Fleet of the LACMTA
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The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority
(AKA "LACMTA" or "Metro", even "MTA") operates a vast fleet of buses. As of 2009, the LACMTA operated the second-largest bus fleet in North America, with a total of 2,911 buses.
, AM General
, Transportation Manufacturing Corporation (TMC)
, Neoplan USA
, New Flyer Industries
, El Dorado National, Orion Bus Industries
, Thomas Built Buses
, Blue Bird, and North American Bus Industries (NABI)
. LACMTA has ordered over 1,500 buses from NABI
in recent years and has plans to order even more, including adding an expanded fleet of 45 feet (13.7 m) buses, which they will use to phase out their traditional 40 feet (12.2 m) vehicles.
However, the diesel fleet remain in service is with the contractors is the Orion VI #11000 series buses.
Metro has also demonstrated a major commitment to 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. 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 for each stop, and an audio and visual Stop Requested announcement.
with 6,263 and ahead of Toronto's TTC
at 2,031 (2,160 with Wheel Trans).
Note: TBA = To Be Announced
Notes:
C=Contracted: FT=First Transit; TC=Transportation Concepts; MV=MV Transportation ; ATE=Ex ATE (Now First Transit, Compton.); ST = Southland Transit ; VT = Veolia Transportation.
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.
Most buses show the sector abbreviation and division number affixed on the windows and sides of buses. Some also have circular decals with the division name, with an illustration, similar to the style used in New York City
.
The following table lists all current bus divisions (rail divisions are not included):
Metro is currently building a new bus yard which has been designated Division 13 adjacent to the Support Services Center and just east of the Gateway headquarters building. Construction is currently scheduled to be completed by September 2013.
Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority
The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority is the California state-chartered regional transportation planning agency and public transportation operating agency for the County of Los Angeles formed in 1993 out of a merger of the Southern California Rapid Transit District and the...
(AKA "LACMTA" or "Metro", even "MTA") operates a vast fleet of buses. As of 2009, the LACMTA operated the second-largest bus fleet in North America, with a total of 2,911 buses.
Overview
Metro and its predecessor agencies have ordered buses from a variety of manufacturers over the years, including GMC, Grumman, FlxibleFlxible
The Flxible Co. was a motorcycle sidecar, funeral car, ambulance, intercity coach and transit bus manufacturing company based in the United States that was founded in 1913, and which closed in 1996.-History:In 1913, Hugo H. Young and Carl F...
, AM General
AM General
AM General is an American heavy vehicle manufacturer based in South Bend, Indiana. It is best known for the civilian Hummer and the military Humvee, that is assembled in Mishawaka, Indiana...
, Transportation Manufacturing Corporation (TMC)
Transportation Manufacturing Corporation
Transportation Manufacturing Corporation was a bus manufacturer based in Roswell, New Mexico.The company was formed in 1974 by Greyhound Bus Lines to manufacture Motor Coach Industries vehicles...
, Neoplan USA
Neoplan USA
Neoplan USA was a major transit bus manufacturing company based in Denver, Colorado, which was entirely separate from the German corporation, Neoplan, licensing its designs from the German company of the same name. The company was founded in 1981 and folded in 2006. It was originally a subsidiary...
, New Flyer Industries
New Flyer Industries
New Flyer Industries Inc. is a bus manufacturer in North America, headquartered in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. It also has factories in Crookston and St. Cloud, Minnesota, USA.-History:...
, El Dorado National, Orion Bus Industries
Orion Bus Industries
Orion International, previously Orion Bus Industries and Ontario Bus Industries in Canada and Bus Industries of America in the United States, is a bus manufacturer based in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada and established by the Government of Ontario in 1975...
, Thomas Built Buses
Thomas Built Buses
Thomas Built Buses, Inc. is a bus manufacturer based in High Point, North Carolina, United States and a subsidiary of the German Daimler AG. Thomas produces school buses, activity buses/MFSAB , and commercial buses; both small and full-size buses are produced.Thomas traces its roots to 1916, when...
, Blue Bird, and North American Bus Industries (NABI)
Nabi
Nabi may refer to:* Prophets of Islam, humans who, in the Islamic faith, have been chosen as prophets by God**Nabi * Butterfly in the Korean language** Nabi , a 2001 South Korean film** The Korean language title of Mr...
