TGP01 Posted August 14, 2023 Report Share Posted August 14, 2023 41 minutes ago, Busjack said: I saw 6408 making local stops, and it wasn't displaying any electronic signs, so n I assumed it was a 250, but I don't know. You are correct, 6408 was indeed on the 250. 42 minutes ago, Busjack said: The eastbound Yellow Line stop is close enough to the CTA station, but I would think that most of the transfers would be to the west, and the inconvenience of having to cross Dempster outweighs any time saved I can confirm crossing dempster to get to the yellow line station is a major pain as I did it yesterday. It wouldn’t be to bad if the lights weren’t so long, but unfortunately (for those who are transferring to yellow) they are. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jajuan Posted August 20, 2023 Report Share Posted August 20, 2023 On 8/13/2023 at 7:16 PM, Railguy said: Pulse Dempster is shown Ventra and Pace transit app But still not shown on Pace's trackers on desktop. As hard as it may be to believe, not everyone accesses info on an app in a smart phone even if you and I have smart phone access. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Busjack Posted August 20, 2023 Report Share Posted August 20, 2023 On 8/13/2023 at 6:24 PM, jajuan said: Unlike as was the case when the Pulse Milwaukee Line started, Pulse Dempster Line isn't yet showing on Pace's BusTracker on its website. However, the route's scheduled times are appearing in the BusTracker that's on the Ventra app though I haven't seen evidence that buses are tracking on the route. Not only is it a question of what interface, but the Pulse Dempster buses are niot tracking at all. I saw 6568 (now wrapped) near the Yellow Line, but nothing near it on @maths22's Currently in Service: Also, there are gaps in its History: ... Milwaukee Line but not Dempster, and no 8/13 nor 8/20. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jajuan Posted August 20, 2023 Report Share Posted August 20, 2023 9 minutes ago, Busjack said: Not only is it a question of what interface, but the Pulse Dempster buses are niot tracking at all. I saw 6568 (now wrapped) near the Yellow Line, but nothing near it on @maths22's Currently in Service: Also, there are gaps in its History: ... Milwaukee Line but not Dempster, and no 8/13 nor 8/20. So a root of it is that they haven't even set the buses to track yet when they are in operation on Dempster Pulse. Makes you wonder if, like what they stated with completed stations, if it's one of those full features that'll have to wait until the complete opening of the line to access. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Busjack Posted August 20, 2023 Report Share Posted August 20, 2023 2 minutes ago, jajuan said: So a root of it is that they haven't even set the buses to track yet when they are in operation on Dempster Pulse. Makes you wonder if, like what they stated with completed stations, if it's one of those full features that'll have to wait until the complete opening of the line to access. PR made a big deal that the Des Plaines Metra station tracker sign was installed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jajuan Posted August 20, 2023 Report Share Posted August 20, 2023 2 minutes ago, Busjack said: PR made a big deal that the Des Plaines Metra station tracker sign was installed. So much for that possible out in that regard lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Railguy Posted August 20, 2023 Report Share Posted August 20, 2023 At least It looks nice with stagnant ad. Besides the service is a preview as a disclaimer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Busjack Posted August 30, 2023 Report Share Posted August 30, 2023 Related, the sign on EB 250 is now 250 DAVIS CTA./ [flip] 250 DAVIS METRA. No more DESPLAINES or EVANSTON. It also appears that the WB sign is only 250 O'HARE MMF.I'm referring only to full trips. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Busjack Posted September 4, 2023 Report Share Posted September 4, 2023 On 8/13/2023 at 9:29 PM, Busjack said: Later i saw 6519, with the multicolor signs just red, with the same format. Pulse is running on Labor Day. I saw 6517 and it had a sign in the same format as on Milwaukee: a color Pulse flag (not sure what color) and DEMPSTER LINE/O'HARE MMF in white letters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pudgym29 Posted September 6, 2023 Report Share Posted September 6, 2023 Here are the Pulse Dempster sneak preview buses which ran on Sunday, the 3rd. ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Busjack Posted September 20, 2023 Report Share Posted September 20, 2023 Metzger announced that full service will start Oct. 29. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Railguy Posted September 20, 2023 Report Share Posted September 20, 2023 Wonder if that means all stations are completed and open? