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Guest orionvi Posted June 21, 2012 Report Share Posted June 21, 2012 Another sole-source contract? If metrolinx just awards contract after contract to Bombardier, they will have no power to get lower prices or better quality. Maybe it's just me, but I hate Bombardier vehicles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vivablue5215 Posted June 21, 2012 Report Share Posted June 21, 2012 Another sole-source contract? If metrolinx just awards contract after contract to Bombardier, they will have no power to get lower prices or better quality. Maybe it's just me, but I hate Bombardier vehicles. You gotta support your own provincial economy somehow, especially during these times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest orionvi Posted June 21, 2012 Report Share Posted June 21, 2012 You gotta support your own provincial economy somehow, especially during these times. Sure, that does matter, but that is why we have Canadian Content rules. But giving Bonbardier contract after contract makes me think the RFP process is a total sham. If we got another manufacturer in Canada, that would be great as we could very easily bring the prices down a lot. Back on topic, how many LRVs for GRT? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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vivablue5215 Posted June 21, 2012 Report Share Posted June 21, 2012 Sure, that does matter, but that is why we have Canadian Content rules. But giving Bonbardier contract after contract makes me think the RFP process is a total sham. If we got another manufacturer in Canada, that would be great as we could very easily bring the prices down a lot. Yeah, if. The only other manufacturer who expressed interest was Siemens (although they did mention back then, along with the building contract they would design the signals as well...). Plus, this would simplify maintenance, since the LRVs here will have roughly the same specs as the Transit City LRVs. Back on topic, how many LRVs for GRT? Nothing is set in stone yet. The article mentioned 14 to start, expanding to 35 by 2031. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramirez Posted June 21, 2012 Report Share Posted June 21, 2012 Sure, that does matter, but that is why we have Canadian Content rules. But giving Bonbardier contract after contract makes me think the RFP process is a total sham. If we got another manufacturer in Canada, that would be great as we could very easily bring the prices down a lot. Back on topic, how many LRVs for GRT? Its also cheaper to Piggyback on a order. Saves you some money. I'm guessing they will have TTC specs since they will share the order? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Transit Man Posted June 21, 2012 Report Share Posted June 21, 2012 Its also cheaper to Piggyback on a order. Saves you some money. Do you really think they'll actually "save money"? It will be just another "cash pot" for them to waste somewhere else, and to pay themselves exhorbinant bonuses because they "saved the taxpayer money". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DL1892 Posted June 21, 2012 Report Share Posted June 21, 2012 Do you really think they'll actually "save money"? It will be just another "cash pot" for them to waste somewhere else, and to pay themselves exhorbinant bonuses because they "saved the taxpayer money". Yes, it does save them money, and allow the region to put the savings back into other projects. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mpd618 Posted June 22, 2012 Report Share Posted June 22, 2012 Do you really think they'll actually "save money"? It will be just another "cash pot" for them to waste somewhere else, and to pay themselves exhorbinant bonuses because they "saved the taxpayer money". Bonuses? Give me a break. Find me a single example where a municipal council in this region has done that, in the last decade. Yes, it will save money. There are several more years of tax increases planned towards the Regional Transportation Master Plan reserve fund. Most of that fund for the next several years will be paying for LRT, but the express route network could be implemented earlier if LRT comes in under budget. Moreover, in that case the tax increases could be reduced. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Transit Man Posted June 23, 2012 Report Share Posted June 23, 2012 Come on! You don't think that these guys get bonuses? Give your head a shake. It goes on, and it's been going on. It's just not as transparent as you wish it to be. Anyone in a senior management position these days is motivated by their 'bonus'. ( eg: We budgeted to lose $1 million last year, but, we "only" lost $900,000, "saving" the taxpayers $100,000! Good work guys! Here's your "bonus"!) Trust me; it happens! BTW, it's not the "council" that's doing this, it's the Division/Department head that has this number built into their "Budget" as presented, and "approved" by Council. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bus_Medic Posted June 23, 2012 Report Share Posted June 23, 2012 That may be true, but you need concrete proof. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dowlingm Posted June 23, 2012 Report Share Posted June 23, 2012 IIRC Metrolinx reduced their initial commitment for double-end/side vehicles for Toronto - is this how they work around cancellation penalties? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DL1892 Posted June 23, 2012 Report Share Posted June 23, 2012 Come on! You don't think that these guys get bonuses? Give your head a shake. It goes on, and it's been going on. It's just not as transparent as you wish it to be. Anyone in a senior management position these days is motivated by their 'bonus'. ( eg: We budgeted to lose $1 million last year, but, we "only" lost $900,000, "saving" the taxpayers $100,000! Good work guys! Here's your "bonus"!) Trust me; it happens! BTW, it's not the "council" that's doing this, it's the Division/Department head that has this number built into their "Budget" as presented, and "approved" by Council. I quote mpd's post above. You still fail to mention a time this has happened. I agree they get bonuses, but not in the sums you say they do. And certainly not from saving the taxpayers money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramirez Posted June 23, 2012 Report Share Posted June 23, 2012 Do you really think they'll actually "save money"? It will be just another "cash pot" for them to waste somewhere else, and to pay themselves exhorbinant bonuses because they "saved the taxpayer money". I would assume they will save money (I have no idea what happens up there with your city/transportation officials, look at my location), thats the concept of a piggyback order... And like Bus_Medic said, you would need solid proof to accuse them of stealing money from public services (im not defending them btw), so good luck with that (but the police might do you that favor, if they're not corrupt and/or stupid). Oh and those LRV's look fantastic! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mpd618 Posted June 23, 2012 Report Share Posted June 23, 2012 Come on! You don't think that these guys get bonuses? Give your head a shake. It goes on, and it's been going on. It's just not as transparent as you wish it to be. ... Trust me; it happens! If you've got any evidence that this happens here, feel free to share it. Otherwise, "it's government and is therefore corrupt" is not an argument. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vivablue5215 Posted June 23, 2012 Report Share Posted June 23, 2012 Oh and those LRV's look fantastic! They're in the TTC livery though. GRT livery would be a lot more plain...unless they go with a full blue covering with yellow stripes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mpd618 Posted June 24, 2012 Report Share Posted June 24, 2012 They're in the TTC livery though. GRT livery would be a lot more plain...unless they go with a full blue covering with yellow stripes. It's pretty unlikely that the current GRT livery is going to be applied to the trains. It wouldn't look that good, and a bus design doesn't match a train design. On the other hand, whatever is done for LRT might find its way back to regular buses as a rebranding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrt10 Posted June 30, 2012 Report Share Posted June 30, 2012 Trust me; it happens! I don't trust you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Transit Man Posted June 30, 2012 Report Share Posted June 30, 2012 Trust me; it happens! I don't trust you! Well, for your 1st post, "you should". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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