Q101viaSteinway Posted November 21, 2015 Share #1 Posted November 21, 2015 Yesterday I was riding QM4 and I overhear b/o saying to passenger that next pick there will be new driver as QM4 is going to Baisley depot. I'm curious to know if this true and what route swap are in store for next pick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Future ENY OP Posted November 22, 2015 Share #2 Posted November 22, 2015 Yesterday I was riding QM4 and I overhear b/o saying to passenger that next pick there will be new driver as QM4 is going to Baisley depot. I'm curious to know if this true and what route swap are in store for next pick.QM4 to Baisley Park?!? #1. Very Strange. #2. Is College Point starting to lose Lines in association with this. I don't remember QM4 ending in Jamaica at all. That would be a long deadhead. [Than again, this is the and anything can change]. #3. That means more express buses to be shifted from College Point to Baisley to accomindate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T J Trainman Posted November 22, 2015 Share #3 Posted November 22, 2015 Before this thread gets out of control with nonsense speculations the latest winter pick from what I have heard is that NOTHING is moving anywhere. With that said who knows what will happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calvin Posted November 22, 2015 Share #4 Posted November 22, 2015 Wait and see till the holiday season (Christmas/New years) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cait Sith Posted November 22, 2015 Share #5 Posted November 22, 2015 Before this thread gets out of control with nonsense speculations the latest winter pick from what I have heard is that NOTHING is moving anywhere. With that said who knows what will happen. Relax, it's not that serious. A little discussion doesn't hurt every now and then. QM4 to Baisley Park?!? #1. Very Strange. #2. Is College Point starting to lose Lines in association with this. I don't remember QM4 ending in Jamaica at all. That would be a long deadhead. [Than again, this is the and anything can change]. #3. That means more express buses to be shifted from College Point to Baisley to accomindate. I've heard the same thing about the QM4 to Baisley Park from various different sources. This wouldn't be the first time this is brought up since the 2014/2015 pick sheets for Baisley Park had information regarding both the QM4 and Q64. Technically speaking, the deadhead isn't any longer than what it's perceived to be. The deadhead from the Q64 is actually pretty short to Baisley Park, so the deadhead with the QM4 would basically be the same, from Guy R. Brewer to Jamaica Avenue and one of the side streets to Hillside and straight up 164th Street. It's technically an easier deadhead than it is to/from College Point. But distance & time-wise, they're about the same time and distance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Via Garibaldi 8 Posted November 22, 2015 Share #6 Posted November 22, 2015 Relax, it's not that serious. A little discussion doesn't hurt every now and then. I've heard the same thing about the QM4 to Baisley Park from various different sources. This wouldn't be the first time this is brought up since the 2014/2015 pick sheets for Baisley Park had information regarding both the QM4 and Q64. Technically speaking, the deadhead isn't any longer than what it's perceived to be. The deadhead from the Q64 is actually pretty short to Baisley Park, so the deadhead with the QM4 would basically be the same, from Guy R. Brewer to Jamaica Avenue and one of the side streets to Hillside and straight up 164th Street. It's technically an easier deadhead than it is to/from College Point. But distance & time-wise, they're about the same time and distance. I've heard the same thing regarding the QM4... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Future ENY OP Posted November 22, 2015 Share #7 Posted November 22, 2015 I've heard the same thing about the QM4 to Baisley Park from various different sources. This wouldn't be the first time this is brought up since the 2014/2015 pick sheets for Baisley Park had information regarding both the QM4 and Q64. Technically speaking, the deadhead isn't any longer than what it's perceived to be. The deadhead from the Q64 is actually pretty short to Baisley Park, so the deadhead with the QM4 would basically be the same, from Guy R. Brewer to Jamaica Avenue and one of the side streets to Hillside and straight up 164th Street. It's technically an easier deadhead than it is to/from College Point. But distance & time-wise, they're about the same time and distance. Logistically speaking its look good for Baisley Park, and after reading the deadhead route BP does need another express bus route to at least supplement with the QM21. How many units required for the QM4- Midtown?!?, and I believe there is no Downtown Manhattan segment for the QM4. Off topic for a second: No word on the B46SBS+ for winter pick 2015/2016 as of yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewFlyer 230 Posted November 22, 2015 Share #8 Posted November 22, 2015 I wonder what CP would gain. Perhaps maybe the QM24 but I don't want to assume anything. The deadhead would be messed up a bit because the QM4's last stop is 164th and Horace Harding Expressway so it would be a little bit longer getting to BP. Does BP have the space for more buses? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BreeddekalbL Posted November 22, 2015 Share #9 Posted November 22, 2015 and i wonder what would lga lose cause im wondering if the rumor of the qm24/qm25 going to cp is still out there? (btw the guy who runs lgaunion retired) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fresh Pond Posted November 22, 2015 Share #10 Posted November 22, 2015 Logistically speaking its look good for Baisley Park, and after reading the deadhead route BP does need another express bus route to at least supplement with the QM21. How many units required for the QM4- Midtown?!?, and I believe there is no Downtown Manhattan segment for the QM4. Off topic for a second: No word on the B46SBS+ for winter pick 2015/2016 as of yet? B46 SBS got pushed back again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Q43LTD Posted November 22, 2015 Share #11 Posted November 22, 2015 This is news to me regarding