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Busjack Posted September 20, 2023 Report Share Posted September 20, 2023 8 minutes ago, Railguy said: Wonder if that means all stations are completed and open? No way. Other than Skokie Swift eastbound, construction has barely started east of Austin. The only thing I derived from today's announcement was that Pace hired enough drivers to run it 2 months earlier than Metzger projected a few months ago. Remember: Most of the Milwaukee Pulse stations within the city of Chicago were incomplete when that service started. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Busjack Posted September 24, 2023 Report Share Posted September 24, 2023 On 9/6/2023 at 3:14 PM, pudgym29 said: On Sunday, I went out here and got some photographs of both Pulse routes. I wound up at Chasers bar & grill, which seemingly is open until 4:00 am. Some leads from the land of Frances Willard: Evanston Pour. 528 Dempster Temperance Beer Co. 2000 Dempster (Dodge Station) Ridgeville Tavern, 1520 Sherman Blue Horse Tavern, 1020 Davis (also related businesses) Smylie Brothers, 1615 Oak (I just walked by there--sorry, they're closed). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Busjack Posted October 16, 2023 Report Share Posted October 16, 2023 A question for someone out of NW: Out last night (about 6:00 p.m.) I saw 6511 type buses with the multicolor signs* with orange-red letters on the signs, but others (particularly 6521) with purple PULSE and white DEMPSTER LINE and destinations. Do the buses have both types of signs, or is this a test of which type is more legible? ----------- *I'm not referring to the 6563 and up buses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tcmetro Posted October 18, 2023 Report Share Posted October 18, 2023 From the Pace webpage for the Dempster Line: Exciting news... Beginning October 29, 2023, Pulse Dempster Line will operate full daily service, offering Pace riders a significant increase in service frequency seven days per week! https://www.pacebus.com/project/pulse-dempster-line Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Busjack Posted October 18, 2023 Report Share Posted October 18, 2023 1 hour ago, Tcmetro said: From the Pace webpage for the Dempster Line: Exciting news... Beginning October 29, 2023, Pulse Dempster Line will operate full daily service, offering Pace riders a significant increase in service frequency seven days per week! https://www.pacebus.com/project/pulse-dempster-line Little more newsworthy, Dempster Pulse Line now shows up on the Routes and Schedules page, and has is own page. Now, when will it show up on the tracker? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Railguy Posted October 20, 2023 Report Share Posted October 20, 2023 Pace had people handing out Pulse brochures and new route 250 schedules. Saw on bus and a few of the bigger transfer stops Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jajuan Posted October 29, 2023 Report Share Posted October 29, 2023 On 10/18/2023 at 11:25 AM, Busjack said: Little more newsworthy, Dempster Pulse Line now shows up on the Routes and Schedules page, and has is own page. Now, when will it show up on the tracker? Well so far this morning, it looks like the answer to the tracking question is still no, not yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Busjack Posted October 30, 2023 Report Share Posted October 30, 2023 On 10/29/2023 at 9:50 AM, jajuan said: Well so far this morning, it looks like the answer to the tracking question is still no, not yet. Still not tracking. Not listed in the pull-down on the official site, and @maths22 had the following: Also, (I'm pretty sure) I saw 6567, with the Pulse wrap, which means it isn't the NORTRAN legacy bus any longer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
busfan2847 Posted October 31, 2023 Report Share Posted October 31, 2023 20 hours ago, Busjack said: Still not tracking. Not listed in the pull-down on the official site, and @maths22 had the following: Also, (I'm pretty sure) I saw 6567, with the Pulse wrap, which means it isn't the NORTRAN legacy bus any longer. On the Pace Google maps )and maths22) the Dempster Pulse is on there today as 101 Fireworks Special! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Railguy Posted October 31, 2023 Report Share Posted October 31, 2023 Its opening with a bang 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Railguy Posted October 31, 2023 Report Share Posted October 31, 2023 Yesterday some operators were telling passengers they cant board 250 trips at Pulse stations which is not standard practice . Why build stations and not fully use them? Operator training seems to be an issue with the increased # out there. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Busjack Posted November 1, 2023 Report Share Posted November 1, 2023 11 hours ago, busfan2847 said: On the Pace Google maps )and maths22) the Dempster Pulse is on there today as 101 Fireworks Special! Now it has been fixed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Railguy Posted November 1, 2023 Report Share Posted November 1, 2023 Dumpster? Liked firecracker better 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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