DJ MC Posted October 30, 2012 Share #26 Posted October 30, 2012 They sound just like the ones we use down here. Nice addition to NJT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfs NJT459 Posted November 14, 2012 Share #27 Posted November 14, 2012 By the way, bus tracking is now online for Newton Ave and Hamilton Twp NABIs Newton Ave's NABIs went online around Halloween Day Hamilton's NABIs went online first and a guy from that Garage was training the Newton Ave drivers on the features, now he's training the Egg Harbor drivers while they're receiving NABIs (40ft) then, the training will be at Washington Twp garage The main screen panel's arraignment window is different... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoHuBus Posted November 15, 2012 Share #28 Posted November 15, 2012 Looks like Academy Hoboken has now the point by point location of each street indentified on their clever device its about time i rode the 23 and hearing "Blvd East + 47th" never sounded good imo lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NyctRman1278 Posted November 15, 2012 Share #29 Posted November 15, 2012 Looks like Academy Hoboken has now the point by point location of each street indentified on their clever device its about time i rode the 23 and hearing "Blvd East + 47th" never sounded good imo lol yea i noticed it on the 2 but the 10 still don't have it lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfs NJT459 Posted November 28, 2012 Share #30 Posted November 28, 2012 Just caught this bus at Lindenwold today, driver was kind enough to let me take the picture so far, only 3 MCIs at Washington Twp now has the Clever Device smart bus system, 7524 (pictured above), 7803, and 8003 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoHuBus Posted November 28, 2012 Share #31 Posted November 28, 2012 Just caught this bus at Lindenwold today, driver was kind enough to let me take the picture so far, only 3 MCIs at Washington Twp now has the Clever Device smart bus system, 7524 (pictured above), 7803, and 8003 It fits so snugly on top of the panel and easily taken off to put on the next bus whatever it may be but i think sooner or later more buses will have them as fast because they are expected to have em all by the end of year or early 2013. This is good becuase mybus system will be real live time tracking like the metrobus in Washington soon. By the way the 22 has point to point as well and the 23 now has transfer point i need to ride on the 88 and 10 find out if somehow they have it but clever device wave is on now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorEasterNick Posted November 30, 2012 Share #32 Posted November 30, 2012 Just caught this bus at Lindenwold today, driver was kind enough to let me take the picture so far, only 3 MCIs at Washington Twp now has the Clever Device smart bus system, 7524 (pictured above), 7803, and 8003 Make that 4... saw 8013 driving home tonight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlashThunder Posted December 8, 2012 Share #33 Posted December 8, 2012 One of the MCI's with clever device had a bit funny glitch today. It was running on 128 but the destination sign said 154 Fort Lee. I told the bus driver and he told me that the sign SHOULD change. Obviously, the sign didn't change and the driver tried to change it manually and didn't work...again. It was funny how he was complaining about the new technology... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfs NJT459 Posted December 8, 2012 Share #34 Posted December 8, 2012 One of the MCI's with clever device had a bit funny glitch today. It was running on 128 but the destination sign said 154 Fort Lee. I told the bus driver and he told me that the sign SHOULD change. Obviously, the sign didn't change and the driver tried to change it manually and didn't work...again. It was funny how he was complaining about the new technology... If it had the screen display with On Route on the top instead of the next stop that would display on the interior LED sign, then its possible that it may be a bug with the run number... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SirJokaPlaya Posted December 8, 2012 Author Share #35 Posted December 8, 2012 Just caught this bus at Lindenwold today, driver was kind enough to let me take the picture so far, only 3 MCIs at Washington Twp now has the Clever Device smart bus system, 7524 (pictured above), 7803, and 8003 I think it's stupid to have that. Keep the old school luminator control pad since some of those clever devices can't be used on MCI routes, unless NJT fixed it. Also, in case there is a problem with the device, have a backup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfs NJT459 Posted December 13, 2012 Share #36 Posted December 13, 2012 Here is the detailed information behind the Clever Device smart bus program http://www.njtpa.org/Involved/events/32511Planning_for_Operations/RYNERSON_session_1_presentation_NJT_Bus.pdf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoHuBus Posted December 14, 2012 Share #37 Posted December 14, 2012 Here is the detailed information behind the Clever Device smart bus program http://www.njtpa.org...ion_NJT_Bus.pdf That is intresting how they they edit the annocements one thing is where do they edit and update these devices on garages that have lan system? or somewhere else? