yrt1000 Posted October 21, 2017 Report Share Posted October 21, 2017 Anyone have any information about the buses off Dundas? I believe LTC wanted to push it from September 2017 to April 2018, but there still hasn’t been any construction for a bus terminal area that would be needed for it. There also hasn’t been much talk of it in the media.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilkuro Posted October 23, 2017 Report Share Posted October 23, 2017 Haven't seen much on it since the service plan. Maybe an update at next week's meeting. I don't think there's initially as much construction as you're thinking, just moving post and signage infrastructure. I'm sure a list has been put together for the canopy shelters that are now in use and where they may fit within the pedestrian right of ways. I think a lot of it has to do with where and when the City is looking at doing roadway construction and relation to doing BRT construction in the near future. Doesn't make sense to move buses and then be stuck when they close King to accommodate BRT construction. Not sure how much has to change on the schedules in terms of running times, layover changes, bathroom locations, etc, but there's the trickle down to make sure everything is printed, updated digitally, signup for the Operators is ready which means they should be starting soon if not already. The live arrival signs are getting up there in age, curious to see what they do with them as the cost to move them might be prohibitive with new technology offerings available. Edit: Meeting is Nov 1, not next week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dj.surf.lfs Posted November 4, 2017 Report Share Posted November 4, 2017 Draft 2018 Service Plan http://www.ltconline.ca/agendas/110117vii1.pdf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCI Classic Posted November 11, 2017 Report Share Posted November 11, 2017 The Holiday bus this year is 514 and it should be on the road after the parade. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newflyerinvero Posted November 11, 2017 Report Share Posted November 11, 2017 On 10/23/2017 at 9:56 AM, Wilkuro said: Haven't seen much on it since the service plan. Maybe an update at next week's meeting. I don't think there's initially as much construction as you're thinking, just moving post and signage infrastructure. I'm sure a list has been put together for the canopy shelters that are now in use and where they may fit within the pedestrian right of ways. I think a lot of it has to do with where and when the City is looking at doing roadway construction and relation to doing BRT construction in the near future. Doesn't make sense to move buses and then be stuck when they close King to accommodate BRT construction. Not sure how much has to change on the schedules in terms of running times, layover changes, bathroom locations, etc, but there's the trickle down to make sure everything is printed, updated digitally, signup for the Operators is ready which means they should be starting soon if not already. The live arrival signs are getting up there in age, curious to see what they do with them as the cost to move them might be prohibitive with new technology offerings available. Edit: Meeting is Nov 1, not next week. For some reason I had felt this was a permanent change. I hadn't recognized that this was related to how Dundas would have to look for in time for BRT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yrt1000 Posted November 13, 2017 Report Share Posted November 13, 2017 http://www.london.ca/residents/social-services/discretionary-benefits/Pages/Subsidized-Transit.aspx This will be beginning in the new year. I’ve seen it advertised on a few buses so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilkuro Posted November 15, 2017 Report Share Posted November 15, 2017 On 11/10/2017 at 9:04 PM, newflyerinvero said: For some reason I had felt this was a permanent change. I hadn't recognized that this was related to how Dundas would have to look for in time for BRT. It is a permanent change as the City wants to create a barrier free, flex street and believes buses are an 'issue'. Also, the infrastructure underneath is in need of replacement/upgrades. 'Dundas Place' and 'Shift' are two separate projects, but will quite the impact on conventional services during construction. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yrt1000 Posted November 19, 2017 Report Share Posted November 19, 2017 From the parade this evening 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yrt1000 Posted December 7, 2017 Report Share Posted December 7, 2017 Probably irrelevant, but here’s something weird I noticed on the newest order of buses. Check out the placement of the brake lights. About half of them are like 510, whereas the other half and the rest of the XD40s are like 508. Pretty odd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yrt1000 Posted February 1, 2018 Report Share Posted February 1, 2018 Rode 141 today, and it got a complete interior overhaul. All the seats were replaced (see pic attached). The ‘Priority seats’ were also replaced, and are the same as on the 5xx buses indicating they’re priority seats. The interior layout was also changed- no more forward-facing seats (same layout as on 161-170). Not sure if/when other buses will follow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yrt1000 Posted February 19, 2018 Report Share Posted February 19, 2018 On 2018-02-01 at 3:32 PM, yrt1000 said: Rode 141 today, and it got a complete interior overhaul. All the seats were replaced (see pic attached). The ‘Priority seats’ were also replaced, and are the same as on the 5xx buses indicating they’re priority seats. The interior layout was also changed- no more forward-facing seats (same layout as on 161-170). Not sure if/when other buses will follow 145 has gotten the same treatment. Here’s a look at what the priority seating area looks like. I don’t believe the rest of the bus has been refurbished, however Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newflyerinvero Posted February 20, 2018 Report Share Posted February 20, 2018 http://www.londontransit.ca/2018/02/15/final-2018-service-plan/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yrt1000 Posted February 21, 2018 Report Share Posted February 21, 2018 Also...you’ll notice if you click that link, the LTC website has been updated. The old webwatch system has been totally changed. Not sure if I’m a fan, really is difficult to find real-time info on mobile. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCI Classic Posted February 22, 2018 Report Share Posted February 22, 2018 They changed the software and all the third party apps no longer work. Also they removed the bus fleet numbers from web watch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris W Posted February 22, 2018 Report Share Posted February 22, 2018 4 hours ago, MCI Classic said: They changed the software and all the third party apps no longer work. Also they removed the bus fleet numbers from web watch. So essentially, they've made it nearly useless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yrt1000 Posted February 22, 2018 Report Share Posted February 22, 2018 12 hours ago, Chris W said: So essentially, they've made it nearly useless. Yep. It’s actually garbage. Hopefully they take into account the feedback people are giving them. And I’d encourage all of us to do the same Edit: I was wondering..hopefully the person who runs Transsee could add LTC to it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilkuro Posted February 23, 2018 Report Share Posted February 23, 2018 On 2/21/2018 at 8:39 PM, MCI Classic said: They changed the software and all the third party apps no longer work. Also they removed the bus fleet numbers from web watch. The open data still appears available http://www.londontransit.ca/open-data/ Might just need the third party developers to re-link their aps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billster8724 Posted March 8, 2018 Report Share Posted March 8, 2018 Found London Transit 59, which is located along Highway 3 in Cayuga. I haven't been able to find any documentation on this unit, any pictures, or even an entry in the wiki. I was hoping to find at least 1 photo of it intact. It currently still has it's powertrain, a few standee windows, the teardrop glass next to the remains of the front door. And all 6 tyres with rims. Is there any known story as to why this bus is located behind a small abandoned church in the middle of nowhere, forgotten and decayed? I'd like to know more if possible. Thanks, Bill 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aztek985 Posted March 8, 2018 Report Share Posted March 8, 2018 Wow nice find! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G.A Posted March 8, 2018 Report Share Posted March 8, 2018 24 minutes ago, Billster8724 said: Found London Transit 59, which is located along Highway 3 in Cayuga. I haven't been able to find any documentation on this unit, any pictures, or even an entry in the wiki. I was hoping to find at least 1 photo of it intact. It currently still has it's powertrain, a few standee windows, the teardrop glass next to the remains of the front door. And all 6 tyres with rims. Is there any known story as to why this bus is located behind a small abandoned church in the middle of nowhere, forgotten and decayed? I'd like to know more if possible. Thanks, Bill 1971 T6H-4521. Serial C230. I wonder if there were many older buses that made it to the Commission era. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billster8724 Posted March 8, 2018 Report Share Posted March 8, 2018 4 minutes ago, TTC 9701 said: 1971 T6H-4521. Serial C230. I wonder if there were many older buses that made it to the Commission era. if you don't mind me asking, where did find that information? I can't find anything at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G.A Posted March 8, 2018 Report Share Posted March 8, 2018 3 minutes ago, Billster8724 said: if you don't mind me asking, where did find that information? I can't find anything at all. The London Transportation Commission. https://cptdb.ca/wiki/index.php/London_Transportation_Commission Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billster8724 Posted March 8, 2018 Report Share Posted March 8, 2018 1 minute ago, TTC 9701 said: The London Transportation Commission. https://cptdb.ca/wiki/index.php/London_Transportation_Commission Apparently I'm oblivious. I must have went right past that but didn't see anything. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aztek985 Posted March 12, 2018 Report Share Posted March 12, 2018 Just a reminder to the transit fans ... the last day to get your photos on Dundas St. in the downtown core is April 28th. As of the 29th all buses will be permanently moved to King and Queens as Dundas is ripped up for the city's "Dundas Place" project. UPDATE: While the official date remains April 29th ... the city is closing and beginning construction on April 4th. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newflyerinvero Posted May 18, 2018 Report Share Posted May 18, 2018 Pardon the bump, I hadn't been able to see any documents on London's next bus purchase. Any information on replacing the next oldest artics, which are 2008 models, or would they be retired at the same year as the other 2008 D40LFs in 2020, presumably if that's the plan which is being used at a 12-year life cycle? Lastly, any Londoners have any experiences to share with Dundas being closed to all traffic? Different? Any drivers say anything regarding it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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