MidwoodMartin Posted October 8, 2018 Share #2051 Posted October 8, 2018 4 hours ago, JeremiahC99 said: I was talking about the lanes on Kings Hwy between Flatbush Avenue and Avenue K. Those are the bus lanes whose 24-hour operation, even though there is no bus service there overnight, are in question. I was wondering if the main road bus lane hours were in retaliation for bus lane rejection, since it would make absolutely no sense to have bus lanes in effect if there are no overnight bus lines to use them. The plan is 7-7, not 24/7. I'm not sure why the signs don't list the times. Rumors float around all the time. I wouldn't believe them all. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrooklynBus Posted October 8, 2018 Share #2052 Posted October 8, 2018 4 hours ago, JeremiahC99 said: I was talking about the lanes on Kings Hwy between Flatbush Avenue and Avenue K. Those are the bus lanes whose 24-hour operation, even though there is no bus service there overnight, are in question. I was wondering if the main road bus lane hours were in retaliation for bus lane rejection, since it would make absolutely no sense to have bus lanes in effect if there are no overnight bus lines to use them. I agree that it makes no sense but that's what they also did on Richmond Ave in SI. 24 hr bus lanes when there is no bus service. What's also nuts is that there is virtually nowhere to switch between the main and service roads which means if you need to make a right turn, you have to know to make your whole trip in the service road or go way out of your way. 5 minutes ago, MidwoodMartin said: The plan is 7-7, not 24/7. I'm not sure why the signs don't list the times. Rumors float around all the time. I wouldn't believe them all. If it were 7 to 7, there would be signs to indicate that. No signs mean 24/7. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeremiahC99 Posted October 8, 2018 Share #2053 Posted October 8, 2018 28 minutes ago, BrooklynBus said: I agree that it makes no sense but that's what they also did on Richmond Ave in SI. 24 hr bus lanes when there is no bus service. What's also nuts is that there is virtually nowhere to switch between the main and service roads which means if you need to make a right turn, you have to know to make your whole trip in the service road or go way out of your way. You would think that the DOT would’ve built some slip lanes to switch from main road to service road when making the whole SBS project, but I think it may cut into the government villains diabolical plans to make driving in NYC a huge pain in the a$$. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brillant93 Posted November 3, 2018 Share #2054 Posted November 3, 2018 Bus lanes are going up on 14th Street. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGA Link N Train Posted November 6, 2018 Share #2055 Posted November 6, 2018 On 11/2/2018 at 11:59 PM, Brillant93 said: Bus lanes are going up on 14th Street. Which section? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brillant93 Posted November 6, 2018 Share #2056 Posted November 6, 2018 6 minutes ago, LaGuardia Link N Tra said: Which section? I saw it between 6th and 5th avenue. They also redid the markings on 14th street as well. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yankees4life Posted November 6, 2018 Share #2057 Posted November 6, 2018 4 minutes ago, Brillant93 said: I saw it between 6th and 5th avenue. They also redid the markings on 14th street as well. In Manhattan? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brillant93 Posted November 6, 2018 Share #2058 Posted November 6, 2018 1 minute ago, Yankees4life said: In Manhattan? Yeah. I just now went on a blog and someone took pictures and it looks like they painted more lanes along 14th street. On the blog it said the M14 SBS won't start until april of next year but the press release said it will start in January. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGA Link N Train Posted November 6, 2018 Share #2059 Posted November 6, 2018 10 hours ago, Brillant93 said: Yeah. I just now went on a blog and someone took pictures and it looks like they painted more lanes along 14th street. On the blog it said the M14 SBS won't start until april of next year but the press release said it will start in January. Well, I have to go there later on for a personal project that I'm working on related to the train shutdown. Which is to record what happens before, during and after the shutdown. And then I'll make an analysis on it. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brillant93 Posted November 12, 2018 Share #2060 Posted November 12, 2018 Looks like they’re putting up sbs machine stands on 14th Street. Bus lanes are painted but only by the interesections of 14 street from 8th to 1st Avenue. Weird they’re speeding this now since it won’t start until April. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LegoBrickBreaker101 Posted November 13, 2018 Share #2061 Posted November 13, 2018 24 minutes ago, Brillant93 said: Looks like they’re putting up sbs machine stands on 14th Street. Bus lanes are painted but only by the interesections of 14 street from 8th to 1st Avenue. Weird they’re speeding this now since it won’t start until April. The M14 SBS is supposed to start in January though http://www.mta.info/press-release/nyc-transit/mta-dot-launch-m14-sbs-ahead-l-train-tunnel-reconstruction-project 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brillant93 Posted November 13, 2018 Share #2062 Posted November 13, 2018 15 minutes ago, LegoBrickBreaker101 said: The M14 SBS is supposed to start in January though http://www.mta.info/press-release/nyc-transit/mta-dot-launch-m14-sbs-ahead-l-train-tunnel-reconstruction-project But another press release said April. Maybe it was said for those who will be affected by the shutdown but I do know in the beginning it was always slated for January. We'll just going to wait and see. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melbx15 Posted November 13, 2018 Share #2063 Posted November 13, 2018 3 hours ago, LegoBrickBreaker101 said: The M14 SBS is supposed to start in January though http://www.mta.info/press-release/nyc-transit/mta-dot-launch-m14-sbs-ahead-l-train-tunnel-reconstruction-project Is the M14sbs permanent or temporary for the L Train reconstruction? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brillant93 Posted November 13, 2018 Share #2064 Posted November 13, 2018 27 minutes ago, Melbx15 said: Is the M14sbs permanent or temporary for the L Train reconstruction? First it was said to be permanent then temporary. At this point we don’t know because various sources are saying different things. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
