BM5 via Woodhaven Posted October 5, 2014 Share #13351 Posted October 5, 2014 (edited) No, because the overall runtime is less, and the MTA is constraint to a budget. The extension of the X17 is 32 minutes long, and besides, it makes much more sense to do that, then have two bus loads of people. Only if ridership really increases, then that would probably happen, but for the meantime, I don't think that should happen, keep the 17 as it is middays. In other words, the LIRR Bustitution was so-so, they had FR, JFK, CP, SC, and BP out there, when I was there. Also, 5168 had an accident with some car by the gas station on Utopia Pkwy and HHE. Edited October 5, 2014 by BM5 via Woodhaven 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Via Garibaldi 8 Posted October 6, 2014 Share #13352 Posted October 6, 2014 (edited) Wouldnt it be easier to run the X22 to Tottenville on the midday schedule besides the X17 making a long distance durning the weekday midday? (being the X22 to run on weekdays) I would agree with BM5... Not only this but the X17 also offers Downtown service which the X22 doesn't have at the moment. It allows them to study how much Downtown usage there is and perhaps add a Downtown branch in the future specifically for Tottenville, which has been talked about now for quite some time. I think eventually it will happen if the South Shore continues to grow in population. It all depends on how much the X1 continues to grow. As ridership increases, they'll be forced to come up with new branches to keep run times short, as those X1 trips despite being packed are still expensive to run due to how long they are. Right now what people do more than likely just drive to the Eltingville Transit Center for Downtown service from areas further south (i.e. Prince's Bay, Tottenville, etc.). Edited October 6, 2014 by Via Garibaldi 8 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jesjms Posted October 7, 2014 Share #13353 Posted October 7, 2014 Please help me reach Mr. Linsky . thank you. new member, Jim SHULMAN 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BM5 via Woodhaven Posted October 8, 2014 Share #13354 Posted October 8, 2014 (edited) I wondered, if the MTA invested in a tracking system where it shows how full a bus is, based on the amount of seats and fares paid: Key West Transit uses that method, as well as Los Angeles: Key West Florida Bus Tracking System by BM5 via Woodhaven, on Flickr http://www.syncromatics.com/products/automatedpassengercounting It could cut expenses with the traffic checkers by a ton. Granted, there would still be some, but only on the higher used routes or something, while the rest would be handled by the tracking system. Edited October 8, 2014 by BM5 via Woodhaven 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MysteriousBtrain Posted October 8, 2014 Share #13355 Posted October 8, 2014 (edited) I wondered, if the MTA invested in a tracking system where it shows how full a bus is, based on the amount of seats and fares paid: Key West Transit uses that method: Key West Florida Bus Tracking System by BM5 via Woodhaven, on Flickr Doubt it(because they are the ), but is seems like a good idea maybe email them to give them the idea. Also, how would the track it's passengers? The fare box? Sometimes, people sneak through the back and the driver doesn't even know about them. This is most common during rush hrs. Edited October 8, 2014 by MysteriousBtrain 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GojiMet86 Posted October 8, 2014 Share #13356 Posted October 8, 2014 Please help me reach Mr. Linsky . thank you. new member, Jim SHULMAN You can create an account on Bustalk and write to him there. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orion VII 4 Life Posted October 8, 2014 Share #13357 Posted October 8, 2014 (edited) I wondered, if the MTA invested in a tracking system where it shows how full a bus is, based on the amount of seats and fares paid: Key West Transit uses that method, as well as Los Angeles: Key West Florida Bus Tracking System by BM5 via Woodhaven, on Flickr http://www.syncromatics.com/products/automatedpassengercounting It could cut expensive with the traffic checkers by a ton. Granted, there would still be some, but only on the higher used routes or something, while the rest would be handled by the tracking system. Considering the MTA's system was a rather cheap in-house setup it's not likely, but who knows. That system obviously came from a vendor that has a complete "smart bus" system with automatic passenger counters and automatic announcements that work together with each other. MTA will be getting counters from Clever Devices along with announcements starting next year, I don't know if they could hook that up with the Bustime system since it's probably their proprietary system but maybe they will be able to. (possibly through a licensing fee?) Edited October 8, 2014 by Orion VII 4 Life 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYSubwayBuff Posted October 9, 2014 Share #13358 Posted October 9, 2014 5339 is on the 49!!!! Just passed kings hwy 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calvin Posted October 9, 2014 Share #13359 Posted October 9, 2014 The Next Gens below 4140 (the 5 from Yukon), Are they returning to Yukon or staying at JFK? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BM5 via Woodhaven Posted October 11, 2014 Share #13360 Posted October 11, 2014 Okay, what was an X24 doing on the LIE near Woodhaven Blvd (towards Tysens Lane) today?? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYSubwayBuff Posted October 11, 2014 Share #13361 Posted October 11, 2014 Better question what is an X24 doing out on a Saturday 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lupojohn Posted October 11, 2014 Share #13362 Posted October 11, 2014 Please help me reach Mr. Linsky . thank you. new member, Jim SHULMAN If you're talking about Dennis Linsky, he's on Facebook. Message him there. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GojiMet86 Posted October 11, 2014 Share #13363 Posted October 11, 2014 Okay, what was an X24 doing on the LIE near Woodhaven Blvd (towards Tysens Lane) today?? I'm thinking along the lines that Academy drivers may use the same bus for charters and commuter runs. I was reading on BusChat about some Trails/Greyhound runs and how their companies will schedule it so that they have commuter and charter runs built in the same run. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MTA Bus Posted October 12, 2014 Share #13364 Posted October 12, 2014 2400 now has a blue strips on the front, so no more white face. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BM5 via Woodhaven Posted October 12, 2014 Share #13365 Posted October 12, 2014 2400 now has a blue strips on the front, so no more white face. Mmm, glad I caught it not too long ago. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fresh Pond Posted October 12, 2014 Share #13366 Posted October 12, 2014 2400 now has a blue strips on the front, so no more white face. Well 2422 still has one so they not gone yet 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Via Garibaldi 8 Posted October 12, 2014 Share #13367 Posted October 12, 2014 2400 now has a blue strips on the front, so no more white face. Thank God for that. Now if they could re-do the hideous logo on the earlier Prevosts. Looks like a kid did those decals. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BM5 via Woodhaven Posted October 12, 2014 Share #13368 Posted October 12, 2014 Thank God for that. Now if they could re-do the hideous logo on the earlier Prevosts. Looks like a kid did those decals. What about sending them to Yonkers? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYSubwayBuff Posted October 12, 2014 Share #13369 Posted October 12, 2014 Why isn't the HOV lane on battery tunnel active during the PM? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Via Garibaldi 8 Posted October 13, 2014 Share #13370 Posted October 13, 2014 Why isn't the HOV lane on battery tunnel active during the PM? Do you mean on the Gowanus? I don't recall there ever being an official HOV lane on the Battery Tunnel. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BM5 via Woodhaven Posted October 13, 2014 Share #13371 Posted October 13, 2014 (edited) Well 2422 still has one so they not gone yet 2422 looks like a life-sized toy. I don't know, but it somehow looks like one to me. Edited October 13, 2014 by BM5 via Woodhaven 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYSubwayBuff Posted October 13, 2014 Share #13372 Posted October 13, 2014 Do you mean on the Gowanus? I don't recall there ever being an official HOV lane on the Battery Tunnel.There is in the A.M. but not I the PM thats why I was asking 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYSubwayBuff Posted October 14, 2014 Share #13373 Posted October 14, 2014 Who hates the 7000's ? I hate the 7000's 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cait Sith Posted October 14, 2014 Share #13374 Posted October 14, 2014 Who hates the 7000's ? I hate the 7000's I don't. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orion VII 4 Life Posted October 14, 2014 Share #13375 Posted October 14, 2014 Who hates the 7000's ? I hate the 7000's The only thing I hate is that they're all in f*cking Castleton. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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