Culver Posted January 30, 2013 Share #4876 Posted January 30, 2013 Lol, I don't think you can have 'sm'. It stands for something else entirely lol. A clue: 'bondage'. I know, I know. Hadn't thought of that, but that's a good reason to keep the X designation for SI expresses. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jgood6195 Posted January 30, 2013 Share #4877 Posted January 30, 2013 lol, how about swapping the unions at mta bus with SI? Spin SI off as its own system like LIB and then you can better integrate mta bus and nyct in the other 4 boroughs. Well, SI's local fleet was about the same size as LIBus's fleet, so...... 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B35 via Church Posted January 30, 2013 Share #4878 Posted January 30, 2013 - Well, that, and I saw it was a little over a mile from Crown Heights to Church Avenue, so I figured there's no point in wasting a ride for a relatively short distance. - So what portion of Church is blocked off then? Like Nostrand to Flatbush or what? - I'm positive. I got off at 8th Avenue, walked down a block or two to the B70 stop, and the schedule said 4:46 and then 5:06 (When I checked the time, it was 4:51). I had to check to make sure I was looking at the weekday schedule, and sure enough I was. I just checked the online schedule, and basically those 10 minute headways only apply during the AM rush (both directions). Then late midday/early PM rush, the headway is 15 minutes (both directions), but other than that, it's every 20 minutes or worse. I was debating between the B16 and the B70 to get to Bay Ridge. The B16 was slightly better (according to the schedule anyway). Service runs every 15 minutes rather than 20. (Of course, if I were concerned about frequency, I would've taken the B63 or subway). - Out of curiosity, how many got off the bus at the last stop? (For that matter, how many got off at Willow Road East?) Me and one other guy got off at Willow Road East (but the other guy didn't cross under the expressway with me), and there were 2 people left going into CSI. Like you said, hopefully enough people write in that they get the new stop added. (I've already written to campus officials about it. I guess I might as well send the email to the MTA as well, in the general complaints section) I mean, enough people are affected that it should've been a no-brainer to put the stop in originally. - No part of church av is "blocked off".... What's happening is they're working from the inside out (by that I mean, the construction is taking place in the middle of the roadway first).... They're removing those old trolley tracks from what I heard..... Right now b/w Rogers & Bedford in both directions, traffic is moving on the curbside lane (meaning, parking is banned).... - With the B70, that's what I thought, it's every 10-15 mins on the rush (for the most part).... So it's only 20 at certain parts of the PM rush then; irregular headways basically..... - That S93 ride I had, no one got off at Willow.... Aside from myself, there were 5 ppl. that got off inside CSI... There was 1 asian lady & 1 white lady that walked back towards the front gate.... Where they eventually waited after the walk, I don't have a clue, since I was well ahead of them by time I reached the gate... Don't know what the other 3 ppl did though.... You can discount me since obv. I'm not a regular.... But if 2 other people are taking that walk, something's gotta give.... Leads me to believe there's more people either walking or taking the shuttle bus back to victory from the last stop on the 93 during the day..... This is where I'll be optimistic w/ the MTA & say that they'll add a stop short of the gate - the only question is a matter of when.... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fresh Pond Posted January 30, 2013 Share #4879 Posted January 30, 2013 The Xcelsior streak finally ends...with a hybrid About damn time 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B35 via Church Posted January 30, 2013 Share #4880 Posted January 30, 2013 Alright, so who's gonna be the first to post pics of artics in service on the B44 (if anyone hasn't already) ? 5839 & 5840 spotted on church & nostrand earlier..... 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Threxx Posted January 30, 2013 Share #4881 Posted January 30, 2013 The Xcelsior streak finally ends...with a hybrid About damn time Why would you want a hybrid... *coughRTScough* 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fresh Pond Posted January 30, 2013 Share #4882 Posted January 30, 2013 Because for the past 7 days I been going home from work I would always get an Xcelsior on the B15. I'm sick of them already 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MTA Bus Posted January 30, 2013 Share #4883 Posted January 30, 2013 Alright, so who's gonna be the first to post pics of artics in service on the B44 (if anyone hasn't already) ? 5839 & 5840 spotted on church & nostrand earlier..... Somebody already has posted pics of it. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
