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CT Fastrak Opens |
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Posted by Bill D on Sun Mar 29 07:05:20 2015 The CT Fastrak busway between New Britain and Hartford opened on Saturday, March 28th. Despite steady snow showers throughout the day, many people came out to ride the buses, which will be free until April 5th. A variety of equipment is being used to operate the service, which includes a shuttle service along the busway, through local and commuter services and circulator routes to nearby traffic generators. Here are some pictures from the first day of operation.Bill More pictures here |
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Posted by New Flyer #857 on Sun Mar 29 10:10:32 2015, in response to CT Fastrak Opens, posted by Bill D on Sun Mar 29 07:05:20 2015. Thank you for the photos! Looks nicer than Miami-Dade's! Is this the closest of its kind to NYC? |
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Posted by JohnnyMints on Sun Mar 29 22:39:10 2015, in response to CT Fastrak Opens, posted by Bill D on Sun Mar 29 07:05:20 2015. Impressive. Nice pictures! I will definitely have to plan a trip up there soon to check it out. |
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Posted by busway flyer on Mon Mar 30 10:15:35 2015, in response to Re: CT Fastrak Opens, posted by New Flyer #857 on Sun Mar 29 10:10:32 2015. Our newest livery in Miami is one of the best. Remember CT Fastrak livery is a branding for that busway.M-DCT. |
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Posted by jasonbellamy on Mon Mar 30 13:07:31 2015, in response to CT Fastrak Opens, posted by Bill D on Sun Mar 29 07:05:20 2015. How close are the stations to where people really want to be? |
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Posted by New Flyer #857 on Mon Mar 30 13:22:56 2015, in response to CT Fastrak Opens, posted by Bill D on Sun Mar 29 07:05:20 2015. Question: what's the procedure when a given route leaves the guideway? Are there fare machines at every stop for ticket-purchase, even on the local streets? |
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Posted by New Flyer #857 on Mon Mar 30 13:28:32 2015, in response to Re: CT Fastrak Opens, posted by busway flyer on Mon Mar 30 10:15:35 2015. Can you post a sample photo? |
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Posted by Larry,RedbirdR33 on Mon Mar 30 13:28:40 2015, in response to CT Fastrak Opens, posted by Bill D on Sun Mar 29 07:05:20 2015. Bill: Thank you for the pictures and the information. Its look like I will have to detour through Hartford on my next trip to Warehouse Point.Larry, RedbirdR33 |
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Posted by italianstallion on Mon Mar 30 16:18:28 2015, in response to CT Fastrak Opens, posted by Bill D on Sun Mar 29 07:05:20 2015. A bus is a bus is a bus. Now build a real "trak" on it and make it light rail. That would be fast. |
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Posted by Bill D on Mon Mar 30 17:54:18 2015, in response to Re: CT Fastrak Opens, posted by New Flyer #857 on Sun Mar 29 10:10:32 2015. You're welcome! I believe that this is the closest.Bill |
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Posted by Bill D on Mon Mar 30 17:57:11 2015, in response to Re: CT Fastrak Opens, posted by JohnnyMints on Sun Mar 29 22:39:10 2015. Thank you! The system connects to Amtrak at Hartford Union Station. There is also a commuter bus route which operates on the busway, connecting with Metro North at Waterbury.Bill |
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Posted by Bill D on Mon Mar 30 18:02:45 2015, in response to Re: CT Fastrak Opens, posted by jasonbellamy on Mon Mar 30 13:07:31 2015. It seems that the primary purpose at this time is to funnel people into downtown Hartford. Some Fastrak routes extend beyond the busway to serve traffic generators that are near, but not directly along the route. Officials are also hoping that there will be new transit oriented development around many of the stations.Bill |
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Posted by Bill D on Mon Mar 30 18:05:46 2015, in response to Re: CT Fastrak Opens, posted by New Flyer #857 on Mon Mar 30 13:22:56 2015. Buses are equipped with fareboxes. The ticket machines are used only along the busway, but there are plans to expand their use to other areas.Bill |
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Posted by Bill D on Mon Mar 30 18:07:26 2015, in response to Re: CT Fastrak Opens, posted by Larry,RedbirdR33 on Mon Mar 30 13:28:40 2015. You're welcome, Larry! It would be worth the detour.Bill |
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Posted by Bill D on Mon Mar 30 18:11:30 2015, in response to Re: CT Fastrak Opens, posted by italianstallion on Mon Mar 30 16:18:28 2015. The buses travel up to 45 mph on the busway, which is often faster than what they could do on I-84 at rush hour. There is also flexibility for the buses to continue routes beyond the busway.Bill |
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Posted by WillD on Tue Mar 31 00:58:20 2015, in response to CT Fastrak Opens, posted by Bill D on Sun Mar 29 07:05:20 2015. Holy crap, $70 million/mile for that? Boondoggle doesn't even begin to describe waste at that level. Even NJT could have built a 65mph light rail line for less money. |
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Posted by New Flyer #857 on Tue Mar 31 09:00:58 2015, in response to Re: CT Fastrak Opens, posted by Bill D on Mon Mar 30 18:05:46 2015. But how will they differentiate between someone who used the farebox and someone who requires POP? Does the farebox give POP? |
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Posted by Bill D on Tue Mar 31 20:19:00 2015, in response to Re: CT Fastrak Opens, posted by New Flyer #857 on Tue Mar 31 09:00:58 2015. I found this information on the CT Transit website:"CT Fastrak buses travel on routes both on and off of the bus-only roadway. If you are boarding a CT Fastrak bus at a stop that does not have a TVM: You must board the bus at the front door and use the farebox or show your valid ticket, pass, or transfer as you would on any CT Transit bus. If you board and pay cash, you will be issued a 2-Hour pass to show the Fare Inspector as proof of payment." |
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Posted by New Flyer #857 on Wed Apr 1 10:17:50 2015, in response to Re: CT Fastrak Opens, posted by Bill D on Tue Mar 31 20:19:00 2015. This would be quite convenient for NYC SBS segments near the ends of runs where people get on with longer trips who could most benefit from SBS but don't live near a SBS stop. It's basically on-board validation. A good way to add SBS stops without building expensive curbside machines. |
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