. LACMTA has ordered over 1,500 buses from NABI
Nabi
Nabi may refer to:* Prophets of Islam, humans who, in the Islamic faith, have been chosen as prophets by God**Nabi * Butterfly in the Korean language** Nabi , a 2001 South Korean film** The Korean language title of Mr...
in recent years and has plans to order even more, including adding an expanded fleet of 45 feet (13.7 m) buses, which they will use to phase out their traditional 40 feet (12.2 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 buses. The CNG fleet reduces emissions of particulates by 90%, carbon monoxide by 80%, and greenhouse gases by 20% over the 150 remaining diesel powered buses in the fleet. Alternative fuel buses have logged more than 450 million operating miles since 1993, an industry record. As of December, 2010, the MTA retired its last Diesel fuel powered bus from main fleet and now has a 100%, all, alternative fuel bus fleet by January 2011.However, the diesel fleet remain in service is with the contractors is the Orion VI #11000 series buses.
Metro has also demonstrated a major commitment to 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. 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 for each stop, and an audio and visual Stop Requested announcement.
Bus Fleet
LACMTA has the second largest bus fleet in North America with 2,911 buses, behind NYC's Metropolitan Transportation AuthorityMetropolitan Transportation Authority (New York)
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority of the State of New York is a public benefit corporation responsible for public transportation in the U.S...
with 6,263 and ahead of Toronto's TTC
Toronto Transit Commission
-Island Ferry:The ferry service to the Toronto Islands was operated by the TTC from 1927 until 1962, when it was transferred to the Metro Parks and Culture department. Since 1998, the ferry service is run by Toronto Parks and Recreation.-Gray Coach:...
at 2,031 (2,160 with Wheel Trans).
Active
Division Notes: C = Contracted (ST = Southland Transit; MV = MV Transportation; VT = Veolia Transportation)| Make/ Model |
Picture | Year | Numbers (Quantity Ordered) |
Engine/ Transmission |
Fuel Propulsion | Assigned Divisions | Notes |
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| NABI North American Bus Industries North American Bus Industries, commonly known as NABI, is a major transit bus manufacturing company based in Anniston, Alabama. NABI was founded in 1992 when the Hungarian firm Ikarus Bus, a key bus supplier to Central, Eastern Europe, spun off a majority share of their American operations to... 31-LFW |
http://rmcconnell.com/transport/ca/lametro/3102.jpg | 2010 | 3100-3149 (50 buses) |
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CNG Compressed natural gas Compressed natural gas is a fossil fuel substitute for gasoline , diesel, or propane/LPG. Although its combustion does produce greenhouse gases, it is a more environmentally clean alternative to those fuels, and it is much safer than other fuels in the event of a spill... |
C (MV, ST, VT) |
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| <<< 40 feet in length >>> | |||||||
| Neoplan Neoplan USA Neoplan USA was a major transit bus manufacturing company based in Denver, Colorado, which was entirely separate from the German corporation, Neoplan, licensing its designs from the German company of the same name. The company was founded in 1981 and folded in 2006. It was originally a subsidiary... AN440A |
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1997-1998 | 6301-6600 (300 buses) |
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CNG Compressed natural gas Compressed natural gas is a fossil fuel substitute for gasoline , diesel, or propane/LPG. Although its combustion does produce greenhouse gases, it is a more environmentally clean alternative to those fuels, and it is much safer than other fuels in the event of a spill... |
3, 10 |
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| Neoplan Neoplan USA Neoplan USA was a major transit bus manufacturing company based in Denver, Colorado, which was entirely separate from the German corporation, Neoplan, licensing its designs from the German company of the same name. The company was founded in 1981 and folded in 2006. It was originally a subsidiary... AN440 |
http://rmcconnell.com/transport/ca/lametro/6789-2.jpg | 1999 | 6700-6799 (100 buses) |
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CNG Compressed natural gas Compressed natural gas is a fossil fuel substitute for gasoline , diesel, or propane/LPG. Although its combustion does produce greenhouse gases, it is a more environmentally clean alternative to those fuels, and it is much safer than other fuels in the event of a spill... |
3 |
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| NFI C40HF |
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1999-2000 | 5000-5222 (223 buses) |
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CNG Compressed natural gas Compressed natural gas is a fossil fuel substitute for gasoline , diesel, or propane/LPG. Although its combustion does produce greenhouse gases, it is a more environmentally clean alternative to those fuels, and it is much safer than other fuels in the event of a spill... |
