Why some pedestrian buttons dont seem to work Ontario Traffic Man 2016-10-03 | 2018 Update: As of November 2018, the City of Toronto has begun labelling buttons which only activate APS sounds with a different sign from the buttons which actually call the pedestrian phase. Full video here: youtu.be/ObFjSWjlioQHere's why some pedestrian buttons don't seem to do anything. More info in blog post: ontariotrafficman.wordpress.com/2016/10/03/do-pedestrian-buttons-actually-workMusic is composed and performed by me (Reaperexpress).
An exceedingly fast Flixbus trip Ontario Traffic Man 2024-01-06 | Rider Express also drives faster than 110 km/h
How to shorten red light clearance times without reducing safety Ontario Traffic Man 2022-09-12 | The Netherlands uses a much more precise way of calculating the red light clearance when changing from one signal phase to another than Ontario.For more information, see: Muller, T., Dijker, T. & Furth, P. (2003) _Red clearance intervals: Theory and practice_CROW (2013) _Handboek Verkeerslichtenregelingen_Ministry of Transport (2012) _Ontario Traffic Manual Book 12: Traffic Signals_CORRECTION: The Netherlands is not the only country which uses a conflict area approach with entry times. According to commentors, other countries (may) include the UK, Germany, Poland, Belgium and Switzerland.CLARIFICATION: Entry time is calculated based on vehicles entering the intersection at speed, which obviously cross the intersection faster than vehicles starting from a standstill.Heavily condensed version of this video, intended for North American traffic engineers:youtu.be/i8SzY-YLBBc0:00 Intro1:41 Intergreen times2:47 Conflict Area Approach4:56 Entry Time7:05 Benefits of Dutch methods9:35 Risks of Dutch methods11:55 Conclusion
NS ICNG at 200 km/h on the HSL Ontario Traffic Man 2022-09-07 | The Intercity Nieuwe Generatie (ICNG) will be the first NS Intercity train to operate at 200 km/h in regular service. The last rounds of testing are currently underway, and the train is expected to enter service at the beginning of 2023.The ICNG is a variant of the Alstom Coradia Stream, which has been modified for operations at 200 km/h on a 300 km/h high speed railway. The changes include improved pressurisation to resist the shockwaves generated when a 200 km/h ICNG encounters a 300 km/h Eurostar in the opposite direction.Both clips were filmed at Lage Zwaluwe station on 7 September 2022.0:00 Southbound at Lage Zwaluwe at 200 km/h0:18 Northbound at Lage Zwaluwe at 132 km/hCalculations for speeds:Train length = 110 mClip 1: ICNG 3121 passes in 1.97 seconds: speed = 200 km/hClip 2: ICNG 3121 passes in 3.00 seconds: speed = 132 km/h
The City with 4 Transit Systems Ontario Traffic Man 2022-08-04 | Niagara Falls Ontario has 4 different bus transit systems. What's up with that?
10 years of video updates Ontario Traffic Man 2022-07-07 | Revisiting my video topics from the last decade to see what has changed.Participate in the public consultation for the City of Toronto Eglinton Avenue streetscape configuration:toronto.ca/community-people/get-involved/public-consultations/infrastructure-projects/eglintontoday0:00 Intro0:19 Eglinton Avenue cycle tracks2:20 Bathurst & Adelaide reconstruction3:31 Toronto's new pedestrian button signs4:31 York U GO Station closure7:57 Maastunnel bikeshare closure8:33 ConclusionsVideos referenced in video:Eglinton & Allen Bike Lane Review:youtu.be/0oFUYPSljAc Richmond-Adelaide Bike Lane Review:youtu.be/E-VwFM_dRzE Why some pedestrian buttons don't seem to work:youtu.be/jn__NOYSdhc Least used station in Toronto: York University GO:youtu.be/5VMrOEbHLns The tunnel where cycling is mandatory | Maastunnel:youtu.be/saLAZssuD2o ---This video actually mentions the coronavirus pandemic so hopefully it will be demonetized and YouTube won't put any ads on it. If you do see ads on this, or any of my videos, let me know so I can try and get rid of them.
Pacing a VIA train along Autoroute 20 Ontario Traffic Man 2022-06-17 | Driving along Autoroute 20 between Québec and Montréal. The train was travelling approximately 140 km/h (90 mph).
