NewFlyer 230 Posted June 15, 2020 Share #30851 Posted June 15, 2020 (edited) 8 hours ago, CenSin said: No. I love that driver!! I reckon his driving made the trip subway-speed. He ran at least 5 reds. Is there a traffic rule I don't know about that allows this? On the other hand, I'm on a walking-speed bus right now. This bus driver is really dragging his wheels. It kinda sucks that there's such a huge gap in performance. Lol this scenario sounds like the Q44 vs the Q20 on Main Street. The Q44’s race down Main Street moving faster than the cars sometimes while the Q20 stops at every light and travels like 10-15mph. Edited June 15, 2020 by NewFlyer 230 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoSpectacular Posted June 15, 2020 Share #30852 Posted June 15, 2020 8 hours ago, bobtehpanda said: The last I checked bus drivers don't have exceptions to standard traffic lights where there isn't some bus-specific signal. There are bus specific signals at some queue jumps globally but IDK about New York's. There are some intersections here that give priority to bus traffic in order to jump ahead. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CenSin Posted June 15, 2020 Share #30853 Posted June 15, 2020 5 hours ago, SoSpectacular said: There are some intersections here that give priority to bus traffic in order to jump ahead. Well, whatever the case may have been, it didn't apply to the same route in the opposite direction. I rode it the other way and there were a lot of red lights that slowed down the trip. In one day, I could sort of see the potential for buses and the reason why people prefer to avoid them. 13 hours ago, bobtehpanda said: The last I checked bus drivers don't have exceptions to standard traffic lights where there isn't some bus-specific signal. There are bus specific signals at some queue jumps globally but IDK about New York's. How would the bus driver know it was safe to go through an intersection in a typical implementation? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MHV9218 Posted June 15, 2020 Share #30854 Posted June 15, 2020 5 hours ago, CenSin said: Well, whatever the case may have been, it didn't apply to the same route in the opposite direction. I rode it the other way and there were a lot of red lights that slowed down the trip. In one day, I could sort of see the potential for buses and the reason why people prefer to avoid them. How would the bus driver know it was safe to go through an intersection in a typical implementation? Separate light, usually a white bar or something like that. Similar signal often used for streetcar/trolley systems, we have 'queue jumps' for the M86 and M96 and a few other routes around the city. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobtehpanda Posted June 15, 2020 Share #30855 Posted June 15, 2020 6 hours ago, CenSin said: How would the bus driver know it was safe to go through an intersection in a typical implementation? 9 minutes ago, MHV9218 said: Separate light, usually a white bar or something like that. Similar signal often used for streetcar/trolley systems, we have 'queue jumps' for the M86 and M96 and a few other routes around the city. Usually it's something like one of those separate left turn lights that are not visible from the driver's seat unless you're directly in the lane. Here's one in Seattle: 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trainfan22 Posted June 15, 2020 Share #30856 Posted June 15, 2020 Today the B42 I rode was so crowded that ppl got flagged.. this was in the afternoon off peak too. Went to 165th terminal to see how ppl are boarding the buses.. there is enough space between lanes for ppl to board though the rear door. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XcelsiorBoii4888 Posted June 15, 2020 Share #30857 Posted June 15, 2020 3 minutes ago, trainfan22 said: Today the B42 I rode was so crowded that ppl got flagged.. this was in the afternoon off peak too. Went to 165th terminal to see how ppl are boarding the buses.. there is enough space between lanes for ppl to board though the rear door. Ohh shitt I forgot about 165st...how's boarding taking place out there? Even out at Hempstead Terminal for NICE I'm curious to the setup they have. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trainfan22 Posted June 15, 2020 Share #30858 Posted June 15, 2020 1 hour ago, XcelsiorBoii4888 said: Ohh shitt I forgot about 165st...how's boarding taking place out there? Even out at Hempstead Terminal for NICE I'm curious to the setup they have. The B/O opens the rear door and riders enter the bus though the back door. There's enough space for ppl to do this even if two buses are parked right next to one another. I watched ppl board a bus while I was there. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NBTA Posted June 16, 2020 Share #30859 Posted June 16, 2020 5441 is currently on the Bx9, heading to WF, saw it while on a Bx22, so I sadly don't have a picture. And for those who are wondering, yes it's in the local scheme. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jova42R Posted June 16, 2020 Share #30860 Posted June 16, 2020 On 6/9/2020 at 11:23 AM, Future ENY OP said: Apparently there’s a code break for the M125. There’s a picture floating around via IG. Yea I did it lol 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jova42R Posted June 16, 2020 Share #30861 Posted June 16, 2020 On 6/13/2020 at 9:58 PM, RapidoNewLook said: Anyone know what happened to the Prevost express bus order? On 6/13/2020 at 11:42 PM, Snorunts said: We’re still in a global pandemic, I wouldn’t be surprised if it’s delayed. Quote Some bus news - 2020 Prevost 1300 has made it to an an acceptance facility finally after being delayed for a while due to corona. It's not on property yet, but unless something goes wrong, it should be at some depot in short order MTA will be taking over the SIM23 and 24 from Academy in the coming years. The option order (1607-1629) has been exercised as a result The Nova LFS HEV pilots aren't far behind From CPTDB Wiki - @Orion6025 (not sure if it is the same one here, so I didn't tag) https://cptdb.ca/topic/6816-mta-nyct-subwaybus-discussion/?do=findComment&comment=897179 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aemoreira81 Posted June 16, 2020 Share #30862 Posted June 16, 2020 (edited) I have to wonder if the MTA plans to put driver shields on express buses. 