translink Posted March 26, 2017 Report Share Posted March 26, 2017 1 hour ago, buizel10 said: I don't know if anyone knows this, but there is a new sign at NB Great Canadian @ Bridgeport (Costco Richmond). Also, the sign displays the stop only serves N10, but the previous sign served N10 and C92. I was wondering when someone was going to notice the change. They switched out the signs between Monday night and Tuesday evening this past week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dover5949 Posted March 30, 2017 Report Share Posted March 30, 2017 RTC Check Wednesday afternoon at 230pm new Community Shuttles on the property not plated yet 17506 17508 17509 & looks like S353being retired? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Express691 Posted March 30, 2017 Report Share Posted March 30, 2017 3 hours ago, dover5949 said: RTC Check Wednesday afternoon at 230pm new Community Shuttles on the property not plated yet 17506 17508 17509 & looks like S353being retired? Not bad. I popped by at around 4pm after oversleeping on the 405 and having the driver kick us off near RTC to use the washroom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Express691 Posted March 30, 2017 Report Share Posted March 30, 2017 Translink twitter shows 16101 with a driver barrier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThatBusGuy Posted March 30, 2017 Report Share Posted March 30, 2017 I think Translink is a bit confused about where the 5 and the 6 go... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brando737 Posted March 30, 2017 Report Share Posted March 30, 2017 I guess this is the right place for this. Quick article about barriers coming to buses from the factory for all future orders. Also, they may be retrofitting all current Xcelsior's with barriers starting this year or next. http://www.cknw.com/2017/03/28/translink-moving-to-protect-bus-drivers-with-new-barriers/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renee Posted March 30, 2017 Report Share Posted March 30, 2017 59 minutes ago, Brando737 said: I guess this is the right place for this. Quick article about barriers coming to buses from the factory for all future orders. Also, they may be retrofitting all current Xcelsior's with barriers starting this year or next. http://www.cknw.com/2017/03/28/translink-moving-to-protect-bus-drivers-with-new-barriers/ As a driver, how do you feel about this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brando737 Posted March 30, 2017 Report Share Posted March 30, 2017 I'm all for the barriers. The main thing I'm looking forward to with them is people staying out of my bubble and not shoving the address they need to get to in my face while I'm driving. But on a serious note, the addedd security will be nice. However, not all of us are on the same page. The nice thing about the barriers chosen is that part of the plexiglass glass can slide back to give a more open feeling while still providing security. It will also have a cupholder which I hear is in a good location and a big improvement on the current Xcelsior cupholder. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TypeRNammer Posted March 30, 2017 Report Share Posted March 30, 2017 2 hours ago, Renee said: As a driver, how do you feel about this? This was the best choice in terms of barriers cause of the sliding window and cup holder. The pilot barrier that's on the trolley right now was absolutely garbage, especially during night time. Too much glare from various different lightings. I had that coach once, had to closed for half a trip, then I left it open for the remainder of the evening. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marlow1331 Posted March 30, 2017 Report Share Posted March 30, 2017 5 hours ago, Brando737 said: I guess this is the right place for this. Quick article about barriers coming to buses from the factory for all future orders. Also, they may be retrofitting all current Xcelsior's with barriers starting this year or next. http://www.cknw.com/2017/03/28/translink-moving-to-protect-bus-drivers-with-new-barriers/ Fantaatic. I hate those things. Total garbage. I get the idea behind it. But people gotta understand that , that thing swings and they wanna board when your trying to get off the bus for your 1.3 min break. . It also covered the seat behind in novas. Which people always get mad about. Not to mention the fact that people can easily. And have reached around the gate to give the gift of a smack or an umbrella to the head. Seems to me people are just instagated by it more so . Maybe its just me. I feel like if they really wanna get you, they will. Simple as that. Me and few guys have tested our own "assault" simulation. Very easy. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
That OMSI Legend Posted March 30, 2017 Report Share Posted March 30, 2017 I had 2234 after school today... The driver said he would use the shield, but the one on that bus was complete crap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
