Vistausss Posted October 2, 2013 Share #1151 Posted October 2, 2013 (edited) @Brett: And they didn't but the do listen. What's your point? Be glad that they listen to demand! I'd die for having those kind of meetings or even public transportation companies that listen to what the people want over here. Edited October 2, 2013 by Vistausss 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astoria Line Posted October 3, 2013 Share #1152 Posted October 3, 2013 I was surprised it wasn't even a stop in the first place, Central Avenue has always been a major stop for n4 riders. Ironically... every n4X I've taken (towards Freeport, but not Jamaica) still stops at Central.... 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PinePower Posted October 3, 2013 Share #1153 Posted October 3, 2013 I like how they "added" additional service to the n6 but reduced evening service from Jamaica to 15 min headways after 19:30 and 20 min headways after 21:00, can we say sardine can? The n6 Limited connected to all intersecting routes, NICE was trying to lure more choice riders by having a faster service at the expense of existing riders. Big mistake...I just dont get why NICE reduces service on busy lines like that. It certainly doesn't help luring new riders or keeping existing ones. I know they have a limited budget, but the n6 should not be messed with, period. I'm guessing they made it 20 min headways to pay for the n6x going to NCC. Meanwhile the most unproductive routes on the system in southeast Nassau have had none of their service reduced. Its the one thing that still urks me. @Brett: And they didn't but the do listen. What's your point? Be glad that they listen to demand! I'd die for having those kind of meetings or even public transportation companies that listen to what the people want over here. Thats what I like about NICE, they do listen, and respond to feedback, unlike the which never responds, or sends a form letter 3 months after your suggestion/complaint. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hound Posted October 3, 2013 Share #1154 Posted October 3, 2013 CENTRAL AVENUE STOP ADDED TO THE n4X! Due to popular request, the n4xpress will now make east and westbound stops on Central Avenue in Valley Stream. This will make connecting to the n2/8 even easier. Since when does the N4 connect with the N2 & N8 at Central Ave? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FamousNYLover Posted October 3, 2013 Share #1155 Posted October 3, 2013 Since when does the N4 connect with the N2 & N8 at Central Ave? It not me. It's NICE facebook made mistake and they got corrected. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N6 Limited Posted October 3, 2013 Share #1156 Posted October 3, 2013 @Joel: I'm surprised on the fact they started to complain afterwards while NICE clearly asked before the new schedule for input on the n4x. If n4 riders wanted Central Ave so badly, they could've told NICE at that meeting. They aren't organizing a meeting to ask for input on a new route for nothing, you know. People complained about the N6L to N6x plan at the meetings, they did it anyway, local buses were SLAMMED and expresses were empty. Because if they REALLY listened, then that stop as well as many other major stops would have been a part of the n4 Express or the n6 Express from the start. Right I also spoke at last TAC meeting and told them lots of passengers want n4x to Central Av stop because it's major transfer point to/from n1 bus. They should have known that already though.I thought they studied ridership and patterns before implementing changes? @Brett: And they didn't but the do listen. What's your point? Be glad that they listen to demand! I'd die for having those kind of meetings or even public transportation companies that listen to what the people want over here. They'd better listen, each drop in ridership lowers their profits. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PinePower Posted October 4, 2013 Share #1157 Posted October 4, 2013 People complained about the N6L to N6x plan at the meetings, they did it anyway, local buses were SLAMMED and expresses were empty. Right They should have known that already though.I thought they studied ridership and patterns before implementing changes? They'd better listen, each drop in ridership lowers their profits. You got that right! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N6 Limited Posted October 8, 2013 Share #1158 Posted October 8, 2013 SERVICE ALERT: N6X STOP MOVE AT HOFSTRA! Please note, that as of today, we have moved the n6X stop located at California Avenue and Hempstead Turnpike to Oak Street, across from the Netherlands dorms. This new routing will help facilitate faster travel times in and out of NCC. I must say, they're very dynamic. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vistausss Posted October 8, 2013 Share #1159 Posted October 8, 2013 (edited) "across The Netherlands dorms" I know 2 people on here who won't be happy reading that lol. Edited October 8, 2013 by Vistausss 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FamousNYLover Posted October 9, 2013 Share #1160 Posted October 9, 2013 Today, there was no n6x Jamaica never showed up on Hempstead Turnpike, and people at California Av stop was not aware of changes. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PinePower Posted October 9, 2013 Share #1161 Posted October 9, 2013 SERVICE ALERT: N6X STOP MOVE AT HOFSTRA! Please note, that as of today, we have moved the n6X stop located at California Avenue and Hempstead Turnpike to Oak Street, across from the Netherlands dorms. This new routing will help facilitate faster travel times in and out of NCC. Got to say they fixed that fast. Much better routing this way! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N6 Limited Posted October 9, 2013 Share #1162 Posted October 9, 2013 What was the problem before, the left turn onto Earle Ovington Blvd headed to NCC? And the traffic at Hempstead Turnpike going back toward Hempstead? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FamousNYLover Posted October 9, 2013 Share #1163 Posted October 9, 2013 I must say, they're very dynamic. I think they move bus stop around 4pm maybe. It was not on their facebook page when I check internet yesterday morning. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vistausss Posted October 9, 2013 Share #1164 Posted October 9, 2013 (edited) It was there yesterday morning on their Facebook page. (and yes, I always use the NYC time zone for NYC related things so we're talking about the same morning in this regard) Edited October 9, 2013 by Vistausss 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hound Posted January 2, 2014 Share #1165 Posted January 2, 2014 Other than minor time & layover adjustments-here are some of the changes: N15: Sun. service returns to 20 min. off-peak headway & weekday midday. N6: Most weekday trip times revamped esp. N6X. N19: Later r/t added Sun. for store closing time. N20: Extensive running time & recovery adjustments weekday & Sat. N22: Weekday rush hour service rebuilt & N22L eliminated. N23: Trips revamped all day & later rush hour trip from Mineola. N27: Added later rush hour trip from Hemp. & Sat. & Sun. service extended back to Roos. Field. N43: Established 20 min. n/b headways in AM. N79: Buses will enter Walt Whitman Mall from Rt. 110. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BM5 via Woodhaven Posted January 2, 2014 Share #1166 Posted January 2, 2014 (edited) Well, knew the n22L change was gonna happen sooner or later... Edited January 2, 2014 by Q23 Central Terminal 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbo19 Posted January 2, 2014 Share #1167 Posted January 2, 2014 Nice to see the changes for the N23/N27, which for whatever reason seemed to be the preliminary target ground to attack NICE. It also seemed to garner the most complaints here, again I don't know why... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cait Sith Posted January 2, 2014 Share #1168 Posted January 2, 2014 (edited) I guess they finally realized that the n22L was a flop. The route didn't pick up as much as the local did. Edited January 2, 2014 by Cait Sith 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RtrainBlues Posted January 2, 2014 Share #1169 Posted January 2, 2014 The N22L made no sense since it bypassed the busiest stop on its route (Roosevelt Field); it's like asking an express train to skip Times Square. I would hope they instead add additional limited stop N22 buses between Jamaica and Hicksville (both rush-hours and mid-days) that stop only at major intersections. The nearby N24 could continue to make all additional local stops. Where do you see the new schedules posted? I cannot find them on the web site. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qjtransitmaster Posted January 2, 2014 Share #1170 Posted January 2, 2014 The N22L made no sense since it bypassed the busiest stop on its route (Roosevelt Field); it's like asking an express train to skip Times Square. I would hope they instead add additional limited stop N22 buses between Jamaica and Hicksville (both rush-hours and mid-days) that stop only at major intersections. The nearby N24 could continue to make all additional local stops. Where do you see the new schedules posted? I cannot find them on the web site. ??? Huh you mean N22x? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vistausss Posted January 2, 2014 Share #1171 Posted January 2, 2014 ??? Huh you mean N22x? No, 22L: http://www.nicebus.com/Maps-Schedules/Interactive-System-Map/Individual-NICE-Bus-Maps-and-Schedules.aspx?ID=4911 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N6 Limited Posted January 2, 2014 Share #1172 Posted January 2, 2014 Other than minor time & layover adjustments-here are some of the changes: N15: Sun. service returns to 20 min. off-peak headway & weekday midday. (From 30 min) N6: Most weekday trip times revamped esp. N6X. (what does that mean?) N19: Later r/t added Sun. for store closing time. N20: Extensive running time & recovery adjustments weekday & Sat. N22: Weekday rush hour service rebuilt & N22L eliminated. (Rebuilt, bi-directional express?) N23: Trips revamped all day & later rush hour trip from Mineola. (revamped?) N27: Added later rush hour trip from Hemp. & Sat. & Sun. service extended back to Roos. Field. (no more N23 merge?) N43: Established 20 min. n/b headways in AM. (does the N43 get that crowded in the morning?) N79: Buses will enter Walt Whitman Mall from Rt. 110. Comments questions in orange. The N22L made no sense since it bypassed the busiest stop on its route (Roosevelt Field); it's like asking an express train to skip Times Square. I would hope they instead add additional limited stop N22 buses between Jamaica and Hicksville (both rush-hours and mid-days) that stop only at major intersections. The nearby N24 could continue to make all additional local stops. Where do you see the new schedules posted? I cannot find them on the web site. The "nearby" N24? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BM5 via Woodhaven Posted January 2, 2014 Share #1173 Posted January 2, 2014 N23 service will still continue to go to Hempstead Daily with the exception of rush hours on Weekdays, If I am understanding correctly. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vistausss Posted January 2, 2014 Share #1174 Posted January 2, 2014 (edited) @n6 Limited: I thought I remember that Yuki once said some time last year that n43 can be pretty crowded in rush hour. It also serves NCC so that might be true... Edited January 2, 2014 by Vistausss 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BM5 via Woodhaven Posted January 2, 2014 Share #1175 Posted January 2, 2014 Honestly the n43 needs 15 minute intervals, not 20 or 30 minute intervals. The n54/55 intervals also need to be 30 minutes each (15 minutes combined). 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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