Busjack Posted July 24, 2014 Report Share Posted July 24, 2014 Well what is in the CTA contract that could be holding them up so long? The reference was only to the authority of the purchaser to charge liquidated damages of $100/day for delay. That also assumes that specific delivery deadlines were in the final proposal accepted by both sides, or were, more likely, in the Notice to Proceed. For instance, the Pace CNG bus solicitation said that 20 buses had to be delivered by July 1, 2014. Since that contract has not been officially let yet, that isn't going to happen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BusHunter Posted July 24, 2014 Report Share Posted July 24, 2014 #7924 is on the #52a 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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ajm522 Posted July 24, 2014 Report Share Posted July 24, 2014 #7924 is on the #52a I didn't even know 7924 was on property (maybe I missed that). 7910 on #1 with "Not in Service" on scroller. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BusHunter Posted July 24, 2014 Report Share Posted July 24, 2014 I didn't even know 7924 was on property (maybe I missed that). 7910 on #1 with "Not in Service" on scroller. garmon probably missed that one probably cause it was inside. Now I wonder if he saw #7924 or #7925 being programmed? #7925 might make an appearance tomorrow. Sounds like they got more buses or they know some are on the way. I don't think they would release buses without something to inspect at south shops. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garmon757 Posted July 24, 2014 Report Share Posted July 24, 2014 garmon probably missed that one probably cause it was inside. Now I wonder if he saw #7924 or #7925 being programmed? #7925 might make an appearance tomorrow. Sounds like they got more buses or they know some are on the way. I don't think they would release buses without something to inspect at south shops.I seriously didn't sight #7924 at all while I went out there earlier this morning. #7925 was being programmed and I think it may begin service as soon as Monday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BusHunter Posted July 24, 2014 Report Share Posted July 24, 2014 Well I'm on #7924 I got some pictures maybe I can get some more. The bus has no ventra card reader at all!! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geneking7320 Posted July 24, 2014 Report Share Posted July 24, 2014 I just saw 7927 around 5:35pm working #1 northbound at 33rd and Indiana. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kimball401 Posted July 24, 2014 Report Share Posted July 24, 2014 Well I'm on #7924 I got some pictures maybe I can get some more. The bus has no ventra card reader at all!! well ive seen this happen before I a couple of 1000's came into service without a fare card reader for a few days . Best day ever when the used to serve the #20 during evening rush . I would ride two trips downtown and back . It only lasted 3 days before that fare box got attached ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Busjack Posted July 24, 2014 Report Share Posted July 24, 2014 Well I'm on #7924 I got some pictures maybe I can get some more. The bus has no ventra card reader at all!! So, did everyone get free rides? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garmon757 Posted July 24, 2014 Report Share Posted July 24, 2014 Well I'm on #7924 I got some pictures maybe I can get some more. The bus has no ventra card reader at all!!And the awkward part about it is that how did it make way into service while #7925 yet to be in service (it has the Ventra reader)??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BusHunter Posted July 25, 2014 Report Share Posted July 25, 2014 So, did everyone get free rides?yeah it was CTA Ventra customer appreciation day today!! The pictures didn't turn out too bad. I'm just wondering about a few shadows at western/49th. I'll upload the pics in about 2 hours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BusHunter Posted July 25, 2014 Report Share Posted July 25, 2014 Here's some pictures of the front of #7924. Here's an interior shot. As you can see, there's no card reader And a few of the side and rear at Western/Orange line 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garmon757 Posted July 25, 2014 Report Share Posted July 25, 2014 Here's some pictures of the front of #7924. cta 7924 front further back.png cta 7924 front.png Here's an interior shot. As you can see, there's no card reader cta 7924 no card reader.png And a few of the side and rear at Western/Orange line cta 7924 rear quarter.png cta 7924 rear half.png cta 7924 front half no card reader.pngI highly recommend your first shot (with the bike) to be published on here. That's a hell of a shot indeed. