BusConnects Dublin - Bus Network Changes Discussion

Its the two L25 stops by the N11 junction of Stillorgan Park that have RTPI poles in place. Likely to facilitate people interchanging with the L25 from an N11 bus. None of the other recently upgraded stops along Stillorgan Park seems to have provision for an RTPI pole.

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Sidenote, didn't realise they're now terminating the 11b by Donnybrook Garage rather than Suffolk Road. Likely to more easily faciliate driver changeovers?

No, changeover is still Parnell Square

Looking at the timetable on bustimes, it looks like it'll only have a 4 minute scheduled layover at Donnybrook anyways so not much of a layover will be required. Basically gives it enough time to turn around and set the scrolls for the return trip.

I got on the 46a on the Northside end this morning, full as usual and no signage anywhere or leaflets outlining the changes to be found on the bus. A lot of people won’t have a clue what’s coming.

I've circulated on residents whatsapps and without fail its "what ? really ? they are getting rid of the 46a ? , your making a joke "

The peak-time 19 extension to Merrion Square is mentioned now too, but the timetable hasn't been updated to reflect that yet.

Yes, I know, but B for Belfield, and all that! ;-)

Since the 11 and 11b is taking over the northern half of the 46a this Sunday, this reminds me of the old 10 and 10a routes back then (since 11 is the next number after 10). It also means that the old phrase "10 to the zoo" will officially come back but as "11 to the zoo".

Everybody on the road, including me, doubts that we had enough running time for Sussex Rd. let alone into Donnybrook

The 11 is basically the "home" for 2007-2009 buses, that includes the AX's and EV's. The 11b, however, I think will operate on SG's given on the amount of SG's Donnybrook current have.

Having AX's on more busy routes would be a great benefit, not to have them on more seaside routes, to see them maxed out and make them go out of service faster. (7, 7A, 7B etc.)

I never saw an AX on the 7:00 service to Sandyford. Also, having a bus corridor on the Sandyford area, as mentioned above, would ease traffic on the Willowfield Avenue/Drummartin Road area, close where the S6 crosses near The Goat in Goatstown.

There needs to be significant improvement to traffic on what I've experienced when travelling on BusConnects routes lately, (EX. L25, S6, S4). Having to wait nearly 20 mins for the next bus, when 2 busses pass at Milltown Luas is ridiculous.

Having the 117xx or the 112xx series buses on the S4 from GAI, would in my opinion would increase frequency in the D14 region.

On the other hand, why do the early morning 44's (which are the 07:00 and 08:00 services) don't have any powerful buses that can climb hills in Enniskerry? The last time the 44 had EV's when operating to Enniskerry was probably the time when the 61 was still in operation. If there would be any sort of like this passenger limits on EV's, AX's or whatever, just make the frequency every 30-45 mins or so.

I think if there could be a Phase 6b. If there would be, I think the 44, L25, 74, and the 14 or possibly the 11 could all see revised timetables or additional departures in the 06:00-11:30 periods.

That would make sense. Give the driver a chance to use the facilities there, if required.

Here's some pics as of this morning at 3 46a stops - Parnell St, OCS northbound(x2), OCS Southbound.

1. No notices on the stops saying service will be withdrawn.
2. Banner electronic information is saying "13 new services" but looks only like a Route 13 schedule changes and does not indicate anything of the massive upheaval about to hit. English and Irish
3. No information provided about service withdrawal.
4. OCS northbound says the 11 will be withdrawn.

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