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#1
Routes and Timetables / Re: Printable Custom Timetable...
Last post by Sylvan Loves Buses - Yesterday at 11:32:56 PMQuote from: Sylvan Loves Buses on December 20, 2024, 09:37:04 PMR4 NorthMust've been tripping or looking at the wrong timetable on the board (I hadn't yet created the R4 South yet, so it wasn't that). I've gone through the times and only one was wrong (by 1 minute). I've fixed that now.
- Might've been tripping, but I would swear some of the times on the Tuggeranong Interchange time board are different to the times online by 1-2 minutes (needs clarification).
Also for 70/71/63 - I may also replace timepoints (D) "Cooleman Court Departure" and (E) "Mount Stromlo High" with just "Cooleman Court". The intersecting at bus stops 1259/1263 seemed like a good idea in theory, but unless there's better connections next network, I think just putting everything at Cooleman will require less brain power to figure out the connections (it's like 5 minutes difference anyway).
In addition to creating brand new interchange maps for the network '98 design, I'm also thinking of adding interval estimates to bus stops on the maps at midpoints between timepoints. Whether this will help or not I will have to see, but it may be helpful both to make my life easier when creating more custom timepoints than necessary, but also to help navigate/connect with buses in the spaces where there aren't timepoints. I can fit a maximum of 9 timepoints in a column, adding "<- 5m~ ->" indicators on the maps could prove useful.
#2
The Playground / Re: What PT did you get today?...
Last post by Snorzac - Yesterday at 04:08:30 PMBit of catch up after two weeks off-
9/12
815
10/12
733
11/12
460
12/12
544
13/12
552
724
14/12
594
15/12
100
16/12
726
403
734
17/12
825
830
18/12
716
19/12
450
652
20/12
418
594
9/12
815
10/12
733
11/12
460
12/12
544
13/12
552
724
14/12
594
15/12
100
16/12
726
403
734
17/12
825
830
18/12
716
19/12
450
652
20/12
418
594
#3
General Discussion / Re: MyWay+ implementation
Last post by Sylvan Loves Buses - Yesterday at 03:39:32 PMGot my card finally, damn that took forever. Will probably only get one use out of this year haha.
The registration process was a lot easier than I was expecting. Apart from the 365 day cap on the concession applying tool, that was very easy - didn't even ask for concession card numbers. Due to this being no where near as privacy breaching as mum had been hearing about on TV, I did hers too. No more sharing cards
The registration process was a lot easier than I was expecting. Apart from the 365 day cap on the concession applying tool, that was very easy - didn't even ask for concession card numbers. Due to this being no where near as privacy breaching as mum had been hearing about on TV, I did hers too. No more sharing cards
#4
News / Re: Fare increases
Last post by Barry Drive - Yesterday at 03:30:57 PMAs mentioned in the 2024 Budget, fares will rise in January 2025 by around 3%. The new fares will be as follows:
Pre-paid[1]
MyWay+[2]
Since the determination sets only the maximum fare, the free concession off-peak fare and Fare-free Fridays are permitted at Transport Canberra's discretion (and don't need legislative changes to be withdrawn).
New fares take effect Saturday 4 January 2025.
Notes:
1 - Pre-paid fares from Ticket Vending Machines and tickets purchased from the MyWay+ web portal
2 - "MyWay+ smart card and approved payment devices": includes QR code from app and credit/debit cards.
Pre-paid[1]
| Adult | Concession | |
| Single trip | $5.15 | $2.58 |
| Daily | $9.89 | $4.94 |
MyWay+[2]
| Adult | Concession | School | Tertiary | |
| Peak | $3.32 | $1.66 | $1.66 | $1.66 |
| Off peak | $2.63 | $0.92 | $1.66 | $1.66 |
| School Day | $1.26 | $1.66 | ||
| Daily cap | $9.89 | $4.94 | $4.94 | $4.94 |
| Weekend Daily cap | $6.05 | $2.24 | $2.24 | $2.24 |
Since the determination sets only the maximum fare, the free concession off-peak fare and Fare-free Fridays are permitted at Transport Canberra's discretion (and don't need legislative changes to be withdrawn).
New fares take effect Saturday 4 January 2025.
Notes:
1 - Pre-paid fares from Ticket Vending Machines and tickets purchased from the MyWay+ web portal
2 - "MyWay+ smart card and approved payment devices": includes QR code from app and credit/debit cards.
#5
Routes and Timetables / Re: Printable Custom Timetable...
Last post by Sylvan Loves Buses - December 20, 2024, 09:37:04 PMI've been sick the last few days, so good opportunity to work on some more timetables. The next batch that I have ready to go are:
R4 (Northbound only) (Network '98 design)
R4 (Southbound only) (Network '98 design)
30/31/901 (2002 design)
Had to split the R4 into 2 timetables as there were just too many times to fit into one. Will probably have to do the same with the R2. Also I believe I made an error above mentioning the designs of the rapids. They should be a rough copy of the network '98 design, not the '99.