User Posted January 30, 2013 Share #4884 Posted January 30, 2013 Alright, so who's gonna be the first to post pics of artics in service on the B44 (if anyone hasn't already) ? 5839 & 5840 spotted on church & nostrand earlier..... http://www.nyctransitforums.com/forums/topic/39342-brooklynb44-lfs-artics-eny-xcelsiors121-124/ 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grand Concourse Posted January 30, 2013 Share #4885 Posted January 30, 2013 (edited) Alright, so who's gonna be the first to post pics of artics in service on the B44 (if anyone hasn't already) ? 5839 & 5840 spotted on church & nostrand earlier..... saw 5830 yesterday and I think a 582x (still with an MJQ sticker) today. Edited January 30, 2013 by Cait Sith 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ciboii22 Posted January 30, 2013 Share #4886 Posted January 30, 2013 And what's the point in quoting everyone to restate what was already said? You're not adding anything.^saw 5830 yesterday and I think a 582x (still with an MJQ sticker) today. I caught a picture of it myself, last week but I can't post pictures on here there's something wrong with the forums, so I haven't posted pictures in 2-4 weeks now. I have a crap load of pictures to upload .... 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cait Sith Posted January 30, 2013 Share #4887 Posted January 30, 2013 Somebody already has posted pics of it. http://www.nyctransitforums.com/forums/topic/39342-brooklynb44-lfs-artics-eny-xcelsiors121-124/ A brutally cold day that was....thankfully, only had to wait like 10 minutes lol 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
checkmatechamp13 Posted January 30, 2013 Share #4888 Posted January 30, 2013 - With the B70, that's what I thought, it's every 10-15 mins on the rush (for the most part).... So it's only 20 at certain parts of the PM rush then; irregular headways basically..... Well, after like 4 - 4:30 or so, it becomes 20 minutes (that's why I said early PM rush, because that's too late to be midday IMO). Surprisingly, the bus wasn't that crowded. Just the few blocks before we hit the train, and then a lot of people got off and we had a seated load again. But I think a lot of it has to do with the crappy headways deterring ridership, rather than lack of demand. Lol, I don't think you can have 'sm'. It stands for something else entirely lol. A clue: 'bondage'. LOL. I just thought you were referring to SMH. Your mind's in the gutter I see. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ttcsubwayfan Posted January 30, 2013 Share #4889 Posted January 30, 2013 Just a question - the TTC, like the MTA, purchased a lot of hybrids for their fleet and that turned out to be one of the worst decisions they ever made. The buses are terrible lemons. Did anything of the sort happen to the MTA's hybrids? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ciboii22 Posted January 30, 2013 Share #4890 Posted January 30, 2013 Soooo 800 is back from the dead. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYCtrainfan01 Posted January 30, 2013 Share #4891 Posted January 30, 2013 Finally saw a XD60 in person! #4727! She looked beautiful! No photo though unfortunately... 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jgood6195 Posted January 30, 2013 Share #4892 Posted January 30, 2013 (edited) Just a question - the TTC, like the MTA, purchased a lot of hybrids for their fleet and that turned out to be one of the worst decisions they ever made. The buses are terrible lemons. Did anything of the sort happen to the MTA's hybrids? We had our fair share of mistakes as well. The MTA is even planning to convert an Orion VII to diesel for MTA bus. The Designlines were even worse. Edited January 30, 2013 by jgood6195 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fresh Pond Posted January 30, 2013 Share #4893 Posted January 30, 2013 <blockquote class='ipsBlockquote'data-author="ttcsubwayfan" data-cid="638959" data-time="1359574776"><p> Just a question - the TTC, like the MTA, purchased a lot of hybrids for their fleet and that turned out to be one of the worst decisions they ever made. The buses are terrible lemons. Did anything of the sort happen to the MTA's hybrids?