Vapourstreak Posted August 9, 2009 Share Posted August 9, 2009 Won what? One of these? Nah, we don't need those. At all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nitronuts Posted August 9, 2009 Author Share Posted August 9, 2009 Hockey has no place within the walls of this topic!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Columbo Posted August 9, 2009 Share Posted August 9, 2009 ....or you could see it as if we're paying our respects. We could much better pay our respects by ceasing to destroy their habitat!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuckyHermit Posted August 10, 2009 Share Posted August 10, 2009 Hockey has no place within the walls of this topic!!!! Sorry. TransLink bad rah rah rah TransLink morons rah rah rah Asian females rah rah rah. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeGillis58 Posted August 10, 2009 Share Posted August 10, 2009 What should we call our smart card? I've always preferred "Otter". It's cute and cuddly. "Orca" for "One Regional Card For All" was suggested by Translink when it first did studies on smart cards for Vancouver, but Seattle took note of it and used it for their own system. Some other names worldwide: Hong Kong - Octopus London - Oyster Toronto - Presto Montreal - Opus St. John's - M-Card Minneapolis - Go-To Card Philadelphia - Freedom San Diego - Compass Atlanta - Breeze Los Angeles - TAP San Francisco - TransLink Card and EZ-Rider Boston - CharlieCard Washington DC - SmarTrip Oslo - Flexus Melbourne - myki Perth - SmartRider Wellington - Snappercard Vancouver - Nitro-Pass Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuckyHermit Posted August 10, 2009 Share Posted August 10, 2009 Vancouver - Nitro-Pass That sounds like a massive bowel movement... "I'll be right back. I need to go to the washroom for a big nitro-pass." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nitronuts Posted August 10, 2009 Author Share Posted August 10, 2009 (edited) ^ is that what they call gay butt sex these days? i'm more of a power bottom. Dirty nitro, gay topics have no place within the walls of this topic!!!! Edited August 10, 2009 by nitronuts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buggernut Posted August 10, 2009 Share Posted August 10, 2009 That sounds like a massive bowel movement... A bidirectional one at that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuckyHermit Posted August 10, 2009 Share Posted August 10, 2009 A bidirectional one at that? What do YOU think? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nitronuts Posted August 10, 2009 Author Share Posted August 10, 2009 (edited) Higher SeaBus frequencies canceled as originally planned with introduction of third vessel Translink ops to retire one of older ferries instead; new-build program for SeaBus From fleet management: -The Burrard Pacific Breeze was originally intended to expand the fleet during the Olympics, then the Otter and Beaver would be taken out of service to perform major refit work to them, and after all was said and done, we would have three good vessels. -The cost (and risk) of the refits on the Otter and Beaver, when we got our quotes in, were far too expensive to justify when compared to the cost of new-builds. -As a result, we have moved forward with canceling the refit program, and turning it into a new-build program. -We would like to build two new vessels, so that we can offer 3-SeaBus service (as we’d originally planned), but TransLink’s funding situation has reprioritized this– 2 SeaBuses is “good enough” if we’re not moving forward with the full expansion plan. -As to why TransLink had originally planned for 3, but now can’t afford it: our expert’s cost estimates for refitting the two existing vessels was far too low, resulting in much more money needing to be allocated to the project, money which TransLink doesn’t have. Under the 2010 10-Year Plan, adopted by the TransLink Board on July 29, 2009, TransLink has committed to replacing both SeaBus vessels. TransLink had originally considered overhauling the SeaBus vessels however a cost analysis concluded the extended lifespan of the vessels did not justify the cost of the overhaul. One of the replacement vessels has already arrived and will go into service during the Fall of 2009. During the Olympics TransLink will operate three SeaBus vessels, providing 10 minute service frequencies. After the Olympics one of the older SeaBus vessels will be retired and service will revert to pre-Olympic levels. Under the 2010 10-Year Base Plan the remaining older SeaBus vessel will be replaced. If TransLink operates under the ‘On Track to a Sustainable Region’ supplemental plan then a third SeaBus vessel will be purchased, allowing for improved service levels similar to those planned for the Olympics. 1,377 new vehicles does sound like a lot however there are a few key points to consider: - 40-foot conventional vehicles have a 17 year lifespan. Between 1995 and 2001, BC Transit/TransLink purchased over 500 conventional 40-foot buses, all of which will have to be replaced over the course of the next 10 years. - 773 (over half) of the 1377 new vehicles outlined in the Base 2010 10-Year Plan are Community Shuttle and HandyDART vehicles. These vehicles have a shorter lifespan (7 years for Community Shuttle and 6-8 years for HandyDART). Many of these vehicles will have to be replaced twice over the course of the 10-Year Plan. - Not all vehicle types are the same cost. Smaller vehicle types, such as Community Shuttles and HandyDART vehicles are approximately half the cost of a conventional 40-foot bus. The new SeaBus ferry is now in water. This won't be the third ferry, instead it'll be a replacement of either the Beaver or the Otter. Edited August 10, 2009 by nitronuts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vapourstreak Posted August 10, 2009 Share Posted August 10, 2009 Oh ew. What's with that colour scheme? I haven't been on a SeaBus for years, but is that the regular colour scheme used now? What's with the burgundy bottom? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buggernut Posted August 10, 2009 Share Posted August 10, 2009 Oh ew. What's with that colour scheme? I haven't been on a SeaBus for years, but is that the regular colour scheme used now? What's with the burgundy bottom? The keels (or whatever they're called) are not going to be visible from above, are they? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dellins Posted August 10, 2009 Share Posted August 10, 2009 The keels (or whatever they're called) are not going to be visible from above, are they? Depends on if you piss off the mafia or not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Armada Posted August 10, 2009 Share Posted August 10, 2009 Is there a reason why the new seabuses or at least that one is higher off the water? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buggernut Posted August 10, 2009 Share Posted August 10, 2009 One of the replacement vessels has already arrived and will go into service during the Fall of 2009. During the Olympics TransLink will operate three SeaBus vessels, providing 10 minute service frequencies. After the Olympics one of the older SeaBus vessels will be retired and service will revert to pre-Olympic levels. Under the 2010 10-Year Base Plan the remaining older SeaBus vessel will be replaced. If TransLink operates under the ‘On Track to a Sustainable Region’ supplemental plan then a third SeaBus vessel will be purchased, allowing for improved service levels similar to those planned for the Olympics. Why not keep both the Beaver and the Otter in service until they're both replaced? They're only 33 years old. Replacing them isn't all that urgent yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vapourstreak Posted August 10, 2009 Share Posted August 10, 2009 What are the Beaver and Otter? Individual SeaBuses, or classes? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buggernut Posted August 10, 2009 Share Posted August 10, 2009 What are the Beaver and Otter? Individual SeaBuses, or classes? MV's Burrard Beaver and Burrard Otter--the two existing SeaBuses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vapourstreak Posted August 10, 2009 Share Posted August 10, 2009 Oh okay, thanks. So they're individual Sea Buses? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nitronuts Posted August 10, 2009 Author Share Posted August 10, 2009 The keels (or whatever they're called) are not going to be visible from above, are they? The ferry's interior is still quite empty. Once they have all the wiring and interiors finished, it'll be lower. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahzdeen Posted August 10, 2009 Share Posted August 10, 2009 you missed Seoul's card. I think it's called T-Money Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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