1300 could be the test bus for it. As for the express buses, given that the Prevost fleet all have Wi-Fi and USB , why not wrap the Prevost fleet in the new livery? Unrelated to the above, the end of ABC World News had, on its ending: a day with an operator from CAS. Edited June 16, 2020 by aemoreira81 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RapidoNewLook Posted June 16, 2020 Share #30863 Posted June 16, 2020 10 hours ago, Jova42R said: 2020 Prevost 1300 has made it to an an acceptance facility finally after being delayed for a while due to corona. It's not on property yet, but unless something goes wrong, it should be at some depot in short order At risk of sounding incredibly ignorant, what is an acceptance facility? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danielhg121 Posted June 16, 2020 Share #30864 Posted June 16, 2020 47 minutes ago, RapidoNewLook said: At risk of sounding incredibly ignorant, what is an acceptance facility? Just a guess but probably where they do finishing touches and some level of inspection and quality control on the buses? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trainmaster5 Posted June 16, 2020 Share #30865 Posted June 16, 2020 Was reading an article in today’s Daily News about the new mural on Fulton Street in Bed-Stuy. The article states that bus service will be impacted on the B25 and the B44 routes because of this mural which is painted on Fulton Street between Marcy and Brooklyn Avenues. This location is in front of Restoration Plaza and, correct me if I’m wrong, the B44 doesn’t traverse that location. The B44 route uses New York Avenue and turns away from Marcy Avenue and the mural heading towards Nostrand Avenue. The B43 bookends the mural’s location turning onto Brooklyn Avenue and doesn’t travel on the mural itself. I haven’t been to the neighborhood in quite some time but I figured that the author of the article would have been there because the photographer took the picture accompanying the article. The B25 is the only route impacted IIRC. Makes me wonder how accurate articles about transportation issues in neighborhoods I don’t frequent are. Just venting. If my memory is slipping I can be corrected. Carry on. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jova42R Posted June 16, 2020 Share #30866 Posted June 16, 2020 1 hour ago, RapidoNewLook said: At risk of sounding incredibly ignorant, what is an acceptance facility? 25 minutes ago, danielhg121 said: Just a guess but probably where they do finishing touches and some level of inspection and quality control on the buses? I'm no expert, but I think the 's acceptance facility is Zerega. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orion6025 Posted June 16, 2020 Share #30867 Posted June 16, 2020 4 hours ago, Jova42R said: I'm no expert, but I think the 's acceptance facility is Zerega. I might have misspoke in that quote. It's out in Secaucus getting some sort of work done, but I'm not entirely sure if that counts as an MTA acceptance facility. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RapidoNewLook Posted June 16, 2020 Share #30868 Posted June 16, 2020 3 hours ago, Orion6025 said: I might have misspoke in that quote. It's out in Secaucus getting some sort of work done, but I'm not entirely sure if that counts as an MTA acceptance facility. What's in Secaucus? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LegoBrickBreaker101 Posted June 17, 2020 Share #30869 Posted June 17, 2020 41 minutes ago, RapidoNewLook said: What's in Secaucus? The pilot for the new 2020 Prevost order, #1300. It was stated on the last page. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RapidoNewLook Posted June 17, 2020 Share #30870 Posted June 17, 2020 Just now, LegoBrickBreaker101 said: The pilot for the new 2020 Prevost order, #1300. It was stated on the last page. I know, I meant what kind of a facility is there that the pilot was sent there? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LegoBrickBreaker101 Posted June 17, 2020 Share #30871 Posted June 17, 2020 2 minutes ago, RapidoNewLook said: I know, I meant what kind of a facility is there that the pilot was sent there? Most likely a Prevost / Novabus facility 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobtehpanda Posted June 17, 2020 Share #30872 Posted June 17, 2020 16 hours ago, Trainmaster5 said: Was reading an article in today’s Daily News about the new mural on Fulton Street in Bed-Stuy. The article states that bus service will be impacted on the B25 and the B44 routes because of this mural which is painted on Fulton Street between Marcy and Brooklyn Avenues. This location is in front of Restoration Plaza and, correct me if I’m wrong, the B44 doesn’t traverse that location. The B44 route uses New York Avenue and turns away from Marcy Avenue and the mural heading towards Nostrand Avenue. The B43 bookends the mural’s location turning onto Brooklyn Avenue and doesn’t travel on the mural itself. I haven’t been to the neighborhood in quite some time but I figured that the author of the article would have been there because the photographer took the picture accompanying the article. The B25 is the only route impacted IIRC. Makes me wonder how accurate articles about transportation issues in neighborhoods I don’t frequent are. Just venting. If my memory is slipping I can be corrected. Carry on. Newsrooms are broke these days. Of course the quality's slipping, and it's not just transportation. Two years ago the Daily News laid off half the newsroom. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trainmaster5 Posted June 17, 2020 Share #30873 Posted June 17, 2020 (edited) 1 hour ago, bobtehpanda said: Newsrooms are broke these days. Of course the quality's slipping, and it's not just transportation. Two years ago the Daily News laid off half the newsroom. I guess you are right. The sad thing is that either an spokesman or a city person was quoted in the story about the bus service. You’d figure that between the author, spokesperson and the photographer someone would get the story right. Thing is that I can pretty much figure out the reroute in my head because the story gave no details. Thanks for the reply. Carry on. Edited June 17, 2020 by Trainmaster5 Added thought 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Future ENY OP Posted June 17, 2020 Share #30874 Posted June 17, 2020 6181. Training in Canarsie today. My only guess is that things are slowly getting back to normal. Also, 3926 is on a flatbed heading to Queens. Spotted via the Triboro Bridge. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RapidoNewLook Posted June 17, 2020 Share #30875 Posted June 17, 2020 3 hours ago, Future ENY OP said: Also, 3926 is on a flatbed heading to Queens. Spotted via the Triboro Bridge. What is 3926 ? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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