WannaBeMTA12 Posted June 11, 2014 Share #1 Posted June 11, 2014 Jus curious if mta would ever use such a bus? I don't see it happening but I also said q44 will never see artics..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CDTA Posted June 11, 2014 Share #2 Posted June 11, 2014 They're illegal in the US IIRC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fresh Pond Posted June 11, 2014 Share #3 Posted June 11, 2014 Maximum length for a bus is 65 feet in the US Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYSubwayBuff Posted June 11, 2014 Share #4 Posted June 11, 2014 Can't the MTA get a waiver to the rule like LA Sent from my SPH-L710 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LTA1992 Posted June 11, 2014 Share #5 Posted June 11, 2014 We would need special busways for these buses to actually have something to do here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WannaBeMTA12 Posted June 11, 2014 Author Share #6 Posted June 11, 2014 Can't the MTA get a waiver to the rule like LA Sent from my SPH-L710 using Tapatalk LA has these buses? Sent from my SPH-L720T using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FamousNYLover Posted June 11, 2014 Share #7 Posted June 11, 2014 There's double decker bus version too when I google search. I don't think these fleets will not work in USA because or roadways are not design for these huge or long buses. I have seen this in USA street Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kamen Rider Posted June 11, 2014 Share #8 Posted June 11, 2014 the last one is not a bus, so what's that got to do with the conversation? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Missabassie Posted June 11, 2014 Share #9 Posted June 11, 2014 We don't really need em... too much hassle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cait Sith Posted June 11, 2014 Share #10 Posted June 11, 2014 Can't the MTA get a waiver to the rule like LA Sent from my SPH-L710 using Tapatalk LA's longest bus is 65ft, they don't have these. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FamousNYLover Posted June 11, 2014 Share #11 Posted June 11, 2014 the last one is not a bus, so what's that got to do with the conversation? I know but I have seen this truck having time navigating when I was riding on MegaBus trip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WannaBeMTA12 Posted June 11, 2014 Author Share #12 Posted June 11, 2014 We don't really need em... too much hassle. the last one is not a bus, so what's that got to do with the conversation?I know but I have seen this truck having time navigating when I was riding on MegaBus trip.I've saw doubles trucks with 2-53ft trailers. Only allowed on interstate 87 and 90. Trucks are under different restrictions. Sent from my SPH-L720T using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobtehpanda Posted June 11, 2014 Share #13 Posted June 11, 2014 Well, to have that, the MTA would need a depot to put them in, and as it is certain depots already have trouble accommodating single articulated buses... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WannaBeMTA12 Posted June 12, 2014 Author Share #14 Posted June 12, 2014 Well, to have that, the MTA would need a depot to put them in, and as it is certain depots already have trouble accommodating single articulated buses... We have no problems at CS Sent from my SPH-L720T using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qjtransitmaster Posted June 12, 2014 Share #15 Posted June 12, 2014 We have no problems at CS Sent from my SPH-L720T using Tapatalk I only see buses like those useful for intercity buses and insane lines like Vancouver's 99B. I can see NJT needing some of those on rte 9 busesat rush hour or OTHER agencies MTA not so much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WannaBeMTA12 Posted June 12, 2014 Author Share #16 Posted June 12, 2014 We have no problems at CS Sent from my SPH-L720T using Tapatalk I only see buses like those useful for intercity buses and insane lines like Vancouver's 99B. I can see NJT needing some of those on rte 9 busesat rush hour or OTHER agencies MTA not so much. Q46 Sent from my SPH-L720T using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Union Tpke Posted June 13, 2014 Share #17 Posted June 13, 2014 They would take a lot of modifications for certain turns, bus stop lengths. This would mean less parking space. Because of artics on the Q10 there is less parking which has annoyed some people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WannaBeMTA12 Posted June 13, 2014 Author Share #18 Posted June 13, 2014 Poor ppl...smh Sent from my SPH-L720T using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cait Sith Posted June 13, 2014 Share #19 Posted June 13, 2014 They would take a lot of modifications for certain turns, bus stop lengths. This would mean less parking space. Because of artics on the Q10 there is less parking which has annoyed some people. That's actually not true. The artic conversion hardly took up any parking spaces on the Q10. The biggest problem is the bottleneck caused at Liberty/Lefferts in both directions because of traffic and the amount of people boarding the buses. People are more annoyed at that than parking spaces. That's one area they need to do something with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ACEVE14 Posted June 13, 2014 Share #20 Posted June 13, 2014 It would be kinda weird, yet somehow nice enough if the MTA were to receive brand new 65ft. long double-decker articulated buses and have them run on each and every one of the busiest bus lines of the 5 boroughs. Think of the publicity that the MTA might have if they decided to get those buses; it'll attract more people and more tourists than other sightseeing buses that you see running in the streets, it'll have more passengers with disabilities boarding the buses with 8 available spots for those with wheelchairs (regular or electric, 4 on each level with 2 seats in the front and back), and if were lucky enough, we might be able to see those buses run on a few Limited-Stop or +SBS buses. A transit guy can dream about it, if you can dream it, make it happen and if you can make it, they will come. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roadcruiser1 Posted June 13, 2014 Share #21 Posted June 13, 2014 There's double decker bus version too when I google search. I don't think these fleets will not work in USA because or roadways are not design for these huge or long buses. I have seen this in USA street If the got these they did have to be in tunnels so they would work, and it's not worth the hassle since you are already digging a tunnel so why not construct a good subway line? Case closed........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobtehpanda Posted June 14, 2014 Share #22 Posted June 14, 2014 If the got these they did have to be in tunnels so they would work, and it's not worth the hassle since you are already digging a tunnel so why not construct a good subway line? Case closed........ That's not true at all... plenty of cities run double articulated buses without any sort of grade separation. The only non-legal limit on any sort of vehicle operating on the street would be block spacing, and I'm pretty sure that a double articulated bus would fall well within the size of a Manhattan block length. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gotham Bus Co. Posted June 14, 2014 Share #23 Posted June 14, 2014 There's double decker bus version too when I google search. I don't think these fleets will not work in USA because or roadways are not design for these huge or long buses. I might need a bus just to get from the back of the bus to the front! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qjtransitmaster Posted June 14, 2014 Share #24 Posted June 14, 2014 It would be kinda weird, yet somehow nice enough if the MTA were to receive brand new 65ft. long double-decker articulated buses and have them run on each and every one of the busiest bus lines of the 5 boroughs. Think of the publicity that the MTA might have if they decided to get those buses; it'll attract more people and more tourists than other sightseeing buses that you see running in the streets, it'll have more passengers with disabilities boarding the buses with 8 available spots for those with wheelchairs (regular or electric, 4 on each level with 2 seats in the front and back), and if were lucky enough, we might be able to see those buses run on a few Limited-Stop or +SBS buses. A transit guy can dream about it, if you can dream it, make it happen and if you can make it, they will come. release them on the Q53 then boom crowding problem solved. But some clearances may be too low for em but if a megabus can run down woodhaven unleash em. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYSubwayBuff Posted June 14, 2014 Share #25 Posted June 14, 2014 A great idea would be if there were articulated coach buses for the express buses in S.I. with back doors. Too bad no manufacturer are making them, you have to convert them for lots of money. In 1980's-1990's prevost made an articulated coach, looked pretty nice Sent from my SPH-L710 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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