translink Posted July 19, 2019 Report Share Posted July 19, 2019 31 minutes ago, 2044 said: Actually, it looks like they spec'd Lazzerini Practico seats, both high and low back, like those on Strathcona's E500s. PDF for anyone interested. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Community Shuttle Posted July 19, 2019 Report Share Posted July 19, 2019 10 minutes ago, translink said: PDF for anyone interested. Link seems to be broken. Here's the full link I copied from your Facebook comment: https://www.lazzerini.it/download.php?ida=13 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Dunlop Posted July 19, 2019 Report Share Posted July 19, 2019 1 hour ago, Millennium2002 said: I'm not sure what the shiny rims obsession is all about, but I'm looking forward to riding these soon... Alcoas just look better. The new Electric buses have them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bus_Medic Posted July 19, 2019 Report Share Posted July 19, 2019 Speaking at least for the electric units, the aluminum wheels are primarily to shave unnecessary weight, and maximize range. The aesthetics are a secondary benefit. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bob32189 Posted July 20, 2019 Report Share Posted July 20, 2019 On 7/3/2019 at 2:07 AM, Express691 said: If we are looking at these for the 620, then I think that these buses should have the triple bike rack design. Sadly the bike racks appear to only be for two bikes I hope the image above attached correctly Here's a thing I noticed, though - when the bike rack is lowered, the front metal piece (I don't know the technical name for it) folds down, as seen in the image above. Would anyone know why it does this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
briguychau Posted July 20, 2019 Report Share Posted July 20, 2019 24 minutes ago, bob32189 said: Here's a thing I noticed, though - when the bike rack is lowered, the front metal piece (I don't know the technical name for it) folds down, as seen in the image above. Would anyone know why it does this? I think it's just a coincidence that both are down for the photo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cathay 888 Posted July 20, 2019 Report Share Posted July 20, 2019 6 hours ago, Matt Dunlop said: First double-decker I've seen without Alcoas Even though Hong Kong won't use Alcoa rims as well~~ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pops1719 Posted July 20, 2019 Report Share Posted July 20, 2019 1 hour ago, bob32189 said: Sadly the bike racks appear to only be for two bikes I hope the image above attached correctly Here's a thing I noticed, though - when the bike rack is lowered, the front metal piece (I don't know the technical name for it) folds down, as seen in the image above. Would anyone know why it does this? It's a maintenance door that's opened, but it needs the bike rack to be down to access it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urban_96 Posted July 23, 2019 Report Share Posted July 23, 2019 Link for new Double Deck info/pictures: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/double-decker-buses-revealed-1.5219692 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TransitFan2 Posted July 24, 2019 Report Share Posted July 24, 2019 I looked at the pictures of the double deckers for Translink. They look pretty nice! Can't wait to ride on the double deckers when they're in service. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cathay 888 Posted August 10, 2019 Report Share Posted August 10, 2019 The first couple units were arrived, currently parked at Dynamic shop in Port Kells, I saw the first unit 19401 in the shop right now.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Express691 Posted August 14, 2019 Author Report Share Posted August 14, 2019 Daily Hive claims that an option order for 25 additional deckers has been exercised https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/translink-double-decker-bus-launch-2019-vancouver Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlyingPig Posted August 14, 2019 Report Share Posted August 14, 2019 Given that the incoming double-deckers are set to enter service very soon, I thought it would be time for me to work on my first Google MyMap, which shows my vision for suburban transit in the new few years. https://drive.google.com/open?id=1DeMETl1SorQ_i3txt6euk0GNEoculR1v&usp=sharing The biggest problems I faced when designing this map were: 1. Will the 351 continue on to Crescent Beach? If not, which route will? 2. How can I design a more efficient routing for Ladner and South Delta routes? These two problems have been solved to some extent, as you'll see in the map. I have also raised the possibility of four new suburban routes: - A Sea-to-Sky corridor route - A new route to White Rock from 22nd Street Station (via Hwy 91A/91) - A new route to YXX and Bourquin Exchange in Abbotsford from Carvolth, via Aldergrove, and - A new route from Haney Place that provides all-day service to Mission and Abbotsford Any feedback you'd have would be greatly appreciated! It will be interesting to see how the future of suburban transport in Metro Vancouver turns out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
