Los Angeles Metro bus fleet
The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (also known as "Metro ", "MTA", or "LACMTA") operates a vast fleet of buses. As of 2009, Metro operated the second-largest bus fleet in North America,[1] with a total of 2,472 buses.
Overview
Metro and its predecessor agencies have ordered buses from a variety of manufacturers over the years, including GMC, Flxible, Grumman, AM General, Transportation Manufacturing Corporation (TMC), Neoplan USA, New Flyer Industries, El Dorado National, Orion Bus Industries, Thomas Built Buses, Blue Bird Corporation, and North American Bus Industries (NABI). LACMTA has ordered over 1,500 buses from NABI in recent years, including purchasing an expanded fleet of 45-foot (14 m) buses, which they used to phase out their traditional 40-foot (12 m) vehicles.
Alternative fuels and vehicle technology
Metro is a major player in alternative fuel technologies, notably CNG, and the text "Nation's Largest Clean-Air Fleet" appears on the sides of many of its buses. The CNG fleet reduces emissions of particulates by 90%, carbon monoxide by 80%, and greenhouse gases by 20% over the 67 remaining diesel-powered buses in the fleet. Alternative fuel buses have logged more than 450 million operating miles since 1993, an industry record.
Metro has also increased its use of on-board vehicle technology. Most buses are equipped with monitors for Transit TV broadcasts and to display real-time bus maps to show the location through GPS navigation; the latter is the first of its kind in the United States. The screens have been shut off as of early 2015, due to the frequent influx of passengers relying on using their personal mobile devices while on buses; such as cell phones, smartphones, and electronic tablets for entertainment while riding.[2] The increased use of personal mobile devices by passengers lead to the result of Metro implementing WiFi on all buses by April 2017. Also, as part of Metro's ATMS project, most buses include a marquee displaying the date and time, Automatic Voice Annunciation (AVA) for audio and visual announcements of each stop, and an audio and visual "Stop Requested" announcement. A supplemental audio announcement of "For your safety, please watch your step when exiting the bus" was added to all buses on February 28, 2013 and changed voice on March 2015.
Bus fleet
Metro has the second largest bus fleet in North America with 2,472 buses, behind New York City's Metropolitan Transportation Authority with 5,593 and ahead of Toronto's TTC at 2,031 (2,160 with Wheel Trans).
Active
Make/ Model |
Length | Picture | Year | Numbers (quantity ordered) |
Current Paint Schemes | Engine | Transmission | Fuel propulsion | Divisions | Notes |
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NABI 31-LFW | 31 feet | 2010 | 3100-3149 (50 buses) |
Metro Local |
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CNG | MV Transportation, Southland Transit and Transdev (contractors) | Strictly operated by bus contractors. | ||
NFI XN40 | 40 feet | 2015-2016 | 3850-4199 (350 buses) |
Metro Local Metro Liner |
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1, 2, 5, 7, 8, 9, 10, 13, 15, 18 and Transdev (contractor) | 4172 is the only unit powered with a Cummins Westport ISL-G Near Zero engine.
Units 4195-4199 are rebranded in the Metro Orange Line livery for the Metro Liner. | ||
NFI C40LF | 2001 | 5300-5522 (223 buses) |
Metro Local Metro Rapid |
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1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 9, 10, 13, 15, 18 and MV Transportation (contractor) | Some units are retired. The rest are slated for retirement. To be replaced by ElDorado National Axess BRT buses. Scheduled to be retired by 2019. | |||
NFI XN40 | 2013-2015 | 5600-6149 (550 buses) |
Metro Local Metro Rapid |
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1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 9, 10, 13, 15, 18, MV Transportation, Southland Transit and Transdev (contractors) | Part of the 900 Bus order exercise in 2013 | |||
NABI 40-LFW | ||||||||||
2001 | 7300–7514 (215 buses) |
Metro Local |
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2, 7 and 9 | As of August 1, 2018, buses: 7311, 7342, 7350, 7354, 7363, 7368, 7373, 7376, 7416, 7431, 7432, 7433, 7445, 7450, 7466, 7467, 7468, 7472, 7483, 7484, 7492, 7494, 7497 and 7503 remain in service. Most have retired. To be replaced by ElDorado National Axess BRT buses. Scheduled to be retired by 2019. | ||||
2002 | 7600-7949 (350 buses) |
Metro Local Metro Rapid |
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1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 9, 10, 15, 18, Southland Transit and Transdev (contractors) | 2/3 of the bus fleet are retired. To be replaced by ElDorado National Axess BRT buses. Scheduled to be retired by 2019.