5, 7, 18 |
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| NFI C40LF |
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2000-2001 | 5300-5522 (223 buses) |
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CNG Compressed natural gas Compressed natural gas is a fossil fuel substitute for gasoline , diesel, or propane/LPG. Although its combustion does produce greenhouse gases, it is a more environmentally clean alternative to those fuels, and it is much safer than other fuels in the event of a spill... |
1, 2, 18 |
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| NABI Nabi Nabi may refer to:* Prophets of Islam, humans who, in the Islamic faith, have been chosen as prophets by God**Nabi * Butterfly in the Korean language** Nabi , a 2001 South Korean film** The Korean language title of Mr... 40-LFW |
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2000 | 7000-7214 (215 buses) |
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CNG Compressed natural gas Compressed natural gas is a fossil fuel substitute for gasoline , diesel, or propane/LPG. Although its combustion does produce greenhouse gases, it is a more environmentally clean alternative to those fuels, and it is much safer than other fuels in the event of a spill... |
1, 2, 3, 7, 9, 10, 15, 18, C (ST, MV, VT) |
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2001 | 7300-7514 (215 buses) |
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CNG Compressed natural gas Compressed natural gas is a fossil fuel substitute for gasoline , diesel, or propane/LPG. Although its combustion does produce greenhouse gases, it is a more environmentally clean alternative to those fuels, and it is much safer than other fuels in the event of a spill... |
1, 2, 3, 7, 9, 10, 15, C (ST, MV) |
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2002 | 7600-7949 (350 buses) |
1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 9, 10, 15, 18, C(ST, MV) |
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2005 | 7525-7599 (75 buses) |
2, 7, 9, 15, 18 |
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NABI Nabi Nabi may refer to:* Prophets of Islam, humans who, in the Islamic faith, have been chosen as prophets by God**Nabi * Butterfly in the Korean language** Nabi , a 2001 South Korean film** The Korean language title of Mr... 40C-LFW |
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2002-2003 | 7980-7999 (20 buses) |
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CNG Compressed natural gas Compressed natural gas is a fossil fuel substitute for gasoline , diesel, or propane/LPG. Although its combustion does produce greenhouse gases, it is a more environmentally clean alternative to those fuels, and it is much safer than other fuels in the event of a spill... |
8 |
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| OBI VI (06.501) |
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2000-2001 | 11000-11067 (68 buses) |
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Diesel | C (MV) |
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| <<< 42.5 feet in length >>> | |||||||
| NABI Nabi Nabi may refer to:* Prophets of Islam, humans who, in the Islamic faith, have been chosen as prophets by God**Nabi * Butterfly in the Korean language** Nabi , a 2001 South Korean film** The Korean language title of Mr... 42-BRT |
http://rmcconnell.com/transport/ca/lametro/4204.jpg | 2008 | 4200-4205 (6 buses) |
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Hybrid Hybrid vehicle A hybrid vehicle is a vehicle that uses two or more distinct power sources to move the vehicle. The term most commonly refers to hybrid electric vehicles , which combine an internal combustion engine and one or more electric motors.-Power:... |
3 |
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| <<< 45 feet in length >>> | |||||||
| NABI Nabi Nabi may refer to:* Prophets of Islam, humans who, in the Islamic faith, have been chosen as prophets by God**Nabi * Butterfly in the Korean language** Nabi , a 2001 South Korean film** The Korean language title of Mr... 45C-LFW |
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2004 | 8000-8099 (100 buses) |
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CNG Compressed natural gas Compressed natural gas is a fossil fuel substitute for gasoline , diesel, or propane/LPG. Although its combustion does produce greenhouse gases, it is a more environmentally clean alternative to those fuels, and it is much safer than other fuels in the event of a spill... |
1, 3, 8, 15 |
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| NABI Nabi Nabi may refer to:* Prophets of Islam, humans who, in the Islamic faith, have been chosen as prophets by God**Nabi * Butterfly in the Korean language** Nabi , a 2001 South Korean film** The Korean language title of Mr... Metro 45C |
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2009-2010 | 8100-8399 (300 buses) |
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CNG Compressed natural gas Compressed natural gas is a fossil fuel substitute for gasoline , diesel, or propane/LPG. Although its combustion does produce greenhouse gases, it is a more environmentally clean alternative to those fuels, and it is much safer than other fuels in the event of a spill... |
