BDNQ2345 Posted March 31, 2017 Share #15351 Posted March 31, 2017 There are clocks at DeKalb Ave (although I don't know if they're online yet). AFAIK, only 4th Avenue in Brooklyn has these for now; Brighton, Sea Beach, West End, and Culver will see them sooner or later. I saw countdown clocks at Atlantic Ave (Brighton) and more all along West End line 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P3F Posted March 31, 2017 Share #15352 Posted March 31, 2017 They are first working on activating the countdown clocks on the line, and then will activate the ones on the line. (According to an employee who was part of a group inspecting one of the new countdown clocks.) 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MassTransitHonchkrow Posted March 31, 2017 Share #15353 Posted March 31, 2017 They are first working on activating the countdown clocks on the line, and then will activate the ones on the line. (According to an employee who was part of a group inspecting one of the new countdown clocks.)based on the details you guys provided, the GTFS is getting updated the weekend before the signage gets power. Works for me. Sent from my m8 using Tapatalk 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Around the Horn Posted March 31, 2017 Share #15354 Posted March 31, 2017 They are first working on activating the countdown clocks on the line, and then will activate the ones on the line. (According to an employee who was part of a group inspecting one of the new countdown clocks.) Well they've still got a lot of work left to do... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abba Posted March 31, 2017 Share #15355 Posted March 31, 2017 This afternoon the real time for the letter lines went dark for whatever reason. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lance Posted March 31, 2017 Share #15356 Posted March 31, 2017 (edited) They are still in beta testing, so I can't say I'm surprised. In other news, for those unaware, I've updated the so-called Vignelli Hybrid maps to include general information upcoming long-term service changes, as well as those already in progress. Also, since Select Bus Service has become so ubiquitous as of late, stations now display SBS route and airport connections. Daytime Version Night Version I've also digitized the original 1972 Vignelli map, taking a few liberties with the line colors. Instead of the slight variations between lines on the original map, I've retained the colors as intended according to the sign standards manual. Take a look at the difference: Original Recreation Recreated 1972 Vignelli Map Stay tuned for more... Edited March 31, 2017 by Lance 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spypenguin Posted March 31, 2017 Share #15357 Posted March 31, 2017 They are still in beta testing, so I can't say I'm surprised. In other news, for those unaware, I've updated the so-called Vignelli Hybrid maps to include general information upcoming long-term service changes, as well as those already in progress. Also, since Select Bus Service has become so ubiquitous as of late, stations now display SBS route and airport connections. Daytime Version Night Version I've also digitized the original 1972 Vignelli map, taking a few liberties with the line colors. Instead of the slight variations between lines on the original map, I've retained the colors as intended according to the sign standards manual. Take a look at the difference: Original Recreation Recreated 1972 Vignelli Map Stay tuned for more... Is there a way to see more of your maps on Dropbox? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RailRunRob Posted March 31, 2017 Share #15358 Posted March 31, 2017 They are still in beta testing, so I can't say I'm surprised. In other news, for those unaware, I've updated the so-called Vignelli Hybrid maps to include general information upcoming long-term service changes, as well as those already in progress. Also, since Select Bus Service has become so ubiquitous as of late, stations now display SBS route and airport connections. Daytime Version Night Version I've also digitized the original 1972 Vignelli map, taking a few liberties with the line colors. Instead of the slight variations between lines on the original map, I've retained the colors as intended according to the sign standards manual. Take a look at the difference: Original Recreation Recreated 1972 Vignelli Map Stay tuned for more... Awesome job! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Union Tpke Posted March 31, 2017 Share #15359 Posted March 31, 2017 Outstanding job Lance! You should have them mentioned on the transit maps tumblr. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DailyDose Posted April 1, 2017 Share #15360 Posted April 1, 2017 (edited) Haha, a R142 consist just rolled into Bowling Green, signed up as a service. It was flagged to stop by an employee on the platform, who told the operator. Op realized it was an accident and changed it to , what it was supposed to be. I love these random slipups. Might post a video later. Edited April 1, 2017 by DailyDose 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calvin Posted April 1, 2017 Share #15361 Posted April 1, 2017 (edited) Was the making stops in Manhattan to the Bronx always programmed to say Parkchester or Pelham Bay Park bound? Meanwhile, there's other lines like the , or announcing the train either Queens bound or Brooklyn bound etc. Also, 7501-7505 and 7506-7510/7929 were in separate trains yesterday. Edited April 1, 2017 by CH3348 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danielhg121 Posted April 1, 2017 Share #15362 Posted April 1, 2017 Wait was the that pulled into Bowling green flagged as he approached the stop marker or as he was leaving? Sent from my iPad using NYC Transit Forums mobile app 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lawrence St Posted April 1, 2017 Share #15363 Posted April 1, 2017 The has new Coney Island bound announcements now. Now they go "This is a Coney Island Stillwell Avenue bound N local train." 