7608, 7649, 7668, 7764, 7793, 7903 and 7909 are operated by TransDev. 7686, 7689, 7763 and 7791 are operated by Southland Transit. | |||||
2005 | 7525–7599 (75 buses) |
Metro Local Metro Rapid |
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7, 9, 15 and 18 | 7540 is retired and had a Doosan GL11K engine.
Select units have already been retired. | ||||
OBI VI (06.501) | 2000-01 | 11001–11067 (67 buses) |
Metro Local |
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Diesel | MV Transportation (contractor) | Select units have already been retired. To be replaced by ElDorado National Axess BRT buses. Scheduled to be retired by 2019. | ||
NABI 45C-LFW | 45 feet | 2004 | 8000-8099 (100 buses) |
Metro Rapid Metro Liner (Unit # 8005 only) |
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CNG | 1, 3, 8, 9, 10, 13 and 15 | 8000 was a 2003 pilot bus and is now retired.
8005 is rebranded in the Metro Silver Line livery for the Metro Liner. | |
NABI Metro 45C | 2008–09 | 8100-8400 (301 buses) |
Metro Local Metro Liner |
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1, 7, 8, 9, 15 and 18 | Select units have been repowered with Cummins Westport ISL-G NZ engines.
Currently being repainted and repowered. | |||
2010-11 | 8401-8491 (90 buses) |
Metro Local Metro Liner |
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7, 8, 9, 15 and 18 | 8426, 8466 and 8479 have been repowered with Cummins Westport L9N engines.
Currently being repainted and repowered. 8490 and 8491 are rebranded in the Metro Silver Line livery for the Metro Liner. | |||||
2012-13 | 8500-8649 (150 buses) |
Metro Local | 3, 5, 7, 8, 15 and 18 | Some units have been repainted, while other units are slated for repaintment. | ||||||
NABI 60-BRT | 60 feet | 2005-2006 | 9200-9399 (200 buses) |
Metro Local Metro Rapid Metro Liner |
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1, 5, 7, 8, 10, 13, 15 and 18 | Formerly had Cummins L-Gas Plus engines | ||
2006 | 9400-9495 (96 buses) |
Metro Local Metro Rapid Metro Liner |
1, 5, 8, 15 and 18 | Repowered from Cummins L-Gas Plus Engines
9495 is a 2007 unit, 65ft. long and has tinted windows in a different frame. | ||||||
2007–08 | 9500-9594 (95 buses) |
Metro Local Metro Rapid Metro Liner |
5, 7, 8, 10 and 18 |
On order
Fleet number(s) | Thumbnail | Year | Numbers | Manufacturer | Model | Engine | Transmission | Notes |
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(60 buses) | TBD | 6200-6259 | NFI | XE60 | TBD | TBD | Awarded $4.2 million by the Federal Transit Administration's Low or No-Emission Vehicle Deployment Program.[4][5][6][7]
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(65 buses) | TBD | 6300-6364 | NFI | XN60 | Cummins Westport L9N | Allison B500R Gen-V |
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(295 buses) | 2018-2019 | 1505-1799 | ElDorado National | Axess BRT | Cummins Westport L9N | Voith D864.6 4 speed |
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(60 buses) | TBD | 2300-2359 | BYD | BYD K9 | TBD | TBD |
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Retired (incomplete)
Make/Model | Length | Picture | Year | Numbers
(quantity ordered) |
Current Paint Schemes | Engine | Transmission | Fuel Propulsion |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Gillig Spirit | 28 foot | 1990 | 600
