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IIRC, one or both of those trains use them. When I commuted via train into NYC last semester, I remember 3917 always having a ML set. The NEC line is primarily Multilevels and Arrow IIIs with a few Comet sets here and there so you have a good shot at getting one. If you're not pressed for time, 3831 (9:37 NYP departure) uses them.

There's still artics on the M15 SBS.

Most likely. You'll probably see Queens Division buses up in the Bronx filling in for KB and GH artic routes. WF might be to hold their own with CNGs and RTS.

Why not just send the via the to W4 and then via the to Jay St?

Man, it's time like this I wish Detroit Diesel was still in the transit bus market. There is no sound sweeter than a DD50 hooked up to an Allison. Especially on the D60HFs.

I had to deal with this yesterday. I remember getting down to the platforms and seeing a large crowd, then finding out about the delay. Ended up taking the to PABT, although the morons couldn't stop leaning on the doors and it took like 2-3 minutes to leave each stop.

I was looking for it on BusTime earlier because I was gonna go ride it after the march. Guess I gotta try again this week after class starts. Sent from my iPhone using NYC Transit Forums mobile app

Its on the too. I don't know what was so bad about just leaving it as "QUEENS BLVD EXP". Sent from my iPhone using NYC Transit Forums mobile app

1 & 2: Ah I see now. 3: I know that's just a rumor right now, but with ridership increasing on the routes that utilize them, I don't see why NJT would opt against getting more artics. I hope they don't shoot themselves in the foot with this like they did with the DesignLine fiasco. Sent from my iPhone using NYC Transit Forums mobile app

The only thing they shouldn't do (which I think they won't unless they really have to) if they order MCIs is over-spec or incorrectly spec them like NJT has been doing with their buses lately. The new MCI CNGs they got was spec'd with ISL G's, which in turn caused them problems, I'm not sure which specific problems but I'm gonna go with an educated guess that the engine simply wasn't made to handle the long and constant highway environment that the buses are subjected to. Now NJT was smart when they spec'd these newer MCIs (16001-2, 17001+). They put the ISX12 in them, an engine made for the highway. I guess they realized these were gonna be used on the longer routes (137, 196/197, 317, 319, 551/555, 553, 559) and wanted to reduce the breakdown rate. Now the NABIs are a whole different story. I think had NJT not built the bus so cheap, it would've turned out a lot better. Remember that bus crash in Newark last year? I think the reason that one NABI tore in half was because the frame was cheap (speculating here). I think if you were to put say, two of MTA's O7 NGs (or any other MTA buses that are strong) in that same situation, the damage to the buses MAY be reparable. From what I'm seeing with NJT's specs on these 2016-17 MCIs, they're getting better at spec'ing buses. Now this could be because they're getting a somewhat steady stream of funding now, and had to penny pinch before the gas tax was approved or they got a whole new spec team. Hopefully when it comes time to replace the Neoplans, they'll spec the XD60s (I have a very strong feeling they're gonna go to New Flyer for the Artic replacements) they won't over-spec it. Okay now that my somewhat off topic NJT spec speech is done, I'm gonna get back to MTA. If the MTA goes with MCI for this Express Coach order, I know for certain it would be an investment that pays off. They've had MCIs for all these years now and they've held up pretty well. Plus when that new scheme for the Express buses comes out, it's gonna be fire on an MCI. Have they figured out how this new Select Bus Scheme is gonna look? Or are they just gonna use the new blue and gold scheme on the SBS routes? I feel like it would be confusing for folks on say, the Bx12 if a local and a select pulled up and they were both in the same scheme (come on now, you know they're not gonna read the destination signs). Sent from my iPhone using NYC Transit Forums mobile app

I hope y'all go with MCI too. Our newest D4500CTs are turning to be pretty solid buses and I think they would be perfect for the MTA. Sent from my iPhone using NYC Transit Forums mobile app

The Bergenline Ave HBLR station could be a good start. Or extend it up to Nunguessers so it can connect with the 163, 165, and 168.

