To identify streetcars on different routes, each route had designated colors for their advance lights. Unlike the current lights, these lights were on the roof of the cars, but riders could see them from the front as the streetcar approached.
Thus, riders could easily see them from a distance. For instance, one route might be designated by a red and green light, while another might use a yellow light. However, by about the mids, back-lit route signs were installed on the streetcars, making the colored bulbs obsolete. This advancement was actually a blessing for riders because routes were becoming more complicated and often changed, making it difficult to keep up with which route a certain color or colors represented.
They were used off and on as advance lights, though with all routes displaying the same color. The purpose of the blue-green bulbs on streetcars was to make it easy to see that one was coming through all the headlights at night.
Of course, they also live on today with both Toronto buses and streetcars with the purpose of showing that these vehicles are accessible to those with disabilities.
For easier access, TTC buses have both low floors and ramps. If you need a ramp, the bus driver will extend it from the front door.
Then you can board the bus and pay per normal. You can also use these seats and keep a walker in front of you. To show the bus driver you need accommodations, make sure you are visible at the bus stop as the driver pulls up so they can see your mobility assistance device. The same goes if you use a white cane. Place the cane out in front of you so the bus driver can see it. What "standard orange lights" are you referring to?
The clearance lights at the top and corners of the vehicles? They are used to signify that an emergency is happening on that vehicle. I don't recall if they flash or are steady though.
Boston, among other properties, also use them. Of course. I wasn't clear enough; the addition of blue lights on top of the clearance lights makes it easier to tell a TTC bus from other vehicles. Just like the TTC's blue lights, they were originally incandescent lights, and switched to LED's on newer vehicles as the technology became cheaper. Can anyone confirm if this is actually true as I have only witnessed on two rare occassions where the blue lights were not working on series buses?
All other later models don't have this and if you see the blue lights not working, that particular light is probably broken. Long since disabled. The only time you'll see those lights off now is if they're burnt out or there's an electrical problem.
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment. Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy! Already have an account? Sign in here. At the same time, the TTC installed dash lights, which both illuminated advertising cards and provided additional lighting, a useful safety feature.
New PCC streetcars, which began arriving in , were built with the advance lights already installed. By , all streetcars, including the remaining wooden cars acquired from the Toronto Railway Company, were equipped with advance lights. Louis, and Kansas City, were similarly fitted with the roof-mounted lamps.
By the s, the TTC decided to maintain its street railway fleet after planning for their eventual replacement with buses and subways, and sought a replacement fleet for its ageing PCCs. Advance lights were introduced to TTC buses starting in the mids, as new wheelchair-accessible vehicles were added to the fleet, starting with high-floor Orion V and Nova RTS buses, and continuing with newer low-floor vehicles.
Blue lights indicated that the bus was accessible. As a bonus, when combined with new digital orange LED destination signs, the bus advance lights served to further improve the visibility of approaching transit vehicles.
Nova articulated bus with orange LED destination sign and blue LED advance lights indicating it is an accessible vehicle. The new Bombardier Flexity streetcars are similarly equipped with new blue LED lights, as they too are fully accessible vehicles.
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Board index FAQ. Discussion, ideas and thoughts on police vehicles. Post by Coke6pk » Thu Oct 19, pm As I was leaving work the other night, I passed a few TTC buses and for the first time noticed they have two blue lights at the top of the bus.
I know I sound like MunLaw for posting this, but I'm just curious if its technically allowed? Blue Night network of expanded overnight bus and streetcar routes is introduced. See big blue sign on the passenger side front corner.
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