BP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cait Sith Posted November 22, 2015 Share #12 Posted November 22, 2015 Logistically speaking its look good for Baisley Park, and after reading the deadhead route BP does need another express bus route to at least supplement with the QM21. How many units required for the QM4- Midtown?!?, and I believe there is no Downtown Manhattan segment for the QM4. Off topic for a second: No word on the B46SBS+ for winter pick 2015/2016 as of yet? Not that many from what I know. I think at most, 10-15 buses will be gone from CP. I wonder what CP would gain. Perhaps maybe the QM24 but I don't want to assume anything. The deadhead would be messed up a bit because the QM4's last stop is 164th and Horace Harding Expressway so it would be a little bit longer getting to BP. Does BP have the space for more buses? Probably nothing. It was said sometime ago that the Q50 would return to CP, but I'm sure that changed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewFlyer 230 Posted November 22, 2015 Share #13 Posted November 22, 2015 Not that many from what I know. I think at most, 10-15 buses will be gone from CP. Probably nothing. It was said sometime ago that the Q50 would return to CP, but I'm sure that changed. The Q50 does make sense but the Q64 is suppose to return one day as well. Honestly I think CP ran the Q64 slightly better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel The Cool Posted November 23, 2015 Share #14 Posted November 23, 2015 Not that many from what I know. I think at most, 10-15 buses will be gone from CP. Probably nothing. It was said sometime ago that the Q50 would return to CP, but I'm sure that changed. Wasn't the Bx23 supposed to have few runs (Rush Hour Runs) from CP if the Q50 went back to CP? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B46 via Utica Posted November 23, 2015 Share #15 Posted November 23, 2015 B46 SBS got pushed back again Damn I would kill to see artics on my line but honestly I'm not suprised it is the MTA after all Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewFlyer 230 Posted November 23, 2015 Share #16 Posted November 23, 2015 Wasn't the Bx23 supposed to have few runs (Rush Hour Runs) from CP if the Q50 went back to CP?I thought the whole Bx23 was moving to CP as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cait Sith Posted November 23, 2015 Share #17 Posted November 23, 2015 Wasn't the Bx23 supposed to have few runs (Rush Hour Runs) from CP if the Q50 went back to CP? No. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CPBO Posted November 26, 2015 Share #18 Posted November 26, 2015 Everything is up in the air right now...the union has rejected the pick based on a "winter" schedule the MTA came out with....so you would have the regular pick, than if there is bad weather they could enforce a "winter" schedule....I didn't get any clarification on what that meant...just that the pick was not accepted ......so the drama continues....but I did hear the qm4 is going bye bye... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QM1to6Ave Posted November 26, 2015 Share #19 Posted November 26, 2015 Everything is up in the air right now...the union has rejected the pick based on a "winter" schedule the MTA came out with....so you would have the regular pick, than if there is bad weather they could enforce a "winter" schedule....I didn't get any clarification on what that meant...just that the pick was not accepted ......so the drama continues....but I did hear the qm4 is going bye bye... That sounds like a disaster in the making. Hope the union keeps fighting! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T J Trainman Posted November 27, 2015 Share #20 Posted November 27, 2015 What was in the pick that the union rejected? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CPBO Posted November 28, 2015 Share #21 Posted November 28, 2015 Everything is up in the air right now...the union has rejected the pick based on a "winter" schedule the MTA came out with....so you would have the regular pick, than if there is bad weather they could enforce a "winter" schedule....I didn't get any clarification on what that meant...just that the pick was not accepted ......so the drama continues....but I did hear the qm4 is going bye bye... Read and U will c what was rejected... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gotham Bus Co. Posted November 28, 2015 Share #22 Posted November 28, 2015 BP does need another express bus route to at least supplement with the QM21. How does a depot "need" another express route? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R32 3838 Posted November 29, 2015 Share #23 Posted November 29, 2015 I Heard the Q64 was supposed to go back, but i wouldn't be surprised if it stays at BP for another year, the QM4 to BP would make sense due to the fact the Q64 would remain at BP and they can interline the QM21 runs with the QM4 runs, this is MTA's way of saving money, if you look at the QM21 it only runs peak direction Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CPBO Posted November 29, 2015 Share #24 Posted November 29, 2015 I Heard the Q64 was supposed to go back, but i wouldn't be surprised if it stays at BP for another year, the QM4 to BP would make sense due to the fact the Q64 would remain at BP and they can interline the QM21 runs with the QM4 runs, this is MTA's way of saving money, if you look at the QM21 it only runs peak direction When they took away all of Astoria.....it has never been the same..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewFlyer 230 Posted November 29, 2015 Share #25 Posted November 29, 2015 I Heard the Q64 was supposed to go back, but i wouldn't be surprised if it stays at BP for another year, the QM4 to BP would make sense due to the fact the Q64 would remain at BP and they can interline the QM21 runs with the QM4 runs, this is MTA's way of saving money, if you look at the QM21 it only runs peak directionThe Q64 was never meant to be at BP for a long time anyway. I don't even think BP would have the room unless they get rid of a route.Since they are trying to make the Q52/Q53 out of LGA I wouldn't be surprised if we saw many other moves. I wonder if Q19 is set to return to CP something has to be moved. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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