Over the next few weeks I'll be looking into probably making these too:
R3 (Network '98 design)
R9 (Network '98 design)
18 (with 21/22 if they all fit) (2002 design)
54/55/834 (2002 design)
80/81 (with 180/181 if they fit) (2002 design)
These in my mind take priority over the rest of what's left, I may change my mind later and do up others instead.
If you'd like copies of these (or want one not on these lists) private message me. If you bump into me in public, I don't mind giving you the ones I carry with me (I can always print more).
Errors and feedback:
70/71/63
If you spot any others (especially on the routes I barely use) please let me know.
A little looksie on the 57/58 for those who don't have the timetables but are interested to see what goes on inside. Can you guess what my custom timepoints are with just this snippet?
R4 (Northbound only) (Network '98 design)
R4 (Southbound only) (Network '98 design)
30/31/901 (2002 design)
Had to split the R4 into 2 timetables as there were just too many times to fit into one. Will probably have to do the same with the R2. Also I believe I made an error above mentioning the designs of the rapids. They should be a rough copy of the network '98 design, not the '99.
Over the next few weeks I'll be looking into probably making these too:
R3 (Network '98 design)
R9 (Network '98 design)
18 (with 21/22 if they all fit) (2002 design)
54/55/834 (2002 design)
80/81 (with 180/181 if they fit) (2002 design)
These in my mind take priority over the rest of what's left, I may change my mind later and do up others instead.
If you'd like copies of these (or want one not on these lists) private message me. If you bump into me in public, I don't mind giving you the ones I carry with me (I can always print more).
Errors and feedback:
70/71/63
- 2 time errors on custom timepoint (C) "St Thomas the Apostle Primary School" for route 70.
Times read 1:49, 1:49, 2:49, 2:49. Should read 1:19, 1:49, 2:19, 2:49.
- Custom timepoint (B) "Kirkton Street" does not work as intended. This timepoint will be changed and replaced with "Fincham Cres" and "Erindale Centre" for the next network.
- Due to the lack of Anytrip, the northbound 77 bus allocations on Saturdays were not put in. Another route had this issue, don't remember which.
- Alignment error in column 3 (From Belconnen) under timepoints (F) and (G).
- Might've been tripping, but I would swear some of the times on the Tuggeranong Interchange time board are different to the times online by 1-2 minutes (needs clarification).
- That weekend thing with the Jail and Hume is confusing as hell.
- Several arrival times at the bottom of column 1 (Woden-bound) for route 57 are incorrect, haven't checked what the times should be, but they're <20 minutes later than what's actually scheduled.
- Lack of a map is not necessary, but it's a pity not to include it.
- Time error and timepoint mistake on map fixed prior to handout.
If you spot any others (especially on the routes I barely use) please let me know.
A little looksie on the 57/58 for those who don't have the timetables but are interested to see what goes on inside. Can you guess what my custom timepoints are with just this snippet?
#6
Photo of the Month / Photo of the Year - Round 3
Last post by Barry Drive - December 20, 2024, 08:58:48 AMAnd now for the last collection of 7 photos. Voting closes in 4 days.
15. Bus 804
16. Bus 317
17. Bus 931
18. Bus 349
19. Renault farewell convoy
20. Tram 012
21. Bus 960
15. Bus 804
16. Bus 317
17. Bus 931
18. Bus 349
19. Renault farewell convoy
20. Tram 012
21. Bus 960
#7
Photo of the Month / Re: Photo of the Year - Round ...
Last post by Barry Drive - December 18, 2024, 04:58:25 PMQuote from: Barry Drive on December 17, 2024, 09:41:30 AMWhile it might not change the outcome, a few more people voting would be appreciated.Narrator: it did change the outcome.
These 3 will progress to the final vote on Boxing Day. Round 3 will be posted on Friday.
#8
Photo of the Month / Re: Photo of the Year - Round ...
Last post by Barry Drive - December 17, 2024, 09:41:30 AMOne day left to vote. While it might not change the outcome, a few more people voting would be appreciated.
#9
Routes and Timetables / Re: Route / Timetable discussi...
Last post by L94UBbusfan - December 16, 2024, 07:04:52 PMQuote from: Barry Drive on December 16, 2024, 09:03:45 AMthere was no mention in last year's budget of any new services to Jacka (or anywhere else). In the past, new services do get included in the budget as they require additional resources.
I'm curious what exactly a "new service" means. Does it mean a completely new route (eg: 53 for Moncreiff back in 2018) or does it mean a diversion from a current route (eg: 31 extension to Lawson). If it means the latter, it shouldn't require too many, if any, additional resources in order to operate, since current routes could just be modified. Perhaps TC is waiting for a certain population milestone before instating any new services.
#10
Fleet / Re: Bus Discussion (2019-)
Last post by Sylvan Loves Buses - December 16, 2024, 11:00:08 AMWas just looking at the fleet list to configure my new bus logging book for next year. I noticed 322 is said to have been removed in April-ish. Could've sworn I saw that the other day though. I don't know, maybe I'm getting confused with 321. Haven't been riding any of these so it's starting to get confusing.