BlazingCyndaquil155 Posted January 14, 2016 Share #101 Posted January 14, 2016 i was boutta make a post about this cuz... i just rode one today from franklin to flatbush and i couldn't stop staring at the thing IT WAS TURNED OFF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mysterious2train Posted February 12, 2016 Share #102 Posted February 12, 2016 MTA press release on the new maps: http://www.mta.info/news-maps-subway-new-york-city-transit/2016/02/12/new-interior-electronic-strip-maps-coming-subway New Interior Electronic Strip Maps Coming to Subway Cars on 2 5 Lines MTA New York City Transit is changing the electronic strip maps for subway cars on the and Lines, making it easier for customers to follow their routes and see where their train is going even when service changes occur.The new strip maps, coming to the fleet of R142 and R142A cars that run on the and Lines, combine information for both lines but illuminates only the route that is in use. The existing strip maps show route information for either the or the Line only. The map redesign is consistent with Governor Andrew M. Cuomo’s initiative to improve the customer experience with modern amenities such as countdown clocks throughout the network, upgrading the MTA Subway Time app with data for all lines, bringing wireless connectivity to all underground stations, and installing Help Point Intercoms in every station. The interchangeability of the new electronic map design allows NYC Transit to make better use of its fleet, and improves visual communication with customers beyond onboard digital and audio announcements. These strip maps are unique to the and Lines because they share a fleet of subway cars. The two routes also overlap along several stations in the Bronx and Brooklyn but separate in Manhattan: the on the Seventh Avenue Line and the on the Lexington Avenue Line. On weekdays, both lines share the same terminal at Brooklyn College-Flatbush Av. NYC Transit often uses trains on both lines interchangeably as service warrants. “We are taking this opportunity to replace strip maps that are more than a decade old and going a step further to improve customer communication by creating this new strip map that shows both the and routes from end to end,” MTA New York City Transit President, Veronique “Ronnie” Hakim said. “The combined strip map lets us reassign trains more fluidly and shows our customers where they’re going, regardless of the train they’ve boarded. The redesign will alleviate customer confusion when trains are reassigned or rerouted from one line to another.” The new strip maps show the and Lines as red and green lines, respectively, that vary in thickness based on the route in service. Illuminated lights indicate all upcoming stops, while a flashing light shows the current stop. On portions where the and Lines share stops, illuminated lights overlap on both the red and green lines. The new interior strip map has been installed and successfully tested on one 10-car train. The remainder of the R142 and R142A cars that run on the and Lines will have the new maps installed in the coming months. The process of creating the new maps involved the design and purchase of new strip maps and an extensive reprogramming of the electronic strip map system on all cars assigned to the and Lines. Also includes an obligatory Cuomo mention. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jon2305 Posted February 12, 2016 Share #103 Posted February 12, 2016 MTA press release on the new maps: http://www.mta.info/news-maps-subway-new-york-city-transit/2016/02/12/new-interior-electronic-strip-maps-coming-subway New Interior Electronic Strip Maps Coming to Subway Cars on 2 5 Lines Also includes an obligatory Cuomo mention. I didn't know the R142As were getting them lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lance Posted February 12, 2016 Share #104 Posted February 12, 2016 I wouldn't be surprised if the remaining 142As get new line maps. The ones on the got new ones a last year or so, the got new ones as part of the move over to the Flushing line. At this point, the only cars that still have their original line maps are the ones that are on the . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Union Tpke Posted February 12, 2016 Share #105 Posted February 12, 2016 MTA press release on the new maps: http://www.mta.info/news-maps-subway-new-york-city-transit/2016/02/12/new-interior-electronic-strip-maps-coming-subway New Interior Electronic Strip Maps Coming to Subway Cars on 2 5 Lines Also includes an obligatory Cuomo mention. of course they mention Cuomo, who probably won't here about it until someone mentions it to him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Javier Posted February 13, 2016 Share #106 Posted February 13, 2016 Did they justsay "New maps are coming to the and 142 and 142a fleets " last time i checked 142A s dont run on the 2 or 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trainfan22 Posted February 13, 2016 Share #107 Posted February 13, 2016 I honestly wouldn't be surprised if the TA swapped the 142A's that will stay on the to the for seven Bombardier sets cause of mileage or something along those lines. Either that or the 142As swap with some of the line's cars for the very same reason. That's what came to mind when I saw "R142A" in that press release. I would assume such a swap would happen after the R188s all converted and running on the line.. Either way, them mentioning R142 AND R142A was certainty a eyebrow raiser... Hope it wasn't a typo and 142As will run on the & lines in the near future Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calvin Posted February 13, 2016 Share #108 Posted February 13, 2016 Typo lol, the universal maps will be given to 780 R142 subway cars. R142As are only around Pelham and Jerome lines *If the is updating the strip maps, it might look like the ones on the 62As Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlazingCyndaquil155 Posted February 13, 2016 Share #109 Posted February 13, 2016 *Currently R142As are only around Pelham and Jerome lines read the bolded lol. This is the MTA we're talking bout. Anything can change, anytime. Look I was riding mad RTS's on the B82 (ENY depot) and then whoosh they just freaking disappear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LTA1992 Posted February 13, 2016 Share #110 Posted February 13, 2016 read the bolded lol. This is the MTA we're talking bout. Anything can change, anytime. Look I was riding mad RTS's on the B82 (ENY depot) and then whoosh they just freaking disappear. How...is that even relevant to the subject? If buses need to be replaced, they get replaced. It's a necessity, not a whim. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fresh Pond Posted February 14, 2016 Share #111 Posted February 14, 2016 read the bolded lol. This is the MTA we're talking bout. Anything can change, anytime. Look I was riding mad RTS's on the B82 (ENY depot) and then whoosh they just freaking disappear. ...but you can still catch an RTS on the B82 tho Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Javier Posted February 14, 2016 Share #112 Posted February 14, 2016 Movvvvving on: Did they update the sets with codes for both the and or just the ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fresh Pond Posted February 14, 2016 Share #113 Posted February 14, 2016 Movvvvving on: Did they update the sets with codes for both the and or just the ? The new map works for both the and ...even works when one runs on the other's line with the appropriate stations lit up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Javier Posted February 15, 2016 Share #114 Posted February 15, 2016 I was asking because the first time it only had the code for the line and not the . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dng2000 Posted February 16, 2016 Share #115 Posted February 16, 2016 Well it's about time they're finally implementing a strip map that can be used on both the and trains. I just hate it when they have to run a train with "map not in use" turned on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Javier Posted February 16, 2016 Share #116 Posted February 16, 2016 ^Or when the conductor forgets to turn off the map while on the line which causes confusion for riders. The be like "I go both ways from Eastchester to Neried Av nonstop." Lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nightmare402 Posted February 18, 2016 Share #117 Posted February 18, 2016 https://encrypted-tbn2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcThmAEUTzf9_zyN9mvgF5x7a5PLUWdYJP_y1gYTBP1-URvbeZIi MTA should of did this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calvin Posted February 18, 2016 Share #118 Posted February 18, 2016 ^A Division strip maps have the 64 dot limit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nightmare402 Posted February 18, 2016 Share #119 Posted February 18, 2016 ^A Division strip maps have the 64 dot limit Look at the new one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fresh Pond Posted February 19, 2016 Share #120 Posted February 19, 2016 Look at the new one Its the same 64 dot limit. Just a new map overlay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trainfanrod Posted February 19, 2016 Share #121 Posted February 19, 2016 I wonder when all trains will have this gonna take months probably Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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