Bus_Medic Posted February 17, 2019 Report Share Posted February 17, 2019 Too soon to say. Transit service typically isn’t usually prone to cupping from oscillations at high speeds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrandeWest_B35G Posted April 11, 2019 Report Share Posted April 11, 2019 Were the 1995 C40s the first CNG buses in Vancouver? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Express691 Posted April 11, 2019 Report Share Posted April 11, 2019 20 minutes ago, Imgursdownvote4love said: Were the 1995 C40s the first CNG buses in Vancouver? No. There was a fishbowl that was converted to CNG in the 1980s I believe. Later, a classic (P4185 rings a bell) was also converted to CNG. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrandeWest_B35G Posted April 11, 2019 Report Share Posted April 11, 2019 26 minutes ago, Express691 said: No. There was a fishbowl that was converted to CNG in the 1980s I believe. Later, a classic (P4185 rings a bell) was also converted to CNG. The fishbowl was 3001 (BC Transit 5211), a 1964 TDH-5303. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ninja Bus Fan Posted May 23, 2019 Report Share Posted May 23, 2019 I got a question here that I hope somebody would be able to answer. So when the C40LFR's are undergoing refurbishment, do they also get new CNG tanks or do they keep it as is. If they aren't getting re-tanked what would be the point of refurbishing them if the tanks are left to expire within the next few years or do they swap the tanks when they expire. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rulerduler Posted May 23, 2019 Report Share Posted May 23, 2019 3 hours ago, Ninja Bus Fan said: I got a question here that I hope somebody would be able to answer. So when the C40LFR's are undergoing refurbishment, do they also get new CNG tanks or do they keep it as is. If they aren't getting re-tanked what would be the point of refurbishing them if the tanks are left to expire within the next few years or do they swap the tanks when they expire. I think if there's any rust or signs it'll fail in the next few (any) years they have left then yes i think they'll replace them. If a bus looks really in bad shape or like 8054 etc will they get a new body and engine etc with the old fleet number and vin? So my point in my sense. (Sorry if it's off topic) Since bctransit when they refurbished the d40lf in the 2000s (some in 2009 i think) they replaced the seat covers. The only one in the 1998 group (9815-9890(?) ) That has the old covers that I've seen is 9889 in Victoria. I think it has half like ours (the ones it came with) and half or just front ones with red markings (same ones their 9200 novas came with). When the whistling 9839 came back it stopped whistling for a long ish time. Once 9201 came back it came with the new seat covers and cameras etc (**this is just a sample and may not be fully listed) So hard to say if they'll replace the CNG tank. Or keep it. But to me if it's in bad shape it'll be replaced or if it's too costly maybe retired. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
translink Posted May 24, 2019 Report Share Posted May 24, 2019 22 hours ago, Ninja Bus Fan said: I got a question here that I hope somebody would be able to answer. So when the C40LFR's are undergoing refurbishment, do they also get new CNG tanks or do they keep it as is. If they aren't getting re-tanked what would be the point of refurbishing them if the tanks are left to expire within the next few years or do they swap the tanks when they expire. I feel like I answered this question before but, whatever. CNG tanks have historically been rated and/or certified for 12-15 years. There’s various pressure testing ways that can recertificate CNG tanks. Previously, when tanks are about to expire, they’ve been changed over to Diesel(See C40/C40LF) For slightly more power and/or reliability. Or retrofitted with new tanks/engines. (LACMTA). Based on what the agency’s needs are and such. But as it stands right now, translink can do one of two things. 1) Have then recertified. Which might actually be cheaper and replace whichever tanks aren’t able to be certified. 2) Convert them to Diesel and lose the CNG parts. Highly doubt this will happen with all the CNG orders and upgrades. Personally and professionally I could see translink recertifing them and keeping them in service after being rebuilt. But I’ve been wrong before! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Dunlop Posted May 24, 2019 Report Share Posted May 24, 2019 19 hours ago, rulerduler said: I think if there's any rust or signs it'll fail in the next few (any) years they have left then yes i think they'll replace them. If a bus looks really in bad shape or like 8054 etc will they get a new body and engine etc with the old fleet number and vin? So my point in my sense. (Sorry if it's off topic) Since bctransit when they refurbished the d40lf in the 2000s (some in 2009 i think) they replaced the seat covers. The only one in the 1998 group (9815-9890(?) ) That has the old covers that I've seen is 9889 in Victoria. I think it has half like ours (the ones it came with) and half or just front ones with red markings (same ones their 9200 novas came with). When the whistling 9839 came back it stopped whistling for a long ish time. Once 9201 came back it came with the new seat covers and cameras etc (**this is just a sample and may not be fully listed) So hard to say if they'll replace the CNG tank. Or keep it. But to me if it's in bad shape it'll be replaced or if it's too costly maybe retired. OFF TOPIC: Regarding the 1998 D40LF refurbishments that BC Transit own, they were refurbished around 2011 actually. I have a collection of photos from an ex-driver who used to also deliver buses. 9889 was the ONLY 1998 D40LF to not get refurbished. Still has the vinyl seats. Oddly enough, the 1996 Flyers are still running, and they NEVER got refurbished. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blake M Posted June 8, 2019 Report Share Posted June 8, 2019 I know this might be out of the scope of "Metro Vancouver" questions but do Central Fraser Valley buses wait in Mission for the WCE if it's late? And do you know if CFV buses issue transfers or is it one fare for one ride? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Community Shuttle Posted June 12, 2019 Report Share Posted June 12, 2019 Are numbers 9792-9796 reserved for WVMT Novas that weren't originally transferred from CMBC? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pops1719 Posted June 12, 2019 Report Share Posted June 12, 2019 7 minutes ago, Community Shuttle said: Are numbers 9792-9796 reserved for WVMT Novas that weren't originally transferred from CMBC? Not likely. Since their 09 novas will go with the 95xxs (if they go to CMBC) and the 07 novas, 4 of which are 9601-9604. The rest, I'm not too sure. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCW Metrobus Posted June 12, 2019 Report Share Posted June 12, 2019 On 6/8/2019 at 2:06 AM, Blake M said: I know this might be out of the scope of "Metro Vancouver" questions but do Central Fraser Valley buses wait in Mission for the WCE if it's late? And do you know if CFV buses issue transfers or is it one fare for one ride? I can tell you that CFV buses do issue transfers, and they're time-based like Vancouver's. Late last year I travelled by transit out to Mission a few times, boarding a bus at the WCE station and then using the same transfer on the same route to come back an hour later. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roeco Posted April 16, 2020 Report Share Posted April 16, 2020 I read that Translink is considering more Major Service Reductions to the Point Transit in Vancouver would be un recognizable they said...Does Anyone know exactly what this Could Mean?? The Skytrain system is cost effective so Im doubting that would get shut down..frequency reduced Maybe! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dane Posted April 16, 2020 Report Share Posted April 16, 2020 They'll get the money. This is just opinion/speculation ... But the governments will have a vested interest in maintaining critical infrastructure for the resumption of a more "normal" economy. If this goes past end of May or June then maybe I could see some more significant cuts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Express691 Posted April 16, 2020 Report Share Posted April 16, 2020 25 minutes ago, Dane said: They'll get the money. This is just opinion/speculation ... But the governments will have a vested interest in maintaining critical infrastructure for the resumption of a more "normal" economy. If this goes past end of May or June then maybe I could see some more significant cuts. Unfortunately with the rate it's going, we might actually see these cuts taking place. I've heard comments comparing this scenario to the service cuts of 2001 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dane Posted April 16, 2020 Report Share Posted April 16, 2020 1 hour ago, Express691 said: Unfortunately with the rate it's going, we might actually see these cuts taking place. I've heard comments comparing this scenario to the service cuts of 2001 So far, literally every public service has been propped up. They might not get everything , but they'll probably do okay. I suspect those comments are from "ground level" employees. Hopefully its wrong!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zortan Posted April 16, 2020 Report Share Posted April 16, 2020 3 hours ago, Dane said: They'll get the money. This is just opinion/speculation ... But the governments will have a vested interest in maintaining critical infrastructure for the resumption of a more "normal" economy. If this goes past end of May or June then maybe I could see some more significant cuts. Unfortunately, I doubt it. Translink isn't owned by the municipal government (it acts as an independent public organization from what I understand, please correct me if I'm wrong) so it can't really ask Vancouver / Metro Vancouver for money all the time. Additionally, both Horgan and Trudeau have said that they will not be bailing out transit systems - sound ridiculous but unfortunately it's true. