Ber Posted September 2, 2018 Report Share Posted September 2, 2018 On 8/13/2018 at 8:25 PM, Transit_Hub said: Wonder if NFI will get the order this time, that would be interesting. not to mention will they come with the never used exterior door opening buttons. Have they ever been used in passenger service? Every order has them but ive never seen any being activated. Was this a relic spec from 2005 that they didnt bother removing? Also on a wider note, will YRT/Viva ever modernise crystal? Her bionic voice is clearly way obsolete and can do with a new software upgrade Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Drass Posted September 2, 2018 Report Share Posted September 2, 2018 On 9/1/2018 at 9:03 AM, Ed Drass said: Where does the 20 actually board and is there good signage to that effect? I stumbled upon an answer to the first part, though the wacky accompanying map gives me a hint as to how good the signage is... https://www.yrt.ca/en/schedules-and-maps/ttc-line-1-subway-extension.aspx# Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewFlyerFan Posted September 2, 2018 Report Share Posted September 2, 2018 The signage is clear once you figure out where it is, once you leave the subway station walk up millway and you will see two A frame stands stating route 20 north and south, both route 20s stop at the same place so make sure yours says 20 Teston road. During busier times there is often a supervisor there to show you which bus to board Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Drass Posted September 5, 2018 Report Share Posted September 5, 2018 On 9/2/2018 at 4:04 PM, NewFlyerFan said: The signage is clear once you figure out where it is, once you leave the subway station walk up millway and you will see two A frame stands stating route 20 north and south, both route 20s stop at the same place so make sure yours says 20 Teston road. During busier times there is often a supervisor there to show you which bus to board Thanks. This tells me it would perhaps NOT be the best way to send visitors who may not be used to taking transit — at least until the bus bays are open. (This may be the one and only time they ever go the Vaughan Mills Mall, and not everyone is comfortable asking strangers for directions.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viva5113 Posted September 6, 2018 Report Share Posted September 6, 2018 On 9/5/2018 at 7:26 AM, Ed Drass said: Thanks. This tells me it would perhaps NOT be the best way to send visitors who may not be used to taking transit — at least until the bus bays are open. (This may be the one and only time they ever go the Vaughan Mills Mall, and not everyone is comfortable asking strangers for directions.) This is what stop looks like at VMC. all buses are boarding at same stop, regardless direction. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Drass Posted September 6, 2018 Report Share Posted September 6, 2018 11 minutes ago, Viva5113 said: And did they ever put up a temporary shelter near the stop, at least? Any guesses how long ‘til the permanent bus bays are ready? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viva5113 Posted September 6, 2018 Report Share Posted September 6, 2018 3 hours ago, Ed Drass said: And did they ever put up a temporary shelter near the stop, at least? Any guesses how long ‘til the permanent bus bays are ready? Nope, no shelter. Untill SmartCenters terminal is scheduled to open in this year, but exact date is not determined. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wt_enthusiast_photos Posted September 9, 2018 Report Share Posted September 9, 2018 Spotted some YRT XD40 in winnipeg at flyer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waiting for 30 Minutes Posted September 10, 2018 Report Share Posted September 10, 2018 On 9/6/2018 at 2:15 PM, Viva5113 said: Untill SmartCenters terminal is scheduled to open in this year, but exact date is not determined. Just to be clear, this won't be another Cornell Terminal-type "exact date TBD" situation, right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris W Posted September 10, 2018 Report Share Posted September 10, 2018 21 minutes ago, Waiting for 30 Minutes said: Just to be clear, this won't be another Cornell Terminal-type "exact date TBD" situation, right? In York Region? Hmmmm.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viva5113 Posted September 10, 2018 Report Share Posted September 10, 2018 13 hours ago, Waiting for 30 Minutes said: Just to be clear, this won't be another Cornell Terminal-type "exact date TBD" situation, right? Hmmm... I am not sure and don't have any idea about would it make target of "end of 2018". At least we can visually see terminal is mostly done at this point, it won't be like another "delaying forever" Cornell terminal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viva5113 Posted September 10, 2018 Report Share Posted September 10, 2018 Two intresting documents are being present on Regional council at this time. 1. concerns from Town of East Gwillimbury regarding converting to route 52 and 58 into on-demand service. http://www.york.ca/wps/wcm/connect/yorkpublic/64bc9f08-9d3b-4da3-8a1a-7b97efbbbe71/sep+6+lamanna.pdf?MOD=AJPERES 2. Expansion of 55 Orlando Avenue Faculty to takeover southeast division's operation. This is posted for "just requesting budget" propose, but this might be seeing as how operation of southeast will