DavidW Posted October 2, 2018 Report Share Posted October 2, 2018 14 minutes ago, bus is coming 1965 said: Lol i mean like what would transit number the buses like 400s 9801-9900 Idk lol. I don't see why they would renumber anything existing. A whole lot of paperwork for nothing, changing all the maintenance records, dispatch histories, etc... But a new bus order could as easily be numbered in a four-digit range. (I doubt they're using fixed column databases like it's 1978 or something...) On the other hand, it's fun to think they've got a box of IBM punch cards, one for each bus, that they read into their forty-year-old mainframe every morning before start of service... (It would explain a lot). 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wt_enthusiast_photos Posted October 16, 2018 Report Share Posted October 16, 2018 This is what buses would look like when or if portage and main opens Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taylorover9001 Posted October 16, 2018 Report Share Posted October 16, 2018 33 minutes ago, bus is coming 1965 said: This is what buses would look like when or if portage and main opens Would be, interesting, if they turned Fort into a transit mall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viafreak Posted October 16, 2018 Report Share Posted October 16, 2018 I think the idea of turning Fort into a transit mall is a great idea. Even with the Eastern Corridor, Main would still be heavily used by Transit if this doesn't happen. It would make the Rapid Transit routes faster through downtown. It would make the intersection of King and McDermott/Bannatyne safer for cyclists. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LilZebra Posted October 18, 2018 Report Share Posted October 18, 2018 On 9/29/2018 at 3:12 PM, bus is coming 1965 said: If winnipeg was to renumber the fleet into 4 digits what would that look like Maybe in the year 2500 AD. Possibly. By then we'll all be using hovercraft ala Back to the Future. Except for those still riding BRT. On 9/29/2018 at 3:12 PM, bus is coming 1965 said: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wpgtransit11-25 Posted October 22, 2018 Report Share Posted October 22, 2018 What routes do you guys see transit using the new XD60 buses on?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt548 Posted October 22, 2018 Report Share Posted October 22, 2018 6 minutes ago, Wpgtransit11-25 said: What routes do you guys see transit using the new XD60 buses on?? 36, 54, 59, 65, 72, 75, 78, 160, 161, 162, 183 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wt_enthusiast_photos Posted October 22, 2018 Report Share Posted October 22, 2018 18 minutes ago, matt548 said: 36, 54, 59, 65, 72, 75, 78, 160, 161, 162, 183 65 NO. my friend drives one in the PM said that they are fine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt548 Posted October 22, 2018 Report Share Posted October 22, 2018 10 minutes ago, bus is coming 1965 said: 65 NO. my friend drives one in the PM said that they are fine Which 65 does he drive? I'm talking about the ones leaving downtown before 16:30 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wt_enthusiast_photos Posted October 22, 2018 Report Share Posted October 22, 2018 10 minutes ago, matt548 said: Which 65 does he drive? I'm talking about the ones leaving downtown before 16:30 Scheduling can fix that. But transit doesn't see any problems with the 65 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidW Posted October 22, 2018 Report Share Posted October 22, 2018 I wonder if the main purpose of buying new XD60's might be to retire the second hand D60LF's... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wt_enthusiast_photos Posted October 22, 2018 Report Share Posted October 22, 2018 21 minutes ago, DavidW said: I wonder if the main purpose of buying new XD60's might be to retire the second hand D60LF's... I don't think so. D60LF still have lots of life in them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt548 Posted October 22, 2018 Report Share Posted October 22, 2018 32 minutes ago, bus is coming 1965 said: I don't think so. D60LF still have lots of life in them I agree, they're only from '03-'04 We still have buses from before 2004 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wpgtransit11-25 Posted October 23, 2018 Report Share Posted October 23, 2018 45 minutes ago, matt548 said: I agree, they're only from '03-'04 We still have buses from before 2004 Ya I read cause total artic in fleet will be 48 after this order is delivered Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt548 Posted October 23, 2018 Report Share Posted October 23, 2018 15 minutes ago, Wpgtransit11-25 said: Ya I read cause total artic in fleet will be 48 after this order is delivered Which probably means more routes will use them. By the way, what are other routes are good candidates for these buses? 74?75? 78? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wt_enthusiast_photos Posted October 23, 2018 Report Share Posted October 23, 2018 41 minutes ago, matt548 said: Which probably means more routes will use them. By the way, what are other routes are good candidates for these buses? 74?75? 