Best Station in the Netherlands Ontario Traffic Man 2022-04-01 | Discovering the Best station in the Netherlands.
Why dont GO trains have level boarding? Ontario Traffic Man 2022-03-10 | GO Transit has decided to build platforms at the same height as the floor of their trains. Yet they continue to build new platforms at ground level...0:00 Introduction0:38 Current level boarding setup0:55 Problems with current setup3:05 Plan for full level boarding3:37 Examples of future-proofing4:50 Why not level from day one?5:23 Options to retrofit trains
Fast train acceleration: NS Stadler FLIRT 0 - 140 km/h Ontario Traffic Man 2021-10-18 | Acceleration of 3-car Stadler FLIRT-3 trains operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen on the line between Dordrecht and Breda.I took numerous measurements of this train's acceleration. The first clip in this video is very close to my average measurement, and the second clip is the fastest acceleration I observed.0 - 100 km/h: 37 seconds (avg); 30 seconds (best)0 - 140 km/h: 57 seconds (avg), 52 seconds (best)That's literally double the acceleration of any train I've measured in Canada.
just 6 minutes at a Dutch traffic signal Ontario Traffic Man 2021-08-03 | Fully-actuated traffic signal in Delft, South Holland, The Netherlands.All directions include vehicle detectors far in advance of the intersection. Signal phases are combined based on the road users present in real time.Kruithuisweg at Laan der Verenigde NatiesTrigger words to scare away advertisers and keep this video ad-free:war coronavirus pandemic conspiracy porn
300 km/h Thalys overtakes 130 km/h NS Sprinter Ontario Traffic Man 2021-06-30 | Aboard an NS Sprinter between Lage Zwaluwe and Breda Prinsenbeek in Noord Brabant, Nederland.
Who would like Montreals surplus dual-mode locomotives? Ontario Traffic Man 2021-05-31 | Montréal's last electrified commuter rail line closed in 2020, so I took a look at other North American systems which might be interested in their electric rolling stock.Version française: youtu.be/zmuivaqFpPE0:00 Introduction1:11 Types of rolling stock2:06 Opportunities for the ALP45s3:08 NJ Transit4:13 CT Rail5:11 MBTA6:52 RTD8:12 Caltrain8:47 Conclusions
À qui pourrait-on vendre les locomotives électriques d’Exo? Ontario Traffic Man 2021-05-31 | Montréal n'a plus de lignes de banlieue électrique, alors il y a peut-être une opportunité de vendre les locomotives de l'RTM (Exo) à une autre compagnie.English version: youtu.be/dp2a9IhtfKw0:00 Introduction1:11 Matériel roulant électrique de l'RTM2:05 Opportunités pour les ALP-45DP3:16 NJ Transit4:22 CT Rail5:18 MBTA6:58 RTD8:18 Caltrain8:55 Conclusion
NS Sprinter trains skipping stations Ontario Traffic Man 2020-09-11 | A compilation of NS Sprinter (local) trains skipping stations.Nederlandse versie: youtu.be/ddQlvaP0jAwNederlands en English at gelijke time: youtu.be/PV64EMQqin8
How multi-stage crossings can be pedestrian-friendly Ontario Traffic Man 2020-08-20 | Traffic signals in the Netherlands are far safer and more responsive than those in North America. Multi-stage crossings are a key factor which makes this possible.Thanks to Matt Pinder from Beyond the Automobile for reviewing the script.beyondtheautomobile.com_______________________________________________Dutch intersections shown:0:35Westzeedijk & Pieter de Hoochweg, Rotterdamgoo.gl/maps/jSaFGTy7SJyCvQfN71:03, 2:24, 4:02, 5:51, 6:42, 7:06 Vierhavenstraat & Keileweg, Rotterdamgoo.gl/maps/G4czDzV2UgNaR3hr82:03, 6:24, 8:02Stormrugbaan & Spoorsingel, Vleutengoo.gl/maps/K9YtXBsF7uW5SSEv82:39Schiedamseweg & Vierhavenstraat, Rotterdamgoo.gl/maps/XoxaMqr36jZLrzp763:13, 7:23Mozartlaan & Brederostraat, Schiedamgoo.gl/maps/yinVjb1nDdcEdjdx65:08Kruithuisweg & Schieweg, Delftgoo.gl/maps/YGRx85AUdVntuJ8Z98:40Burgemeester van Harenlaan & 's Gravelandseweg, Schiedamgoo.gl/maps/CRGH4wZyx4U58rk66__________________________________________________Ontarian intersections shown:0:02 Highway 7 & Interchange Way, Vaughangoo.gl/maps/u1VGtwwjz3jDaKoB77:41 Davis Drive & George St, Newmarketgoo.gl/maps/tEV2mJi7WPgjeS5B7