goes. http://www.york.ca/wps/wcm/connect/yorkpublic/1b0d43d6-db73-4801-bc00-33e8133727ac/sep+6+jankowski.pdf?MOD=AJPERES Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris W Posted September 11, 2018 Report Share Posted September 11, 2018 1 hour ago, Viva5113 said: Two intresting documents are being present on Regional council at this time. 1. concerns from Town of East Gwillimbury regarding converting to route 52 and 58 into on-demand service. http://www.york.ca/wps/wcm/connect/yorkpublic/64bc9f08-9d3b-4da3-8a1a-7b97efbbbe71/sep+6+lamanna.pdf?MOD=AJPERES 2. Expansion of 55 Orlando Avenue Faculty to takeover southeast division's operation. This is posted for "just requesting budget" propose, but this might be seeing as how operation of southeast will goes. http://www.york.ca/wps/wcm/connect/yorkpublic/1b0d43d6-db73-4801-bc00-33e8133727ac/sep+6+jankowski.pdf?MOD=AJPERES Do you mean to tell me that people noticed when YRT decided to cut the 52 and 58 and turn them into Dial-A-Rides? Gee. I wonder who saw this coming. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kawasaki Posted September 22, 2018 Report Share Posted September 22, 2018 Have any Van Hools been transferred to Southeast Division. My friend swears he rode one on Route 8 Kennedy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Root Admin ORION Posted September 28, 2018 Root Admin Report Share Posted September 28, 2018 Saw brand new 2018 New Flyer Xcelsior #1804 in Oakville this morning leaving the holiday inn on Bronte Rd. At the QEW. Looked to be on delivery. Did not get up and close to it but it doesn’t look like there were any significant exterior changes from the last order from NFI, from what I saw at least... 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yrt304 Posted September 30, 2018 Report Share Posted September 30, 2018 1801 is now on Property. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yrt304 Posted October 2, 2018 Report Share Posted October 2, 2018 3 hours ago, Transit_Hub said: Which division? They aren't allocated yet. Wait and see. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STO_1601 Posted October 2, 2018 Report Share Posted October 2, 2018 Which buses are these 2018 XD40s set to replace? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newflyerinvero Posted October 3, 2018 Report Share Posted October 3, 2018 Has YRT considered not bothering printing out a new Route Map for South and North every 4 months? Seems like a waste of paper. Or, is it that thesre are so many route changes every 4 months that they need to be updated? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viva5113 Posted October 6, 2018 Report Share Posted October 6, 2018 On 10/3/2018 at 1:35 AM, newflyerinvero said: Has YRT considered not bothering printing out a new Route Map for South and North every 4 months? Seems like a waste of paper. Or, is it that thesre are so many route changes every 4 months that they need to be updated? They still printing new maps route seasonally, but I seeing less route maps compare to old days, which means It seems like they are printing less quantity of route maps now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Transit geek Posted October 6, 2018 Report Share Posted October 6, 2018 1 hour ago, Viva5113 said: They still printing new maps route seasonally, but I seeing less route maps compare to old days, which means It seems like they are printing less quantity of route maps now. Probably because the YRT app has access to up-to-date route maps. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=can.yrt.onebusaway&hl=en_US Since YRT is going paperless with fare media, it makes sense to go paperless in other ways as well, such as with the electronic signs replacing paper schedules. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yrt304 Posted October 18, 2018 Report Share Posted October 18, 2018 New Mobility Plus Contracts started this month. Service will be provided by Care Accessible, MTS, TOK Transit and Wheelchair Accessible Transit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tommike Posted October 18, 2018 Report Share Posted October 18, 2018 do anyone now who got the new order for 60ft buses? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viva5113 Posted October 18, 2018 Report Share Posted October 18, 2018 On 8/12/2018 at 6:35 AM, Viva5113 said: T 18-41 SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF CONVENTIONAL/BRT EIGHTEEN METRE BUSES Tender calls 10 BRT buses in 2019, 18 conventional/6 BRT buses in 2020 and 11conventional/11 BRT buses in 2021. This bid have been closed. The bids was separated by two parts. For conventional articulated buses (Part A), Both New Flyer and Nova Bus offered, with New Flyer bid is lowest price. For BRT Articulated bus (Part B ) - Only Nova Bus submitted the offer. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris W Posted October 19, 2018 Report Share Posted October 19, 2018 17 hours ago, Viva5113 said: This bid have been closed. The bids was separated by two parts. For conventional articulated buses (Part A), Both New Flyer and Nova Bus offered, with New Flyer bid is lowest price. For BRT Articulated bus (Part B ) - Only Nova Bus submitted the offer. So XD60s for Conventional service, LFS Artic for VIVA. Interesting how they went with a split order. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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