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SirJokaPlaya Posted December 15, 2012 Author Share #38 Posted December 15, 2012 A little nugget of info about these "nice items". Get in a bad storm and the satellite won't be able to locate the bus, thus the clever device isn't clever to give the stops coming up. That's why I wish they weren't on the bus. Plus, if there is a bus stop change, the device do not get updated immediately. In fact, it might not get updated until the next pick or TWO. Stupid idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfs NJT459 Posted December 15, 2012 Share #39 Posted December 15, 2012 A little nugget of info about these "nice items". Get in a bad storm and the satellite won't be able to locate the bus, thus the clever device isn't clever to give the stops coming up. That's why I wish they weren't on the bus. Plus, if there is a bus stop change, the device do not get updated immediately. In fact, it might not get updated until the next pick or TWO. Stupid idea. I was told that Clever Devices edits all the bus stop announcement database and they have to turn it over to the NJT and "they are currently overwhelmed with the magnitude of the job." As NoHuBus mentioned, they have been working on the Academy Hillside routes with those stop announcements and transfer points And yes, SirJoka.... they usually make immediate changes (such as luminator codes) that is needed around PICK, like when the 405, 407 no longer going into Philadelphia and renumbering the 407 Admiral Wilson trips to 414 If anybody rides a Designline crusier, let us know if that bus has a Clever Device system and the route its operating on is programmed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaTransitMan4608 Posted December 17, 2012 Share #40 Posted December 17, 2012 Ironbound's MCIs now have them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfs NJT459 Posted December 17, 2012 Share #41 Posted December 17, 2012 Ironbound's MCIs now have them. bus numbers? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaTransitMan4608 Posted December 18, 2012 Share #42 Posted December 18, 2012 7509 and 7758. Those were the ones I had Saturday night. But I think all of them have the clever devices. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orion VII 4 Life Posted December 25, 2012 Share #43 Posted December 25, 2012 I think I saw a Clever Devices screen above the driver's seat on 7107 (ex-MTA D4500CT) when I drove past it a little earlier. That's gonna be really interesting to see on those buses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
79MetroExtraMD Posted December 26, 2012 Share #44 Posted December 26, 2012 I think it's stupid to have that. Keep the old school luminator control pad since some of those clever devices can't be used on MCI routes, unless NJT fixed it. Also, in case there is a problem with the device, have a backup. They probably moved the ODK inside the sign casing similar to how DC and Baltimore did. The problem here is that alot of operators don't know how to manually enter the destination codes (Most don't carry code books) when the system doesn't work. I pretty much can work with the system and know the ins and outs of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfs NJT459 Posted December 27, 2012 Share #45 Posted December 27, 2012 The Howell and Egg Harbor drivers are the last group to receive training on the Clever Devices!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoHuBus Posted December 27, 2012 Share #46 Posted December 27, 2012 The Howell and Egg Harbor drivers are the last group to receive training on the Clever Devices!! Due up for devices are Oradell, Meadowlanes MCI's and Wayne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfs NJT459 Posted December 28, 2012 Share #47 Posted December 28, 2012 im sure there are Meadowlands MCI drivers who drove Meadowlands NABIs... eventhough they will receive training on the upgraded features (which went online at Newton Ave around early November) which is part of NJT Bus Time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SirJokaPlaya Posted December 31, 2012 Author Share #48 Posted December 31, 2012 They probably moved the ODK inside the sign casing similar to how DC and Baltimore did. The problem here is that alot of operators don't know how to manually enter the destination codes (Most don't carry code books) when the system doesn't work. I pretty much can work with the system and know the ins and outs of it. You know, I don't even know. To be honest, there was no setting to where we could just punch the code in as normal like the ODK signs did. I had to open the top lid and punch the code myself with the old box when the CD was not working. That's why I'm like, if that happens, and it will, how would you reset the box? I don't like paper signs because I don't like it covering the windshield, where it blocks my vision. I need to see the Entire Windscreen. That's just me. Plus, to be quite honest, I hated the announcements because no one wanted to hear them. I can't imagine them on a NYC line where people are trying to sleep, like on the 139, and people hear about reporting suspicious activities. I would imagine there would be more complaints than ever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orion VII 4 Life Posted December 31, 2012 Share #49 Posted December 31, 2012 You know, I don't even know. To be honest, there was no setting to where we could just punch the code in as normal like the ODK signs did. I had to open the top lid and punch the code myself with the old box when the CD was not working. That's why I'm like, if that happens, and it will, how would you reset the box? I don't like paper signs because I don't like it covering the windshield, where it blocks my vision. I need to see the Entire Windscreen. That's just me. Plus, to be quite honest, I hated the announcements because no one wanted to hear them. I can't imagine them on a NYC line where people are trying to sleep, like on the 139, and people hear about reporting suspicious activities. I would imagine there would be more complaints than ever. All new MTA buses have automated suspicious activity, bus operators protected by NY state law, etc. announcements, including the Prevosts and new MCIs last I checked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orion VII 4 Life Posted January 11, 2013 Share #50 Posted January 11, 2013 Saw some 7400s and 8200s out of Howell with Clever Devices just now. Not sure if the stop announcements are working, but the route ones are. Videos coming soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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