Via Garibaldi 8 Posted January 25, 2020 Author Share #1826 Posted January 25, 2020 We were mentioned in the Co-op City Times today: 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Via Garibaldi 8 Posted January 25, 2020 Author Share #1827 Posted January 25, 2020 Mary Pearson is in the group. She and I speak regularly: https://issuu.com/cctimes/docs/cct_012520/10?fbclid=IwAR1nLqDLaapq7XbqsMpjsytMM-q1TNBRk837J7GLY9Rqpr1wqfjlfwUl1C4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Via Garibaldi 8 Posted January 28, 2020 Author Share #1828 Posted January 28, 2020 Assemblyman Braunstein Challenges MTA Chairman Foye About Express Bus Cuts https://www.facebook.com/EdBraunstein/videos/2545124139059586/ 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Via Garibaldi 8 Posted January 30, 2020 Author Share #1829 Posted January 30, 2020 -Latest news: 1. Queens Rally To Fight Service Cuts: 2. Staten Island tweaks to address overcrowding: -SIM2 & SIM11 AM service changes based on overcrowding for the 2 below buses: a. SIM2 at 7:28am has been moved to 7:26am b. SIM11 at 7:20am has been moved to 7:17am These minor adjustments should help alleviate the overcrowding by moving the buses ahead of school traffic. They will be monitored closely. 2. USPS trucks blocking pick-up and drop-off stops at West 230th and Broadway. -We continue to monitor this situation. Various drivers and passengers have complained about bus stops being clogged with USPS trucks for days at a time. This problem has worsened going back to 2019. We reached out yesterday regarding this and noticed no trucks last night and this morning, so hopefully it stops. 3. Greg Mocker - Greg Mocker, the renown transit reporter from PIX11 joined our group yesterday. He has asked to do an interview with us. We will look to arrange something perhaps in February when we speak at the upcoming Bronx Hearing at 1040 Grand Concourse on February 20th. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Future ENY OP Posted January 30, 2020 Share #1830 Posted January 30, 2020 3 hours ago, Via Garibaldi 8 said: -Latest news: 1. Queens Rally To Fight Service Cuts: 2. Staten Island tweaks to address overcrowding: -SIM2 & SIM11 AM service changes based on overcrowding for the 2 below buses: a. SIM2 at 7:28am has been moved to 7:26am b. SIM11 at 7:20am has been moved to 7:17am These minor adjustments should help alleviate the overcrowding by moving the buses ahead of school traffic. They will be monitored closely. 2. USPS trucks blocking pick-up and drop-off stops at West 230th and Broadway. -We continue to monitor this situation. Various drivers and passengers have complained about bus stops being clogged with USPS trucks for days at a time. This problem has worsened going back to 2019. We reached out yesterday regarding this and noticed no trucks last night and this morning, so hopefully it stops. 3. Greg Mocker - Greg Mocker, the renown transit reporter from PIX11 joined our group yesterday. He has asked to do an interview with us. We will look to arrange something perhaps in February when we speak at the upcoming Bronx Hearing at 1040 Grand Concourse on February 20th. Now, that’s an excellent pick up. He knows how to get to issue a bit better than the other transit reporters I’ve seen. Again, great work @Via Garibaldi 8. Continued progress for the rest of this year. We have to hold these big wigs accountable for lackluster service and to see a better turnaround. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7-express Posted January 30, 2020 Share #1831 Posted January 30, 2020 https://qns.com/story/2020/01/29/jackson-heights-assembly-candidate-presents-her-plan-for-a-safer-northern-boulevard/ Interesting idea to facilitate more express buses...close Northern Blvd from the Queensboro Bridge to 114th Street to private vehicles. Though there won't be many express buses left to use this route to NE Queens once the redesign goes through! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QM1to6Ave Posted January 30, 2020 Share #1832 Posted January 30, 2020 5 hours ago, Via Garibaldi 8 said: -Latest news: 1. Queens Rally To Fight Service Cuts: 2. Staten Island tweaks to address overcrowding: -SIM2 & SIM11 AM service changes based on overcrowding for the 2 below buses: a. SIM2 at 7:28am has been moved to 7:26am b. SIM11 at 7:20am has been moved to 7:17am These minor adjustments should help alleviate the overcrowding by moving the buses ahead of school traffic. They will be monitored closely. 2. USPS trucks blocking pick-up and drop-off stops at West 230th and Broadway. -We continue to monitor this situation. Various drivers and passengers have complained about bus stops being clogged with USPS trucks for days at a time. This problem has worsened going back to 2019. We reached out yesterday regarding this and noticed no trucks last night and this morning, so hopefully it stops. 3. Greg Mocker - Greg Mocker, the renown transit reporter from PIX11 joined our group yesterday. He has asked to do an interview with us. We will look to arrange something perhaps in February when we speak at the upcoming Bronx Hearing at 1040 Grand Concourse on February 20th. Faantastic work!