nfitz Posted February 7, 2019 Report Share Posted February 7, 2019 Not an app, but a website - https://www.transsee.ca/routelist?a=ttc - dig through the settings, can show all the run numbers, and scheduled versus actual times, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ultimate Posted February 7, 2019 Report Share Posted February 7, 2019 18 minutes ago, nfitz said: Not an app, but a website - https://www.transsee.ca/routelist?a=ttc - dig through the settings, can show all the run numbers, and scheduled versus actual times, etc. 33 minutes ago, BusDude said: Does anyone know of a good android app that tracks TTC buses that also show bus and run numbers? I know there's some for iphone, but i lost my iphone, and using an android till I get a new iphone and I can't seem to find a good android one. Thanks Use the link he stated above and make it a widget on your home page or something and there you go it acts like an app 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ultimate Posted February 7, 2019 Report Share Posted February 7, 2019 Either 9203 broke down on Highway 407 or 27, or just has a broken tracker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Someguy3071 Posted February 7, 2019 Report Share Posted February 7, 2019 7 hours ago, BusDude said: Does anyone know of a good android app that tracks TTC buses that also show bus and run numbers? I know there's some for iphone, but i lost my iphone, and using an android till I get a new iphone and I can't seem to find a good android one. Thanks Forget iPhone. There are Andriod apps that work for this. Now why are you tracking specific runs? It's kinda stalkerish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Downsview 108 Posted February 7, 2019 Report Share Posted February 7, 2019 7 hours ago, BusDude said: Does anyone know of a good android app that tracks TTC buses that also show bus and run numbers? I know there's some for iphone, but i lost my iphone, and using an android till I get a new iphone and I can't seem to find a good android one. Thanks Transit Now for Android has an "operator mode" that shows runs and other info. It will prompt you f you want to switch to it while you\re using the app for the first time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MK78 Posted February 7, 2019 Report Share Posted February 7, 2019 1 hour ago, Someguy3071 said: Forget iPhone. There are Andriod apps that work for this. Now why are you tracking specific runs? It's kinda stalkerish. I don't know if it's stalkerish, it kind of lets you know if your regular bus is late or missing from the route, or if there has been some sort of detour. Some apps like TTC Watch on iPhone show it by default. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xtrazsteve Posted February 7, 2019 Report Share Posted February 7, 2019 3 hours ago, Someguy3071 said: Forget iPhone. There are Andriod apps that work for this. Now why are you tracking specific runs? It's kinda stalkerish. Tracking runs would let you know where the bus should be after an hour or later in the day. For Transsee, it compares it with the schedule to determine how early/late is the vehicle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nfitz Posted February 7, 2019 Report Share Posted February 7, 2019 2 hours ago, Downsview 108 said: Transit Now for Android has an "operator mode" that shows runs and other info. It will prompt you f you want to switch to it while you\re using the app for the first time. I'll have to check that one out. Seeing the run numbers, tells you there's something missing ... and if on busy streetcar routes, means if you start looking around nearby, you might see it turning somewhere useful. If everything is present, but just late, it's very rare I find something turning into service nearby. And personally, seeing if the 506 is running late compared to other runs, is a very good indicator if it's going to be short-turned at Coxwell ... and better avoided if there's nothing close behind. After years riding the same route, the extra data gives you a good idea about how things are going. Typically Transee is the first thing I check standing at my local stop with an Android. Was quite useful in Manhattan recently too using wifi in subway stations, telling me how long I had to wait for express versus local subway trains! Though I also use the Nextbus app, Transit app (for GO Buses mostly) and the simple http://totransit.ca/ on my mobile as well as things start going south with my commute. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T3G Posted February 7, 2019 Report Share Posted February 7, 2019 TransSee showing run numbers also lets you know if that particular run is going to go out of service after the rush hour or not. Which is useful if you're into looking for specific buses. however, I don't believe this exists outside of TransSee 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Kelvin3157 Posted February 8, 2019 Report Share Posted February 8, 2019 There's new ads on the TTC in response to unfortunate platform injuries and other unauthorized track delays They have also posted this online: http://www.ttc.ca/Riding_the_TTC/Safety_and_Security/Stay_off_the_tracks.jsp 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leylandvictory2 Posted February 9, 2019 Report Share Posted February 9, 2019 On 2/8/2019 at 1:46 AM, Kelvin3157 said: There's new ads on the TTC in response to unfortunate platform injuries and other unauthorized track delays They have also posted this online: http://www.ttc.ca/Riding_the_TTC/Safety_and_Security/Stay_off_the_tracks.jsp Band aid solution. Until TTC installs platform doors, people will still jump 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xtrazsteve Posted February 9, 2019 Report Share Posted February 9, 2019 The problem is if someone drop their phone and go notify an employee. Someone else would have jumped and stolen the phone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Someguy3071 Posted February 9, 2019 Report Share Posted February 9, 2019 So Malvern attics have these rear tires installed. I wonder how well a 40 foot bus with these would do in the snow? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bus_Medic Posted February 10, 2019 Report Share Posted February 10, 2019 That’s new...must be a trial. edit: they’re directional XZA2 Michelins. Goodyear couldn’t provide a suitable tire fast enough, despite their contract. While the tread is better, they’re really truck tires. The sidewalls are thinner than a transit tire, so they won’t tolerate much curb rub at all. There actually is a transit duty specification with really beefy sidewalls to take the abuse. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Someguy3071 Posted February 10, 2019 Report Share Posted February 10, 2019 53 minutes ago, Bus_Medic said: That’s new...must be a trial. edit: they’re directional XZA2 Michelins. Goodyear couldn’t provide a suitable tire fast enough, despite their contract. While the tread is better, they’re really truck tires. The sidewalls are thinner than a transit tire, so they won’t tolerate much curb rub at all. There actually is a transit duty specification with really beefy sidewalls to take the abuse. This coming Tuesday should be a good trial for those tires as far as snow traction. 53 minutes ago, Bus_Medic said: That’s new...must be a trial. edit: they’re directional XZA2 Michelins. Goodyear couldn’t provide a suitable tire fast enough, despite their contract. While the tread is better, they’re really truck tires. The sidewalls are thinner than a transit tire, so they won’t tolerate much curb rub at all. There actually is a transit duty specification with really beefy sidewalls to take the abuse. What are the chances they might go with a transit tire like this? I rode on this bus and the ride was smooth. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bus_Medic Posted February 10, 2019 Report Share Posted February 10, 2019 I’m not certain transit specific tires like these exist. Montreal, our closest analogue makes their own from all season transit casings and a sipe cutter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Someguy3071 Posted February 10, 2019 Report Share Posted February 10, 2019 I've been to a Kal Tire retread plant in Oshawa and seen how they rebuild tires. I don't think it wouldn't be hard to make a retread tire like this. Now as far as a new tire.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orion VI Posted February 10, 2019 Report Share Posted February 10, 2019 18 hours ago, Someguy3071 said: This coming Tuesday should be a good trial for those tires as far as snow traction. What are the chances they might go with a transit tire like this? I rode on this bus and the ride was smooth. Yep. Freezing rain and ice + Canadian snowfall = Bus driver's heaven. And old-ladies-without-good-balance-and-craving-for-a-lawsuit's heaven. Don't know if that's what Bus Medic is saying. The issue is Curb Rubbing. That's the side of the tire brushing up against a curb, when the bus services a stop. Don't really know if that affects the smoothness of the ride or not. Bigger tread blocks will work better than all season tires. But, I guess buying two pairs of tires for each vehicle isn't really the best option for a severly underfunded transit agency like the TTC. (speculation = 100) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoUse4AName Posted February 10, 2019 Report Share Posted February 10, 2019 5 minutes ago, Orion VI said: Yep. Freezing rain and ice + Canadian snowfall = Bus driver's heaven. And old-ladies-without-good-balance-and-craving-for-a-lawsuit's heaven. Don't know if that's what Bus Medic is saying. The issue is Curb Rubbing. That's the side of the tire brushing up against a curb, when the bus services a stop. Don't really know if that affects the smoothness of the ride or not. Bigger tread blocks will work better than all season tires. But, I guess buying two pairs of tires for each vehicle isn't really the best option for a severly underfunded transit agency like the TTC. (speculation = 100) So Curb Rubbing is the side of the tire brushing up against a curb? Or is curb rubbing the curb brushing up against the tire? 