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BusHunter Posted July 25, 2014 Report Share Posted July 25, 2014 I highly recommend your first shot (with the bike) to be published on here. That's a hell of a shot indeed.Yeah but I could have done without the trees. They need to call the tree cutter. Felt like I was waiting for a bus in the woods over there on 71st. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buslover88 Posted July 25, 2014 Report Share Posted July 25, 2014 7907 is appearing on #87 87th this morning according to BusTracker. 7910 is in its usual spot on #8 and 7927 is on #1. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garmon757 Posted July 25, 2014 Report Share Posted July 25, 2014 Yeah but I could have done without the trees. They need to call the tree cutter. Felt like I was waiting for a bus in the woods over there on 71st.Hey, trees can really come in handy! :p Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garmon757 Posted July 25, 2014 Report Share Posted July 25, 2014 Update on #7925: I assume that it went out for testing yesterday because it's not parked at the same spot today. Also, it doesn't have the Ventra reader yet. #7927 was out for training this morning at South Shop. I'm assume that the training includes operating the wheelchair lift because I've spotted a wheelchair on the training course. Some shots of #7927. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jajuan Posted July 25, 2014 Report Share Posted July 25, 2014 Here's some pictures of the front of #7924. cta 7924 front further back.png cta 7924 front.png Here's an interior shot. As you can see, there's no card reader cta 7924 no card reader.png And a few of the side and rear at Western/Orange line cta 7924 rear quarter.png cta 7924 rear half.png cta 7924 front half no card reader.png So with 52A at Western Orange Line station with the 48, 49 and 94, where do they do their layover? That's got to be a tight queeze in the station's terminal during rush hour with four routes stopping in there now during those times instead of three. Hey, trees can really come in handy! Yeah like replenishing the oxygen in the air that we all breath. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artthouwill Posted July 25, 2014 Report Share Posted July 25, 2014 I highly recommend not putting these buses on 79th Street. Eastbound at the bus stop at Kilpatrick there is a rut big enough to swallow a car. I know the shocks on those artics are taking a beating That stop is more than ready for one of those bus patches. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BusHunter Posted July 25, 2014 Report Share Posted July 25, 2014 Update on #7925: I assume that it went out for testing yesterday because it's not parked at the same spot today. Also, it doesn't have the Ventra reader yet. #7927 was out for training this morning at South Shop. I'm assume that the training includes operating the wheelchair lift because I've spotted a wheelchair on the training course. Some shots of #7927. That some good shots!! Definitely should be on the site!! @Jajuan: You're looking at the layover spot on the apron out by Western Nb right there at the terminal buses turn at that street where the #94 turns going south and head down Western Blvd (east) to 51st and head back west. Coming from 51st they travel north on Western Blvd (west) to the terminal at Western/Orange line. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garmon757 Posted July 25, 2014 Report Share Posted July 25, 2014 That some good shots!! Definitely should be on the site!! @Jajuan: You're looking at the layover spot on the apron out by Western Nb right there at the terminal buses turn at that street where the #94 turns going south and head down Western Blvd (east) to 51st and head back west. Coming from 51st they travel north on Western Blvd (west) to the terminal at Western/Orange line.Thanks. I'm thinking about it. Good news: #7908 has arrived @ South Shop parked by the fence. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jajuan Posted July 25, 2014 Report Share Posted July 25, 2014 That some good shots!! Definitely should be on the site!! @Jajuan: You're looking at the layover spot on the apron out by Western Nb right there at the terminal buses turn at that street where the #94 turns going south and head down Western Blvd (east) to 51st and head back west. Coming from 51st they travel north on Western Blvd (west) to the terminal at Western/Orange line. OK thanks. So they don't actually pull into the terminal itself when coming from 51st, but pull into that apron at the street that the cars and taxis use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajm522 Posted July 25, 2014 Report Share Posted July 25, 2014 7927, 7901 and 7904 on #1, 7907 on #3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BusHunter Posted July 26, 2014 Report Share Posted July 26, 2014 Thanks. I'm thinking about it. Good news: #7908 has arrived @ South Shop parked by the fence. that's good to hear we're finally getting somewhere!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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