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ViaWaterViaChurch Posted January 31, 2020 Share #1833 Posted January 31, 2020 3 hours ago, 7-express said: https://qns.com/story/2020/01/29/jackson-heights-assembly-candidate-presents-her-plan-for-a-safer-northern-boulevard/ Interesting idea to facilitate more express buses...close Northern Blvd from the Queensboro Bridge to 114th Street to private vehicles. Though there won't be many express buses left to use this route to NE Queens once the redesign goes through! I know the actual goal of the plan is to curb pedestrian deaths, but that aside, the Boulevard doesn't need to be closed to traffic, it doesn't even need a bus lane. All they need to do speed up service on that corridor is sync up the traffic lights at all times and more importantly enforce the no standing zones on the eastern lanes for the PM rush. 95% of the slowdowns on Northern are due to double parked cars or trucks unloading when they shouldn't even be there in the first place. If that right lane was kept clear, buses would be able to cruise up the right lane and they could go from Queens Plaza to the Whitestone Expressway in 15 minutes. That would be better than putting buses back on the LIE where they'd have to sit in traffic from Van Dam Street all the way until they get on the Van Wyck. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrooklynBus Posted January 31, 2020 Share #1834 Posted January 31, 2020 2 hours ago, ViaWaterViaChurch said: I know the actual goal of the plan is to curb pedestrian deaths, but that aside, the Boulevard doesn't need to be closed to traffic, it doesn't even need a bus lane. All they need to do speed up service on that corridor is sync up the traffic lights at all times and more importantly enforce the no standing zones on the eastern lanes for the PM rush. 95% of the slowdowns on Northern are due to double parked cars or trucks unloading when they shouldn't even be there in the first place. If that right lane was kept clear, buses would be able to cruise up the right lane and they could go from Queens Plaza to the Whitestone Expressway in 15 minutes. That would be better than putting buses back on the LIE where they'd have to sit in traffic from Van Dam Street all the way until they get on the Van Wyck. Ridiculous idea. Where does she think the cars will go. I know they will just disappear because everyone will just sell them and take the bus. How about this idea. Let's curb pedestrian deaths by banning all pedestrians from Northern Blvd. Does that qualify me to run for the Assembly? 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N6 Limited Posted January 31, 2020 Share #1835 Posted January 31, 2020 12 hours ago, BrooklynBus said: Ridiculous idea. Where does she think the cars will go. I know they will just disappear because everyone will just sell them and take the bus. How about this idea. Let's curb pedestrian deaths by banning all pedestrians from Northern Blvd. Does that qualify me to run for the Assembly? You've got my vote! 😄 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Around the Horn Posted January 31, 2020 Share #1836 Posted January 31, 2020 16 hours ago, BrooklynBus said: Ridiculous idea. Where does she think the cars will go. Induced demand is a thing... 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7-express Posted February 1, 2020 Share #1837 Posted February 1, 2020 23 hours ago, ViaWaterViaChurch said: I know the actual goal of the plan is to curb pedestrian deaths, but that aside, the Boulevard doesn't need to be closed to traffic, it doesn't even need a bus lane. All they need to do speed up service on that corridor is sync up the traffic lights at all times and more importantly enforce the no standing zones on the eastern lanes for the PM rush. 95% of the slowdowns on Northern are due to double parked cars or trucks unloading when they shouldn't even be there in the first place. If that right lane was kept clear, buses would be able to cruise up the right lane and they could go from Queens Plaza to the Whitestone Expressway in 15 minutes. That would be better than putting buses back on the LIE where they'd have to sit in traffic from Van Dam Street all the way until they get on the Van Wyck. Yeah but the DOT has seriously nerfed the signal timing on Northern Blvd and Astoria Blvd in an effort to reduce speeding. But in turn, causing more congestion that delays buses. It's a no win scenario here. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ViaWaterViaChurch Posted February 1, 2020 Share #1838 Posted February 1, 2020 4 hours ago, 7-express said: Yeah but the DOT has seriously nerfed the signal timing on Northern Blvd and Astoria Blvd in an effort to reduce speeding. But in turn, causing more congestion that delays buses. It's a no win scenario here. Yeah same on Queens Boulevard. Sadly, I don't think Vision Zero and its subsequent DOT changes will go away any time soon. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N6 Limited Posted February 2, 2020 Share #1839 Posted February 2, 2020 On 1/31/2020 at 7:17 PM, 7-express said: Yeah but the DOT has seriously nerfed the signal timing on Northern Blvd and Astoria Blvd in an effort to reduce speeding. But in turn, causing more congestion that delays buses. It's a no win scenario here. On 1/31/2020 at 11:28 PM, ViaWaterViaChurch said: Yeah same on Queens Boulevard. Sadly, I don't think Vision Zero and its subsequent DOT changes will go away any time soon. So they screw up signal timing which causes unnecessary congestion, which slows down buses and subsequently decreases ridership, then comes up with TSP as the solution? Ridiculous. To me this looks like: "Create a problem and try to solve it". Especially for express buses, what's express about being stationary? haha 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Via Garibaldi 8 Posted February 11, 2020 Author Share #1840 Posted February 11, 2020 The QM3 this morning... Full load with people still boarding... We have a number of QM3 riders in the group. They are all now aware that the MTA wants to eliminate their bus. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lawrence St Posted February 11, 2020 Share #1841 Posted February 11, 2020 (edited) @Via Garibaldi 8 I have a question for ya. I've been noticing that some of the OMNY readers on board the Express buses in Staten Island aren't working. Is this the same protocol if the farebox isnt working, or do we have to have a backup metrocard to pay the fare or else we wont be let on? Edited February 11, 2020 by Lawrence St 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Via Garibaldi 8 Posted February 11, 2020 Author Share #1842 Posted February 11, 2020 3 minutes ago, Lawrence St said: @Via Garibaldi 8 I have a question for ya. I've been noticing that some of the OMNY readers on board the Express buses in Staten Island aren't working. Is this the same protocol if the farebox isnt working, or do we have to have a backup metrocard to pay the fare or else we wont be let on? Same protocol. If you intend to pay with OMNY and it is not working, you take a seat. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Via Garibaldi 8 Posted February 12, 2020 Author Share #1843 Posted February 12, 2020 @QM1to6Ave Hey, the QM1, QM5, QM6, QM31, QM35, QM36 schedules are all fixed. Had a conference call earlier today and it was taken care of. I checked while I was on the phone. The latest schedules are the Fall 2019 schedules. No more Summer 2019 links should exist. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QM1to6Ave Posted February 13, 2020 Share #1844 Posted February 13, 2020 9 hours ago, Via Garibaldi 8 said: @QM1to6Ave Hey, the QM1, QM5, QM6, QM31, QM35, QM36 schedules are all fixed. Had a conference call earlier today and it was taken care of. I checked while I was on the phone. The latest schedules are the Fall 2019 schedules. No more Summer 2019 links should exist. Fantastic! Now let’s hope they don’t chop those schedules in the redesign lol. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Via Garibaldi 8 Posted February 13, 2020 Author Share #1845 Posted February 13, 2020 9 hours ago, QM1to6Ave said: Fantastic! Now let’s hope they don’t chop those schedules in the redesign lol. I know.... 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ViaWaterViaChurch Posted February 14, 2020 Share #1846 Posted February 14, 2020 On 2/11/2020 at 8:52 AM, Via Garibaldi 8 said: The QM3 this morning... Full load with people still boarding... We have a number of QM3 riders in the group. They are all now aware that the MTA wants to eliminate their bus. Looks like service should be expanded if anything. There's clearly the demand for service in Little Neck and along Northern Boulevard. I bet they could attract even more ridership if they added 3rd Avenue service or threw a super express or two into the mix. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Via Garibaldi 8 Posted February 14, 2020 Author Share #1847 Posted February 14, 2020 3 minutes ago, ViaWaterViaChurch said: Looks like service should be expanded if anything. There's clearly the demand for service in Little Neck and along Northern Boulevard. I bet they could attract even more ridership if they added 3rd Avenue service or threw a super express or two into the mix. They certainly could.... 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Via Garibaldi 8 Posted February 14, 2020 Author Share #1848 Posted February 14, 2020 (edited) Latest updates: We continue to work on bus stop issues: The bus stop at Henry Hudson Parkway West & West 236th Street that was damaged by an express bus now has new signage added on Wednesday. Old signage (taken by another commuter in our group) vs new signage (photo taken by me): For years, commuters have griped about not having official schedules on Presidents' Day. We were able to get it for the QM20: https://new.mta.info/document/14526 Staten Island also has all schedules available for Presidents' Day: https://new.mta.info/presidents-day-2020 Hopefully this will make commuting easier for those that work on this day. Important to note that the BxM18 will NOT run on Monday. Edited February 14, 2020 by Via Garibaldi 8 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QM1to6Ave Posted February 14, 2020 Share #1849 Posted February 14, 2020 2 hours ago, Via Garibaldi 8 said: Latest updates: We continue to work on bus stop issues: The bus stop at Henry Hudson Parkway West & West 236th Street that was damaged by an express bus now has new signage added on Wednesday. Old signage (taken by another commuter in our group) vs new signage (photo taken by me): For years, commuters have griped about not having official schedules on Presidents' Day. We were able to get it for the QM20: https://new.mta.info/document/14526 Staten Island also has all schedules available for Presidents' Day: https://new.mta.info/presidents-day-2020 Hopefully this will make commuting easier for those that work on this day. Important to note that the BxM18 will NOT run on Monday. Also just got an MTA email saying extra QM5s will depart Glen Oaks at 6 and 7 am on Monday 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Via Garibaldi 8 Posted February 14, 2020 Author Share #1850 Posted February 14, 2020 1 hour ago, QM1to6Ave said: Also just got an MTA email saying extra QM5s will depart Glen Oaks at 6 and 7 am on Monday That's interesting because that is not noted on the website. I will post it in my group. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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