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bearcat
Active Member
Is the final version of "transit priority" turned on already?
adys123
Active Member
The signals have been timed based on the length of the trains. Amber signals when viewed by a driver or operator have a certain point of no return, such that if you see the signal at that physical point - you will be able to proceed and clear the intersection. The transit signals turn yellow earlier because it has been calibrated for a longer train, so when operators see the signal, they will have enough time to react. and fully clear the intersection. Whether we agree with that logic or not - that's the logic behind that decision.
Monarch Butterfly
Superstar
I remember viewing the Bloor streetcars operating in the 1960's (before Line 2 opening). I would see PCC 2-car trains closing their door and then going (at speed) through a signalled intersection on their amber signal, the signals turning red as the PCC train is still in the intersection, and continuing through (picking up speed). The cross traffic would have to wait as the PCC train clears the intersection before proceeding.
Before 1990, streetcars were considered "street railways" and streetcar (and subway) drivers did not need a driver's license. Streetcars had the right-of-way on all streets since they were "railways". Ditto for light rail transit vehicles.
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transitthinker
New Member
The Eglinton transit signals turn red 10 seconds before everything else. It probably shouldn't take a whole 10 seconds to clear an intersection, the TTC also blocks intersections with streetcars quite often
ThenWhat
New Member
Anybody knows what ML/TTC plan to do with the dead grass between the tracks all along Eglinton east of Leslie? Not a reason for more delays, we all hope.
Monarch Butterfly
Superstar
Guess the 75 litres of AC water congestion per light rail car per day is not enough to water the grass because of the heat. Wasted output in the tunnels as well.
TOtramz
Active Member
Apparently there were frequent trains last week but over the weekend the frequency dropped tremendously, which is a bit disappointing.
If we don't see constant trains starting today and over this week, I'm starting to believe the July 20th date is actually when they intend to start simulation....
Do you guys think my assessment is correct?
If we don't see constant trains starting today and over this week, I'm starting to believe the July 20th date is actually when they intend to start simulation....
Do you guys think my assessment is correct?
cplchanb
Senior Member
At this rate any speculation is lost cause. I think im already in the 5th stage of grief....
bono47
New Member
simulation as in revenue service demonstration? sorry I haven't kept up with the all the distinct stages that TTC graphic they posted on their last update.
TOtramz
Active Member
Earlier somebody shared a speculative July 20th date from a reddit user, claiming that ghost service (unsure if it means RSD or simply 14 day trial) would begin on that date.
A 6264
Active Member
Ghost service? Sounds like a bus route through a cemetery.
Jonny5
Senior Member
robmausser
Senior Member
Would be an asinine project but the engineer in me would love ac water holding tanks on the Flexities that activate from the PTC control in the tunnels turning on and then slowly release the extra AC water over the grass when the PTC is disconnected.
Way more complicated and expensive than just having a truck come and water the grass, but I love over engineered things haha.
Also I think the AC units are on the top, many modern AC systems have a way of dispersing the water thats created into the air like a mist. They dont drip like the old ones.
Johnny Au
Superstar
Only if one's name is Sabin Figaro.