The tunnel where cycling was mandatory Ontario Traffic Man 2020-07-21 | Due to construction, the pedestrian tube of the Maastunnel is temporarily closed. But pedestrians are not allowed to just use the bicycle path instead. Let's see why.UPDATE: The bikes were moved downstairs: youtu.be/wzlKzrKTOLE0:00 Mild flickering images in next section0:34 Mild flickering images0:58 OK
High Speed Trains in the Netherlands Ontario Traffic Man 2020-06-24 | A look at the types of high-speed train operating in the Netherlands.List of shots:0:00 Eurostar entering HSL Zuid north of Rotterdam0:15 Eurostar departing Rotterdam Central Station0:49 Eurostar passing Lage Zwaluwe at 209 km/h1:09 Eurostar passing Lage Zwaluwe at 287 km/h1:31 Thalys departing Rotterdam Central Station2:15 Thalys passing Noorderkempen (Belgium) at 300 km/h2:26 Thalys passing Lage Zwaluwe at 292 km/h2:36 Thalys passing Lage Zwaluwe at 300 km/h with horn2:52 Thalys passing Noorderkempen (Belgium) at 262 km/h3:08 ICE departing Utrecht Central Station3:43 ICE passing Maarssen at 120 km/h.Two of the shots are actually filmed in Belgium, but the same high speed line does continue across the border into the Netherlands.Music is a thing I made.
Why Rotterdams traffic signals cant count properly Ontario Traffic Man 2020-05-03 | If your signals are able to accurately count down from a high number then they clearly aren't responding to real-time conditions.Music is a thing I made a while ago.
Rotterdams latest metro extension: the Hoekse Line Ontario Traffic Man 2019-11-25 | On 30 September 2019, RET Metro Line B was extended 24 kilometres from Schiedam Centrum station to Hoek van Holland Haven. On the preview day two days earlier, I took a look at the "new" line.
Waterloo Ion LRT: Interesting Infrastructure Features Ontario Traffic Man 2019-06-28 | A look at some of the notable features that Grand River Transit's Ion light rail system brings to Ontario.Notes:This video uses the broad definition of 'light rail', which includes any system using tram-like technology, including streetcars, LRT and some light metros (such as the Ottawa Confederation line).Countless light rail systems have existed in Ontario (streetcars, interurbans, etc) but the TTC and GRT had the only operating systems at the time of filming.Ottawa's O-Train Trillium Line is not a light rail line because it operates entirely on federally regulated railways (i.e. it's a commuter rail line).
How Transit Signal Priority works in Toronto Ontario Traffic Man 2019-02-10 | How and why TTC streetcars and buses receive priority at traffic signals. Animations by Sclerae - youtube.com/channel/UCKu-aI92GjysPLwL87_KRjw2020 update: I'm still working on the followup videos for this series, but it's taking a while because I'm learning animation in order to display the concepts more clearly. Music by me (reaperexpress).
The sounds of a car-free King Street at rush hour Ontario Traffic Man 2018-07-31 | Since November 2017, the City of Toronto has been conducting an experiment known as the "King Street Pilot" whereby cars are no longer permitted to drive straight along King Street between Bathurst St and Jarvis St. On top of speeding up streetcar service and increasing transit ridership, the project has noticeably reduced the noise level along the street. It is now quite pleasant to have a conversation along the street, or sit outside near the road.
How fast does a GO train go? Ontario Traffic Man 2018-05-22 | Aboard a GO Transit Lakeshore West express train toward Niagara Falls, tracking the speed with GPS.Filmed Monday 21 May 2018 (Saturday schedule due to Victoria Day holiday).GO Transit, please run more of these off-peak express trains, they are awesome! The local trains are painfully slow.Spoiler alert: GO Trains travel at up to 150 km/h (93 mph).