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dane Posted April 16, 2020 Report Share Posted April 16, 2020 Its not really "owned" per say, but everything defaults ultimately to the Province, and it is established/legislatively controlled by the Province through the SCBCTA Act, http://www.bclaws.ca/civix/document/id/complete/statreg/98030_01 The "no" from Horgan was before TL identified the depth of the situation, last Thursday. In yesterday and todays news conferences he was far more understanding, and far from the "no." Things are just moving so fast right now its no doubt difficult for the Province to try and move so many complex pieces simultaneously! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Translink69 Posted April 16, 2020 Report Share Posted April 16, 2020 49 minutes ago, Zortan said: Unfortunately, I doubt it. Translink isn't owned by the municipal government (it acts as an independent public organization from what I understand, please correct me if I'm wrong) so it can't really ask Vancouver / Metro Vancouver for money all the time. Additionally, both Horgan and Trudeau have said that they will not be bailing out transit systems - sound ridiculous but unfortunately it's true. As soon as the first agency receives help, every single one across Canada will be asking for theirs. Trudeau has been giving money to practically everyone, I highly doubt he is going to ignore Transit. Paying it off for the next 35 years will be fun though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
9924 Posted April 16, 2020 Report Share Posted April 16, 2020 51 minutes ago, Zortan said: Unfortunately, I doubt it. Translink isn't owned by the municipal government (it acts as an independent public organization from what I understand, please correct me if I'm wrong) so it can't really ask Vancouver / Metro Vancouver for money all the time. Additionally, both Horgan and Trudeau have said that they will not be bailing out transit systems - sound ridiculous but unfortunately it's true. All parties are in talks about in how to approach the situation in the best way, and they'll stay in talks until the parties come up with a plan. There will be reductions but there will also be funding in some way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dane Posted April 16, 2020 Report Share Posted April 16, 2020 Broad strokes, we are lucky in BC. We essentially have 2 transit agencies. Makes exigent funding slightly easier to control, even though there's a ton of community agreements. And West Van. Maybe 2.5 is a better number lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tensorflow Posted April 21, 2020 Report Share Posted April 21, 2020 maybe not the best place to ask this but couldn't find a more appropriate spot: Anyone know why is Amtrak Cascade (between Vancouver and Seattle)'s Northbound much faster than Southbound? I know the CBP does some fun stuff (not really) for Southbound train at the border but that doesn't explain everything - as from Bellingham to Seattle is 2 h 26 min but the reverse is 2 h 05 min. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Busmanic92 Posted April 22, 2020 Report Share Posted April 22, 2020 I was just watching "once upon a time" on Netflix. I swear i saw a 2014 girardin shuttle nearby Columbia station. And i saw a mark 1 set. 027 i think i saw not sure (can find out). Was these episodes filmed in New Westminster? The police station isn't where it is in video. Anyone see them filming years ago? (Nearest 2010 or newer) Season 7 episode 17 has some translink in it. So if anyone wants to see a few things from translink just watch "once upon a time" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Translink69 Posted April 23, 2020 Report Share Posted April 23, 2020 Anyone know what happened with the X12-equipped artic we were supposed to get? Just popped into my head randomly. Onviously we didn’t get it, but does anyone know why? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zortan Posted May 20, 2020 Report Share Posted May 20, 2020 A couple weeks ago I saw this at VTC. Does anyone know when this is from or why it's there? I'm assuming it's a practice bus stop for training, but I could be wrong. The stop number is at Cap U and the routes were all Cap U routes, so I imagine this was simply taken from Cap U when they built a new stop at some point. However, I'm still wondering what it's doing at VTC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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