Jdog14 Posted February 3, 2013 Share #5026 Posted February 3, 2013 Thats what i meant, accelerate slower than the Allisons...but now quick question...idk how the hybrid system works. all i know is that the hybrids out here in staten island can go, and I THINK, they can get to about 40mph faster than the LFS/3G/XD40. Maybe 40 MPH as in top speed, but faster? I highly doubt that.. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quill Depot Posted February 3, 2013 Share #5027 Posted February 3, 2013 I don't see why higher than 40 miles per hour is needed on a local bus. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Culver Posted February 3, 2013 Share #5028 Posted February 3, 2013 (edited) I don't see why higher than 40 miles per hour is needed on a local bus. The S79 SBS, S53, S93 and B103 LTD would like a word with you. Edited February 3, 2013 by Culver 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metro CSW Posted February 3, 2013 Share #5029 Posted February 3, 2013 (edited) I'll speak for the B103's behalf.^ Edited February 3, 2013 by Metro CSW 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jdog14 Posted February 3, 2013 Share #5030 Posted February 3, 2013 I'll speak for the B103's behave.^ You and me both lol.. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XcelsiorBoii4888 Posted February 3, 2013 Share #5031 Posted February 3, 2013 And i'll speak for the S53/93 and S79! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Culver Posted February 3, 2013 Share #5032 Posted February 3, 2013 And i'll speak for the S53/93 and S79! I can speak for the S79...and yeah, would be nice if those NGs could go a bit faster on the bridge instead of getting blown past by express buses, cars, motorcycles, cows, and everything in between. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XcelsiorBoii4888 Posted February 3, 2013 Share #5033 Posted February 3, 2013 I can speak for the S79...and yeah, would be nice if those NGs could go a bit faster on the bridge instead of getting blown past by express buses, cars, motorcycles, cows, and everything in between. and you know whats the funny thing? The Orion Vs can keep up with traffic. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbo19 Posted February 3, 2013 Share #5034 Posted February 3, 2013 and you know whats the funny thing? The Orion Vs can keep up with traffic. Well the V's aren't regulated/held back by an additional electronic proplosion system. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MTA Bus Posted February 3, 2013 Share #5035 Posted February 3, 2013 6600 has been painted. Just saw it on the B65 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Culver Posted February 3, 2013 Share #5036 Posted February 3, 2013 (edited) and you know whats the funny thing? The Orion Vs can keep up with traffic. Thing is, the hybrids have about 3,000 extra pounds on them, and due to the power generation not being that great still, the actual electric motor isn't so strong. If they made them plug-in hybrids (which they bloody should have considering the possibility of a one-time investment saving the MTA millions later on) which could charge at their downtime in the shops off solar cells and hydrogen fuel cells (sewer system hydrogen reclamation systems for this), they could afford to put in a 300+ horsepower electric motor (no transmission to step up, so you're going to want more ponies) with enough torque to spin the earth when the bus moves. They'd also need lithium-ion phosphate batteries placed within the floor Tesla Model S-style. Do all that and you got yourself a hybrid that will massacre a traditional bus on mileage and performance (and cost). In fact, what have these bus manufacturers been doing with their time? They're seriously still putting batteries on the bloody roof. Edited February 3, 2013 by Culver 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XcelsiorBoii4888 Posted February 3, 2013 Share #5037 Posted February 3, 2013 Damm^ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewFlyer 230 Posted February 3, 2013 Share #5038 Posted February 3, 2013 The Q64 has schedules and maps placed inside of the guide a ride boxes, I can't wait for the Q25 to have theirs placed in the boxes as well. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cait Sith Posted February 3, 2013 Share #5039 Posted February 3, 2013 The Q64 has schedules and maps placed inside of the guide a ride boxes, I can't wait for the Q25 to have theirs placed in the boxes as well. The Q25 runs frequent enough though. The Q8 and Q41 need them more!! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XcelsiorBoii4888 Posted February 3, 2013 Share #5040 Posted February 3, 2013 (edited) *deleted* Edited February 3, 2013 by XcelsiorBoii4888 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BM5 via Woodhaven Posted February 3, 2013 Share #5041 Posted February 3, 2013 <blockquote class='ipsBlockquote'data-author="Cait Sith" data-cid="641241" data-time="1359924984"><p> The Q25 runs frequent enough though. The Q8 and Q41 need them more!!</p></blockquote> The Q38 needs it badly. Only the boxes are put at the stops. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cait Sith Posted February 3, 2013 Share #5042 Posted February 3, 2013 (edited) <blockquote class='ipsBlockquote'data-author="Cait Sith" data-cid="641241" data-time="1359924984"><p>The Q25 runs frequent enough though. The Q8 and Q41 need them more!!</p></blockquote> The Q38 needs it badly. Only the boxes are put at the stops. The Q38 runs better than the two lines mentioned, even at night. Edited February 3, 2013 by Cait Sith 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BM5 via Woodhaven Posted February 3, 2013 Share #5043 Posted February 3, 2013 <blockquote class='ipsBlockquote'data-author="Cait Sith" data-cid="641254" data-time="1359926469"><p> The Q38 runs better than the two lines mentioned, even at night.</p></blockquote> Oh you have no idea how the 38 bunches at rush hour and middays on 20 minute headways. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewFlyer 230 Posted February 3, 2013 Share #5044 Posted February 3, 2013 The Q25 runs frequent enough though. The Q8 and Q41 need them more!! The Q8, Q41, Q112 and Q25 all need them at nights after around 7PM they all run 20-30 minutes. The Q64 I was suprised becuase it runs fast and I din't expect them to put the maps and schedules in the boxes before the Q25. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grand Concourse Posted February 3, 2013 Share #5045 Posted February 3, 2013 I also think CP could get both Q20 lines. Not sure about the Q44 now that it has artics. If it was before the artics, it would've been ideal with a cng depot on both ends with WF and CP. If those Vikings are still around, I'd favor CS getting some express lines and run the vikings. Q35 is better being every 15min. I do like the idea of it being split with FB. I think there could be a direct B116th to KH and 16th st line. So I think they should switch the B2 and B100 lines east of FB av and keep the B2 all at FB, while the B100 is extended past KP all the way to B116th (maybe make it limited stop only in Queens, the stop under the bridge some stop in the middle and finally B116th). This way you can split the B100 as well or have the B100/Q35 swap buses if needed. Q53, they should've just added the 2 subway transfer stops and leave the rest alone. It's gotten too slow with all the extra stops. :bump: 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Culver Posted February 3, 2013 Share #5046 Posted February 3, 2013 :bump: I dunno if Kings Highway station can handle any more people. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BM5 via Woodhaven Posted February 4, 2013 Share #5047 Posted February 4, 2013 <blockquote class='ipsBlockquote'data-author="Culver" data-cid="641340" data-time="1359935646"><p> I dunno if Kings Highway station can handle any more people.</p></blockquote> Kings Hwy is barely filled to the max with people, might as well service some areas. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Culver Posted February 4, 2013 Share #5048 Posted February 4, 2013 <blockquote class='ipsBlockquote'data-author="Culver" data-cid="641340" data-time="1359935646"><p>I dunno if Kings Highway station can handle any more people.</p></blockquote> Kings Hwy is barely filled to the max with people, might as well service some areas. You sure about that? The place is a madhouse in rush hours and Kings Highway the road is already packed as hell. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B36 Via Ave U Posted February 4, 2013 Share #5049 Posted February 4, 2013 Yea Kings Hwy is at capacity, the line stretches around the corner at times for the B100 in rush hour, buses on the 100 leave packed to the doors every time (I've had pleanty of experience), and even outside of rush hour you can have 35+ people waiting there for the 100, you do have a decent amount of people waiting for the 2.31 but not as many and there are always a ton of people waiting for the B7 and B82 around the corner under the tracks, so I am agreeing with everyone about that Kings Hwy is packed to capacity, I just thought I would share it from my POV. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Culver Posted February 4, 2013 Share #5050 Posted February 4, 2013 Yea Kings Hwy is at capacity, the line stretches around the corner at times for the B100 in rush hour, buses on the 100 leave packed to the doors every time (I've had pleanty of experience), and even outside of rush hour you can have 35+ people waiting there for the 100, you do have a decent amount of people waiting for the 2.31 but not as many and there are always a ton of people waiting for the B7 and B82 around the corner under the tracks, so I am agreeing with everyone about that Kings Hwy is packed to capacity, I just thought I would share it from my POV. I would've actually liked a 65 St/Ave P route and some Flatbush/Rockaways route to be added to Kings Highway, but yeah, where to put em, and the platforms at the station can get damn crowded as is. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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