East Van Fan Posted March 31, 2017 Report Share Posted March 31, 2017 Where do you think the 17500 shuttles get assigned to once they are plated? STC? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThatBusGuy Posted March 31, 2017 Report Share Posted March 31, 2017 Just now, East Van Fan said: Where do you think the 17500 shuttles get assigned to once they are plated? STC? That's my guess too. West Van is also expecting shuttles sometime soon, but not of that model and less than 9 afaik. Surrey is most likely since it currently has the oldest shuttles in the fleet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Bus Fan Posted March 31, 2017 Report Share Posted March 31, 2017 5 minutes ago, ThatBusGuy said: That's my guess too. West Van is also expecting shuttles sometime soon, but not of that model and less than 9 afaik. Surrey is most likely since it currently has the oldest shuttles in the fleet I agree with STC getting these new Girardin Minibus G5. I believe the West Vancouver Blue Bus new community shuttles will be five Arboc shuttles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasW97 Posted April 1, 2017 Report Share Posted April 1, 2017 7112 made a brief appearance transporting T/L personnel at the April services announcement today Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThatBusGuy Posted April 1, 2017 Report Share Posted April 1, 2017 There appears to be a rather high number of diesels on trolley routes at the moment - 9, 10, 16, and 17 all have at least one. Not sure if this is unusual or if it happens every afternoon and I just don't check t-comm at the right time 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Bus Fan Posted April 1, 2017 Report Share Posted April 1, 2017 I have say during rush hour there was more urban buses on 60X routes than usual today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TranslinkKid Posted April 1, 2017 Report Share Posted April 1, 2017 Paid to a visit to Port Kells this afternoon. Spotted some C40LF's parked there and some CNG tanks on their roofs. Looks like they're being converted back to CNG. Okay that was really bad #AprilFools 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buizelbus Posted April 3, 2017 Report Share Posted April 3, 2017 I have some really bad photos of the Richmond Exchange Loop construction site. They are all viewable on this page of the archive section of my website (https://sites.google.com/site/buizelbusgalleryarchive/92892) but I will also post them here. But I will edit this post later so there are watermarks (muhahhahah) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GORDOOM Posted April 3, 2017 Report Share Posted April 3, 2017 50 minutes ago, buizel10 said: I have some really bad photos of the Richmond Exchange Loop construction site. They are all viewable on this page of the archive section of my website (https://sites.google.com/site/buizelbusgalleryarchive/92892) but I will also post them here. But I will edit this post later so there are watermarks (muhahhahah) A bunch of your photos are showing up as broken links. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Citaro Posted April 3, 2017 Report Share Posted April 3, 2017 1 hour ago, buizel10 said: I have some really bad photos of the Richmond Exchange Loop construction site. They are all viewable on this page of the archive section of my website (https://sites.google.com/site/buizelbusgalleryarchive/92892) but I will also post them here. But I will edit this post later so there are watermarks (muhahhahah) If you acknowledge that these photos are of poor quality, why waste the effort of adding watermarks? 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brando737 Posted April 4, 2017 Report Share Posted April 4, 2017 Spotted 8033 being towed westbound Marine drive about 30 minutes ago. Last saw service on March 31st so not sure if it's a retirement or something else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NotQuite Posted April 4, 2017 Report Share Posted April 4, 2017 (edited) On 04/04/2017 at 1:50 PM, Brando737 said: Spotted 8033 being towed westbound Marine drive about 30 minutes ago. Last saw service on March 31st so not sure if it's a retirement or something else. It arrived at RTC on 'The Hook'. Seemed to be headed for the shop doors. Update: 8033 is parked with the coaches for decommissioning and the new shuttles waiting for radios, fareboxes etc. Edited April 5, 2017 by NotQuite Aditional info 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GORDOOM Posted April 6, 2017 Report Share Posted April 6, 2017 H9453 on a #22 tripper. (Does that run normally belong to Hamilton?) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brando737 Posted April 6, 2017 Report Share Posted April 6, 2017 4 hours ago, GORDOOM said: H9453 on a #22 tripper. (Does that run normally belong to Hamilton?) Most likely a transfer. As far as I know, the 22 is only served by VTC. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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