NewFlyer 230 Posted February 1, 2021 Share #33251 Posted February 1, 2021 I did all my fanning and picture taking yesterday because I figured today would be a crap show. But even last night bus service started to suffer. Last night I waited a little over an hour for the Q64, because for some reason there were no buses on the route at all between 11:30pm and 12:37am until 3500 from JFK entered service at Jewel Ave/164th street towards Forest Hills. One good thing is that last night I fanned the M9 from the Essex/Delancey St station to East 23rd and I caught an Orion VII 3G 7066. Its been 5 years since I've rode on one of them ever since they dumped all of them in Staten Island. I hope JFK can get some of these buses before they retire since JFK is the dumping ground for near retired buses lol. 2 minutes ago, B35 via Church said: Being that officials (ever since Bloomberg, it seems like) have gotten more trigger happy with opting to shut down public transportation over the first drop of snow that sticks , I didn't even consider it..... I don't remember the last time I went fanning in the snow because of it. I don't remember the last time the whole bus system was shut down due to the snow. I know with the elevated portions of the subway they tend to suspend service but the buses usually continue to run. This is the first time in years that NYC has gotten as much snow as we are getting so its not like these complete shut downs happen all the time. However I don't agree with suspending all bus service, because people still have to work, but maybe they could run a bus every 20-30 minutes in these extreme conditions. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Via Garibaldi 8 Posted February 1, 2021 Share #33252 Posted February 1, 2021 41 minutes ago, B35 via Church said: Nice summary of his career. Being that officials (ever since Bloomberg, it seems like) have gotten more trigger happy with opting to shut down public transportation over the first drop of snow that sticks , I didn't even consider it..... I don't remember the last time I went fanning in the snow because of it. 16 minutes ago, NewFlyer 230 said: I did all my fanning and picture taking yesterday because I figured today would be a crap show. But even last night bus service started to suffer. Last night I waited a little over an hour for the Q64, because for some reason there were no buses on the route at all between 11:30pm and 12:37am until 3500 from JFK entered service at Jewel Ave/164th street towards Forest Hills. One good thing is that last night I fanned the M9 from the Essex/Delancey St station to East 23rd and I caught an Orion VII 3G 7066. Its been 5 years since I've rode on one of them ever since they dumped all of them in Staten Island. I hope JFK can get some of these buses before they retire since JFK is the dumping ground for near retired buses lol. I don't remember the last time the whole bus system was shut down due to the snow. I know with the elevated portions of the subway they tend to suspend service but the buses usually continue to run. This is the first time in years that NYC has gotten as much snow as we are getting so its not like these complete shut downs happen all the time. However I don't agree with suspending all bus service, because people still have to work, but maybe they could run a bus every 20-30 minutes in these extreme conditions. Everyone forgot about the snow storm from years ago where people were stuck on buses and trains for hours. It's about liability, nothing more. Better to be safe than sorry. When that happened everyone said why did they continue to run service? @NewFlyer230 snow started yesterday, so I'm not sure why you were so shocked that there was a gap in service. Some drivers don't live in NYC and can't get to work. That's another issue as well. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MysteriousBtrain Posted February 1, 2021 Share #33253 Posted February 1, 2021 38 minutes ago, NewFlyer 230 said: I don't agree with suspending all bus service, because people still have to work, but maybe they could run a bus every 20-30 minutes in these extreme conditions. 18 minutes ago, Via Garibaldi 8 said: Everyone forgot about the snow storm from years ago where people were stuck on buses and trains for hours. It's about liability, nothing more. Better to be safe than sorry. When that happened everyone said why did they continue to run service? We're never gonna win because if it not one thing being argued it's the other thing. It's either "You must run service because we still have people working" or "You must NOT run service because we don't need people being outside in these conditions". Backwards world. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QM1to6Ave Posted February 1, 2021 Share #33254 Posted February 1, 2021 I had to go into work today as an essential worker...QM1 was great this morning. I'm heading home in a little bit, hopefully things are still okay. Looks like buses are still running, but I may end up taking the subway depending on hos things look 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Via Garibaldi 8 Posted February 1, 2021 Share #33255 Posted February 1, 2021 (edited) 13 minutes ago, MysteriousBtrain said: We're never gonna win because if it not one thing being argued it's the other thing. It's either "You must run service because we still have people working" or "You must NOT run service because we don't need people being outside in these conditions". Backwards world. Exactly. The only people who should be traveling in this are people that HAVE to as in essential workers. I was stranded myself years ago trying to get home from work, so I know exactly what it's like to get caught, and