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Post by Blue Bus Fan on Feb 7, 2020 10:47:53 GMT -8
It seems like Texada stop on Comox to Powell River was changing every three months which is stupid because it was probably leading confusing then again BC Ferries love last minute schedule changes.
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Post by Koastal Karl on Nov 28, 2020 13:38:10 GMT -8
Talking about schedules why on some days does the route 1 schedules say different crossing times?? Sometimes it says 1hr 15min-1hr 35min other days it says 1hr 20min up as long as 2hr 10mins which route 1 has never taken over 2 hours so I don’t get those crossing times! Anyone know?
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Post by Blue Bus Fan on Nov 28, 2020 22:31:59 GMT -8
Talking about schedules why on some days does the route 1 schedules say different crossing times?? Sometimes it says 1hr 15min-1hr 35min other days it says 1hr 20min up as long as 2hr 10mins which route 1 has never taken over 2 hours so I don’t get those crossing times! Anyone know? I haven’t seen various crossing times on route 1. I personally think that BC Ferries should do revamp of the new schedule because layout is best to find out Southern Gulf Island schedule.
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Post by Blue Bus Fan on Dec 2, 2020 19:26:35 GMT -8
When Island Aurora is on route 23 she will be ending her day 5:30 pm which seems a little early in my opinion with the new schedule I think there should be weekdays and weekends schedules. Here are my purpose: For weekdays the first vessel will start 6:00 am and the other vessel starting 6:30 am to Campbell River with 30 minutes frequency to 7:00 with the last sailing at 12 am to Quadra Island. For weekdays the first vessel starting 6:30 am and the other vessel starting 8 am to Campbell River with 30 minutes frequency to 8:30 pm with sailing at 12 am to Quadra Island. Why I came up with this schedule for weekdays to help with rush hour and for weekends to help reduce leisure travel.
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Post by Neil on Dec 2, 2020 20:07:30 GMT -8
When Island Aurora is on route 23 she will be ending her day 5:30 pm which seems a little early in my opinion with the new schedule I think there should be weekdays and weekends schedules. Here are my purpose: For weekdays the first vessel will start 6:00 am and the other vessel starting 6:30 am to Campbell River with 30 minutes frequency to 7:00 with the last sailing at 12 pm to Quadra Island. For weekdays the first vessel starting 6:30 am and the other vessel starting 8 am to Campbell River with 30 minutes frequency to 8:30 pm with sailing at 12 pm to Quadra Island. Why I came up with this schedule for weekdays to help with rush hour and for weekends to help reduce leisure travel. I think you're missing the point of this little three day exercise. I doubt that it has anything to do with the eventual service schedule... I think it's just to have two ferries coming and going, navigating around each other, and whatever else is necessary to set up the future service model.
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Post by Blue Bus Fan on Mar 24, 2021 10:37:17 GMT -8
The purpose two boat schedule for Campbell River to Quadra Island and Nanaimo Harbour to Gabriola Island found in survives: www.bcferriesprojects.ca/islandclassI personally think these schedule suck BC Ferries should expand both secondary vessels hours from 6 am to 7 pm to help with demand because the purpose schedule seems like there be sailing in peak periods for morning and evening hour sailing.
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Post by Blue Bus Fan on Jun 11, 2021 12:08:29 GMT -8
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Post by Neil on Jun 11, 2021 12:53:10 GMT -8
The story contradicts what you seem to be saying. A majority of Quadra and Gabriola respondents were satisfied with the proposed schedules.
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Post by Blue Bus Fan on Jun 11, 2021 13:01:03 GMT -8
The story contradicts what you seem to be saying. A majority of Quadra and Gabriola respondents were satisfied with the proposed schedules. But it says there want to see second vessels used more than purpose used. It only 55% to 57% which is that much major of residents and it margin of error may be high because it’s only limited number of residents.
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Post by Neil on Jun 11, 2021 13:15:16 GMT -8
The story contradicts what you seem to be saying. A majority of Quadra and Gabriola respondents were satisfied with the proposed schedules. But it says there want to see second vessels used more than purpose used. It only 55% to 57% which is that much major of residents and it margin of error may be high because it’s only limited number of residents. There's no point in guessing about the inclinations of people who didn't bother to respond to the survey. Human nature being what it is, more often than not the people who speak up are those who have a complaint; given that reality, I'd say that the 55-57% satisfaction level is pretty decent. Of course there were suggestions for additional service. What I don't get is the people who were apparently confused by sailings leaving at times other than the top of the hour and half past. 11:55 is hard to grasp?
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Post by Blue Bus Fan on Jun 11, 2021 15:30:07 GMT -8
But it says there want to see second vessels used more than purpose used. It only 55% to 57% which is that much major of residents and it margin of error may be high because it’s only limited number of residents. There's no point in guessing about the inclinations of people who didn't bother to respond to the survey. Human nature being what it is, more often than not the people who speak up are those who have a complaint; given that reality, I'd say that the 55-57% satisfaction level is pretty decent. Of course there were suggestions for additional service. What I don't get is the people who were apparently confused by sailings leaving at times other than the top of the hour and half past. 11:55 is hard to grasp? Until sailing waits do the lack of second vessels during rush hours. I think Campbell River schedule should remain as first boat then second vessels service the opposite terminal on the same schedule until 8 pm.
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Post by 1foot2ships on Jul 9, 2021 13:06:34 GMT -8
It seems like BCF is now solidly in peak summer schedule & at pre-pandemic levels (except buffet, coffee bar...)