I see I'm gonna have to pay the Bx1/2, Bx9, Bx15 and/or M100 a visit soon. Sent from my iPhone using NYC Transit Forums mobile app

The same reason they don't have artics more or less.The staff doesn't know it, and converting it to CNG would cost money that the MTA probably doesn't have. Sent from my iPhone using NYC Transit Forums mobile app

Yeah I forgot to mention that too. Every time I see an artic on the 36, it's usually during off-peak times. Sent from my iPhone using NYC Transit Forums mobile app

No, WF needs those artics until this whole XN60 thing is figured out. Routes like the Bx6, Bx15, Bx19, and Bx36 have ridership levels that sticking Novas on every run is not going to help alleviate. I've noticed they've been putting an artic or two on the 36, which is good but I think either KB or GH should help them with that route until they get these new artics. Sent from my iPhone using NYC Transit Forums mobile app

You can just tell by the necroposting lol. Sent from my iPhone using NYC Transit Forums mobile app

I don't know for certain if they can't, but I have a theory as to why they don't have artics currently. The routes they do don't carry as heavily as TA, MJQ, Hale, and the Bronx garage routes, especially at all times. Now if a route like the M104 (just using this one for example) saw a huge spike in ridership similar to say, the Q113/114's, then the TA might shift some there from either Manhattan or the Bronx if the circumstances warrant it. Another reason is the lack of hybrid artics. If you were to send an XD60 to MHV for repairs, the mechanics may not have the necessary tools or experience to repair it. Sent from my iPhone using NYC Transit Forums mobile app

That got me thinking a bit last night, what if they extended the 108 to Bloomfield via Park Ave and Grove St? It could follow the 41 onto Park and then the 90 to Branch Brook Park.

4938 WF to MJQ. Saw it in the M20 not too long ago. Sent from my iPhone using NYC Transit Forums mobile app

It's still in that same spot. Just passed it on the not even a minute ago. Looks like it might be tested overnight from what I can gather. Sent from my iPhone using NYC Transit Forums mobile app

Hey if y'all don't want those buses, send them to Manhattan. They won't rattle if they see service on the M31/57. Sent from my iPhone using NYC Transit Forums mobile app

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That was one thing that irked me when I was dorming last year. I must've been the only student in my dorm that used the bus, I think one other student did but not as regularly as I did. That's my main gripe with these transplants that move to New York from other parts of the country. They seem to have this notion that the bus is solely for the poor, or that it's not trendy like the subway (I hope J. Cole's music video that he shot aboard a bus in Queens changes that somewhat, it's called "False Prophetz" if you'd like to check it out. It's a good song.) They don't take the time to realize their multi-modal alternatives when they move here and think that when the subway craps out, uber is a cheaper/more convenient option. As someone who uses Uber frequently down here in the 'burbs, I will tell you first hand, it's not that convenient and frequent usage will blow a hole in your pocket. If I was living in say, the Bronx, I'd learn my alternatives and take advantage of them as I see fit. If I was living in the Bronx and needed to get from say, West Farms to 125th and the were running Express and I'm not in a hurry: Okay, no big deal. I'll just hop the Bx40/42 to Burnside and get the or take the 40/42 to 3rd Ave for the Bx15 or Webster for the 41 and take either to The Hub. I have an unlimited so it won't hit my pockets. If a transplant was living in the Bronx and needed to get from say, West Farms to 125th and the were running Express and wasn't in a hurry: They won't even consider the bus an option. They'll dial up an uber and spend about $10-15 to get down there. They probably had an unlimited as well. I watched one of those NowThis-type videos on Facebook that talked about how Uber and Lyft posed a threat to public transit, which would in turn would hurt low-income communities that rely on buses. I'll link it in a little bit. EDIT: I couldn't find the video, but in my search for it I came across this article. http://www.forbes.com/sites/tarunwadhwa/2014/11/13/will-lyft-and-ubers-shared-ride-service-put-public-transit-out-of-business/#7c68e0581f58

Has the ever looked at extending the out to Bayside? I feel like it could work by taking people off the LIRR due to the lower fare. Sent from my iPhone using NYC Transit Forums mobile app