6, 8, 9, 15, 18 |
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| http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g100/alex_leungkm/LA%20bus/DSCF7221.jpg | 2010-2011 | 8400-8495? (96? buses) |
6, 7, 8, 15, 18 |
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| <<< 60 feet in length >>> | |||||||
| NABI Nabi Nabi may refer to:* Prophets of Islam, humans who, in the Islamic faith, have been chosen as prophets by God**Nabi * Butterfly in the Korean language** Nabi , a 2001 South Korean film** The Korean language title of Mr... 60-BRT |
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2005-2006 | 9200-9399 (200 buses) |
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CNG Compressed natural gas Compressed natural gas is a fossil fuel substitute for gasoline , diesel, or propane/LPG. Although its combustion does produce greenhouse gases, it is a more environmentally clean alternative to those fuels, and it is much safer than other fuels in the event of a spill... |
5, 7, 8, 10, 15 |
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2006-2007 | 9400-9494 (95 buses) |
1, 5, 7, 8, 15 |
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2007-2008 | 9500-9594 (95 buses) |
3, 5, 10, 18 |
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| <<< 65 feet in length >>> | |||||||
| NABI Nabi Nabi may refer to:* Prophets of Islam, humans who, in the Islamic faith, have been chosen as prophets by God**Nabi * Butterfly in the Korean language** Nabi , a 2001 South Korean film** The Korean language title of Mr... 65-BRT |
http://www.rapidtransit-press.com/metro9495a-06-20-09aan.jpg | 2007 | 9495 (1 bus) |
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CNG Compressed natural gas Compressed natural gas is a fossil fuel substitute for gasoline , diesel, or propane/LPG. Although its combustion does produce greenhouse gases, it is a more environmentally clean alternative to those fuels, and it is much safer than other fuels in the event of a spill... |
8 |
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On Order/Future Order
| Make/Model | Order Year | Fleet (Quantity Ordered) |
Fuel Propulsion | Assigned Divisions | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| <<< 40 feet in length >>> | |||||
| TBA | 2012-2015 | TBA (700 buses) |
CNG Compressed natural gas Compressed natural gas is a fossil fuel substitute for gasoline , diesel, or propane/LPG. Although its combustion does produce greenhouse gases, it is a more environmentally clean alternative to those fuels, and it is much safer than other fuels in the event of a spill... |
1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 15, 18 |
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| TBA | TBA | TBA (30 buses) |
Hybrid Hybrid electric bus A hybrid electric bus combines a conventional internal combustion engine propulsion system with an electric propulsion system. These type of buses normally use a diesel-electric powertrain and are also known as hybrid diesel-electric buses.... |
1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 9, 10, 18 |
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| <<< 45 feet in length >>> | |||||
| NABI Nabi Nabi may refer to:* Prophets of Islam, humans who, in the Islamic faith, have been chosen as prophets by God**Nabi * Butterfly in the Korean language** Nabi , a 2001 South Korean film** The Korean language title of Mr... Metro 45C |
TBA | 8500-8699 (200 buses) |
CNG Compressed natural gas Compressed natural gas is a fossil fuel substitute for gasoline , diesel, or propane/LPG. Although its combustion does produce greenhouse gases, it is a more environmentally clean alternative to those fuels, and it is much safer than other fuels in the event of a spill... |
1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 9, 10, 18 |
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| NABI Nabi Nabi may refer to:* Prophets of Islam, humans who, in the Islamic faith, have been chosen as prophets by God**Nabi * Butterfly in the Korean language** Nabi , a 2001 South Korean film** The Korean language title of Mr... Metro 45C |
TBA | 8700-8999 (300 buses) |
CNG Compressed natural gas Compressed natural gas is a fossil fuel substitute for gasoline , diesel, or propane/LPG. Although its combustion does produce greenhouse gases, it is a more environmentally clean alternative to those fuels, and it is much safer than other fuels in the event of a spill... |
1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 9, 10, 18 |
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Retired
| Make/ Model |
Picture | Year | Numbers (Quantity Ordered) |
Engine/ Transmission |
Fuel Propulsion | Formerly Assigned Divisions | Retired | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GMC TDH4801 40' | 1958 | 5100-5149 (50 buses) |
Diesel | 5 | ||||
| GMC TDH5301 40' | 1959 | 5300-5374 (75 buses) |
Diesel | 5, 6, 7 | ||||
| GMC TDM4515 35' | 1959 | 2025-2044 (20 buses) |
DD 6-71, 4 spd manual | Diesel | 1,9, 13 | Suburban 45 psgr.seating, used primarily on Line 60, LA-SBdo-Riv. Single door entry, no A/C. Several retained at Div.13 Riverside as back-up after 3000 series coaches came on property. | ||