(1 bus) |
Yellow Jacket | Cummins B5.9 | Allison MT-645 | Diesel | |
Gillig Phantom | 40 foot | 1991 | 813-817
(4 buses) |
None | Detroit Diesel 6V92TA | Allison HT-748 | Diesel | |
Eldorado National Aerolite | 21 foot | 1998 | 0005
(1 bus) |
Yellow Jacket | Propane | |||
Ford Econoline 350 | 25 foot | 1989 | 0006
(1 bus) |
Yellow Jacket | Diesel | |||
GMC RTS-04 (T8J-204) | 40 foot | 1980-81 | 0023-0025
(3 buses) |
Purple Connector | Detroit Diesel 6V92TA | Allison V730 | Diesel | |
Eldorado National Aerotech | 25 foot | 1997 | 0025
(1 bus) |
Yellow Jacket | Propane | |||
Gillig Phantom | 40 foot | 1994 | 1000-1010
(10 buses) |
None | Detroit Diesel Series 50 | Allison B400R | Diesel | |
BYD K9 | 39 foot | 2014 | 1001-1005
(5 buses) |
Metro Local | Electric | |||
Neoplan USA AN440A/3 | 40 foot | 1987 | 1100-1189
(89 buses) |
Yellow Jacket | Detroit Diesel 6V92TA | Allison V731 | Diesel | |
TMC RTS-06 (T80-206) | 40 foot | 1992 | 1200-1502
(302 buses) |
Yellow Jacket
Metro Local |
Detroit Diesel 6V92TA | Allison V731 | Diesel | |
Flxible Metro B CNG | 40 foot | 1989 | 1800-1809
(9 buses) |
Tri Stripe | Cummins L10G | Voith D863.3 | CNG | |
TMC RTS-06 (T80-206) | 40 foot | 1989 | 1970-1999
(30 buses) |
Yellow Jacket
Metro Local |
Detroit Diesel 6V92TAC | Allison V731 | Diesel | |
TMC RTS-06 (T80-206) | 40 foot | 1988 | 2000-2266
(266 buses) |
Yellow Jacket
Metro Local |
Detroit Diesel 6V92TAC | Allison V731 | Diesel | |
TMC RTS-06 (T80-206) | 40 foot | 1993 | 2006
(1 bus) |
None | Detroit Diesel 6V92TA | Allison V731 | Diesel | |
TMC RTS-06 (T80-206) | 40 foot | 1989 | 2300-2402
(102 buses) |
Yellow Jacket | Detroit Diesel 6V92TAC | Allison V731 | Diesel | |
Flxible Metro B | 40 foot | 1988 | 2500-2649
(149 buses) |
Yellow Jacket | Cummins L10 | Voith D863.2 | Diesel | |
Flxible Metro B | 40 foot | 1989 | 2700-2764
(64 buses) |
Yellow Jacket | Cummins L10 | Voith D863.2 | Diesel | |
Flxible Metro B | 40 foot | 1990 | 2800-2870
(70 buses) |
Yellow Jacket | Detroit Diesel 6V71TAC | Allison V731 | Diesel | |
Flxible Metro B | 40 foot | 1992 | 2900-2932
(32 buses) |
Yellow Jacket | Detroit Diesel 6V71TAC | Allison V731 | Diesel | |
New Flyer D40LF | 40 foot | 1998 | 3000-3019
(19 buses) |
Metro Local | Detroit Diesel Series 50 | Allison B400R | Diesel | |
Neoplan USA AN440A | 40 foot | 1983-84 | 3300-3714
(314 buses) |
Yellow Jacket | Detroit Diesel 6V92TA | Allison HT-747
Allison HTB-748 |
Diesel | |
NABI 42-BRT | 42 foot | 2008-09 | 4200-4205
(5 buses) |
Metro Local | Ford Triton V10 6.8L | ISE Thundervolt TB40-HG Hybrid Drive System | Gasoline-Electric | |
GMC RTS-04 (T7J-604) | 35 foot | 1982 | 4400-4434
(34 buses) |
Yellow Jacket
Metro Local |
Detroit Diesel 6V92TAC | Allison V731 | Diesel | |
GMC RTS-04 (T8J-604) | 40 foot | 1983 | 4453,4460,
4461,4465 4466,4470 (6 buses) |
Blank | Detroit Diesel 6V92TA | Allison V730 | Diesel | |
Neoplan USA AN440 | 40 foot | 1995-96 | 4500-4695
(195 buses) |
Metro Local | Cummins L10G | Allison B400R | CNG | |
Neoplan USA AN440 | 40 foot | 1996-97 | 4696-4793
(97 buses) |
Metro Local | Cummins L10G | Allison B400R | CNG | |
New Flyer C40HF | 40 foot | 1999-2000 | 5000-5222
(122 buses) |
Metro Local | Detroit Diesel Series 50G 8.5L
