RSMG106

Here's something weird. I decided to head to Woodhaven, and went to the first pick-up on the QM12 route (Metropolitan Avenue-71st Road). I waited for the 10AM final trip into Manhattan. When it came time, it didn't arrive at it's time. At first I thought it was slightly delayed, but suddenly the QM12 bus into Manhattan was on the opposite section of the avenue. This means that I wasted this trip for nothing, and I didn't get a chance to ride the express via Yellowstone. As a result, I went back to Woodhaven Boulevard, and took the QM15 back into Manhattan. Based on the schedule, the QM12 that goes into Manhattan starts at 71st Road. I'm assumed that the B/O didn't see me, even though I was at the stop, or that he seemed to didn't care at all, and skipped me. This was the first time that I had this issue when a run skips the first stop on it's route. It is rare, but express operators should pay attention to the schedule, and stop at the first pick-up before going to the other stops, if there is someone at the first stop.

Didn't realize that the title was wrong. The actual title is The Bay Terrace Trip. Apologies for the typo.

1327 started running on the QM4 as of right now.

1205 had fire damage during it's assignment for the BX12+.

5922 was recently transferred to Tuskegee Airmen from Kingsbridge. Like with 5869 when Tuskegee got it from West Farms, they left the Kingsbridge label on it.

As of this time, Yonkers removed the Eastchester label on the left side of 3266, and replaced it with their label.

I viewed the depot assignment on the M125. 9863 passed-by my home on Saturday, and thought it was running. It turns out it's not in service.

I can understand that. I only say that because I rarely encounter local buses from the Bronx in my area. Twice with West Farms, and now once with Kingsbridge. Unless the bus I saw must've went over to TU for refueling, similar to Spring Creek's express coaches getting refueled at TU.

This is something that was bugging me. Just a minute ago, I saw 9863 from Kingsbridge passing by my house (My house is in East Harlem). This was not the first time I encounter a bus coming from the Bronx. The first time was when a WF bus passed-by. I didn't know the number at the time, but it came out of nowhere. Whether or not 9863 was traveling from Kingsbridge to Manhattan for the start of the M125 route, or for training, I needed to question this?

1. I didn't know that the new shields would cause this issue on the new order. 2. I'm glad everyone survived, including the good Samaritan controlling the bus to safety. 3. The stop request bell is an issue for the Prevost fleet. The 2011 Prevosts from Ulmer Park had the same chime as the New Flyer and Orion fleet. The chime's volume is low, and it can create an issue. I was on the X28 last year when I pressed the button to request a stop. I was supposed to get off on Murray Street. However the B/O kept on driving, until I got to the front and asked politely to exit at Barclay Street. As for the 2020-22 Prevost order, the stop request indicator was removed, and the announcements will say the stop was requested. However, in some cases, the B/O will turn the announcements off, making it an issue when you are requesting to get off at the next stop. So far in my journeys on CP and FR's Prevost, there was no issues.

I can understand this situation. I do like the new buses, but I can understand that the legroom is not comfortable (even though they resolved this issue), and some people might head in the back of the bus for better legroom. I've been on College Point and Far Rockaway's new buses, and they feel okay. I think riders are not ready for the decision to retire the old equipment.

I agree. For the next order if greenlit, Yonkers would need 56 buses, and Eastchester would need 59 buses respectively, to get rid of all of the CLs in their fleet. However, they should at least keep the 2007s in their fleet until the time has come.

This happened to me on my first and only time on the BXM3 trip before the Bronx redesign takes place this June. The only buses I've been on were the CLs (3389 and 3427). 3427 was an Eastchester unit. Once they complete the new order, they both have to decide on what to do with the CLs.