| GMC TDH5301 40' | 1962 | 5400-5479 (80 buses) |
Diesel | 2, 5, 6, 7, 18 | ||||
| Flxible 40' | 1962 | 5800-5899 (100 buses) |
Diesel | 1, 3, 5, 8, 12, 18 | ||||
| Flxible 40' | 1963 | 5900-5999 (100 buses) |
Diesel | 1, 2, 3, 5 | ||||
| Flxible FDV8C-401-7-UL-AC Suburban 40' | 1966 | 5600-5624 (25 buses) |
V8 Cummins 165-285, 4 spd manual | Diesel | 1,9, 13 | Suburban, forward facing seating, high back seats, overhead luggage racks, A/C equipped, single door entry. Supplemented 3000 series GMC's on Line 60, 57, and Long Beach Express. Underfloor luggage bays. Converted to Allison auto trans. at Div. 1 shops in late 1980's. | ||
| Flxible 40' | 1968 | 6100-6274 (175 buses) |
Diesel | 1, 2, 3, 6, 7, 18 | ||||
| GMC S8M5303A 40' | 1968 | 3000-3014 (15 buses) |
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Diesel | 1,9, 13 | Delivered new with 4 spd. manual trans, completely rebuilt in the late 1980's with an Allison auto. trans. at Div. 1 shops. Suburban seating, parcel racks, single door entry. Used primarily on Route 60 LA-SBdo. Replaced 2000 series suburbans on same route. Factory A/C. New LAX Airport Express service initially used the 3000's. Underfloor luggage bays. Last coaches ordered with manual transmissions & last suburbans purchased until Neoplan 3 axle coaches of 1987. | ||
| Flxible 40' | 1968 | 4200-4224 (25 buses) |
Diesel | 1, 2, 9 | ||||
| Flxible 40' | 1970 | 7000-7099 (100 buses) |
Diesel | 1, 5, 18 | ||||
| Flxible 40' | 1971 | 7100-7199 (100 buses) |
Diesel | 3, 8, 9, 15 | ||||
| Flxible 40' | 1973 | 7200-7276 (77 buses) |
Diesel | 1, 2, 3, 6, 7, 10 | ||||
| GMC T8H5307A 40' | 1973 | 1000-1099 (100 buses) |
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Diesel | 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 18 | |||
| Flxible 40' | 1973 | 4300-4341 (42 buses) |
Diesel | 3, 9, 15 | ||||
| GM General Motors General Motors Company , commonly known as GM, formerly incorporated as General Motors Corporation, is an American multinational automotive corporation headquartered in Detroit, Michigan and the world's second-largest automaker in 2010... 40' |
1974 | 3100-3299 (200 buses) |
Diesel | 2, 5, 6, 7, 8, 15 | ||||
| Neoplan Neoplan USA Neoplan USA was a major transit bus manufacturing company based in Denver, Colorado, which was entirely separate from the German corporation, Neoplan, licensing its designs from the German company of the same name. The company was founded in 1981 and folded in 2006. It was originally a subsidiary... Skyliner 40' |
http://www.flickr.com/photos/metrolibraryarchive/2927883329/in/set-72157617320800292/ | 1974 & 1981 | 9900-9921 (22 buses) |
Diesel | 9, 16 | 1994-1995 | ||
| Flxible 40' | 1975 | 7300-7399 (100 buses) |
Diesel | 1, 8, 9, 10, 12 | ||||
| Flxible 40' | 1975 | 7400-7499 (100 buses) |
Diesel | 2, 3, 12, 18 | ||||
| AM General AM General AM General is an American heavy vehicle manufacturer based in South Bend, Indiana. It is best known for the civilian Hummer and the military Humvee, that is assembled in Mishawaka, Indiana... 40' |
1977 | 8000-8199 (200 buses) |
Diesel | 2, 5, 8, 9, 12, 18 | ||||
| M.A.N./AM General AM General AM General is an American heavy vehicle manufacturer based in South Bend, Indiana. It is best known for the civilian Hummer and the military Humvee, that is assembled in Mishawaka, Indiana... SG-220-18-3A 60' |
http://www.flickr.com/photos/metrolibraryarchive/3840637883/in/set-72157617320800292/ | 1978 | 9200-9229 (30 buses) |
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Diesel | 7 | ||
| M.A.N./AM General AM General AM General is an American heavy vehicle manufacturer based in South Bend, Indiana. It is best known for the civilian Hummer and the military Humvee, that is assembled in Mishawaka, Indiana... SG-220-16.5-2A 60' |
1978 | 9250-9259 (10 buses) |
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Diesel |
Golden Gate Transit Golden Gate Transit is a public transportation system serving the North Bay region of the San Francisco Bay Area in California, United States. It mainly serves Marin and Sonoma Counties, and also provides limited service to San Francisco and Contra Costa County.Golden Gate Transit is one of three... 451-460; bought in 1984 |
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| Grumman 870 40' | 1980 | 7500-7729 (230 buses) |
Diesel | 1, 3, 5, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 15, 16 | 1990-1993 | |||
| GMC RTS Rapid Transit Series The Rapid Transit Series bus is a long-running series of transit buses originally manufactured by General Motors and is currently produced by Millennium Transit Services as the RTS Legend. Millennium had produced the buses from 2006 until it shut down production in 2009, only to be bought back... T8H-203 40' |
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1980 | 9140-9153 (14 buses) |
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Diesel | 5 | 2001 |
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| GMC RTS Rapid Transit Series The Rapid Transit Series bus is a long-running series of transit buses originally manufactured by General Motors and is currently produced by Millennium Transit Services as the RTS Legend. Millennium had produced the buses from 2006 until it shut down production in 2009, only to be bought back... -04 40' |