it is no fun. I got whatever express bus I could to Staten Island, then thought I would just get a cab the short distance home, but there were no cabs running, and the S53 for whatever reason was not running. I had to get whatever bus I could along Victory Blvd, go to the ferry and then get the S48 bus to get home. It took me several hours to get home. Stay home unless you need to be out there. Edited February 1, 2021 by Via Garibaldi 8 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Via Garibaldi 8 Posted February 1, 2021 Share #33256 Posted February 1, 2021 5 minutes ago, QM1to6Ave said: I had to go into work today as an essential worker...QM1 was great this morning. I'm heading home in a little bit, hopefully things are still okay. Looks like buses are still running, but I may end up taking the subway depending on hos things look Just keep in mind that service to overhead stations was suspended at 2pm, so lines that are a mix of overhead and underground are partially suspended. Express buses are still running, but visibility outside is pretty bad, at least in the outer boroughs. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B35 via Church Posted February 1, 2021 Share #33257 Posted February 1, 2021 1 hour ago, NewFlyer 230 said: I don't remember the last time the whole bus system was shut down due to the snow. I know with the elevated portions of the subway they tend to suspend service but the buses usually continue to run. This is the first time in years that NYC has gotten as much snow as we are getting so its not like these complete shut downs happen all the time. However I don't agree with suspending all bus service, because people still have to work, but maybe they could run a bus every 20-30 minutes in these extreme conditions. Sure, but the last time there was supposed to be this big snowstorm some odd months ago, the MTA was talking about shutting down service.... I'm more speaking to the hysterics of the matter.... On a day like this, sure, shut it down.... However, any threat of snow (even if it ends up being traces) & there's this automatic petrifaction that every time it snows, we're going to get slammed..... 1 hour ago, Via Garibaldi 8 said: Everyone forgot about the snow storm from years ago where people were stuck on buses and trains for hours. It's about liability, nothing more. Better to be safe than sorry. When that happened everyone said why did they continue to run service? Being about liability is the logical premise, but it's really about public pressure.... If Bloomberg wasn't absolutely ripped a new one (whatever year that was with that snowstorm), I bet anything that this trigger happy response to (wanting to) shut shit down in some way, shape, or form whenever that dreaded word (snow) is mentioned in the weather forecast, would not be apparent..... 1 hour ago, MysteriousBtrain said: We're never gonna win because if it not one thing being argued it's the other thing. It's either "You must run service because we still have people working" or "You must NOT run service because we don't need people being outside in these conditions". Backwards world. Yeah, that's the catch-22 & I'm just waiting for the complaints like that of the former to emanate from people..... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calvin Posted February 1, 2021 Share #33258 Posted February 1, 2021 (edited) Right now, the M101, M102 and M103 are all Next Gen Hybrid units. No Old Gens out on 3rd Av and Lex Av. --- Also, the BM1, BM2, BM3 and BM4 are running at least 1/2 hour headways making All-stops in Midtown and Downtown Manhattan to provide subway lines stations outdoors such as the and Edited February 1, 2021 by Calvin 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QM1to6Ave Posted February 1, 2021 Share #33259 Posted February 1, 2021 2 hours ago, Via Garibaldi 8 said: Just keep in mind that service to overhead stations was suspended at 2pm, so lines that are a mix of overhead and underground are partially suspended. Express buses are still running, but visibility outside is pretty bad, at least in the outer boroughs. QM35 was great coming back...I got out just before dark, which was crucial because conditions have really gone downhill since the sun went down. I make sure to wear my hospital/work uniform so the B/O's stop for me. Very courteous guy, I was the only one on the bus so he turned off of Union Tpke right after I got off lol 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Via Garibaldi 8 Posted February 1, 2021 Share #33260 Posted February 1, 2021 (edited) 13 minutes ago, QM1to6Ave said: QM35 was great coming back...I got out just before dark, which was crucial because conditions have really gone downhill since the sun went down. I make sure to wear my hospital/work uniform so the B/O's stop for me. Very courteous guy, I was the only one on the bus so he turned off of Union Tpke right after I got off lol Very good. You have any problems, let me know. I was livid after hearing what happened to you a few months ago. Have you seen that other driver that gave you a problem since? Some of the Queens guys came over to my lines. We were having issues with them letting out and picking up in the street lately and I was not happy about it. They're trying to correct that problem since and pick-up from the curb as they should, as I've been almost hit twice now by bikes in one week trying to board the express bus. Edited February 1, 2021 by Via Garibaldi 8 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QM1to6Ave Posted February 1, 2021 Share #33261 Posted February 1, 2021 2 minutes ago, Via Garibaldi 8 said: Very good. You have any problems, let me know. I was livid after hearing what happened to you a few months ago. Have you seen that other driver that gave you a problem since? Nope, you fixed that problem I haven't even seen those particular B/Os since then, who knows what lines they got put on after that... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QM1to6Ave Posted February 2, 2021 Share #33262 Posted February 2, 2021 @Via Garibaldi 8 I forgot to add, my colleague who takes the X37 said there were none running this morning at all during early rush hour, so he had to travel by subway both directions 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Via Garibaldi 8 Posted February 2, 2021 Share #33263 Posted February 2, 2021 38 minutes ago, QM1to6Ave said: @Via Garibaldi 8 I forgot to add, my colleague who takes the X37 said there were none running this morning at all during early rush hour, so he had to travel by subway both directions Strange. The X37 was on a modified schedule so I will check to see if they are tracking tomorrow. There's also a detour Southbound because of sewer work. I'm working on them putting up new detour signage since the construction company needed more space for the project and the express buses couldn't turn. A bit of a mess right now. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Via Garibaldi 8 Posted February 2, 2021 Share #33264 Posted February 2, 2021 (edited) 1 hour ago, QM1to6Ave said: @Via Garibaldi 8 I forgot to add, my colleague who takes the X37 said there were none running this morning at all during early rush hour, so he had to travel by subway both directions I looked into it. Seems the X37 started later, but it did run. The X27 was running though to Midtown. He could've taken that. This should be the schedule tomorrow if all goes well: : Edited February 2, 2021 by Via Garibaldi 8 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QM1to6Ave Posted February 2, 2021 Share #33265 Posted February 2, 2021 (edited) 2 hours ago, Via Garibaldi 8 said: I looked into it. Seems the X37 started later, but it did run. The X27 was running though to Midtown. He could've taken that. This should be the schedule tomorrow if all goes well: : THanks! I'll pass on the info. He gets into work pretty early, so I guess he was ahead of that first X37 today (and I don't know why he didn't take the X27, I'll ask him tomorrow) Edited February 2, 2021 by QM1to6Ave 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happy283 Posted February 2, 2021 Share #33266 Posted February 2, 2021 Does anyone know if the snow loans will be out again today (02/02/2021) and if artics will remain grounded? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulrivera Posted February 2, 2021 Share #33267 Posted February 2, 2021 26 minutes ago, happy283 said: Does anyone know if the snow loans will be out again today (02/02/2021) and if artics will remain grounded? There will be a reduced schedule, that's as much as we know as fact. It's a safe bet that artics would remain grounded and that there will still be loaner buses all over the place, but that info isn't public knowledge just yet. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happy283 Posted February 2, 2021 Share #33268 Posted February 2, 2021 16 minutes ago, paulrivera said: There will be a reduced schedule, that's as much as we know as fact. It's a safe bet that artics would remain grounded and that there will still be loaner buses all over the place, but that info isn't public knowledge just yet. Considering that snow is expected to be around through tomorrow and that the artics dont have chains, it is unlikely they will send them out. The reduced schedule accomodates artics being grounded so why use them and risk getting them stuck? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lawrence St Posted February 2, 2021 Share #33269 Posted February 2, 2021 I've just noticed, doesn't the Broadway bridge have a height restriction of 10'10? How are coach buses allowed to go through? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MysteriousBtrain Posted February 2, 2021 Share #33270 Posted February 2, 2021 4 hours ago, happy283 said: Does anyone know if the snow loans will be out again today (02/02/2021) and if artics will remain grounded? Most if not all the loans will be out shortly as the 60Ft buses remain grounded at this time. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B35 via Church Posted February 2, 2021 Share #33271 Posted February 2, 2021 Good to see 40 footers here along Church av again.... Too bad it had to be under these circumstances though. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MHV9218 Posted February 2, 2021 Share #33272 Posted February 2, 2021 Snow is still coming down pretty hard out there. Hale got a little confident and took the chains off some of their buses. Wouldn't want to be one driving those right now... 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ultimategamer12c Posted February 2, 2021 Share #33273 Posted February 2, 2021 (edited) Just when things got better #5582 is doing a run on the M42 at the moment. Disregard it was just a codebreak. Edited February 2, 2021 by Ultimategamer12c 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulrivera Posted February 2, 2021 Share #33274 Posted February 2, 2021 The Bx12 is gonna need its artics back soon 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lawrence St Posted February 2, 2021 Share #33275 Posted February 2, 2021 15 hours ago, Lawrence St said: I've just noticed, doesn't the Broadway bridge have a height restriction of 10'10? How are coach buses allowed to go through? Anyone? BxM1's that skip Inwood go via the Broadway Bridge. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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