East New York Posted November 14, 2018 Share #2065 Posted November 14, 2018 On 11/12/2018 at 11:18 PM, Brillant93 said: First it was said to be permanent then temporary. At this point we don’t know because various sources are saying different things. I was never actually said to be permanent. It was still in the planning phase. MTA will evaluate as time progresses. 14th Street will also close to motor vehicle traffic as well to accommodate the M14A, M14D, and M14SBS routes. as far as the launch, it was originally April, and now it is set for January. That's why I told you all when I created this thread that things would not all be the way that they appeared, or what was written in black and white. They also said no new SBS, yet I was told that meant "no new SBS for Queens" anytime soon. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brillant93 Posted November 15, 2018 Share #2066 Posted November 15, 2018 3 hours ago, East New York said: I was never actually said to be permanent. It was still in the planning phase. MTA will evaluate as time progresses. 14th Street will also close to motor vehicle traffic as well to accommodate the M14A, M14D, and M14SBS routes. as far as the launch, it was originally April, and now it is set for January. That's why I told you all when I created this thread that things would not all be the way that they appeared, or what was written in black and white. They also said no new SBS, yet I was told that meant "no new SBS for Queens" anytime soon. Understood, from the looks of it the M14 sbs will be launching soon but recent press is saying its April but the MTA said January will be the launch so people are familiar with the service. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Union Tpke Posted November 15, 2018 Author Share #2067 Posted November 15, 2018 In another effort to save money, the cash-strapped agency wants to delay the planned launch of Select Bus Service on 96th Street in Manhattan by a year. https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/MTA-Fare-Hike--500594481.html?akmobile=o&fbclid=IwAR3NJDmcBJGdGkYME3SiSvxTiq4nWSLlMkPyw4lFc-RIIqw_WoVmqzoMVGk 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brillant93 Posted November 15, 2018 Share #2068 Posted November 15, 2018 1 hour ago, Union Tpke said: In another effort to save money, the cash-strapped agency wants to delay the planned launch of Select Bus Service on 96th Street in Manhattan by a year. https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/MTA-Fare-Hike--500594481.html?akmobile=o&fbclid=IwAR3NJDmcBJGdGkYME3SiSvxTiq4nWSLlMkPyw4lFc-RIIqw_WoVmqzoMVGk So the M96 was going to be the next sbs service right after the M14. Interesting, I wonder if it’s still going to be up next after the proposed fair hikes? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lawrence St Posted November 16, 2018 Share #2069 Posted November 16, 2018 On 11/15/2018 at 12:32 PM, Union Tpke said: In another effort to save money, the cash-strapped agency wants to delay the planned launch of Select Bus Service on 96th Street in Manhattan by a year. https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/MTA-Fare-Hike--500594481.html?akmobile=o&fbclid=IwAR3NJDmcBJGdGkYME3SiSvxTiq4nWSLlMkPyw4lFc-RIIqw_WoVmqzoMVGk So they have $35 million to buy GCT but dont have enough to convert the M96? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Union Tpke Posted November 17, 2018 Author Share #2070 Posted November 17, 2018 23 hours ago, Lawrence St said: So they have $35 million to buy GCT but dont have enough to convert the M96? They have a limited time frame to exercise the option. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJ of JGD Posted January 16, 2019 Share #2071 Posted January 16, 2019 On 9/10/2018 at 5:28 PM, Future ENY OP said: I like the Brooklyn, Manhattan and Staten Island Division proposals for SBS. Concerns i have are following. 1) Will Staten Island Division finally jump on the artic bandwagon for the S90? 2) Although it is too early to tell. How will the B15 be evaluated because if it’s the current route for airport they better scrap it and create a new route. 3) M96- Quill or MHV for the SBS? 4) and finally B41 should of been SBS way before the 44/46. Glad that 41 will get SBS. Just a matter of time. I personally think that Artics in Staten Island are a bad idea, because of all the hills and hard turns most of the time. However, Richmond Terrace wouldn't sound like a bad idea. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lil 57 Posted January 16, 2019 Share #2072 Posted January 16, 2019 14 minutes ago, AJ of JGD said: I personally think that Artics in Staten Island are a bad idea, because of all the hills and hard turns most of the time. However, Richmond Terrace wouldn't sound like a bad idea. The only route in SI that needs artics IMO is the S79 SBS. Those buses get packed. Especially during school hours. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Union Tpke Posted January 16, 2019 Author Share #2073 Posted January 16, 2019 34 minutes ago, AJ of JGD said: I personally think that Artics in Staten Island are a bad idea, because of all the hills and hard turns most of the time. However, Richmond Terrace wouldn't sound like a bad idea. In addition, it will be replaced with BRT along the North Shore Branch. The EIS is being worked on as we speak. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trife86 Posted January 17, 2019 Share #2074 Posted January 17, 2019 (edited) On 1/15/2019 at 7:42 PM, AJ of JGD said: I personally think that Artics in Staten Island are a bad idea, because of all the hills and hard turns most of the time. However, Richmond Terrace wouldn't sound like a bad idea. Hard turns besides of how the bus looks is what artic's are good at. Only hills that really would be difficult is the s52/66 I would say. The problem is depots on the island are not equipt to handle the artics as well as alot of routes would need bus stops adjusted or relocated to be longer. Edited January 17, 2019 by trife86 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trainfan22 Posted January 17, 2019 Share #2075 Posted January 17, 2019 (edited) Hills shouldn't be an issue, the BX9 and BX12 SBS have some mean hills along their routes and artics run on those routes just fine. Edited January 17, 2019 by trainfan22 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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