D40LF Posted April 22, 2013 Report Share Posted April 22, 2013 Saw 7659 returning to SG this morning with a mechanic driving it. Afterwards he parked it on the north fence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick B Posted April 22, 2013 Report Share Posted April 22, 2013 Certainly didn't see it at the train show this weekend, not sure where they would've parked it either. Did it make any appearance at Anderson this weekend? Jon Nope Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Calon Posted May 5, 2013 Report Share Posted May 5, 2013 According to a few people on Twitter, apparently 7659 will be used today for the "jane's transit ride" trips. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greatcoinz Posted May 5, 2013 Report Share Posted May 5, 2013 I sawed 7659 yesterday parked beside the two XN40 buses at Spring Gardens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1604 Posted May 6, 2013 Report Share Posted May 6, 2013 LED strip lighting in the floor: It continues all the way to the back of the bus. Very sweet ride! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LRT Posted May 6, 2013 Report Share Posted May 6, 2013 Was the A/C on? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vancouver Posted May 6, 2013 Report Share Posted May 6, 2013 It was definitely nice to be riding the Routeahead bus. Jon and Desmond were great and it was an enjoyable and informative experience. It continues all the way to the back of the bus. Here is the back: Was the A/C on? Only had the windows and roof hatch open without A/C today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yvarushin Posted May 6, 2013 Report Share Posted May 6, 2013 So, will this bus be put back in service at some point? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
armorand Posted May 6, 2013 Report Share Posted May 6, 2013 So, will this bus be put back in service at some point? Mabe now that route ahead is done they will revert the bus back into service Nope, I asked them that and was told it was a special events bus now. How long would this bus last in the CT fleet, being withdrawn from active service? Would it see the 2020s, perhaps? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1604 Posted May 6, 2013 Report Share Posted May 6, 2013 So, will this bus be put back in service at some point? This question was already posted and answered at the top of this page. How long would this bus last in the CT fleet, being withdrawn from active service? Would it see the 2020s, perhaps? I don't know how long they plan on keeping it, but I'd imagine for several years yet. The bus has had quite a lot of changes made and money invested in it, and as well, serves not only as a great promotional tool bus as a practical one as well. One possible use of the bus mentioned to me by a member of the RouteAhead team awhile back is to use it for community consultations for future transit projects (eg. North Central LRT) instead of having to rent out a community hall or other similar type space. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeM Posted May 6, 2013 Report Share Posted May 6, 2013 The ought to use 7001 as the special events bus instead. That might aid in preserving it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Calon Posted May 6, 2013 Report Share Posted May 6, 2013 Not at all likely. It's not low-floor and the money put into the refurb of 7659 (and obvious it was completely redone) means it's going to be the special events bus for quite some time. Jon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
armorand Posted May 6, 2013 Report Share Posted May 6, 2013 Too bad Calgary Transit doesnt have a Bus Rodeo, that would be a good reason to preserve another couple buses! Got the idea from a few American agencies, and Calgary is home to Stampede. Just an idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1604 Posted May 9, 2013 Report Share Posted May 9, 2013 Just spotted 7659 turning onto NB Shaganappi Trail from Dalhousie Drive NW. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D40LF Posted September 26, 2013 Report Share Posted September 26, 2013 7659 has now been wrapped for the upcoming city elections. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1604 Posted September 26, 2013 Report Share Posted September 26, 2013 7659 has now been wrapped for the upcoming city elections.Sweet! Any pics? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCT-3122-D800-10240 Posted October 1, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 1, 2013 So that's what I saw when I drove by SG on my way to an appointment. Spotted it in a wrap that was mainly green in color. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gsgeek540 Posted October 1, 2013 Report Share Posted October 1, 2013 A presser was held at spring gardens this morning for what is being called the "advance voting bus". During the rush hour of each of the advance polling days, this bus will be stationed at an LRT station Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1604 Posted October 1, 2013 Report Share Posted October 1, 2013 http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/city-bus-to-be-used-as-mobile-voting-locations-1.1874943 What a neat idea! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gsgeek540 Posted October 3, 2013 Report Share Posted October 3, 2013 They picked the most over clustered stations.... http://www.calgarycitynews.com/2013/10/more-options-to-get-out-and-vote-early.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1604 Posted October 9, 2013 Report Share Posted October 9, 2013 Love the green on black fleet numbers! Looks very neat. The front of the bus is still white. I voted too - only seemed appropriate to cast my vote inside a bus . Interesting setup inside. Three voting stations behind the front passenger side wheel well, a registration desk behind the front driverside wheel well, behind that, opposite the rear doors, are the ballot boxes, and at the very rear of the bus is where you are given your ballots. Really cool pilot and kudos to the City for making it happen! Fairly steady when I was there around 9am. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Calon Posted October 9, 2013 Report Share Posted October 9, 2013 I intend on using the bus tomorrow at Saddletowne after work... I suppose no pictures allowed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCT-3122-D800-10240 Posted October 10, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 10, 2013 I intend on using the bus tomorrow at Saddletowne after work... I suppose no pictures allowed? I don't see why not... There's a photo right above your post... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gsgeek540 Posted October 10, 2013 Report Share Posted October 10, 2013 I don't see why not... There's a photo right above your post... I intend on using the bus tomorrow at Saddletowne after work... I suppose no pictures allowed? You cannot photo inside any polling station in Canada as per the elections act. Outside is fair game of course. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Calon Posted October 11, 2013 Report Share Posted October 11, 2013 You cannot photo inside any polling station in Canada as per the elections act. Outside is fair game of course. That's what I was referring to - inside the bus. Voted this evening. Walk in the front door, behind the drivers seat is where you register for the vote, they face to the centre of the bus and across the aisle are three voting booths. At the rear of the bus are the ballots being handed out. The ballot boxes are across the aisle from the back door. I might have chosen a different layout, but the seating worked for those involved. A good idea, and will be interesting if it's carried on in the next election. Jon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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