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They’re done.

This is reflecting all the operators who are going to the MAC tomorrow. So the 5 from yesterday, and 8 tomorrow makes 13 TA.

Next class: Highest # TA: 161 (8 candidates) Highest #OA: 215 (Just one candidate)

When you crossed over, did you put in your transfer to Queens? If you did, then you just have to wait and ride it out. If not, put it in. They’re not going to hardship you in front of other operators that put in their request ahead of you.

The Bx18 will be relabeled as the Bx18A and B to denote the loop pattern starting January 8th.

There is a class of 45 starting in January. Mixed class. I believe it’s 12 TA or so.

Precaution for black ice through the city. Other depots had their artics grounded overnight as well.

If the work was starting winter pick, they would had moved the routes already. Can they start the work mid pick? Sure. But they would have to have another system pick before the routes are actually moved elsewhere.

Still in service

7975 has not been delivered yet

7983 is in at UP. Only missing 74 and 75.

7977, 7980 and 7985 in at UP.

Don't think too much about it. Day 8 will be used to correct the remaining faults that you had during the first 7 days. i passed on Day 9 and that was after having to squeeze my way through two parked vehicles... So tight, that my superintendent actually got off the bus and guided me through. You will make it through. Tips for 8 and 9: Spend Day 8 asking all the questions you have with your new superintendent. Like I said, that day is for correction. Have them show you a different way of handling the same situation that you're having trouble with. Take your time driving. You'll be at a new depot maybe transversing new territory. Day 9 will be in the city. Scan your mirrors A LOT. If your supt is telling you scan more, scan a lot more. They want to see your head moving back and forth. You must slow down and be prepared to stop (and even stop) for any hazard. Peds, bikes, cars, rats, roaches, whatever. Call them out, slow it down as you pass and if you need to, put the 4 feet of space in between them and the bus. If any hazard is within 4 feet, you must call them out and stop or change lanes until they are away from your bus. While you are passing any hazard, you must watch them in the mirror as you go past. Look forward, then track them in the mirror. On forward planning: Think about the next 20 seconds around your bus and the couple of blocks ahead of you. They want to see you pick up on hazards or anything else that you would have to pay more attention to. For example, you see a double parked car that you will have to go around. Call out the car, and then start setting up to change lanes. You want to time up your lane change so that you don't have to stop behind the double parked car and at the same time, you spend as least amount of time possible with your right side open. Lane changes: Scan your mirrors, figure out where you're going to change lanes at, scan again and then effect your movement left or right. Don't wait for the moment to arrive to change lanes. (Like with the double parked car scenario) If you're on 80th Street and you know you have to turn on 86th Street, you should already be in the proper lane by 83rd/84th Street. You want to get your lane changing thought of and done early so you don't get caught up. Crossing Peds: Slow down and stop for them. If they're crossing in the middle of the street, they will cross in front of your bus and not care. Adjust your operation for them. Scan your right side mirror for a bike that might come. Scan your left side for cars passing. The ped might see either or, last minute and the next thing is that they're either continuing across the street or they're going to retreat back to the sidewalk. If they retreat, you're already prepared to stop (or should be stopped already if they're in the 4 feet). In the crosswalk, just stop until it's clear before proceeding. This way, you keep your bus straight to monitor any bikes on the right side, any other pedesterians and have a better angle on the left side to view traffic using you mirror. When its safe to proceed, do the 3-5 mph and continue scanning the crosswalk and around your bus for anything more that you would have to stop for. Good luck

Nah, there’s no consolidation. If you’re a TA dispatcher, you can only work at TA depots. The only shared space for OA and TA is the Command Center.

7987 at Ulmer Park

7984 at UP

Oh, lol. It’s assigned to JFK.

4856 is alive and well at Ulmer Park.

You can request a hardship transfer but it’s something that they don’t have to grant because you willingly transferred to Staten Island. If you live closer to Brooklyn Division depots and SI is out of the way for you, that’s one reason you can use.

7972 at UP

Now at UP with 7978. 7981 and 82 got dropped off this morning.

No. You’ll only have seniority above your classmates, if they were hired from lists after 4600. You would still be at the bottom however.

It was on a QV school piece.

Hey, it’s 10 TA for the 7/17 class. Highest list is 131.

What he meant by being on the board is that you’re going to be on standby until the crew office gives you a job (or something to do otherwise) or you make it to your clear time. Also, some jobs have a “Work As Assigned” portion at a location in between your trips.