trainfan22 Posted December 28, 2016 Share #14551 Posted December 28, 2016 For the first time since the came back I seen and rode a 160 on the , there was two sets on the today. Also seems like two sets of 68/A's ran on the all day today. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Far rockaway Posted December 28, 2016 Share #14552 Posted December 28, 2016 So R32'S will definitely go on the once R179'S go on the A ,C, J, Z train 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cl94 Posted December 28, 2016 Share #14553 Posted December 28, 2016 Where will the r68's from the go, and won't there also be some 32s on the ? The R68s from the will likely go to the , as additional trains will be needed for Second Avenue service. With the R179 order running so late, the car shortage will be even worse, as the original intent was to have the 179s in for Second Avenue. I don't foresee any R32s ending up on the as long as there are 300' trains. If needed, they might throw them on when the is shuttered. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BayParkwayW Posted December 28, 2016 Share #14554 Posted December 28, 2016 The R68s from the will likely go to the , as additional trains will be needed for Second Avenue service. With the R179 order running so late, the car shortage will be even worse, as the original intent was to have the 179s in for Second Avenue. I don't foresee any R32s ending up on the as long as there are 300' trains. If needed, they might throw them on when the is shuttered. Will they put new stickers or roll signs on the R68's for the second avenue like they did for the extension, or will they still say 57th St? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RES2773 Posted December 28, 2016 Share #14555 Posted December 28, 2016 Hi everyone, I know I'm kind of posting this in the middle of a conversation, but I've been so confused about this. What is everyone's favorite transit app to use? Personally, I like Transit (The "app" part of "transit app" was removed awhile ago). but what about citymapper, moovit, any other local apps, or even google or apple maps? Please share your opinions. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mtatransit Posted December 28, 2016 Share #14556 Posted December 28, 2016 Hi everyone, I know I'm kind of posting this in the middle of a conversation, but I've been so confused about this. What is everyone's favorite transit app to use? Personally, I like Transit (The "app" part of "transit app" was removed awhile ago). but what about citymapper, moovit, any other local apps, or even google or apple maps? Please share your opinions. I personally think Transit App is the best App, it works off line, has a map of where all the buses are (even if is not live) and all the schedules of the train and buses. It also includes Trip Planner which I find not as good as Google, but the transit schedule is really useful. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wallyhorse Posted December 28, 2016 Share #14557 Posted December 28, 2016 We should a least extend it one or two station east of Jamaica Center, so the E could get a terminal that could turn all the trains during rush hour Yes, but as part of a long-term extension that I would want to do to Belmont Park (that would serve as a Park-and-Ride terminal except on Belmont Stakes Day) that would include a barebones station that would most of the time be a yard except on (usually) Belmont Stakes Day. Such would also serve considerable chunks of eastern Queens and even for some who live close to the border with Nassau County that area as well. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calvin Posted December 28, 2016 Share #14558 Posted December 28, 2016 The train schedule is now updated on the website 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mtatransit Posted December 29, 2016 Share #14559 Posted December 29, 2016 (edited) Yes, but as part of a long-term extension that I would want to do to Belmont Park (that would serve as a Park-and-Ride terminal except on Belmont Stakes Day) that would include a barebones station that would most of the time be a yard except on (usually) Belmont Stakes Day. Such would also serve considerable chunks of eastern Queens and even for some who live close to the border with Nassau County that area as well. I think all stations built in the future should be barebone, not some art museum like 2nd Ave. hopefully that could make the station cheaper. Edited December 29, 2016 by Mtatransit 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Around the Horn Posted December 29, 2016 Share #14560 Posted December 29, 2016 I think all stations built in the future should be barebone, not some art museum like 2nd Ave. hopefully that could make the station cheaper. By law, you have to spend 1% of the total project on public art, so no. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mtatransit Posted December 29, 2016 Share #14561 Posted December 29, 2016 By law, you have to spend 1% of the total project on public art, so no. Why does government dictate whether any station have any art, I thought efficiency is much more useful than an aethestic aspect of a station. But it's the govt we are talking about here..... 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MHV9218 Posted December 29, 2016 Share #14562 Posted December 29, 2016 I think all stations built in the future should be barebone, not some art museum like 2nd Ave. hopefully that could make the station cheaper. The art costs next to nothing and the stations are already comically bare compared to the original mosaics and designs of the rest of the system. A few distractions from the puddles of urine and homeless people can go a long way--I'd keep them. 