MetroLINK9013 Posted May 23, 2009 Report Posted May 23, 2009 It's been finalized, Metro in Rock Island has chose New Flyer of America to build 8 New Flyer C40LF buses to be delivered by the end of the year. Metro piggybacked with MARTA of Atlanta Ga. Another 8 buses are expected sometime in 2010 as well. The C40LF's will replace the aging 1991 Orion 01.508's and 4 1996 New Flyer D40LF's in need of replacement. I will have pictures as soon as they are available. James Roach MetroLINK 9013 Quote
Busjack Posted May 23, 2009 Report Posted May 23, 2009 Was any reason publicized why RI went for CNG buses (given that the transit authorities here still like diesel or hybrid)? Quote
MetroLINK9013 Posted May 23, 2009 Author Report Posted May 23, 2009 Was any reason publicized why RI went for CNG buses (given that the transit authorities here still like diesel or hybrid)? We have 25 CNG buses in the fleet (Eldorado National CheesyRiders), the General Manager wants to use CNGT because its cheaper than diesel and clean burning. Metro also introduced a new website gogreenmetro.com. Basically he wants an all CNG bus fleet. James Roach MEtroLINK 9013 Quote
TMC-RTS-08 Posted May 23, 2009 Report Posted May 23, 2009 Good thing the remaining TMCs in Rock Island will be safe this time around. Quote
MetroLINK9013 Posted May 23, 2009 Author Report Posted May 23, 2009 Good thing the remaining TMCs in Rock Island will be safe this time around. Those will be around for about 6 more years, they both just received new engines and transmissions. Quote
Busjack Posted May 23, 2009 Report Posted May 23, 2009 Googling for MetroLink images, I happened to find this reference to an ElDorado Axxess for MetroLink being displayed. Any word on if those buses arrived or when they are expected? Quote
Mr.Transit Posted May 24, 2009 Report Posted May 24, 2009 The El Dorado Axess was a replacement bus they sold to Rock Island to replace a bus that was destroyed in 2007. Also, does anyone know who else bid on the Rock Island contract? Quote
MetroLINK9013 Posted May 24, 2009 Author Report Posted May 24, 2009 The El Dorado Axess was a replacement bus they sold to Rock Island to replace a bus that was destroyed in 2007. Also, does anyone know who else bid on the Rock Island contract? Eldorado National for CNG axess buses. Quote
MetroLINK9013 Posted May 24, 2009 Author Report Posted May 24, 2009 Eldorado National for CNG axess buses. I should also mention that I work for Metro, LOL also I have a flickr acct, if interested check out http://www.flickr.com/photos/busfreak99/ I have some pics from Metro and various places Ive visited. Enjoy! James Roach MetroLINK9013 Quote
Mr.Transit Posted May 24, 2009 Report Posted May 24, 2009 Jim, thanks for the info...I've checked your photostream several time before...great photos. Quote
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