Edmonton Public Transit

[Xelebes]

Originally Posted by armorand93

Anyone from here on CPTDB? Apparently, you guys have new 2012 NFI D40LFRS, like these Winnipeg ones, delivered:

http://cptdb.ca/wiki/index.php?title=File:Winnipeg_Transit_146.jpg

Photo by Peter McLaughlin, of http://www.busdrawings.com

Only 4 ordered though, so maybe its the 4 slated for the EIA runs...

I don't know if the D40LFRS has been the one I saw. I would need to see pics of the inside to tell. That is, are they the ones with the reading lights instead of the cabin lights?

[oiler-dude]

Originally Posted by Jasper and one o nin

^ I have no idea what you just wrote.

CPTDB = Canadian Public Transit Data Base (a website for transit fans)
2012 = Model Year
NFI = New Flyer Industries; Bus manfucaturer
D40LFRS = D40 (40') Low Floor Re-Styled (the new bus models). Edmonton generally runs a regular D40LFRS.

[s211]

Originally Posted by oiler-dude

CPTDB = Canadian Public Transit Data Base (a website for transit fans)
2012 = Model Year
NFI = New Flyer Industries; Bus manfucaturer
D40LFRS = D40 (40') Low Floor Re-Styled (the new bus models). Edmonton generally runs a regular D40LFRS.

Ah, yes, NFI. What other bus manufacturer could be daft enough to put bike racks on the fronts of the buses without figuring out that the existing headlight configuration would end up getting blocked?

[armorand93]

Originally Posted by oiler-dude

CPTDB = Canadian Public Transit Data Base (a website for transit fans)
2012 = Model Year
NFI = New Flyer Industries; Bus manfucaturer
D40LFRS = D40 (40') Low Floor Re-Styled (the new bus models). Edmonton generally runs a regular D40LFRS.

I guess you're familiar with the site then

From what little I saw, it was an D40LFR for sure with a roof-mounted ThermoKing

[feepa]

SCT will be ordering 7 double decker buses...

http://www.strathcona.ca/departments/Transit/Double-Decker-Pilot-Project.aspx

[espalorius]

Sweeet, I just rode one of those in vic a few days ago, they're pretty cool. that'd be a nice ride through dt edmonton or to uofa

[Harrison]

I find it hard to believe that the transit ridership in SCT can even support running double-decker buses. Which routes are these going to be used on?

[Airboy]

Originally Posted by Harrison

I find it hard to believe that the transit ridership in SCT can even support running double-decker buses. Which routes are these going to be used on?

If you are running Articulated you could probably fill a DD. STAT should look at it as well. You do take up less road space in one.

[feepa]

The commuter service from sherwood park to downtown, uofa, and the gov center in edmonton is always jammed full, even on the arties

[Xelebes]

Originally Posted by Harrison

I find it hard to believe that the transit ridership in SCT can even support running double-decker buses. Which routes are these going to be used on?

I can believe it. Use it in the intercity routes (401, 404, etc.)

[Harrison]

It will be pretty neat seeing double-deckers along Jasper Ave and other downtown streets.

[EdmTrekker]

I don't want them running in Edmonton. I wish the City would require the county to stop at Bonnie Doon and connect to ETS buses. Frankly there are way to many buses in the downtown core as it is. We need aa central depot or underground transit tunnel like Seattle.

[MalcolmTucker]

Originally Posted by EdmTrekker

I don't want them running in Edmonton. I wish the City would require the county to stop at Bonnie Doon and connect to ETS buses. Frankly there are way to many buses in the downtown core as it is. We need aa central depot or underground transit tunnel like Seattle.

Once the Millwoods LRT is built, that may come to pass.

[Edmcowboy11]

I wouldn't mind seeing some of ETS's own double deckers.

[espalorius]

thing big: double decker, double articulated

[RyLucky]

Here is the mayor of Calgary's interpretation of which provincial party will be best for municipal infrastructure.

First, go to citiesmatter.ca to read the survey and parties' answers. Then click on the link below to see how Nenshi rated their responses:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=INjgy5Yl0nA&feature=youtu.be

It reminds me of a teacher giving feedback on an assignment, and the whole class just marginally passed. Whatever their policies may be, the provincial party leaders should take a lesson from Nenshi when it comes to being upfront and transparent. Albertans are smart enough to know when your answers are vague or ill-informed.

[EdmTrekker]

Originally Posted by RyLucky

Here is the mayor of Calgary's interpretation of which provincial party will be best for municipal infrastructure.

First, go to citiesmatter.ca to read the survey and parties' answers. Then click on the link below to see how Nenshi rated their responses:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=INjgy5Yl0nA&feature=youtu.be

It reminds me of a teacher giving feedback on an assignment, and the whole class just marginally passed. Whatever their policies may be, the provincial party leaders should take a lesson from Nenshi when it comes to being upfront and transparent. Albertans are smart enough to know when your answers are vague or ill-informed.

As if being from Calgary he would bite the oil patch funded dragon....

[armorand93]

Originally Posted by feepa

The commuter service from sherwood park to downtown, uofa, and the gov center in edmonton is always jammed full, even on the arties

Maybe Strathcona should fund SE LRT service...

[rapid_business]

Unlikely. Long-range plans shows a line headed that way down (what appears to be) 98th Ave in the They Way We Move Transportation Master Plan, but that is a long ways out. That is the type of line that SC would be willing to contribute towards under a Capital Region agreement, much like St. Albert is looking towards for the NW extension up their way.

[Picture Me Rollin']

SE LRT financing arrangement to be proposed by the City on the 24th