March 2009 Observation Photos

WMATAGMOAGH · March 05, 2009, 01:55:21 PM

Quote from: WayneNYC on March 05, 2009, 01:50:27 PM
Quote from: WMATAGMOAGH on March 05, 2009, 12:33:39 PM
You'd be surprised as to how in tune regular commuters are with their equipment. People recognize new buses and can distinguish them from older ones. People also pay attention to the branding, which is why TAs spend the money to use it in the first place. Of course, it is wasted money if branded buses don't run where they belong, but that is a different matter.

Agreed. I'm sure at this point on Georgia Ave the regualrs quickly learned that a mostly blue bus is a 79 and not the 70/71. While I not against branding of buses, I do think it's not a good idea for WMATA. I think it would work very well in NYC.

They have it in New York to a limited extent. Certain buses from 126 and MV are equipped with EZPass for service on the M35 and M60, and I think for the most part, the dedicated buses for those routes operate on those routes. And there is also the SBS in the Bronx, where we don't see reports of SBS buses operating on any other routes, so I think you are right Wayne.

WES, I think the "Knight Rider" program was only given money for 100 buses in the first place. I don't think the program is a failure, but I question the point behind the program. A bus is pretty large and noisy to begin with relative to other vehicles. People who don't pay any attention when crossing the street in the first place aren't any more likely to see a bus with LEDs flashing on the top in my opinion.

LandoverDivision · March 06, 2009, 05:42:18 PM

Here are some pictures I took today and yesterday. Check out the new Circulator!!

ChristopherF · March 06, 2009, 07:30:58 PM

4375 is no longer wrapped in the Chevron ad.

NewFlyer9736BCT · March 06, 2009, 11:59:26 PM

Quote from: ChristopherF on March 06, 2009, 07:30:58 PM
4375 is no longer wrapped in the Chevron ad.

i see that...

well anyways nice pics as always Landover! Ken told me about that new Circulator @ CET...it looks awesome! I wish I could have gone out today...but I didn't =(

LandoverDivision · March 07, 2009, 12:15:18 AM

Yep. Those new Circulators are ultra sexy. And no third door! When are the new buses suppose to be at CET?

NewFlyer9736BCT · March 07, 2009, 09:32:26 AM

I'm guessing these new baby Circulators will be for WMATA's 98? It makes sense since they're small.

And yeah I agree with Landover, those new Circulators are uber sexy.

C40LF_2464 · March 07, 2009, 11:21:05 AM

HAHA those new cirulators are good looking so shiny and new but are those the same A330 i dont know wbout Vanhool that much

Tritransit Area · March 08, 2009, 08:51:44 PM

That Circulator bus...is it a regular diesel or a hybrid? i'm just wondering because of the little "hat" that's in front of it.

LandoverDivision · March 11, 2009, 11:23:05 AM

I don't know if it's diesel or hybrid but I'm sure it's diesel.

NewFlyer9736BCT · March 11, 2009, 09:21:33 PM

Today's pics:

rideonrulez · March 11, 2009, 10:01:36 PM

WOW, nice pics George!!

NewFlyer9736BCT · March 11, 2009, 10:41:44 PM

Quote from: rideonrulez on March 11, 2009, 10:01:36 PM
WOW, nice pics George!!

thanks!

I forgot to post the one Ride-On pic I got today...i'm gonna post it right now in the bottom of that set of pics.

OrionFlyer · March 12, 2009, 11:57:45 PM

Nice photos. Excellent as always. I really like the N4 shot. First time I've seen a Montgomery bus on this line.

ChristopherF · March 14, 2009, 10:52:23 AM

4036 still has that angle exhaust pipe?

NewFlyer9736BCT · March 14, 2009, 02:26:39 PM

Quote from: ChristopherF on March 14, 2009, 10:52:23 AM
4036 still has that angle exhaust pipe?

O wow good eye! heh...I thought they were as dead as un-orange crushed buses...someone should go look for that bus sometime

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