</p></blockquote> Oh nothing major, just randomly spontaneously combusting for the Orion VIIs, and the infamous M60 incident with the DesignLines with that unproven Capstone turbine system <blockquote class='ipsBlockquote'data-author="ciboii22" data-cid="638960" data-time="1359575209"><p> Soooo 800 is back from the dead.</p></blockquote> You said that already... 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYCtrainfan01 Posted January 30, 2013 Share #4894 Posted January 30, 2013 (edited) Oh nothing major, just randomly spontaneously combusting for the Orion VIIs, and the infamous M60 incident with the DesignLines with that unproven Capstone turbine system What was that incident again? I heard something like one of the DesignLines stalled out on the M60 at Triboro... Is that true? Edit: Did some research... It turns out that one of the Designlines couldn't make the climb on the Triboro... Edited January 30, 2013 by NYCtrainfan01 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MHV9218 Posted January 30, 2013 Share #4895 Posted January 30, 2013 (edited) Not my photo, ALL CREDIT TO J. CARONETTI: Posted on subchat, bus sure looks good...ran yesterday as well, non x-piece run too (417). Edited January 30, 2013 by MHV9218 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XcelsiorBoii4888 Posted January 30, 2013 Share #4896 Posted January 30, 2013 (edited) Oohh myy yooo these RTS suckkk... Dammm I wish UP had some Orion Vs or something other than RTSs. RTS in 2013?? #DATSDATSHYTIDONTLIKE Edited January 30, 2013 by XcelsiorBoii4888 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trainfan22 Posted January 30, 2013 Share #4897 Posted January 30, 2013 So I guess this proves NFI won the next 40 Foot bus contact, we see they are testing these buses on the M42 now, where's all the 40 foot Nova are at QV 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fresh Pond Posted January 30, 2013 Share #4898 Posted January 30, 2013 (edited) <blockquote class='ipsBlockquote'data-author="NYCtrainfan01" data-cid="638993" data-time="1359580367"><p> What was that incident again? I heard something like one of the DesignLines stalled out on the M60 at Triboro... Is that true?<br /> <br /> Edit: Did some research... It turns out that one of the Designlines couldn't make the climb on the Triboro...</p></blockquote> Yup, that's the one. After that, they upgraded from a Capstone C30 to a Capstone C65 turbine, but by then it was too late. They pulled all 5 (1302-1306) out of service ...although 1306 actually never saw passenger service, that one was always a training bus Edited January 30, 2013 by Fresh Pond 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYCtrainfan01 Posted January 30, 2013 Share #4899 Posted January 30, 2013 Oohh myy yooo these RTS suckkk...Dammm I wish UP had some Orion Vs or something other than RTSs. RTS in 2013?? #DATSDATSHYTIDONTLIKE I'm sorry but are you serious? The RTS's are still here because the bus itself has withstanded the test of time... They are one of the strongest and best buses ever bult! Nothing last forever though... When they retire, thier legacy will still stand! Yup, that's the one. After that, they upgraded from a Capstone C30 to a Capstone C65 turbine, but by then it was too late. They pulled all 4 (1302-1306) out of service ...although 1306 actually never saw passenger service, that one was always a training bus Ah I see... Thanks for confirming that! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ttcsubwayfan Posted January 30, 2013 Share #4900 Posted January 30, 2013 We had our fair share of mistakes as well. The MTA is even planning to convert an Orion VII to diesel for MTA bus. The Designlines were even worse. Oh nothing major, just randomly spontaneously combusting for the Orion VIIs, and the infamous M60 incident with the DesignLines with that unproven Capstone turbine system Thanks! Oohh myy yooo these RTS suckkk...Dammm I wish UP had some Orion Vs or something other than RTSs. RTS in 2013?? #DATSDATSHYTIDONTLIKE This represents the typical North American 'Newer is better' attitude, which I despise with every fibre of my being. The RTS is a decent bus and will continue to be. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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