Cummins Westport ISL G 8.9L |
Allison B400R | CNG | |
Neoplan USA AN440 | 40 foot | 1997-98 | 6301-6600
(299 buses) |
Metro Local | Cummins L10G | Allison B400R | CNG | |
Neoplan USA AN440 | 40 foot | 1999 | 6700-6799
(100 buses) |
Metro Local | Cummins Westport L Gas Plus
Cummins Westport ISL G 8.9L |
Allison B400R | CNG | |
NABI 40-LFW | 40 foot | 1999-2000 | 7000-7214
(215 buses) |
Metro Local
Metro Rapid |
Detroit Diesel Series 50G 8.5L
Cummins Westport ISL G 8.9L |
Allison B400R | CNG | |
Grumman Flxible 870 | 40 foot | 1980 | 7500-7729
(229 buses) |
RTD Tri-Shape
Yellow Jacket |
Detroit Diesel 6V92TA | Allison V730 | Diesel | |
NABI 40C-LFW | 40 foot | 2002-03 | 7980-7999
(20 buses) |
Metro Local
Metro Rapid |
Detroit Diesel Series 50G 8.5L | Allison B400R5 Gen-III | CNG | |
GMC RTS-04 (T8J-204) | 40 foot | 1980-81 | 8200-9139
(939 buses) |
ATE Ryder
RTD Tri-Stripe Yellow Jacket |
Detroit Diesel 6V92TA | Allison V730 | Diesel | |
MAN-AMG SG-220-18-2A | 60 foot | 1978 | 9250-9259
(9 buses) |
RTD Tri-Stripe | MAN D2566 MLUM | Renk-Doromat 874A | Diesel | |
Neoplan USA AN122/3 Skyliner | 40 foot | 1981 | 9902-9921
(19 buses) |
RTD Tri-Stripe | Detroit Diesel 6V92TA | Allison HT-740 | Diesel | |
Thomas TL960 | 40 foot | 2001 | 9950-9969
(19 buses) |
Metro Local | Cummins ISC | Allison B400R | Diesel | |
Blue Bird CSRE 3703 | 37 foot | 2001 | 9970-9975
(5 buses) |
Metro Local | Cummins ISC | Allison B400R | Diesel | |
Gillig Phantom | 40 foot | 1994 | 9976
(1 bus) |
Metro Local | Detroit Diesel Series 50 | Allison B400R | Diesel | |
Gillig Phantom | 40 foot | 1989 | 9977
(1 bus) |
Metro Local | Detroit Diesel 6V92TA | Allison HT-748 | Diesel | |
Gillig Phantom | 40 foot | 1993-94 | 9978-9980
(3 buses) |
Metro Local | Detroit Diesel Series 50 | ZF 4HP590 | Diesel | |
New Flyer D30LF | 30 foot | 1997-98 | 9981-9983
(3 buses) |
Metro Local | Detroit Diesel Series 40 | Allison B300R | Diesel | |
Eldorado National MST II | 32 foot | 2002 | 12501-12536
(35 buses) |
Yellow Jacket | Cummins ISB | Allison B300R | Propane | |
Eldorado National E-Z Rider II | 30 foot | 2003 | 12556-12570
(14 buses) |
Metro Local | Cummins Westport B LPG Plus | Allison B300R | Propane | |
Gillig Phantom | 40 foot | 1988 | 19088,19097,
19098,19101, 19102,19115, 19126,19127 (8 buses) |
Yellow Jacket | Detroit Diesel 6V92TA | Allison HT-747 | Diesel | |
Gillig Phantom | 35 foot | 1983 | 805213
(1 bus) |
Yellow Jacket | Detroit Diesel 6V92TA | Allison HT-747 | Diesel |
Bus divisions
Under the Metro governance structure, the routes operating out of each division are supervised by an integrated/centralized operations division with oversight provided by Service Councils composed of elected officials, appointed representatives, and transit users from a given area served by each division. While the Councils have geographical boundaries, in practice they only define where the members come from, as most of Los Angeles is served by routes operating out of multiple sectors. For instance, the Olympic Boulevard Rapid bus is operated by buses from the San Gabriel Valley sector, despite its entire route being in the Westside or Central Los Angeles areas. A list of routes operating from each sector can be found on the Metro web site.