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Around the Horn Posted December 29, 2016 Share #14563 Posted December 29, 2016 Why does government dictate whether any station have any art, I thought efficiency is much more useful than an aethestic aspect of a station. But it's the govt we are talking about here..... I'm sorry but that ship sailed in 1900, when the first contract wrote that, and I paraphrase, the subway is a "great public work, worthy of attractive design, even of beauty". Aethestics have been part of the subway since the beginning. Squire Vickers, who designed the dual contracts and later the IND stations, wrote that "It is not enough that our stations should be sanitary, commodious and convenient-they must at the same time present a cheerful and attractive appearance to the public." Colored tiles on the walls should "blaze with the brightness of a jewel," providing a 'joyous note like a banner flung from the frowning window of a castle" 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mtatransit Posted December 29, 2016 Share #14564 Posted December 29, 2016 (edited) I'm sorry but that ship sailed in 1900, when the first contract wrote that, and I paraphrase, the subway is a "great public work, worthy of attractive design, even of beauty". Aethestics have been part of the subway since the beginning. Squire Vickers, who designed the dual contracts and later the IND stations, wrote that "It is not enough that our stations should be sanitary, commodious and convenient-they must at the same time present a cheerful and attractive appearance to the public." Colored tiles on the walls should "blaze with the brightness of a jewel," providing a 'joyous note like a banner flung from the frowning window of a castle" But then we really don't need a full platform length mezzanine do we, we could just do a 21 St Queensbridge style exit (mini mezzanines) where there there is one on each end. Edited December 29, 2016 by Mtatransit 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CenSin Posted December 29, 2016 Share #14565 Posted December 29, 2016 But then we really don't need a full platform length mezzanine do we, we could just do a 21 St Queensbridge style exit (mini mezzanines) where there there is one on each end. We could have had a third track at 72 Street if it weren’t for those extra large mezzanines. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pringle5095 Posted December 29, 2016 Share #14566 Posted December 29, 2016 We could have had a third track at 72 Street if it weren’t for those extra large mezzanines. And then again I think we all wanted a 2 Av Line with 4 tracks Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MysteriousBtrain Posted December 31, 2016 Share #14567 Posted December 31, 2016 (edited) http://www.thejoekorner.com/carassignments/bmt-ind-2017-01-01.html Changes: one more "official" R68 (24) 21 trains for the Edited December 31, 2016 by ShadeJay 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lance Posted December 31, 2016 Share #14568 Posted December 31, 2016 Map updates: Line Maps Vignelli Design Enjoy. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobtehpanda Posted December 31, 2016 Share #14569 Posted December 31, 2016 Map updates: Line Maps Vignelli Design Enjoy. Love the maps. As a side note, I wish it was possible to create a diagrammatic map that didn't distort the distance between the and the in the Bronx, but what are you gonna do. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calvin Posted December 31, 2016 Share #14570 Posted December 31, 2016 (edited) Is there a reason on how the R142/A doesn't announce the destination, then saying the next and last stop? (Wall St on the to Bowling Green) Edited December 31, 2016 by CH3348 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Around the Horn Posted December 31, 2016 Share #14571 Posted December 31, 2016 Ugh, the scrolling signs are back... The now reads "QUEENS BLVD EXPRESS" which obviously doesn't fit. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lance Posted December 31, 2016 Share #14572 Posted December 31, 2016 Apparently, abbreviations are not in vogue anymore. Transit cannot seem to get a happy medium. Oh wait, yes they can - by leaving the signs as they are. We don't need signs that read "WAKFLD-241" or "Q BORO PLZ" but we also don't need an essay on those signs either. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CTK246 Posted December 31, 2016 Share #14573 Posted December 31, 2016 Ugh, the scrolling signs are back... The now reads "QUEENS BLVD EXPRESS" which obviously doesn't fit. The to Queensbridge scrolls "21 ST-QUEENSBRIDGE" Is there a reason on how the R142/A doesn't announce the destination, then saying the next and last stop? (Wall St on the to Bowling Green) Intentional. My guess was to save time. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobtehpanda Posted December 31, 2016 Share #14574 Posted December 31, 2016 I feel like EXP and LCL are acceptable... Do the current signs display the full terminal name, or do they flash "WAKEFIELD" and then "241 ST" in sequence? I never really pay attention. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Around the Horn Posted December 31, 2016 Share #14575 Posted December 31, 2016 The to Queensbridge scrolls "21 ST-QUEENSBRIDGE" Intentional. My guess was to save time. That was changed to "21 ST-QUEENSBR" in 2014, I think. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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