On Jun 4, 2021 at 20:58 arrrrmatey said (BC Ferries Not-in-service Movements Thread): the COW deadheads to work route3. Is that still the case?
Or is this where the ships sleep now? Langdale: Surrey, COQ DepBay: CR, COW HSB: QOB TSW: SBC, QNW, ALBERNI DP: CI SWB: SVI, CC
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Post by arrrrmatey on Jul 11, 2021 20:29:35 GMT -8
It seems like BCF is now solidly in peak summer schedule & at pre-pandemic levels (except buffet, coffee bar...)On Jun 4, 2021 at 20:58 arrrrmatey said (BC Ferries Not-in-service Movements Thread): the COW deadheads to work route3. Is that still the case? Or is this where the ships sleep now? Langdale: Surrey, COQ DepBay: CR, COW HSB: QOB TSW: SBC, QNW, ALBERNI DP: CI SWB: SVI, CC The COQ was only deadheading to route 3 for a few weeks pre-summer schedule. My guess is this was because travel restrictions to the coast lifted before travel restrictions to the island.
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Post by Blue Bus Fan on Aug 5, 2021 23:34:55 GMT -8
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Post by Blue Bus Fan on Sept 1, 2021 9:12:00 GMT -8
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Post by Blue Bus Fan on Sept 15, 2021 14:54:17 GMT -8
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Post by Blue Bus Fan on Oct 13, 2021 19:45:00 GMT -8
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Post by Neil on Oct 13, 2021 21:12:21 GMT -8
I don't buy the schedule they've posted. I can't imagine them trying to get to Christmas with only eight round trips, every single day. I think we'll see some updates.
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Post by Blue Bus Fan on Oct 14, 2021 22:25:55 GMT -8
I don't buy the schedule they've posted. I can't imagine them trying to get to Christmas with only eight round trips, every single day. I think we'll see some updates. It seems like there no vessel to actually operate those sailing with Spirit of Vancouver Island out of service.
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Post by Blue Bus Fan on Apr 17, 2022 20:12:44 GMT -8
Does anyone know how two boat service on Nanaimo Harbour to Gabriola Island is going? I went to Gabriola Island today, I have notice going to Nanaimo Harbour is busy than Gabriola Island in evening. I hope BC Ferries will ask about the schedule in about year because the second vessel may need to increase to accommodate the traffic.
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Post by Blue Bus Fan on May 8, 2022 21:56:31 GMT -8
How is two boat service on Nanaimo Harbour – Gabriola Island route working out?
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Post by Olympic Ferries on May 8, 2022 22:06:17 GMT -8
Does anyone know how two boat service on Nanaimo Harbour to Gabriola Island is going? I went to Gabriola Island today, I have notice going to Nanaimo Harbour is busy than Gabriola Island in evening. I hope BC Ferries will ask about the schedule in about year because the second vessel may need to increase to accommodate the traffic. I personally feel like it is going to end up being a negative thing in the end, especially in the off-peak times cause capacity on all sailings go down. Although I imagine the daytime boost has been a plus with more flexible times to sail.
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Post by Blue Bus Fan on May 8, 2022 22:47:17 GMT -8
Does anyone know how two boat service on Nanaimo Harbour to Gabriola Island is going? I went to Gabriola Island today, I have notice going to Nanaimo Harbour is busy than Gabriola Island in evening. I hope BC Ferries will ask about the schedule in about year because the second vessel may need to increase to accommodate the traffic. I personally feel like it is going to end up being a negative thing in the end, especially in the off-peak times cause capacity on all sailings go down. Although I imagine the daytime boost has been a plus with more flexible times to sail. I think BC Ferries should seek feedback on the schedule after year of this type of service because I do think it positive to have two boat service but with second boat operation 15 hours a day compared 12 hours which does add 3 hours a day. I hope after year of two boat service on Campbell River to Quadra Island BC Ferries also seek feedback because the second boat may need to have extended hours. Over the first weekend of operations it seems like the vessels are 95% coming to Nanaimo Harbour in evening periods which seems full until the two boat service which kinda seems that they need to extend it.
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Post by explorer on May 11, 2022 12:55:09 GMT -8
I checked it out two weeks ago and the Crew seems pleased. The problem, because of the lack of Crew some are tired of 13 hr days.
That's why they tie up the one vessel too early, around 1700 -1800. Need more crew for the Summer Peak Season. Thursday night of the Easter Long Weekend, ugly for that very reason.
It was suggested they regularly pack 50 vehicles on new vessels. Some Patrons get freaked about the overhead lounge ramp and won't go up there. Especially those with mobility issues.
It seems the Two Ferry Service gets a Two Thumbs up. More frequency means less traffic gridlock and sailing waits. Nice!
Is putting the Skeena Queen (92 AEQ) on Route 23 - Campbell River plausible for a ten minute passage and try for 30 min turnarounds? A sailing every 30 min from each Terminal? When you do the numbers it works and there would never be a sailing waits in the foreseeable future. The problem, perhaps is Car Park Containment Areas?
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Post by Blue Bus Fan on May 11, 2022 14:04:16 GMT -8
I checked it out two weeks ago and the Crew seems pleased. The problem, because of the lack of Crew some are tired of 13 hr days. That's why they tie up the one vessel too early, around 1700 -1800. Need more crew for the Summer Peak Season. Thursday night of the Easter Long Weekend, ugly for that very reason. I believe twelve hours day where always the plan for second vessel on route.
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