TransLink trialling new bus tires as a part of winter readiness measures
NEW WESTMINSTER, B.C. – TransLink is getting ready transit providers for the winter season as temperatures start to get colder all through Metro Vancouver. Among the many winter preparedness measures, Coast Mountain Bus Firm (CMBC) will likely be testing the winter efficiency of a newly obtainable bus tire.
Tire trial
CMBC is trialling new winter-rated tires that includes a special tread sample, on one third of the fleet – which equates to roughly 500 buses.
- The tires presently used on CMBC’s fleet are winter-rated tires that are changed proactively to maintain the tread in good situation. They carry the Three-Peak Mountain Snowflake ranking, the best winter ranking obtainable for bus tires.
- The tires being examined are new to the market and carry the identical Three-Peak Mountain Snowflake winter ranking.
- Braking, gasoline economic system, and put on on tire tread over time will likely be in contrast. The testing outcomes will assist inform future choices about CMBC tires.
Winter preparation ways
At any time when freezing temperatures are within the forecast, further employees are referred to as in and TransLink initiates a collection of actions to assist hold clients shifting.
Actions to maintain buses shifting embody:
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Coordinating with municipalities on snow-clearing if precedence routes are impacted.
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Spreading anti-icing resolution on trolley wires with de-icing vehicles.
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Utilizing brass cutters on some trolley buses to chop by ice on trolley wires.
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Putting in tire socks on buses on parts of routes with heavy snowfall and implementing snow shuttles for snow routes, relying on the climate.
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Changing articulated buses with 40’ typical buses on some routes, as they’re extra agile in slippery areas.
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Salting and sanding bus trade strolling surfaces.
“We’re dedicated to doing every thing we will to maintain our clients shifting,” says Coast Mountain Bus Firm President and Normal Supervisor Michael McDaniel. “CMBC is dedicated to all the time taking a look at new insurance policies, know-how, and tools to make sure now we have the very best service on the highway. I look ahead to trialling new tires to find out whether or not they present further advantages in the course of the winter season.”
Actions to maintain SkyTrain shifting embody:
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Utilizing a de-icing practice to maintain the facility rail free from ice buildup.
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Operating trains in a single day to cease snow from build up within the guideway.
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Coupling Millennium Line trains into four-car configurations to extend capability.
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Positioning SkyTrain attendants on the entrance of every Expo and Millennium Line practice to enhance reliability on the system by limiting emergency braking triggered by heavy snowfall.
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Utilizing groups on SkyTrain platforms to forestall ice build-up on the doorways.
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Salting/sanding entrances and walkways for SkyTrain and West Coast Categorical stations.
“Our SkyTrain workforce is devoted to offering the very best service throughout extreme winter storms,” says British Columbia Speedy Transit Firm President and Normal Supervisor Sany Zein. “Our SkyTrain system is uncovered to the weather, which presents challenges to maintain service shifting throughout inclement climate. The dedication by our entire workforce to maintain clients shifting and knowledgeable is exemplary, and we’re ready to do every thing we will to take care of protected service this winter.”
Buyer Data
Throughout days with inclement climate, transit riders are inspired to:
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Construct in further journey time and plan commutes utilizing Journey Planner
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Join Transit Alerts
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Comply with TransLink on Twitter (@TransLink)
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Name Buyer Service at 604.953.3333
Extra Data
TransLink Winter Journey Information
Journey Planner
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