B35 via Church Posted December 31, 2016 Share #19376 Posted December 31, 2016 (edited) Where exactly does the B35 originate in Brownsville? The map says that it originates/terminates at Hegeman Avenue and Mother Gaston Boulevard. However, the bus timetable shows Rockaway Avenue as the terminal (and also suggests that buses loop at Mother Gaston and back to Rockaway and originate there). There's more time built in the schedule between Church Avenue/Kings Highway and Rockaway Avenue going towards Brownsville (15-16 minutes compared to 10-12 minutes going to Sunset Park). I know the B35's go out to Mother Gaston from Sunset Park, but do they pickup from Mother Gaston Boulevard going to Sunset Park, or do I have to go to Rockaway Avenue to catch it. Thinking this is possibly a VERY recent change, I see this post & immediately went to the timetable to check the date on it - I see that it reads September 4th.... I've taken the B35 from M. Gaston (after having walked from the ) since then, and absolutely none of it is the case. EB buses are not looping at M. Gaston to terminate at Rockaway av, back west... Rockaway av, in no way, shape, or form, is a passenger terminal on the B35.... The first pickup stop and the last dropoff stop is at Hegeman/Mother Gaston. Edited December 31, 2016 by B35 via Church 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IAlam Posted December 31, 2016 Share #19377 Posted December 31, 2016 I know that that's the reason, it just sucks that I essentially have to hoof it from the Q27 to Northern if I want to go anywhere, particularly in the winter. It's a shame that the subways only got as far as Flushing and Jamaica. You wouldn't even need to extend the subways very far to eliminate most of the Flushing and Jamaica backtracking; to Broadway LIRR on the , Springfield/Hillside on the , and Farmers on the would be enough to eliminate most backtracking IMO. It's a shame cause Queens is a subway desert for being the biggest boro. There are only two major lines that even serve Queens (Queens Blvd & Flushing) So it kinda makes sense that most of the bus service would short turn in order to serve the subway. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Around the Horn Posted December 31, 2016 Share #19378 Posted December 31, 2016 Jeez, who thought this was a good idea? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Q43LTD Posted December 31, 2016 Share #19379 Posted December 31, 2016 So I see the M55, but not the M1 extension to Worth St. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobtehpanda Posted January 1, 2017 Share #19380 Posted January 1, 2017 The M55 should really be a different color from the M9 and M21, both of which run on the same streets... Is the circle pointing to something of importance? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Around the Horn Posted January 1, 2017 Share #19381 Posted January 1, 2017 The M55 should really be a different color from the M9 and M21, both of which run on the same streets... Is the circle pointing to something of importance? It points to a box explaining that the M5/55 service change doesn't start until 1/8/17. (The map is dated 1/1/17) 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fresh Pond Posted January 1, 2017 Share #19382 Posted January 1, 2017 (edited) Edited January 1, 2017 by Turtle 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Around the Horn Posted January 1, 2017 Share #19383 Posted January 1, 2017 Ah there we go. Thanks Turtle. If I were to fix the issue with the M9, M21 and M55, I would make the M21 light blue and the M55 purple. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Q43LTD Posted January 1, 2017 Share #19384 Posted January 1, 2017 They had to make the M55 the same color as the old M6. SMH 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BronxBombers Posted January 1, 2017 Share #19385 Posted January 1, 2017 They had to make the M55 the same color as the old M6. SMH The MTA loves to troll. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BM5 via Woodhaven Posted January 1, 2017 Share #19386 Posted January 1, 2017 (edited) Anyone know why the Bx41 is running on 3 Avenue south of 161 Street? I was on the Bx15 last month, and saw an SBS on 3 Avenue, and thought it was a snow delay. However, I took the Bx41 SBS last week, and the bus went on 161 Street, and turned onto 3 Avenue. All local and SBS buses are running on 3 Avenue, and there's machines there on 3 Avenue for the SBS. Jeez, who thought this was a good idea? Have you also seen the SBS mess in Peter Cooper Village as well? They should have colored the M55 light green (like the M50) as it provides some sort of contrast amongst the other colors as well. Edited January 1, 2017 by BM5 via Woodhaven Bl 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Via Garibaldi 8 Posted January 1, 2017 Share #19387 Posted January 1, 2017 Anyone know why the Bx41 is running on 3 Avenue south of 161 Street? I was on the Bx15 last month, and saw an SBS on 3 Avenue, and thought it was a snow delay. However, I took the Bx41 SBS last week, and the bus went on 161 Street, and turned onto 3 Avenue. All local and SBS buses are running on 3 Avenue, and there's machines there on 3 Avenue for the SBS. It's been like that for a while now (over a year now). Seems to be due to construction... Annoying as hell if you need the subway.... Luckily Metro-North is running more frequently so I'll be using that when I need to be near Boricua College. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MHV184 Posted January 1, 2017 Share #19388 Posted January 1, 2017 Can Manhattanville have Artics? Also what's with the whole situation between RTS's and Manhattanville depot? Sent from my iPhone using NYC Transit Forums mobile app 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B35 via Church Posted January 1, 2017 Share #19389 Posted January 1, 2017 Have you also seen the SBS mess in Peter Cooper Village as well? They should have colored the M55 light green (like the M50) as it provides some sort of contrast amongst the other colors as well. That light green apparently is still *reserved* for crosstown routes.... ....as far as the SBS depiction on these bus maps, it'll come to a point where they'll use the differing colors for SBS routes - just like crosstown routes ceased being only [light green or blue] when the M15 SBS was first depicted on the map: - The M8 went from blue to skyblue - The M14 stayed light green - The M16 (before it became the M34a) was light green - The M21 went from blue to orange - The M22 went from blue to skyblue - The M23 went from light green to skyblue (before it became SBS) - The M34 went from blue to, purple IINM (again, before it became SBS) - The M42 went from blue to red - The M50 stayed light green - The M57 went from blue to skyblue - The M66 went from light green to orange - The M72 went from blue to light green - The M79 went from light green to red - The M86 went from blue to orange IINM (yet again, before it became SBS) - The M96, 106, and 116 all stayed light green 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Future ENY OP Posted January 1, 2017 Share #19390 Posted January 1, 2017 Can Manhattanville have Artics? Also what's with the whole situation between RTS's and Manhattanville depot? Sent from my iPhone using NYC Transit Forums mobile app I've seen 2 artics parked up at Manhattanville in the past. However, I think they can't have artic ops. They have a similar situation like East New York and most recently Flatbush with clearance issues. Also, where do you assign artics on the crosstown lines along Madison Avenue. I don't like idea of Madison Avenue and 5th Avenue for artics. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MHV184 Posted January 1, 2017 Share #19391 Posted January 1, 2017 Well Manhattanville needs artics because the 96 route is always packed on school days trust me I know people are always pushing and complaining so that's why I'm saying why can't Manhattanville have artics Sent from my iPhone using NYC Transit Forums mobile app I've seen 2 artics parked up at Manhattanville in the past. However, I think they can't have artic ops. They have a similar situation like East New York and most recently Flatbush with clearance issues. Also, where do you assign artics on the crosstown lines along Madison Avenue. I don't like idea of Madison Avenue and 5th Avenue for artics. Well Manhattanville needs artics because the 96 route is always packed on school days trust me I know people are always pushing and complaining so that's why I'm saying why can't Manhattanville have artics Sent from my iPhone using NYC Transit Forums mobile app 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Via Garibaldi 8 Posted January 1, 2017 Share #19392 Posted January 1, 2017 Well Manhattanville needs artics because the 96 route is always packed on school days trust me I know people are always pushing and complaining so that's why I'm saying why can't Manhattanville have artics Sent from my iPhone using NYC Transit Forums mobile app Well Manhattanville needs artics because the 96 route is always packed on school days trust me I know people are always pushing and complaining so that's why I'm saying why can't Manhattanville have artics Sent from my iPhone using NYC Transit Forums mobile app The 96 is horrendous. I would use the M86. Better headways and more space since they use artics. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaTransitMan4608 Posted January 1, 2017 Share #19393 Posted January 1, 2017 (edited) Can Manhattanville have Artics? Also what's with the whole situation between RTS's and Manhattanville depot? Sent from my iPhone using NYC Transit Forums mobile app I don't know for certain if they can't, but I have a theory as to why they don't have artics currently. The routes they do don't carry as heavily as TA, MJQ, Hale, and the Bronx garage routes, especially at all times. Now if a route like the M104 (just using this one for example) saw a huge spike in ridership similar to say, the Q113/114's, then the TA might shift some there from either Manhattan or the Bronx if the circumstances warrant it. Another reason is the lack of hybrid artics. If you were to send an XD60 to MHV for repairs, the mechanics may not have the necessary tools or experience to repair it. Sent from my iPhone using NYC Transit Forums mobile app Edited January 1, 2017 by DaTransitMan4608 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MHV184 Posted January 1, 2017 Share #19394 Posted January 1, 2017 I don't know for certain if they can't, but I have a theory as to why they don't have artics currently. The routes they do don't carry as heavily as TA, MJQ, Hale, and the Bronx garage routes, especially at all times. Now if a route like the M104 (just using this one for example) saw a huge spike in ridership similar to say, the Q113/114's, then the TA might shift some there from either Manhattan or the Bronx if the circumstances warrant it. Another reason is the lack of hybrid artics. If you were to send an XD60 to MHV for repairs, the mechanics may not have the necessary tools or experience to repair it. Sent from my iPhone using NYC Transit Forums mobile app Oh ok but hold on Manhattanville can't repair an artic if it were to go there? Also what can Manhattanville handle other than hybrids? Sent from my iPhone using NYC Transit Forums mobile app 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fresh Pond Posted January 1, 2017 Share #19395 Posted January 1, 2017 Can Manhattanville have Artics? Also what's with the whole situation between RTS's and Manhattanville depot? Sent from my iPhone using NYC Transit Forums mobile app Manhatanville can't fit artics within the building. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MHV184 Posted January 1, 2017 Share #19396 Posted January 1, 2017 Manhatanville can't fit artics within the building. Oh I thought they could. Sent from my iPhone using NYC Transit Forums mobile app 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Via Garibaldi 8 Posted January 2, 2017 Share #19397 Posted January 2, 2017 I've seen 2 artics parked up at Manhattanville in the past. However, I think they can't have artic ops. They have a similar situation like East New York and most recently Flatbush with clearance issues. Also, where do you assign artics on the crosstown lines along Madison Avenue. I don't like idea of Madison Avenue and 5th Avenue for artics. I do. Those 40 footers simply don't cut it at times. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danielhg121 Posted January 2, 2017 Share #19398 Posted January 2, 2017 Which MHV routes would u suggest to run them on? Sent from my iPhone using NYC Transit Forums mobile app 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MHV9218 Posted January 2, 2017 Share #19399 Posted January 2, 2017 (edited) I do. Those 40 footers simply don't cut it at times. I commuted on Manhattanville routes for a decade. The 40-footers, with the exception of the M96, M60, and M101 when the depot had them, have pretty much always cut it. I can't think of any MHV route other than the M96 that needs artics now. Edited January 2, 2017 by MHV9218 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MHV184 Posted January 2, 2017 Share #19400 Posted January 2, 2017 I do. Those 40 footers simply don't cut it at times. What do you think Manhattanville should do in terms of buses Sent from my iPhone using NYC Transit Forums mobile app 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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