Cait Sith Posted March 10, 2011 Share #1 Posted March 10, 2011 Yeah so apparently this set is still at Jamaica and it still has them seats. It's been over a good couple of months since the MTA decided to use that set as a test set for them folding seats as a pilot project. My question is, what the hell is the status of this pilot? It's been quite a long time that this has been going on. If anyone has any answers or statements, please post em up as this would make a rather interesting discussion. And keep this on a NORMAL level, dont want to see fights or shit breaking loose in here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dman1455 Posted March 10, 2011 Share #2 Posted March 10, 2011 I have some opinions about this. A. They don't have to money to put in the regular seats back :cool: B. The testing is still going on C. They forget about it and don't care anymore Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SevenEleven Posted March 10, 2011 Share #3 Posted March 10, 2011 The pilot failed. The set probably won't be converted back... Probably explains why one of Jamaica's other R160 sets had the poles changed for the pilot but not the seats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4P3607 Posted March 10, 2011 Share #4 Posted March 10, 2011 The pilot failed. The set probably won't be converted back... Probably explains why one of Jamaica's other R160 seats had the poles changed for the pilot but not the seats. arent those poles a preview of the R179? :confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
553 Bridgeton Posted March 10, 2011 Share #5 Posted March 10, 2011 I have some opinions about this. A. They don't have to money to put in the regular seats back :cool: C. They forget about it and don't care anymore What else is new...lmfao! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LRG Posted March 10, 2011 Share #6 Posted March 10, 2011 SevenEleven is right...the MTA pulled that program over the summer due to the cuts, sensing that passengers would be basically getting screwed over trying to cram into a subway car like sardines. News article that goes in depth about it: http://www.nydailynews.com/ny_local/2010/08/26/2010-08-26_you_can_rest_easy_seatless_subway_plan_nixed_by_mta.html#ixzz0xlOdvVot Another article: http://nymag.com/daily/intel/2010/08/mta_decides_this_is_probably_n.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
INDman Posted March 10, 2011 Share #7 Posted March 10, 2011 Yeah so apparently this set is still at Jamaica and it still has them seats. It's been over a good couple of months since the MTA decided to use that set as a test set for them folding seats as a pilot project. My question is, what the hell is the status of this pilot? It's been quite a long time that this has been going on. If anyone has any answers or statements, please post em up as this would make a rather interesting discussion. And keep this on a NORMAL level, dont want to see fights or shit breaking loose in here. The test was over before it even started, the set still has cameras in it. As far as I know, the seats were only folded up with to see that they actually worked. From what I have been told, the seats won't be replaced with the original for the time being. It cost money to reinstall them and why should they spend the money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grand Concourse Posted March 10, 2011 Share #8 Posted March 10, 2011 So I take it the seats taken out are now concidered 'spares' then? Also do the cameras in those cars work and is there word on if more cars will get them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark1447 Posted March 10, 2011 Share #9 Posted March 10, 2011 The test was over before it even started, the set still has cameras in it. As far as I know, the seats were only folded up with to see that they actually worked. From what I have been told, the seats won't be replaced with the original for the time being. It cost money to reinstall them and why should they spend the money. What about the Cameras? Is it going to be expanded? arent those poles a preview of the R179? :confused: No Comment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
INDman Posted March 10, 2011 Share #10 Posted March 10, 2011 What about the Cameras? Is it going to be expanded? The R179 will have them and I think the new IRT cars will too. As for R160s getting them, I doubt it. Something like that is an expensive retro fit and isn't really worth the money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cait Sith Posted March 10, 2011 Author Share #11 Posted March 10, 2011 The test was over before it even started, the set still has cameras in it. As far as I know, the seats were only folded up with to see that they actually worked. From what I have been told, the seats won't be replaced with the original for the time being. It cost money to reinstall them and why should they spend the money. Ahh alright, thanks :tup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grand Concourse Posted March 10, 2011 Share #12 Posted March 10, 2011 The R179 will have them and I think the new IRT cars will too. As for R160s getting them, I doubt it. Something like that is an expensive retro fit and isn't really worth the money. Well I guess that means the cameras were a sucess then? Shame the current cars won't get them. Would be good to catch vandals especially ones scratching up the FIND screens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
INDman Posted March 10, 2011 Share #13 Posted March 10, 2011 Well I guess that means the cameras were a sucess then? Shame the current cars won't get them. Would be good to catch vandals especially ones scratching up the FIND screens. When it comes to vandalism, cameras are usually useless since who in their right mind would do it with out covering their face. Even if they do ID the vandal, the chances of catching him/her and having that person pay for the damages is slim to none. Cameras are only good at helping to solve a crime after the fact. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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