Evening GO & Amtrak trains at Sunnyside Ontario Traffic Man 2018-04-14 | Some trains that went by while I was filming a different video on The Queensway.Metrolinx Oakville Subdivision (GO Transit Lakeshore West line) at various locations along The QueenswaySpeed limit: 80 mph (128 km/h)
Banked streetcar track on The Queensway Ontario Traffic Man 2018-04-14 | I think The Queensway is the only surface track on the Toronto streetcar network where curves are superelevated.Filmed on The Queensway east of Humber Loop, at a curve with a 10 cm superelevation.
How to draw a Dutch Roundabout Ontario Traffic Man 2018-04-06 | How to draw a roundabout with bicycle paths which have priority over motor traffic.CORRECTION:The reference to Shark Teeth yield markings should be Ontario HTA Regulation 402/15, not 420/15.Music is 'Forest Lights' by me (Reaperexpress)Avec des sous-titres en français.
GO Barrie Line meet in the snow Ontario Traffic Man 2018-01-17 | Two GO trains meet on the new segment of double track which was completed on 17 December 2017.Time/Date: 14:04, Tuesday 16 January 2018Location: Metrolinx Newmarket Subdivision milepost 14.82 (PK 23.9) Rivermede RoadSpeed Limit: 75 mph (121 km/h)
GO Trains bypassing Downsview Park station Ontario Traffic Man 2017-12-27 | Downsview Park station opened on 17 December 2017 for subway service, but GO Train schedules don't change until 30 December 2017. So for two weeks passengers could see GO trains flying through the station at up to 120 km/h (75 mph).As of December 30th, all trains stop at Downsview Park. Service operates hourly outside peak periods, and up to 4 times per hour during peak periods.Filmed on Saturday 23 December 2017.
Why pedestrian signals count down for nothing Ontario Traffic Man 2017-10-30 | Here's why pedestrian signals sometimes count down to zero, but then go right back to 'Walk'.
New Woodbine Station Entrance (and other renovations) Ontario Traffic Man 2017-10-24 | The TTC's Easier Access project was mostly completed at Woodbine Station with the opening of a new entrance building and new elevators on 29 September 2017.The project eliminated barriers such as crossing the street, or climbing a flight of stairs.Music is a simple piece I made.
Woodbine Bike Lane ride Ontario Traffic Man 2017-09-18 | Ride southbound and northbound on the new Woodbine Avenue bicycle lanes in Toronto. Shaky at the beginning but it gets better.Music:Gold Guns Girls - composed by Metric, performed by meTake Me Away - composed by MOOG (Blair Joscelyne), performed by me.
GO Train Acceleration 0-100 km/h (0-60 mph) - 6-car MP40 Ontario Traffic Man 2017-08-27 | Routine acceleration of a Motive Power Industries MP40PH pulling 6 Bombardier BiLevel coaches. The train was on time, so it was probably not full throttle.Filmed on Saturday 26 August 2017 southbound on the Barrie Line. Speed limit 75 mph (121 km/h)
Midnight at Danforth Station Ontario Traffic Man 2017-07-29 | Danforth Station is surprisingly active at night, with local trains stopping and express trains passing through.Filmed between 23:20 and 23:40 on Friday 28 July 2017. In this 20-minute period there were 6 trains, though I only caught 5 on video.Over this weekend, evening/night GO trains were only operating as far as Whitby to allow the new Whitby rail yard to be connected to the mainline.0:00 Intro0:27 VIA 669 Intercity toward Toronto1:26 GO 937 Local toward Aldershot2:06 GO 936 Local toward Whitby4:15 GO 895 Express toward TorontoI was hoping it would blast through on the express track as the two local trains loaded, but instead it was dispatched onto the local track and got stuck behind GO 937.5:26 Two CN locomotives with a seriously flat wheelSpeed Limit: 90 mph (145 km/h).