http://www.rapidtransit-press.com/rtd8486.jpg | 1981 | 8200-9139 (940 buses) |
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Diesel | 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 15, 16, 18 | 1998-2001 | |
| GMC RTS Rapid Transit Series The Rapid Transit Series bus is a long-running series of transit buses originally manufactured by General Motors and is currently produced by Millennium Transit Services as the RTS Legend. Millennium had produced the buses from 2006 until it shut down production in 2009, only to be bought back... -04 35' |
http://www.rapidtransit-press.com/mta4408.jpg | 1982 | 4400-4434 (35 buses) |
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Diesel | 3, 9, 10, 15, C (ATE, FT) | 2007-2008 |
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| Neoplan AN440 Neoplan USA Neoplan USA was a major transit bus manufacturing company based in Denver, Colorado, which was entirely separate from the German corporation, Neoplan, licensing its designs from the German company of the same name. The company was founded in 1981 and folded in 2006. It was originally a subsidiary... 40' |
http://www.chaffeeyiu.com/labus/mta-3377-156.jpg | 1983-1984 | 3300-3714 (415 buses) |
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Diesel | 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 9, 10, 12, 15, 16, 18, C (ATE,FT) | 2001 |
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| Neoplan Suburban Neoplan USA Neoplan USA was a major transit bus manufacturing company based in Denver, Colorado, which was entirely separate from the German corporation, Neoplan, licensing its designs from the German company of the same name. The company was founded in 1981 and folded in 2006. It was originally a subsidiary... AN440/3 40' |
http://www.chaffeeyiu.com/labus/mta-1103-487.jpg | 1987 | 1100-1189 (90 buses) |
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Diesel | 1, 8, 9, 12, 16, 18 | 2001 | |
| Flxible 40' | 1988 | 1800-1809 (10 buses) |
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CNG Compressed natural gas Compressed natural gas is a fossil fuel substitute for gasoline , diesel, or propane/LPG. Although its combustion does produce greenhouse gases, it is a more environmentally clean alternative to those fuels, and it is much safer than other fuels in the event of a spill... |
15 | 2002 | ||
| TMC Transportation Manufacturing Corporation Transportation Manufacturing Corporation was a bus manufacturer based in Roswell, New Mexico.The company was formed in 1974 by Greyhound Bus Lines to manufacture Motor Coach Industries vehicles... RTS Rapid Transit Series The Rapid Transit Series bus is a long-running series of transit buses originally manufactured by General Motors and is currently produced by Millennium Transit Services as the RTS Legend. Millennium had produced the buses from 2006 until it shut down production in 2009, only to be bought back... T80-206 40' |
http://www.rmcconnell.com/transit/ca/lametro/2043.jpg | 1988 | 2000-2266 (267 buses) |
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Diesel | 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 15, 18, C (ST) | 2006-2008 | |
| Flxible 40' | http://www.chaffeeyiu.com/labus/mta-2584.jpg | 1988 | 2500-2649 (150 buses) |
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Diesel | 5, 8, 9, 10, 15, 16, C (ATE, FT) | 2002 | |
| Flxible 40' | http://www.chaffeeyiu.com/labus/mta-2714-446.jpg | 1989 | 2700-2764 (65 buses) |
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Diesel | 9, 10, 15, C (ATE, FT) | 2002 | |
| TMC Transportation Manufacturing Corporation Transportation Manufacturing Corporation was a bus manufacturer based in Roswell, New Mexico.The company was formed in 1974 by Greyhound Bus Lines to manufacture Motor Coach Industries vehicles... RTS Rapid Transit Series The Rapid Transit Series bus is a long-running series of transit buses originally manufactured by General Motors and is currently produced by Millennium Transit Services as the RTS Legend. Millennium had produced the buses from 2006 until it shut down production in 2009, only to be bought back... T80-206 40' |
http://www.chaffeeyiu.com/labus/mta-1994-600.jpg | 1989 | 1970-1999 (30 buses) |
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Diesel | 1, 2, 6, 9, 10, 15, 18 | 2007-2008 |
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| TMC Transportation Manufacturing Corporation Transportation Manufacturing Corporation was a bus manufacturer based in Roswell, New Mexico.The company was formed in 1974 by Greyhound Bus Lines to manufacture Motor Coach Industries vehicles... RTS Rapid Transit Series The Rapid Transit Series bus is a long-running series of transit buses originally manufactured by General Motors and is currently produced by Millennium Transit Services as the RTS Legend. Millennium had produced the buses from 2006 until it shut down production in 2009, only to be bought back... T80-206 40' |
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1989 | 2300-2402 (103 buses) |
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Diesel | 2, 3, 7, 9, 10, 18, C (ATE, FT, ST) | 2006-2008 | |
