looks like they ordered XN40s to replace the 1800s and they think they have an sufficient amount of buses to make service even though it won't be an bus for bus replacement.

 

Theres 40 1800 NG CNGs but they are ordering only 33 XN40s to replace them. 

 

I wonder why they didn't order more Gilligs.

NICE is still going with Gillig to replace the remaining NGs, and all 3Gs. I don't know if there is sources for 33 new XN40s.

38 minutes ago, trainfan22 said:

Simply put, no $$$$$ for those type of service increases.

 

I'm replying to your first paragraph btw.

No revenue if that idea gets proposed?

4 minutes ago, Gotham Bus Co. said:

 

Should the subway system be kept unsafe so that people will have reasons to not use it?

I am saying that if people are worried about taking the subway, because remember subway crime had increased this year, and some are hesitant about riding the subway. If the subway wants to be safe, then add more security to each station. However, knowing NYC, they add security in specific stations like Time Square. 

For my suggestion for service to Rikers Island, the Q100 should stay in place. One reason is because it's limited, and can get you to Rikers quicker. And second, the Q105 should be added as an option as local service to fill-in the gaps of the Q100 and Q102 respectively.

Also, the MTA should not cut the Q101 to Manhattan. This can cause riders to not have an alternate choice to get to the subway, but to use the subway. In most instances, if I am worried of using the subway, I would rather use the bus instead. 

I'm not sure if this is mentioned, but if the MTA wants better express service, my proposal will be to run buses anytime of the day (at least 30 minutes). This especially includes the QM21 from Baisley Park, the QM3 from College Point, and the QM24/34 and QM25 from LaGuardia. 

Also regarding about the Queens bus redesign, I am concerned on how express service will remove many stops, in order for the MTA to have flexible service. An example would be that I rode on the QM6 back to Manhattan from LIJ Hospital. During my ride back home, there was no one on each stop after LIJ, making it feel like a Super Express. The routes should also not cut back times, and rather do 24/7 bus service, just like with other local/limited routes around the city. I don't know if the idea would be perfect, but this is just my proposal.

If I'm not wrong, the assignments will be this (Subject to change):

Jamaica (JA): 8755-8814 (60) (Directly displacing most of Jamaica's XD40s to other depots)
Queens Village (QV): 8815-8871 (57) (Directly replacing all OGs, and either replacing or displacing some NGs to MTA Bus)
Casey Stengel (CS): 8872-8963 (92) (Directly either replacing, or displacing 89 NGs to MTA Bus, plus 3 buses for fleet expansion)

The following buses does not have any screens:

5826, 5873 (TU)

Tuskegee Airmen had received their first 5200-series LFSAs with ViaNova displays from West Farms, 5264-5265.

Some images are out of order. I apologize for that. Imgur was acting crazy.

1 minute ago, RSMG106 said:

1422 at EC, running on the BxM6.

Disregard. I saw the comment on it earlier in February.

1422 at EC, running on the BxM6.

42 minutes ago, Around the Horn said:

Same specs as 8755 I’m assuming? 

It would be interesting if they can spec the MTA Bus LFSes with Allisons. 

1 hour ago, The TransitMan said:

Greetings!

 

Well MTA Bus is getting NovaBus LFS, huh? Fleet numbers are #8964-9098. So let's see who's getting them...

Baisley Park...46
Eastchester...24
JFK/Far Rockaway...40
LaGuardia...25

 

Delivery is set to begin in November. Of course...this is "Subject To Change".  Enjoy!

 

I thought Eastchester would be getting 25 electrics. It would make sense for JFK/FR to get 60 LFSes, not 40. Unless the assignment or plan was changed.

43 minutes ago, doglover44 said:

How old are those ?

The oldest ones are at College Point (3000-3004, and 3007). They are 18 years old.

1 minute ago, Via Garibaldi 8 said:

 

Neither of you can see the snow/ice in the background in some pics?  

I noticed, although not as much when I came back to Manhattan.

4 hours ago, doglover44 said:

Why is there tire chains on ? I dont see snow

I thought there was snow as well. I guess the MTA prepped for the storm that day, but it wasn't that. Also, I saw some LFS HEVs running on the BX15.