Scarborough RT vs. GO Train race! Ontario Traffic Man 2017-06-30 | Aboard the Toronto Transit Commission's Line 3 Scarborough, racing GO Transit's Line 7 Stouffville northbound from Lawrence East to Ellesmere station. Sorry about the dirty window.The trains are both travelling about 70 km/h, which is very slow for a GO train. With improved tracks, GO trains could easily get up to at least 120km/h in this distance.Both trains left Kennedy station at 20:47, but the RT pulled away due to its superior acceleration. By Lawrence East it was half a kilometre ahead of the GO train.Music is a techno thing I made.
Gatineau Hydro Corridor bike path ride & review 2011 Ontario Traffic Man 2017-05-28 | Eastbound ride along the Gatineau Hydro Corridor Bike Path, from Brimley Road to Military Trail.Filmed in 2011, shortly after the path was built.The 4.1km ride took 13 minutes in real time, which is a 19km/h average.Music is a series of pieces composed and performed by myself.
Least used station in Toronto: York University GO Station Ontario Traffic Man 2017-03-12 | More info in blog post: ontariotrafficman.wordpress.com/2017/03/12/torontos-latest-abandoned-stationThe station was abandoned on 18 March 2020, and it was demolished in 2022. Full update video here: youtu.be/DJRt-zzgomgMusic is a blues jam featuring myself on piano, Errol Fraser on bass, Jim Wood on guitar and Mardi Wood on drums.This video is inspired by the fantastic series of videos "Least Used Stations" (of the UK) by Geoff Marshall.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLt4q5oaptyI9U2zddss8dm8srzuJj6nRz
4 minutes to cross the street - Vaughan, ON Ontario Traffic Man 2016-10-16 | Trying out the pedestrian crossings on the newly-reconstructed Highway 7 in Vaughan Centre.More info in the blog post: ontariotrafficman.wordpress.com/2016/10/16/neglecting-pedestrians-in-vaughan-centreThis area is supposed to be Vaughan's downtown, so you'd expect that pedestrian delays would be kept as low as possible. But the signal timings reveal that York Region believes otherwise. They provide only enough Walk time to get pedestrians halfway across the street each cycle - even though there is actually a much longer portion of the cycle when one stage of the crossing could display Walk.This video was taken outside of peak periods (on a Saturday). During weekday peak periods, the delays to pedestrians would be substantially longer due to a longer cycle length.
Adelaide Street bike lanes - Full Route Ontario Traffic Man 2016-09-07 | A ride from Niagara Street to Parliament Street on the Adelaide Street bicycle lanes in Toronto.Main article: ontariotrafficman.wordpress.com/2016/09/07/richmond-adelaide-cycle-track-reviewThe 4.0 km trip took 13 minutes, which is an 18 km/h average.
Richmond Street bike lanes - Full Route Ontario Traffic Man 2016-09-07 | A ride from Parliament Street to Niagara Street on the Richmond Street bicycle lanes in Toronto.Main article: ontariotrafficman.wordpress.com/2016/09/07/richmond-adelaide-cycle-track-reviewThe 3.8 km trip took 14 minutes at a leisurely pace, which is an average speed of 16 km/h. That's very fast considering the number of traffic signals downtown.Music is an unnamed jam piece composed and performed by me (Reaperexpress).
Richmond-Adelaide Bike Lane Review Ontario Traffic Man 2016-09-07 | More info in the blog post: ontariotrafficman.wordpress.com/2016/09/07/richmond-adelaide-cycle-track-reviewAvec sous-titres en français.A review of the Richmond-Adelaide bicycle route in Toronto, which now forms the main east-west bicycle route through the Financial District.Filmed in November 2015. All music is composed and performed by me (Reaperexpress).*corrections: - The lanes carry 800 people per hour in the peak direction, not 900 (2015 count, Richmond at Spadina westbound during PM peak).- The signals on Richmond/Adelaide are timed at the 40km/h speed limit, not 50km/h as I said in the video (I didn't realize the speed limit had been reduced). This explains why the progression is also fairly good for bicycles.
Finch East Hydro Corridor Bike Path ride - Yonge to Leslie Ontario Traffic Man 2016-07-06 | A 3.9km ride and review of the Finch Hydro Corridor bicycle path from Finch Subway Station to Pineway Blvd.The trip took 13 minutes, which is an average speed of 18 km/h.