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lance Posted April 1, 2017 Share #15364 Posted April 1, 2017 Was the making stops in Manhattan to the Bronx always programmed to say Parkchester or Pelham Bay Park bound? Meanwhile, there's other lines like the , or announcing the train either Queens bound or Brooklyn bound etc. No. It was changed in 2007 to reduce confusion on the Pelham expresses and Parkchester locals. Previously, Pelham Bay Park-bound trains announced themselves as "Bronx-bound express trains", despite running local in Manhattan. The has new Coney Island bound announcements now. Now they go "This is a Coney Island Stillwell Avenue bound N local train." Apparently, what's old is new again. When the 160s first arrived and were placed in service on the line, the announcement was "this is a Coney Island-Stillwell Avenue-bound...". Most of these announcements were also changed in '07 to the shortened version. I believe one of the few exceptions to this is on the , which still has its original destination announcements. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danielhg121 Posted April 1, 2017 Share #15365 Posted April 1, 2017 The entire line is slow af. There are people inspecting the entire line. I'd say avoid it at all costs. Our ran express after 82nd skipping on the local track. Sent from my iPhone using NYC Transit Forums mobile app 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheNewYorkElevated Posted April 1, 2017 Share #15366 Posted April 1, 2017 Rode an R62 train yesterday on my way home from school. It was a good ride. The train feels like the 1980s with the R62/62As. Just an interesting thought. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bosco Posted April 1, 2017 Share #15367 Posted April 1, 2017 Speaking of the R62 , are there plans for the R62s to go back to the once the gives up the last of its R62As? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calvin Posted April 1, 2017 Share #15368 Posted April 1, 2017 Speaking of the R62 , are there plans for the R62s to go back to the once the gives up the last of its R62As? Yes, but some of the R62As may be kept at Corona for garbage duty and 1-2 trains formed if one of the R188s aren't in service. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CTK246 Posted April 2, 2017 Share #15369 Posted April 2, 2017 The has new Coney Island bound announcements now. Now they go "This is a Coney Island Stillwell Avenue bound N local train." Interesting how the A division is doubling down on shortened announcements while the B division is going all out. Though, the local moniker is unnecessary. IMO keep it the same as it was, but maybe add 'express' between Atlantic and 59th. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trainfan22 Posted April 2, 2017 Share #15370 Posted April 2, 2017 I rode that 142 set with the shortened announcements, I like it, it caught me off guard at first but the ride does seem quicker. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CenSin Posted April 2, 2017 Share #15371 Posted April 2, 2017 (edited) Interesting how the A division is doubling down on shortened announcements while the B division is going all out. Though, the local moniker is unnecessary. IMO keep it the same as it was, but maybe add 'express' between Atlantic and 59th. They should mention whether the train is express or local only if the train deviates from its normal weekday service or is an additional peak express service. That would shorten the announcements somewhat. For the , it would only mention that it’s a local train on weekends at Broadway stations and during overnight hours. For the , no mention is needed as it runs the same service pattern around the clock. The should always make the distinction. Edited April 2, 2017 by CenSin 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P3F Posted April 2, 2017 Share #15372 Posted April 2, 2017 Two days ago, the countdown clocks at 36 Street in Brooklyn were enabled for testing. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danielhg121 Posted April 2, 2017 Share #15373 Posted April 2, 2017 Canal Street has signs up but not yet functioning. Sent from my iPhone using NYC Transit Forums mobile app 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lawrence St Posted April 2, 2017 Share #15374 Posted April 2, 2017 I have a question; When they connected the Broadway tracks to the Bridge, did they HAVE to severe the connection to Nassau? I feel like that would make a lot of rerouting options become less of a pain... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fresh Pond Posted April 2, 2017 Share #15375 Posted April 2, 2017 I have a question; When they connected the Broadway tracks to the Bridge, did they HAVE to severe the connection to Nassau? I feel like that would make a lot of rerouting options become less of a pain... Because the Nassau loop was a pointless route 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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