Here is something unique. According to Via Garibaldi 8, both Eastchester and Yonkers exchange and borrow equipment often. This process is similar to the Staten Island division. However, the key difference is that Staten Island express buses can be borrowed for either rush-hours, or missing runs. 3266 is an example of this. Note that this bus was on the BXM11 (with the EC sticker)

https://www.masstransitmag.com/bus/vehicles/press-release/21266374/nova-bus-corporation-nova-bus-wins-bid-from-mta By the looks of it, NovaBus will start delivering the 135 bus LFSes in December of this year, and expected to be completed by the second quarter of 2023. However, because Nova is delivering the remaining LFS HEVs for Manhattanville and Tuskegee Airmen, and started delivery on the LFS diesels, we will have to wait and see for the bus order.

I get it and I understand. See the previous post.

Thanks for those points. Admittingly, I only ridden on the BXM3, BXM7, BX12 SBS, BX15, and the BX30 only once or twice since 2020. However, these proposals do indeed will not make any sense whatsoever. Via Garibaldi 8 did make a good point on having the BX1 running on time. This especially goes to some Bronx routes including the BXM3. I waited for the BXM3 to arrive at the starting time of 9:05AM. However, there wasn't a bus until 10 minutes later. By the time I made it to Getty Square, the time that the bus was supposed to arrive was at 10:17AM. I almost missed the bus returning back to Manhattan. I made it at 10:35AM, and I was lucky to catch the bus that was about to leave. Overall, you made some points on the proposed routes, and how some routes need to be on-time for better service (better or for worst).

Now MV is getting MCH XDEs? MV already has more than 72 XDE40s from Quill, with 4 more to go. I don't why MV is also getting XDEs from MCH? Probably to add more clarity on the Xcelsiors.

Those are suggestions. This is based on what a friend told me about. I can clearly see that these proposals suck. . The only routes that may needed some changes would be the BX2 and BX5. The BX1 and BX2 share the majority of the route, and the BX2 would be renamed as the 1A for local service, while the BX1 would be limited. The BX5's extension to Bay Plaza for every other bus on weekdays can help relieve the BX12, and to provide more frequent service to Bay Plaza. As for the others, throw those proposals away, because my friend doesn't know much about the Bronx. I was disappointed by the feedback of the other routes needed proposal, but I can see now that these proposed changes to the routes will not be touched.

I do have some proposals for the Bronx. Because it's too late for some changes, and that the MTA is testing the new route layout, I decided to lay my ideas anyway. I'm not sure if these ideas were discussed, but feel free to add opinions to this. Because the BX1 and BX2 share the majority of the alignment, I would propose renaming the BX2 into the BX1A. The BX1 would become full-time limited, while the BX1A would become full-time local. Because the BX4A goes to Westchester Square via Metropolitan Avenue, which has full crowding, I would suggest making the BX4 go via Metropolitan Avenue, replacing the BX4A. To fill-in for the BX4 via Westchester Avenue, I would propose the BX11 to extend to Westchester Square. Even though the BX11's final plan will go to Parkchester, I think it would help make better service for the BX4. This is because the original BX4 goes via the , and doesn't have any use after Parkchester. If the BX4 goes via Metropolitan, then it would have much better use. The BX11 would also be beneficial to go via Westchester. The BX5's current runs only go to Bay Plaza on weekends, and some runs short-turn near White Plains Road. For this proposal, every other will extend to Bay Plaza full-time. This would provide relief for the BX12, and provide more frequent service to/from Bay Plaza. I'm not sure if some can agree, but the BX23 is unnecessary because of it's own routing. For this proposal, the BX23 would merge with the Q50. The Q50's redesign plan would only go to Bay Plaza during rush-hours. The proposal I have would make the Q50 go to Bay Plaza full-time. This would provide better services between Queens and LaGuardia Airport. The next proposal would be to merge the BX27 with the BX35. This would not only provide a one-seat ride from Soundview to Washington Heights, but the BX27 would use articulated buses. And lastly, the M125 isn't as bad as it is. However, to help provide better service, it should extend to Randall's Island, replacing the M35 routing. (The terminal will still be The Hub, but will provide better service to Randall's Island). The M35 is slow, ends at the East Side, and is unnecessary. My M125's proposed routing would be simple, but improve service to Randall's Island with fast and more frequent service, and for passengers to have better connections to/from the island.

I saw R142A #7312, and it got refitted with LCD advertisements.