78? I can't see the 74/78 using them. Maybe the 75 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viafreak Posted October 23, 2018 Report Share Posted October 23, 2018 With the artics, I can't see them running on routes that go through older neighbourhoods such as the 75. The other issue with the 75 is the stop bay at KP is too small for a 60-foot bus (and a little crowded when all the bays have a bus). The reason why I can't see them going in older neighbourhoods is the turning radius required wouldn't work in areas such as Transcona and the North End which aren't built for that. Every route that they currently serve (36, 54, 59, 160) serves newer areas such as Amber Trails (36), River Park South (54) and Island Lakes (59). The 160 doesn't really go through any residential areas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt548 Posted October 23, 2018 Report Share Posted October 23, 2018 7 minutes ago, Viafreak said: With the artics, I can't see them running on routes that go through older neighbourhoods such as the 75. The other issue with the 75 is the stop bay at KP is too small for a 60-foot bus (and a little crowded when all the bays have a bus). The reason why I can't see them going in older neighbourhoods is the turning radius required wouldn't work in areas such as Transcona and the North End which aren't built for that. Every route that they currently serve (36, 54, 59, 160) serves newer areas such as Amber Trails (36), River Park South (54) and Island Lakes (59). The 160 doesn't really go through any residential areas. And don't forget 72 in Richmond West and South Pointe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wpgtransit11-25 Posted October 23, 2018 Report Share Posted October 23, 2018 7 minutes ago, Viafreak said: With the artics, I can't see them running on routes that go through older neighbourhoods such as the 75. The other issue with the 75 is the stop bay at KP is too small for a 60-foot bus (and a little crowded when all the bays have a bus). The reason why I can't see them going in older neighbourhoods is the turning radius required wouldn't work in areas such as Transcona and the North End which aren't built for that. Every route that they currently serve (36, 54, 59, 160) serves newer areas such as Amber Trails (36), River Park South (54) and Island Lakes (59). The 160 doesn't really go through any residential areas. 75 could work if it’s the university buses to Windsor park. Could do 47, 55 could work till 10 pm when mall is busy and even the 11 as those do get busy 1 minute ago, matt548 said: And don't forget 72 in Richmond West and South Pointe 11 it definitely can fit In glenway and yes 72/183. 21,24 even a 25 could use it 162 should have it even one of the 3 170s at night Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt548 Posted October 23, 2018 Report Share Posted October 23, 2018 35 minutes ago, Wpgtransit11-25 said: 75 could work if it’s the university buses to Windsor park. Could do 47, 55 could work till 10 pm when mall is busy and even the 11 as those do get busy 11 it definitely can fit In glenway and yes 72/183. 21,24 even a 25 could use it 162 should have it even one of the 3 170s at night the problem with 162/170 (from what I've read) is that the Balmoral Stn Bay won't fit a 60ft bus. oh and 25, absolutely. the bus is full by Polo Park already maybe even 28, it gets really packed sometimes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wt_enthusiast_photos Posted October 23, 2018 Report Share Posted October 23, 2018 46 minutes ago, matt548 said: the problem with 162/170 (from what I've read) is that the Balmoral Stn Bay won't fit a 60ft bus. oh and 25, absolutely. the bus is full by Polo Park already maybe even 28, it gets really packed sometimes All they need to do is have the 25 skip polo park. You already have 11/21/22/24/67 going there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taylorover9001 Posted October 23, 2018 Report Share Posted October 23, 2018 19 hours ago, matt548 said: I agree, they're only from '03-'04 We still have buses from before 2004 The buses we have go all the way back to 1995. 18 hours ago, matt548 said: By the way, what are other routes are good candidates for these buses? If the buses can drive the route safely, then 47. It seems like it's always beyond full when I ride it. 14 hours ago, matt548 said: the problem with 162/170 (from what I've read) is that the Balmoral Stn Bay won't fit a 60ft bus. Doesn't the 160, which does get 60 ft buses, go to Balmoral Station? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt548 Posted October 23, 2018 Report Share Posted October 23, 2018 14 minutes ago, Taylorover9001 said: Doesn't the 160, which does get 60 ft buses, go to Balmoral Station? it does but it goes on the street, whereas 162 doesn't Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidW Posted October 23, 2018 Report Share Posted October 23, 2018 The turning radius of the 60ft artics is actually tighter than for a 40ft standard transit bus. The artic is basically a 35ft plus a 25ft trailer. So turning geometry in older neighbourhoods isn't a problem. The main concern in deploying 60ft artics where 40ft's normally operate is stop length. Both the sidewalk configuration for the third door, and the extra length for pull in and pull out need to be added. It can be a tedious, and costly process to pour concrete and change parking and bus stop signage to fit the bigger buses on dozens of bus stops. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidW Posted October 24, 2018 Report Share Posted October 24, 2018 The "next stop" onboard text for Graham Mall eastbound at Smith no longer says "BellMTS Place". It only says "Smith". I swear even Transit doesn't believe in BRT (pretending buses have stations instead of stops). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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