| TMC Transportation Manufacturing Corporation Transportation Manufacturing Corporation was a bus manufacturer based in Roswell, New Mexico.The company was formed in 1974 by Greyhound Bus Lines to manufacture Motor Coach Industries vehicles... RTS Rapid Transit Series The Rapid Transit Series bus is a long-running series of transit buses originally manufactured by General Motors and is currently produced by Millennium Transit Services as the RTS Legend. Millennium had produced the buses from 2006 until it shut down production in 2009, only to be bought back... 40' |
http://www.rapidtransit-press.com/mta2006-08-15-06aan.jpg | 1989/1990 | 2006 (1 bus) |
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| Flxible 40' | 1992 | 2900-2932 (33 buses) |
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| TMC Transportation Manufacturing Corporation Transportation Manufacturing Corporation was a bus manufacturer based in Roswell, New Mexico.The company was formed in 1974 by Greyhound Bus Lines to manufacture Motor Coach Industries vehicles... RTS Rapid Transit Series The Rapid Transit Series bus is a long-running series of transit buses originally manufactured by General Motors and is currently produced by Millennium Transit Services as the RTS Legend. Millennium had produced the buses from 2006 until it shut down production in 2009, only to be bought back... T80-206 40' |
1992 | 1200-1502 (300 buses) |
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Diesel | 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 15, 16, 18, C (ST, VT) | 2008-2009 |
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| Gillig Gillig Gillig Corporation, formerly Gillig Bros., is a manufacturer of heavy-duty low-floor transit buses located in Hayward, California. Prior to 1993, Gillig had also been a manufacturer of school buses.-History:... Phantom |
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1993-1995 | 9976-9980 (5 buses) |
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Diesel | C (TC, ST, VT) | 2010 |
Foothill Transit Foothill Transit is a joint powers authority of 21 member cities in the San Gabriel and Pomona Valleys. It operates a fixed-route bus public transit service in the San Gabriel Valley of Greater Los Angeles, California.-Overview:... in mid-2000s. Regional Transportation District The Regional Transportation District, or RTD, was organized in 1969 and is the regional authority operating public transit services in eight of the twelve counties in the Denver-Aurora-Boulder Combined Statistical Area in Colorado. RTD is governed by a 15-member, publicly elected Board of... unit numbered as #8079. |
| Neoplan Neoplan USA Neoplan USA was a major transit bus manufacturing company based in Denver, Colorado, which was entirely separate from the German corporation, Neoplan, licensing its designs from the German company of the same name. The company was founded in 1981 and folded in 2006. It was originally a subsidiary... AN440A Neoplan AN440 The Neoplan Transliner was a series of related mass transit bus models introduced by Neoplan USA in 1981.- Models :The Transliner was available in a wide variety of body styles. Transliners could be ordered in 35', 40', and 60' lengths... |
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1995-1996 | 4500-4695 (196 buses) |
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CNG Compressed natural gas Compressed natural gas is a fossil fuel substitute for gasoline , diesel, or propane/LPG. Although its combustion does produce greenhouse gases, it is a more environmentally clean alternative to those fuels, and it is much safer than other fuels in the event of a spill... |
1, 2, 3, 7, 8, 10, 15, 18 | 2009-2011 |
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| Neoplan Neoplan USA Neoplan USA was a major transit bus manufacturing company based in Denver, Colorado, which was entirely separate from the German corporation, Neoplan, licensing its designs from the German company of the same name. The company was founded in 1981 and folded in 2006. It was originally a subsidiary... AN440A Neoplan AN440 The Neoplan Transliner was a series of related mass transit bus models introduced by Neoplan USA in 1981.- Models :The Transliner was available in a wide variety of body styles. Transliners could be ordered in 35', 40', and 60' lengths... |
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1996-1997 | 4696-4793 (98 buses) |
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CNG Compressed natural gas Compressed natural gas is a fossil fuel substitute for gasoline , diesel, or propane/LPG. Although its combustion does produce greenhouse gases, it is a more environmentally clean alternative to those fuels, and it is much safer than other fuels in the event of a spill... |
1, 2, 3, 7, 8, 10, 15, 18 | 2010-2011 |
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1997-1998 | 9981-9984 (4 buses) |
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Mountain Metropolitan Transit Mountain Metropolitan Transit is the public transportation operator for the metro area of Colorado Springs, Colorado. In addition to 18 local routes, commuter bus service to the city of Denver, and Woodland Park is also provided.... |
