Now if only National Geographic would produce a high-definition documentary on IMAX on the world's streetcar/tram/LRT systems! Put me down for 1 copy on DVD....
That reminds me, I was talking the MT#4 from Dixie Mall a week ago. The bus was using South Service Road beside the QEW when a bus passed by on the Eastbound...
... passed by on ... (prominent orange ... little ... Upside down triangle sounds like the back of the new Orion VII, however it could have been an ElDorado...
I sent a message to the address somebody posted for the deputation meeting on Feb 27, but have received no reply or confirmation that I am indeed presenting....
... Basically, I was talking about a school project proposal of ane xpress route for NSS students (Northern Secondary- Mt Pleasant/Eglinton) and someone had...
... Aha. I was thinking the system worked similarly to hybrid cars, which have some form of mechanical transmission. I did not know that it was a...
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... which have some form of mechanical transmission. I did not know that it was a diesel-electric system. ... in older diesel buses? Electric drive motors...
To aid GO riders who may be affected by a GO bus strike (scheduled for Jan. 7), I've set up a discussion group on Facebook. I'm guessing it's the best and...
The treadle-operated doors on the streetcars appear to be a mystery to more and more riders. In the evening, it's not unusual to get someone yelling "Hey!...
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Hiho, ... Fine, but as you say - that's a matter of perspective. Some people happen to have a different one. If you're going to expect people to respect your ...
Hiho, ... Next summer, feel free to come to my low density street in the Mississauga suburbs on any relatively nice day. The street is FILLED with kids. ...
... The ones in the Orion VII are diesel-electric - it's produced by BAE. Allison's EP hybrid system is virtually identical to that used in Honda's hybrid ...
... Hydrostatic transmissions. Essential early automatic transmissions that used a fluid coupling rather than the torque converter used today. I have...
... I hung around downtown Monday evening and caught the 7:13 train eastbound out of Union station. Hey, riding was free! (Although I saw at least one person...
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Here is an extract from the TTC webpage that tells you how to make a deputation. It's a bit early to expect a reply, because of the holidays and because...
Here is a partial list of some TTC high school routes that either run currently or have run in the recent past. Perhaps this is some background info that you...
... Mississauga ... forth in ... seems to ... While the ... Hold it right there. Everyone has this preconceived notion of what is meant by the term suburbs. It...
... The hardest hit will be Hamilton commuters and university students. I would hope that HSR and Burlington Transit would beef up service on their intercity...
... run currently or have run in the recent past. Perhaps this is some background info that you can use for your deputation. ... special on the 102 Markham...
It seems to be going the way of the rotary dial on phones. What will we do if they get rid of a rotary dial if we have to call someone? A round dialing disk on...
It really amazes me how passengers wouldn't know how to operate a "step-down" rear door. In my opinion, from a passenger's point of view, they are the easiest...
The worst bus doors I find are the ones on the Invero low floor buses used by OC Transpo and some other transit systems in Ontario. You press a stip next to...
... view, they ... In St.Catharines the door was always opened manually by the driver :) the only problem was if the bus was crowded and they didn't see us, or...
There is a "Door Override" switch on the Invero buses that allows OC Transpo operators manually control the rear doors. Some operators do use it when a lot of...
... Transpo ... bus at the ... door, so ... operate ... Burlington does the same thing with their Invero. Most of the time, the driver opens the door even when...
I have said from day one at TTC meetings that the 3 for 2 replacement for the new LRT's is moving from one cattle car to another with longer headways and no...
... in older diesel buses? In the 1920s the average life of a bus was about 5 years compared to 20 years plus with streetcars. Mitten Management which...