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Someguy3071 Posted February 10, 2019 Report Share Posted February 10, 2019 28 minutes ago, Orion VI said: Yep. Freezing rain and ice + Canadian snowfall = Bus driver's heaven. And old-ladies-without-good-balance-and-craving-for-a-lawsuit's heaven. Don't know if that's what Bus Medic is saying. The issue is Curb Rubbing. That's the side of the tire brushing up against a curb, when the bus services a stop. Don't really know if that affects the smoothness of the ride or not. Bigger tread blocks will work better than all season tires. But, I guess buying two pairs of tires for each vehicle isn't really the best option for a severly underfunded transit agency like the TTC. (speculation = 100) Rubbing the side of the tire against the curb doesn't change how the bus rides but it does weaken the tire sidewall. Transit tires are reinforced on the sidewalk just for this reason. This is a truck Tire that does not have reinforced sidewall and is probably just for testing purposes to see if attics do better with this tread in the snow. I would be happy with a tire like this year round. It should do well in heavy rain too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xtrazsteve Posted February 10, 2019 Report Share Posted February 10, 2019 28 minutes ago, Orion VI said: Yep. Freezing rain and ice + Canadian snowfall = Bus driver's heaven. And old-ladies-without-good-balance-and-craving-for-a-lawsuit's heaven. Don't know if that's what Bus Medic is saying. The issue is Curb Rubbing. That's the side of the tire brushing up against a curb, when the bus services a stop. Don't really know if that affects the smoothness of the ride or not. Bigger tread blocks will work better than all season tires. But, I guess buying two pairs of tires for each vehicle isn't really the best option for a severly underfunded transit agency like the TTC. (speculation = 100) Now think of how many tires they'll need to store away plus hours of work and hoist availability to prep the entire fleet for the winter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoUse4AName Posted February 10, 2019 Report Share Posted February 10, 2019 7 minutes ago, Xtrazsteve said: Now think of how many tires they'll need to store away plus hours of work and hoist availability to prep the entire fleet for the winter Well I think if every employee did their part and helped by storing a set or two depending on any available storage they have I think it could work, now hoist availability that's another ball of wax Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Someguy3071 Posted February 10, 2019 Report Share Posted February 10, 2019 27 minutes ago, Xtrazsteve said: Now think of how many tires they'll need to store away plus hours of work and hoist availability to prep the entire fleet for the winter They would just run them all year so no storage or tire swapping needed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bus_Medic Posted February 10, 2019 Report Share Posted February 10, 2019 2 hours ago, Orion VI said: Yep. Freezing rain and ice + Canadian snowfall = Bus driver's heaven. And old-ladies-without-good-balance-and-craving-for-a-lawsuit's heaven. Don't know if that's what Bus Medic is saying. The issue is Curb Rubbing. That's the side of the tire brushing up against a curb, when the bus services a stop. Don't really know if that affects the smoothness of the ride or not. Bigger tread blocks will work better than all season tires. But, I guess buying two pairs of tires for each vehicle isn't really the best option for a severly underfunded transit agency like the TTC. (speculation = 100) No, I’m saying the curb will chew off the rubber casing down to, and through the steel belts- and the tire will explode. Transit tires have thicker cross sections of both. I don’t know how to explain that any clearer. 1 hour ago, Xtrazsteve said: Now think of how many tires they'll need to store away plus hours of work and hoist availability to prep the entire fleet for the winter We already cycle them through in the fall and spring for HVAC preventative maintenance, each check is 8 hours a bus. Adding an extra hour for 4 tires wouldn’t cripple the garage. My understanding is all 50 odd artics at malvern were equipped in short order without fuss. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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