briguychau Posted August 14, 2019 Report Share Posted August 14, 2019 1 hour ago, Express691 said: Daily Hive claims that an option order for 25 additional deckers has been exercised https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/translink-double-decker-bus-launch-2019-vancouver https://www.translink.ca/About-Us/Media/2019/August/Double-decker-buses-rolling-into-service-this-October.aspx Confirm that 25 more are coming. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Express691 Posted August 14, 2019 Author Report Share Posted August 14, 2019 37 minutes ago, briguychau said: https://www.translink.ca/About-Us/Media/2019/August/Double-decker-buses-rolling-into-service-this-October.aspx Confirm that 25 more are coming. That press release was fairly recent then ahah Suburban fleet grows from 83 Orions in 2011 to 23 NoSubs, 57 deckers, and 9 ISL Orions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cathay 888 Posted August 14, 2019 Report Share Posted August 14, 2019 2 hours ago, FlyingPig said: Given that the incoming double-deckers are set to enter service very soon, I thought it would be time for me to work on my first Google MyMap, which shows my vision for suburban transit in the new few years. https://drive.google.com/open?id=1DeMETl1SorQ_i3txt6euk0GNEoculR1v&usp=sharing These two problems have been solved to some extent, as you'll see in the map. I have also raised the possibility of four new suburban routes: - A new route to White Rock from 22nd Street Station (via Hwy 91A/91) Any feedback you'd have would be greatly appreciated! It will be interesting to see how the future of suburban transport in Metro Vancouver turns out. This is the former 353, however this route have very low ridership due to the inconsistent traffic condition on Hwy 91A (340 have that problem too) in the peak hour, unless all day HOV along Hwy 91/91A~~ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Express691 Posted August 14, 2019 Author Report Share Posted August 14, 2019 Confirmed upper deck seating is Lazzerini Practico, which is similar to those of Strathcona's E500 MMC units 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ninja Bus Fan Posted August 15, 2019 Report Share Posted August 15, 2019 3 hours ago, Cathay 888 said: This is the former 353, however this route have very low ridership due to the inconsistent traffic condition on Hwy 91A (340 have that problem too) in the peak hour, unless all day HOV along Hwy 91/91A~~ With the additional lane being added on the Alex Fraser Bridge maybe such route could be reintroduced. With the extra lane added it could improve peak hour traffic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Firebrand Posted August 15, 2019 Report Share Posted August 15, 2019 4 hours ago, Cathay 888 said: This is the former 353, however this route have very low ridership due to the inconsistent traffic condition on Hwy 91A (340 have that problem too) in the peak hour, unless all day HOV along Hwy 91/91A~~ You could do that, but the 91 and 91A are owned by the BC Gov't, so TransLink would have to ask permission to put HOV lanes in these roads, and then you have New West, who vehemently oppose any bridge expansion in their property (like widening the Queensborough Bridge), and the provincial gov't seem to pander to the NIMBYs living at Connaught Heights than the 91A traffic, unfortunately. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Express691 Posted August 15, 2019 Author Report Share Posted August 15, 2019 Destination sign is Luminator Titan. First time seeing those on a TransLink bus (demos dont count) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Millennium2002 Posted August 16, 2019 Report Share Posted August 16, 2019 White text on yellow decal. What could possibly go wrong? Sigh... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8010 Posted August 16, 2019 Report Share Posted August 16, 2019 16 hours ago, Millennium2002 said: White text on yellow decal. What could possibly go wrong? Sigh... I didn't even notice that until I went back and looked at the pics again. The yellow should've been as thin as the yellow on the 2018 Novas' livery, then you would be able to see the fleet number a lot more clearly on the front. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlyingPig Posted August 16, 2019 Report Share Posted August 16, 2019 18 hours ago, Millennium2002 said: White text on yellow decal. What could possibly go wrong? Sigh... Why didn't they place it under the stop destination sign? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Express691 Posted August 17, 2019 Author Report Share Posted August 17, 2019 Note to editors: Exterior photo of the decker at the PNE will *not* be eligible for wiki photos, just because there is so much in the way. They will be eligible if there will be nothing blocking the deckers. Photos of the interior are welcome, however. ====== Updated seating count is 87, not 86, which is good. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cathay 888 Posted August 19, 2019 Report Share Posted August 19, 2019 Few photos of 19402 displaying at PNE Fair since last Saturday~~ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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