nfitz
Superstar
Why do you think this? Buses often operate at 50 in 40 zones.
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Steve X
Senior Member
Rail is way easier to control with a signalling system.
nfitz
Superstar
Which sounds like it would be less likely to run 10 under the speed limit.
crs1026
Superstar
It's all about the schedule. Sure, if the schedule is padded, operators will slow down to avoid getting ahead of their timing. Set a proper schedule and they will use the line to its full extent.
- Paul
- Paul
Amare
Senior Member
Another thing that would help is if the TTC used headway based schedule operation instead of timed schedule based operation, but it's wishful thinking that's not going to happen with them. And something that would never even be considered with Leary around.
crs1026
Superstar
I do think that Crosstown may be more reliable on headways than surface streetcars, because the traffic signalling will kick in if a car is behind schedule, and because there will be few potential obstructions to create bunching.
The potential problem will mostly be padding either en route or at the ends of the route.
I wonder if operators will be scheduled on a staggered basis similar to the subway so that they have rest breaks without holding tramsets at the end of the line.
- Paul
Bordercollie
Senior Member
Are they doing testing at half speed? Because if that's the actual speed then it would be faster to ride a bike.
evandyk
Senior Member
It's often faster to ride a bike than to take transit or drive. Not typically on a street like suburban Eglinton, but certainly anywhere downtown or along Yonge up to Eglinton (barring maybe the big hill, which is solved with an e-bike).
Amare
Senior Member
I'd imagine there will be step-back crewing on the line, but not sure if that would be a single-step back or double-step back. We'll have to see what happens on that end.
The potential scheduling padding issue is also one that I wouldnt be surprised to see.
turbanplanner
Active Member
I pulled out waze on my phone once, he was going 85 in a 40
This is before vision thoughE bikes are great but besides the fact police don't care at all about property crime, the fact you're basically not allowed to use them on transit when the sun is up really turned me off getting one.
MisterF
Senior Member
This is why I have a Bike Share membership. I pretty much limit my own bike to recreational rides. If I'm actually going somewhere where the bike will be left for more than a few minutes then I'll use a Bike Share bike. No need to worry about theft. The only problem is the scarcity of available bikes at certain times.
turbanplanner
Active Member
This! Always park for 10 mins at most with my bike
evandyk
Senior Member
In busy downtown areas it's pretty safe. I leave my bike parked in front of the office towers during the day without worrying.
Dr. Snoot
Active Member
They're very expensive, but you can buy basically unbreakable locks now -- even power tools will wear out before they are cut. Removing an e-bike battery is also a deterrent, although a pain to carry around. I also confirmed in writing with my insurance company that my e-bike is covered under my home insurance policy if it is stolen on the street.
Overall, I don't worry too much about my e-bike being stolen, though I am lucky to be able to afford counter measures.
Overall, I don't worry too much about my e-bike being stolen, though I am lucky to be able to afford counter measures.
evandyk
Senior Member
And a good strategy is to make sure your bike is slightly worse and your lock is slightly better than the other bikes around. My city bike is pretty bland looking (though it's tuned up well) and I have a good, but not necessarily top of the line lock. I have those unique keys for all the major removable components too (over the years I've had everything from bells to derailleurs stolen). Sadly, making your bike just a little harder to steal than the rest works.