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Topic: 'THE 45's OF PHOENIX TRANSIT' |
ctrabs74
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Forum: Surface Transit - Western United States Posted: Tue Aug 17, 2010 8:47 am Subject: 'THE 45's OF PHOENIX TRANSIT' |
The first is a NABI 60 BRT for which I have no other information at this time, and the second is what seems to be a very updated version of GM's original RTS II.
I'm wondering if it might be one of ... |
Topic: New CNG, hybrid buses for Boston's Logan Airport |
ctrabs74
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Forum: Surface Transit - Eastern United States Posted: Tue Aug 17, 2010 8:34 am Subject: New CNG, hybrid buses for Boston's Logan Airport |
It sure makes me feel all warm and fuzzy to know that Logan Internaitonal is wasting $750k each on 30 diesel hybrid buses that absolutely will not make any kind of a measurable difference in the air q ... |
Topic: (MA) MBTA orders 25 New Flyer articulated hybrid buses |
ctrabs74
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Forum: Surface Transit - Eastern United States Posted: Tue Aug 17, 2010 8:30 am Subject: (MA) MBTA orders 25 New Flyer articulated hybrid buses |
According to the NE Transit inventory page, seven of the DE60LFR's are now in service on Route 39 Forest Hills-Back Bay (#1200, 1201, 1203, 1205, 1206, 1208, 1210, 1211). When all 25 buses are delive ... |
Topic: [MA] MBTA to expand Silver Line (Mattapan service dead) |
ctrabs74
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Forum: Surface Transit - Eastern United States Posted: Wed Feb 17, 2010 7:14 pm Subject: [MA] MBTA to expand Silver Line (Mattapan service dead) |
I somehow missed this back in November - the planned 28X enhanced service from Mattapan to Ruggles is dead due to community opposition:
I don't know who irritates me more: the idiots on Beacon Hill ... |
Topic: Orion announces new orders (including Suffolk Transit) |
ctrabs74
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Forum: Transit Bus Manufacturers Posted: Sat Aug 08, 2009 11:49 pm Subject: Orion announces new orders (including Suffolk Transit) |
Wow... Seattle going with Orion after the long relationship they've had with New Flyer?
Once the Orion VII NGs get on the property, Seattle should be a very interesting fleet to cover... |
Topic: Westchester County Bee Line Orion VII sighted |
ctrabs74
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Forum: Long Island & Westchester Buses Posted: Mon Aug 03, 2009 10:02 pm Subject: Westchester County Bee Line Orion VII sighted |
Whoops; I wasn't paying attention to the bus number. #201-204 are Orion VIIs and may be sold to MTA Bus.
That must be new... I was under the impression that the 400 series Orions were being sold to ... |
Topic: NYCT Queens Division Summer 2009 Schedules |
ctrabs74
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Forum: New York City Buses Posted: Sun Aug 02, 2009 7:28 pm Subject: NYCT Queens Division Summer 2009 Schedules |
It certainly makes for some interesting reading as to how runs are cut in NYC. Thanks for posting the links... |
Topic: [CT] CT Transit fleet update |
ctrabs74
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Forum: Surface Transit - Eastern United States Posted: Sun Aug 02, 2009 9:04 am Subject: [CT] CT Transit fleet update |
Thanks alot Bill. Two things though. I don't see the returned buses being sent to Stamford compared to the 3xx series MCIs due to the door issue. Second, I am working on a roster for CT Transit buses ... |
Topic: [CT] CT Transit fleet update |
ctrabs74
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Forum: Surface Transit - Eastern United States Posted: Sun Aug 02, 2009 8:59 am Subject: [CT] CT Transit fleet update |
I may be heading up to the New Haven/Stamford area in a few weeks to do some bus fanning (may take an overnight Greyhound bus from Philly to NYC, then MN to New Haven and work my way down on CT Transi ... |
Topic: [CT] CT Transit fleet update |
ctrabs74
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Forum: Surface Transit - Eastern United States Posted: Sun Jul 05, 2009 12:02 pm Subject: Re: [CT] CT Transit fleet update |
In addition, CT Transit is in the process of obtaining several used coaches from Peter Pan for use on Hartford based commuter routes. This should enable the retirement of the last of the 2004 D40HF's ... |
Topic: (MA) State budget cuts hit Worcester-Boston bus services |
ctrabs74
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Forum: Surface Transit - Eastern United States Posted: Sun Jul 05, 2009 12:00 pm Subject: (MA) State budget cuts hit Worcester-Boston bus services |
Veolia Transit Services is a relative newcomer in the U.S. Their area of expertise is in rail commuter operations, but in recent years they have jumped into urban transit in a big way. Rail operatio ... |
Topic: Centro Orion V diesel renovated for further use |
ctrabs74
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Forum: Upstate New York Surface Transit Posted: Sun Apr 06, 2008 5:31 am Subject: Re: Centro Orion V diesel renovated for further use |
A newly renovated Centro bus was a big hit with special needs football fans Saturday. The bus is used for special events. Today it transported football fans from South Campus to the Carrier Dome. Bus ... |
Topic: Multicolor destination signs |
ctrabs74
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Forum: General Bus Forum - All Bus Topics Posted: Sun Apr 06, 2008 5:21 am Subject: Multicolor destination signs |
Locally, the nearest TA to NYC that I am aware of having it on public transit buses is Norwalk Transit in Norwalk, CT.
I think Suffolk Transit also has multi-color destination signs. For some odd ... |
Topic: [NJ] NABI Contract for New Jersey? |
ctrabs74
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Forum: Surface Transit - Eastern United States Posted: Sat Jun 02, 2007 9:21 pm Subject: [NJ] NABI Contract for New Jersey? |
Anyone have word on what the status is of the NJT Milleneum (non-)order? I haven't been able to find too much new news since the original BusTalk went away... |
Topic: [PA] SEPTA 'doomsday' vote set for May 24 |
ctrabs74
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Forum: Surface Transit - Eastern United States Posted: Tue May 29, 2007 9:37 pm Subject: [PA] SEPTA 'doomsday' vote set for May 24 |
The SEPTA board had approved the plan for a modest pass rate hike (but not to the base fare) however the City of Philadelphia's two reps had exercised their veto power over both that vote and a vote t ... |
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