dev161 Posted February 15, 2019 Report Share Posted February 15, 2019 9 hours ago, OCTranspoMaster said: No. They usually suspend DD service on the 6 during the Winter not true , since around 2016 they ran DD on 6 on weekends , including the winter 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loud-Invero Posted February 16, 2019 Report Share Posted February 16, 2019 Not sure if this phone number is still active, but this is an archived screenshot from the 2016 contact page for OC Transpo. you'll notice you can no longer file transit law reports online anymore nor are their customer relation numbers / forms. Also passing thought: It makes me happy the 152 (58) and 82 (172) will be extended to "downtown" once again during peak periods. I'm surprised they didn't do the same thing for route 84 (178)... But the last time the 152 (58) went pass Lincoln fields during peak periods was from August 29th, 1999 - June 27th, 2004. For those wondering, to my current research it seems the 172 stopped serving downtown in September 2009 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OC Transpo/STO Fan Posted February 16, 2019 Report Share Posted February 16, 2019 Apparently 56 OC Transpo buses were retrofitted with diesel oxidation catalyst (DOC) mufflers between 2004-2006. These included the 1993 Classics as well as some 89s. I would assume that they did this on 1989 Classics rather than the D40s. The results showed that the DOC reduced exhaust emissions of particulate matter (PM) by 20%, carbon monoxide (CO) by 40%, and hydrocarbons (HC) by 50%. The program was not continued after 2006. Here's the link if anybody is interested. http://app06.ottawa.ca/calendar/ottawa/citycouncil/tc/2009/09-01/02-ACS2009-ICS-TRA-0009.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loud-Invero Posted February 16, 2019 Report Share Posted February 16, 2019 1 hour ago, OC Transpo/STO Fan said: Apparently 56 OC Transpo buses were retrofitted with diesel oxidation catalyst (DOC) mufflers between 2004-2006. These included the 1993 Classics as well as some 89s. I would assume that they did this on 1989 Classics rather than the D40s. The results showed that the DOC reduced exhaust emissions of particulate matter (PM) by 20%, carbon monoxide (CO) by 40%, and hydrocarbons (HC) by 50%. The program was not continued after 2006. Here's the link if anybody is interested. http://app06.ottawa.ca/calendar/ottawa/citycouncil/tc/2009/09-01/02-ACS2009-ICS-TRA-0009.htm So does that explain why MCI's had the "Enviro" sticker on them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCIBUS Posted February 16, 2019 Report Share Posted February 16, 2019 TTC/Marta cardboard Paper/Carboard paper Bus Trade? I've recently obtained 9 TTC cardboard Classic bus cut outs(ones issued by the TTC) & 3 Marta GM New Look(issued by Marta) cardboard paper cut outs. I know there are several OC Transpo paper bus cut outs in the Paper Buses thread made by several members here on the forum. I'm not that good at computers and how to size and print these cut outs. I'm willing to do a trade one for one for the OC ones. These are the ones I would need: GM Artic Orion Ikarus Orion I (30foot & 35 foot) New Flyer D40 New Flyer Invero New Flyer D60lf New Flyer D60lfr If some one could print them out and make them(assembled put together) . I would like the size to be like the present DD Buses,Orion VII buses available. If someone could do this for me I would be grateful. thanks. Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Posted February 18, 2019 Report Share Posted February 18, 2019 Does anyone know if the 'Historic Fleet' buses (5931, 4024, the GM artic, etc...) are stored indoors? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loud-Invero Posted February 18, 2019 Report Share Posted February 18, 2019 27 minutes ago, Charlie said: Does anyone know if the 'Historic Fleet' buses (5931, 4024, the GM artic, etc...) are stored indoors? Not sure of recently, but a year ago all the buses were stored indoors at pine garage with 4024 being stored outside in the back of pine garage. I've been told some buses have moved since. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dev161 Posted February 18, 2019 Report Share Posted February 18, 2019 48 minutes ago, OCTranspoMaster said: Not sure of recently, but a year ago all the buses were stored indoors at pine garage with 4024 being stored outside in the back of pine garage. I've been told some buses have moved since. All the bus are parked indoors at pine on lane 23 or 24 ( can't remember the number ), 4024 is also parked indoors , but they move it around a lot to different lanes in the garage 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OC Transpo/STO Fan Posted February 19, 2019 Report Share Posted February 19, 2019 On 2/16/2019 at 11:10 AM, OCTranspoMaster said: So does that explain why MCI's had the "Enviro" sticker on them? Not quite. The Classics started receiving Enviro stickers in mid 2007 because they had switched to using 5% biodiesel fuel. The other high floors didn't seem to have the stickers put on from my understanding. If I recall correctly, all of OC Transpo's buses were switched to biodiesel by 2008. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loud-Invero Posted February 20, 2019 Report Share Posted February 20, 2019 Workers are at Westboro station fixing the platform that got struck by 8155 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Posted February 20, 2019 Report Share Posted February 20, 2019 Just heard on the news that Route 269 will be retired and renumbered as Route 257, effective with the LRT service change, whenever that will be. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loud-Invero Posted February 20, 2019 Report Share Posted February 20, 2019 56 minutes ago, Charlie said: Just heard on the news that Route 269 will be retired and renumbered as Route 257, effective with the LRT service change, whenever that will be. Makes sense since the 256 signs bridlewood anyways like the 269, hence I would assume it would use the same area code (5XX). Also, here's the link: https://ottawa.ctvnews.ca/mobile/video?clipId=1616645 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waiting for 30 Minutes Posted February 21, 2019 Report Share Posted February 21, 2019 3 hours ago, Charlie said: Just heard on the news that Route 269 will be retired and renumbered as Route 257, effective with the LRT service change, whenever that will be. 2 hours ago, OCTranspoMaster said: Makes sense since the 256 signs bridlewood anyways like the 269, hence I would assume it would use the same area code (5XX). Main problem with that is the 260s are meant for Kanata and Stittsville. The 252 and 256 both pass through Bells Corners first, so the number separation indicates the bus's route into Kanata being a little different. I wonder why Transpo decided 257 and not 260. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STO_1601 Posted February 21, 2019 Report Share Posted February 21, 2019 1 minute ago, Waiting for 30 Minutes said: Main problem with that is the 260s are meant for Kanata and Stittsville. The 252 and 256 both pass through Bells Corners first, so the number separation indicates the bus's route into Kanata being a little different. I wonder why Transpo decided 257 and not 260. 266 could have been an option as well. But the bottom line is they are renumbering the route as a sign of respect, so the route number doesn't bring back bad memories to the victims, similar to route 76 renumbered to 72 back in 2013 with the VIA train collision. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Posted February 21, 2019 Report Share Posted February 21, 2019 9 hours ago, STO_1601 said: 266 could have been an option as well. But the bottom line is they are renumbering the route as a sign of respect, so the route number doesn't bring back bad memories to the victims, similar to route 76 renumbered to 72 back in 2013 with the VIA train collision. Route 266 will be a new Connexion route in Kanata North. Some of the other changes listed on that slide can be found here. http://www.octranspo.com/images/files/ready4rail/full_map.pdf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Centralsmt Posted February 21, 2019 Report Share Posted February 21, 2019 Why didn’t they renumber the 85 after an elderly lady was run over and killed by one a couple of years ago? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corynv Posted February 21, 2019 Report Share Posted February 21, 2019 30 minutes ago, Centralsmt said: Why didn’t they renumber the 85 after an elderly lady was run over and killed by one a couple of years ago? severity of the accident. Both the 269, and 76 made national headlines. While it is unfortunate the death happened, if we renumber a bus for each death the happens we'd run out of numbers quickly (especially if OC transpo wants to keep the regional numbering system). It make sense to only retire route numbers for the most severe cases. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Centralsmt Posted February 21, 2019 Report Share Posted February 21, 2019 4 hours ago, corynv said: severity of the accident. Both the 269, and 76 made national headlines. While it is unfortunate the death happened, if we renumber a bus for each death the happens we'd run out of numbers quickly (especially if OC transpo wants to keep the regional numbering system). It make sense to only retire route numbers for the most severe cases. I think you missed my point......... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waiting for 30 Minutes Posted February 22, 2019 Report Share Posted February 22, 2019 The 11 extension to Bayshore and route 15 don't seem "new" to me... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanadaGoose Posted February 22, 2019 Report Share Posted February 22, 2019 13 minutes ago, Waiting for 30 Minutes said: The 11 extension to Bayshore and route 15 don't seem "new" to me... 15 goes to Gatineau; it’s somewhat new Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loud-Invero Posted February 22, 2019 Report Share Posted February 22, 2019 36 minutes ago, Waiting for 30 Minutes said: The 11 extension to Bayshore and route 15 don't seem "new" to me... yeah they're just reselling the route with even worse times than it originally had (but better than the 153) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orion V Posted February 24, 2019 Report Share Posted February 24, 2019 Question about the annual Tulip Festival. Are the OC Transpo Park & Ride lots all full very early on the 2 weekends of the Tulip Festival every year or are these a good place to park the car and get a day pass to ride around? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loud-Invero Posted February 24, 2019 Report Share Posted February 24, 2019 4 hours ago, Orion V said: Question about the annual Tulip Festival. Are the OC Transpo Park & Ride lots all full very early on the 2 weekends of the Tulip Festival every year or are these a good place to park the car and get a day pass to ride around? Well depends on which park and ride spot you're talking about. There are lots of them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanadaGoose Posted February 24, 2019 Report Share Posted February 24, 2019 10 hours ago, Orion V said: Question about the annual Tulip Festival. Are the OC Transpo Park & Ride lots all full very early on the 2 weekends of the Tulip Festival every year or are these a good place to park the car and get a day pass to ride around? 6 hours ago, OCTranspoMaster said: Well depends on which park and ride spot you're talking about. There are lots of them Yeah, you’re good! May take a long of time though to travel there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orion V Posted February 24, 2019 Report Share Posted February 24, 2019 8 hours ago, OCTranspoMaster said: Well depends on which park and ride spot you're talking about. There are lots of them Greenboro as I plan to take Line 2 and then Line 1 (hopefully it opens by May 10th). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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