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80xx front signs reprogrammed?

Posted by gbs on Tue Mar 26 21:36:09 2013

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Several of the 80xx buses on the Q27 have front signs with a larger Q (the Q used to be minuscule) that looks much more like all the other bus styles. Also, the "Limited" display, while still full-size, is a bit smaller and doesn't touch on the 7.

Are they being reprogrammed? Will this change be pushed to all the 80xx buses?

Sadly, this reprogramming doesn't extend to the rear sign, which still does not display "Limited" like all the other buses do. I cannot understand how the TA accepted these buses without that feature, which should be standard across all bus deliveries.

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Re: 80xx front signs reprogrammed?

Posted by Grand concourse on Tue Mar 26 23:05:09 2013, in response to 80xx front signs reprogrammed?, posted by gbs on Tue Mar 26 21:36:09 2013.

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Good to hear about them making the borough letter larger. I never liked those signs.

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Re: 80xx front signs reprogrammed?

Posted by R36 #9346 on Tue Mar 26 23:31:21 2013, in response to Re: 80xx front signs reprogrammed?, posted by Grand concourse on Tue Mar 26 23:05:09 2013.

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Here's a question: Did they fix the missing VIA?

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Re: 80xx front signs reprogrammed?

Posted by Grand concourse on Tue Mar 26 23:39:26 2013, in response to Re: 80xx front signs reprogrammed?, posted by R36 #9346 on Tue Mar 26 23:31:21 2013.

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Wouldn't know, I don't go to queens much.

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Re: 80xx front signs reprogrammed?

Posted by G1Ravage on Wed Mar 27 01:12:02 2013, in response to Re: 80xx front signs reprogrammed?, posted by R36 #9346 on Tue Mar 26 23:31:21 2013.

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Negative. I'm told this reprogramming has removed the word "via" from the routes.

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Re: 80xx front signs reprogrammed?

Posted by Caitsith810. on Wed Mar 27 13:34:04 2013, in response to Re: 80xx front signs reprogrammed?, posted by G1Ravage on Wed Mar 27 01:12:02 2013.

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They're coming back. The Q88 and Q36 definitely have the "via" programs in them.

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Re: 80xx front signs reprogrammed?

Posted by Gold_12th on Wed Mar 27 13:39:19 2013, in response to Re: 80xx front signs reprogrammed?, posted by Caitsith810. on Wed Mar 27 13:34:04 2013.

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The signs still is ugly. I dont know why MTA approves Axion signs?

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Re: 80xx front signs reprogrammed?

Posted by Caitsith810. on Wed Mar 27 13:57:21 2013, in response to Re: 80xx front signs reprogrammed?, posted by Gold_12th on Wed Mar 27 13:39:19 2013.

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Well, that photo was prior to the recent changes of the signs that the OP posted. This was back when they started to put in the new programs prior to January 2013. I don't expect much of a difference but it is what it is.

As for the signs, well, they are test units after all.

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Re: 80xx front signs reprogrammed?

Posted by Gold_12th on Wed Mar 27 15:01:00 2013, in response to Re: 80xx front signs reprogrammed?, posted by Caitsith810. on Wed Mar 27 13:57:21 2013.

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No, MTA is already approve them.

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Re: 80xx front signs reprogrammed?

Posted by Grand concourse on Wed Mar 27 15:12:11 2013, in response to Re: 80xx front signs reprogrammed?, posted by Gold_12th on Wed Mar 27 15:01:00 2013.

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What the 90 are staying or there will be more of those 40' buses?

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Re: 80xx front signs reprogrammed?

Posted by RailBus63 on Wed Mar 27 15:21:52 2013, in response to Re: 80xx front signs reprogrammed?, posted by Gold_12th on Wed Mar 27 15:01:00 2013.

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They were approved but it was to see how the signs would work in everyday conditions, gauge feedback, etc.

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Re: 80xx front signs reprogrammed?

Posted by RailBus63 on Wed Mar 27 15:22:36 2013, in response to Re: 80xx front signs reprogrammed?, posted by Grand concourse on Tue Mar 26 23:05:09 2013.

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I agree - the signs are a weird combination of tiny and giant characters.

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Re: 80xx front signs reprogrammed?

Posted by Caitsith810. on Wed Mar 27 15:26:08 2013, in response to Re: 80xx front signs reprogrammed?, posted by RailBus63 on Wed Mar 27 15:21:52 2013.

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Precisely.

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