tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7218149071529011844.post3235967903032338034..comments2024-03-09T05:03:54.979-05:00Comments on Public Transit in Ottawa: More double-deckers for OC TranspoPeter Raaymakershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10883553886241429786noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7218149071529011844.post-28720783508967298152011-02-19T02:32:15.573-05:002011-02-19T02:32:15.573-05:00The only advantage I can see is that they hold 30 ...<b>The only advantage I can see is that they hold 30 more seats. The artics can accomodate much more in standing room.</b><br /><br /><br />Which would be great... if ops drove with their standing load in mind, instead of driving like they are still 17, alone behind the wheel of a Jetta.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7218149071529011844.post-69373200338014766832011-02-18T11:01:24.582-05:002011-02-18T11:01:24.582-05:00Double deckers are substantially more expensive th...Double deckers are substantially more expensive than articulated busses, take twice as long to load and unload, fewer bus drivers are willing to drive them, if the GPS is busted, they must down the bus because of clearance issues. As well, the tools and hoists to fix these busses have not yet been purchased. The only advantage I can see is that they hold 30 more seats. The artics can accomodate much more in standing room.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7218149071529011844.post-49869762008608432012011-02-13T20:00:38.720-05:002011-02-13T20:00:38.720-05:00One way to get the service to run even more lateOne way to get the service to run even more lateAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7218149071529011844.post-87906595175581855892011-02-13T15:58:29.875-05:002011-02-13T15:58:29.875-05:00so i guess either of you stood up straight in the...so i guess either of you stood up straight in the upstairs part huh ..5 foot 4 clearance.. be good in mexico ..Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7218149071529011844.post-9483532228081731872011-02-12T00:53:13.919-05:002011-02-12T00:53:13.919-05:00On the flip-side, longer dwell times.On the flip-side, longer dwell times.WJMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08070910923518931583noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7218149071529011844.post-91328973913885172442011-02-11T23:41:48.883-05:002011-02-11T23:41:48.883-05:00Shorter physical length (than an artic with simila...Shorter physical length (than an artic with similar capacity) means less congestion on the central transitway downtown, which is a pretty damn good thing at this point.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7218149071529011844.post-84449120394465170072011-02-11T10:50:05.403-05:002011-02-11T10:50:05.403-05:00Just guesses: fewer axles wheels and tires than on...Just guesses: fewer axles wheels and tires than on an Artic, and the bendy part probably has higher maintenance needs as well.McChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15407797191899056459noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7218149071529011844.post-67338084221737129152011-02-10T10:06:15.725-05:002011-02-10T10:06:15.725-05:00I remember reading somewhere that OC Transpo recko...I remember reading somewhere that OC Transpo reckoned that the operating cost of a double-decker was a bit lower than the operating cost of an articulated bus. I don't know where they save money — could be anything from better fuel economy to a more relaxed inspection and maintenance schedule.Eric S. Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00832524980512800882noreply@blogger.com