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1998 | 3000-3019 (20 buses) |
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Diesel | 5, 6, C (VT) | 2010-2011 |
Las Vegas, Nevada Las Vegas is the most populous city in the U.S. state of Nevada and is also the county seat of Clark County, Nevada. Las Vegas is an internationally renowned major resort city for gambling, shopping, and fine dining. The city bills itself as The Entertainment Capital of the World, and is famous... |
| Thomas Thomas Built Buses Thomas Built Buses, Inc. is a bus manufacturer based in High Point, North Carolina, United States and a subsidiary of the German Daimler AG. Thomas produces school buses, activity buses/MFSAB , and commercial buses; both small and full-size buses are produced.Thomas traces its roots to 1916, when... TL-960 |
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2001 | 9950-9969 (20 buses) |
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Diesel | C (Coach USA, TC, VT) | 2010-2011 | |
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2001 | 9970-9975 (6 buses) |
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2001-2002 | 12500-12527 (28 buses) |
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| Ford/El Dorado Econoline/Aerotech 30' | 2002 | 12535-12536 (2 buses) |
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| El Dorado/National EZ Rider | 12565 | 2003 | 12556-12570 (15 buses) |
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Propane Propane Propane is a three-carbon alkane with the molecular formula , normally a gas, but compressible to a transportable liquid. A by-product of natural gas processing and petroleum refining, it is commonly used as a fuel for engines, oxy-gas torches, barbecues, portable stoves, and residential central... |
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Notes:
C=Contracted: FT=First Transit; TC=Transportation Concepts; MV=MV Transportation ; ATE=Ex ATE (Now First Transit, Compton.); ST = Southland Transit ; VT = Veolia Transportation.
Bus divisions
Under the Metro governance structure, the routes operating out of each division are supervised by a service sector under the responsibility of a sector general manager and a Governance Council composed of elected officials, appointed representatives, and transit users from a given area served by each division. While service sectors have geographical boundaries, in practice they only define where the members of the governance council come from, as most of Los Angeles is served by routes operating out of multiple sectors. For instance, the Olympic Bl 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
Cypress Park, Los Angeles, California
Cypress Park is a neighborhood in Northeast Los Angeles. It is located at the confluence of the Los Angeles River and Arroyo Seco and is less than 2.5 miles north of Downtown Los Angeles...
is the oldest bus yard in Metro history, which has been operating since 1907. It is home to 200 buses.
Most buses show the sector abbreviation and division number affixed on the windows and sides of buses. Some also have circular decals with the division name, with an illustration, similar to the style used in New York City
Bus depots of the New York City Transit Authority
The New York City Transit Authority and its subsidiary, the Manhattan and Bronx Surface Transit Operating Authority , operates local and express buses out of a number of bus depots in all five boroughs of New York City, United States...
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The following table lists all current bus divisions (rail divisions are not included):
| Number | Name | Sector |
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| 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 |
| 6 | Venice | Westside/Central |
| 7 | West Hollywood | Westside/Central |
| 8 | West Valley | San Fernando Valley |
| 9 | El Monte, San Gabriel Valley | San Gabriel Valley |
| 10 | Gateway | Westside/Central |
| 15 | East Valley | San Fernando Valley |
| 18 | South Bay | South Bay |
Metro is currently building a new bus yard which has been designated Division 13 adjacent to the Support Services Center and just east of the Gateway headquarters building. Construction is currently scheduled to be completed by September 2013.
Closed Divisions
The following table lists all former divisions| Number | Name |
|---|---|
| 12 | Long Beach |
| 13 | Riverside |
| 14 | South Los Angeles |
| 16 | Pomona |
See also
- Los Angeles Metro Rail rolling stockLos Angeles Metro Rail rolling stockThe Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority operates five rail lines as part of its Metro Rail system. This system includes 3 light rail lines and 2 heavy rail lines....
- Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation AuthorityLos Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation AuthorityThe Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority is the California state-chartered regional transportation planning agency and public transportation operating agency for the County of Los Angeles formed in 1993 out of a merger of the Southern California Rapid Transit District and the...