I see a problem with the example provided. As trains to Silver Spring do not service Forest Glen, Wheaton, and Glenmont, providing only one Silver Spring train and one Glenmont train isn't helpful to someone traveling to Forest Glen, Wheaton, or Glenmont, as those people have to have a Glenmont train to get where they're going. Thus providing times for two Silver Spring trains and two Glenmont trains would be more helpful, since the two destinations are not created equal.
@schuminweb The system has the same information as the PIDS. In the example given, it is possible that what would be a third train to Glenmont was more than 8 minutes away from the 12 minute Silver Spring train, putting it outside the 20 minute reporting window.
@metroopensdoors So, for instance, during rush hour, the phone system would provide three trains per direction if the PIDS was displaying such information?
@metroopensdoors Does Metro have any plans for extending the reporting window beyond 20 minutes? Would be greatly helpful during late nights and on weekends.
@seanr1978 It sure is. I don't know about you, but the animated characters look like they're from the Sims or something. Their lips are out of synch with their voice. I don't think Metro did a great job making this video for people. This new system might even be as bad as the "Next Bus" system, which is always wrong when I use it.
I see a problem with the example provided. As trains to Silver Spring do not service Forest Glen, Wheaton, and Glenmont, providing only one Silver Spring train and one Glenmont train isn't helpful to someone traveling to Forest Glen, Wheaton, or Glenmont, as those people have to have a Glenmont train to get where they're going. Thus providing times for two Silver Spring trains and two Glenmont trains would be more helpful, since the two destinations are not created equal.
schuminweb 1 year ago
@schuminweb The system has the same information as the PIDS. In the example given, it is possible that what would be a third train to Glenmont was more than 8 minutes away from the 12 minute Silver Spring train, putting it outside the 20 minute reporting window.
metroopensdoors 1 year ago
@metroopensdoors So, for instance, during rush hour, the phone system would provide three trains per direction if the PIDS was displaying such information?
schuminweb 1 year ago
@schuminweb Yes.
metroopensdoors 1 year ago
@metroopensdoors Does Metro have any plans for extending the reporting window beyond 20 minutes? Would be greatly helpful during late nights and on weekends.
schuminweb 1 year ago
@schuminweb We checked in to it and found that 20 minutes is the "sweet spot" in terms of system accuracy.
metroopensdoors 1 year ago
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oscardaone 1 year ago
This gets a what the fuck from me.
belmontst 1 year ago 2
Oh Sephiroth, you and your lack of technology :D
Seriously though, that's pretty cool for someone who doesn't have a computer or is computer illiterate.
Animainiac85 1 year ago
That video is... odd.
;-)
seanr1978 1 year ago 4
@seanr1978 It sure is. I don't know about you, but the animated characters look like they're from the Sims or something. Their lips are out of synch with their voice. I don't think Metro did a great job making this video for people. This new system might even be as bad as the "Next Bus" system, which is always wrong when I use it.
KingBuick 1 year ago
Some one had some spare time on their hands.
hyrcan 1 year ago 3