Finch Hydro Corridor Bike Path ride - Norfinch to Yonge Ontario Traffic Man 2016-06-30 | A 10.8km ride and review of the Finch Hydro Corridor bicycle path from Norfinch Drive to Finch Subway Station.The ride took 34 minutes in real time, which is a 19km/h average.Since my last series of videos from 2011, the path has been completed between Norfinch and Yonge, and extended east of Yonge to Leslie.
Triple meet at Bloor GO station Ontario Traffic Man 2016-06-01 | A southbound UP Express train meets two GO trains which are travelling side-by-side, just south of Bloor Station. The GO Kitchener line train stops to serve the station, while the Milton line train passes through non-stop.Unfortunately my camera was acting up and randomly stopped recording.Speed limit: 80 mph (129 km/h), however this is a few hundred metres south of the West Toronto Diamond which has a 70 mph (112 km/h) speed restriction for straight-through traffic and a lower speed restriction for turning (Milton line) traffic, perhaps 45 mph (72 km/h).
6-car GO trains on the Barrie Line (F59PH) Ontario Traffic Man 2016-05-08 | Between June 2014 and September 2017, off-peak trains on the Barrie line were operated using 6-car trains, rather than the standard 10- or 12-car sets used elsewhere on the network. Here are a couple shots of the weekday 15:40 trip from Toronto to Barrie, being pushed by one of the few remaining F59PH locomotives.Location 1: York University Busway & Finch Hydro Corridor Bike Path crossing. Speed limit 75 mph (121 km/h).Location 2: Langstaff Road crossing. Speed limit is normally 75 mph (121 km/h), but speed is restricted due to railway widening construction.
GO Trains through Downsview Park (2016) Ontario Traffic Man 2016-05-05 | Planes take off from Downsview Airport and GO trains pass the site of the future Downsview Park subway and GO station.
UP Express, VIA and CN trains passing Etobicoke North GO Station Ontario Traffic Man 2015-10-18 | VIA and UP Express trains pass by at speed, and a CN shunter delivers to local industry.Turn on Subtitles (CC) for train speeds.0:02 UP Express across Kipling Avenue at 115 km/h (71 mph)0:17 UP Express 3005 at 127 km/h (79 mph)0:37 UP Express 3001 at 114 km/h (71 mph)0:54 VIA 905 at 90 km/h (56 mph)1:17 VIA 6446 at 96 km/h (60 mph)1:34 UP Express 1001 at 121 km/h (75 mph)1:43 UP Express 1011 going pretty fast (didn't measure speed)3:20 UP Express 3005 at 121 km/h (75 mph)3:36 UP Express 3001 going pretty fast (didn't measure speed)5:40 UP Express 3005 at 128 km/h (79 mph)UP car numbers are the westernmost unit, regardless of direction travelled. Normally I don't record cab numbers, but I needed to correlate footage shot with different cameras.Because of the short trainsets, speeds are only precise to within about 5 km/h.Location: Metrolinx Weston Subdivision milepost 11.0Speed Limit: The Georgetown South Project railway upgrades were supposed to increase the limit to 90 mph (145 km/h) here, but train speeds suggest that the limit is still only 80 mph (129 km/h).Shot on Saturday October 10, 2015 between 10:30 and noon. There were about twenty trains in that period. At the time of filming, Kitchener line GO trains did not operate on weekends.
UP Express train acceleration 50 - 130 km/h (30 - 80 mph) Ontario Traffic Man 2015-10-01 | Aboard a Union Pearson Express train accelerating past Etobicoke North station in Toronto.Turn on Subtitles (CC) for miles per hour (mph).The ride is noticeably bumpier and squeakier than on a GO train.
UP Express train acceleration: 0-100 km/h (0-60 mph) Ontario Traffic Man 2015-09-23 | Aboard a Union Pearson Express train toward Toronto Union Station accelerating out of Bloor station.Turn on Subtitles (CC) for miles per hour (mph).0-100 km/h takes 80 seconds. I think the train was at low throttle pulling away from the station.
Leaside Rail Trail ride Ontario Traffic Man 2015-07-17 | A ride along the Leaside Rail Trail in Toronto, Ontario. The full trip along the 2.8 km path takes 8 minutes, which is sped up to 5 minutes in this video.Music is "Teardrop" and "Dissolved Girl", both written by Massive Attack and performed by me.This footage was shot in 2011 or 2012, relatively soon after the path was built.