The SGV-3 in Cypress Park is the oldest bus yard in Metro history, which has been operating since 1907. It is home to 200 buses.
Service sector abbreviations and division numbers are affixed to the windows and sides of many Metro buses. Some also have circular decals with the division name and an illustration in a style similar to that used in New York City and New Jersey.
The following table lists all current bus divisions (rail divisions are not included):
Number | Name | Sector |
---|---|---|
1 | Central City | Gateway Cities |
2 | Crossroads Depot | Gateway Cities |
3 | North Los Angeles, Cypress Park | San Gabriel Valley |
4 | (non-revenue vehicles) | Gateway Cities |
5 | Arthur Winston, Mid-Cities | South Bay |
7 | West Hollywood | Westside/Central |
8 | West Valley | San Fernando Valley |
9 | El Monte, San Gabriel Valley | San Gabriel Valley |
10 | Gateway | Westside/Central |
13 | Downtown Los Angeles | Central Maintenance Facility (CMF) |
15 | East Valley | San Fernando Valley |
18 | South Bay | South Bay |
Closed divisions
The following table lists all former divisions.
Number | Name |
---|---|
6 | Venice |
12 | Long Beach |
14 | South Los Angeles[11] |
16 | Pomona |
See also
- Bus transportation in California
- Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority topics
- Los Angeles Metro Rail rolling stock
References
- ↑ Roman, Alex (September–October 2009). "Top 100 Transit Bus Fleets" (PDF). Metro Magazine. Vol. 105 no. 8. p. 22. Retrieved 2009-11-05.
- ↑ http://thesource.metro.net/2015/02/10/metro-statement-on-transit-tv-monitors-on-buses/ Metro statement on Transit TV monitors on buses
- ↑ https://www.newflyer.com/rss/758-new-flyer-expands-clear-air-propulsion-leadership-with-the-cummins-westport-isl-g-near-zero-emissions-engine
- ↑ New Flyer Named by LA Metro as a Partner For an FTA Program Regarding Zero-Emissions Vehicle Deployment, New Flyer Industries. Dated May 4, 2016, retrieved on July 20, 2016.
- ↑ Fiscal Year 2015 Low and No-Emission Vehicle Deployment Program Projects, Federal Transit Administration. Retrieved on May 5, 2016.
- ↑ http://metro.granicus.com/MediaPlayer.php?view_id=2&clip_id=696&meta_id=57652
- ↑ http://thesource.metro.net/2017/07/27/as-metro-pursues-electric-bus-fleet-by-2030-three-bus-contracts-go-to-board-on-thursday/
- ↑ http://thesource.metro.net/2017/07/27/as-metro-pursues-electric-bus-fleet-by-2030-three-bus-contracts-go-to-board-on-thursday/
- ↑ http://metro.granicus.com/MediaPlayer.php?view_id=2&clip_id=696&meta_id=57652
- ↑ http://thesource.metro.net/2017/07/27/as-metro-pursues-electric-bus-fleet-by-2030-three-bus-contracts-go-to-board-on-thursday/
- ↑ Reclaimed bus yard begins life as urban wetland Los Angeles Times Feb. 10, 2012