Mr.Transit Posted April 27, 2009 Report Share Posted April 27, 2009 MVTA Rider, thanks for the info. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artthouwill Posted April 27, 2009 Report Share Posted April 27, 2009 Hopefully I'll get a camera soon. I need to get some pics before the Northstar coaches are gone this fall. --------- The first item is old, but I decided to post it because it is interesting, the rest are new. According to this the coach buses for Metro Transit will come this fall, and the routes 10, 17 and 18 will have automated announcements. However these dates are when the Transportation Committee will discuss these items, not when they go into effect (i.e. Northstar won't open on September 28th): http://councilmeetings.metc.state.mn.us/Tr...209_2009_60.pdf Anoka County will get 8 30' Gillig LF buses in Q4 2010 to replace Blue Birds and ex-Metro Transit Phantoms/LF's that replaced the Blue Birds. These are options on an 8-bus order that will be delivered in May for routes 705, 32, and Saturday service on the 25. There will be 17 options left: http://councilmeetings.metc.state.mn.us/Tr...27_2009_127.pdf Metro Transit will exercise all 29 options on the D60LFR order to replace the 1998 D60's. It seems that only 29/55 of the 98's will be replaced, but with the 2006-2009 D60LFR's there will be a net gain of artics. Plus more artics will be moved to other routes with the 26 coaches coming this fall: http://councilmeetings.metc.state.mn.us/Tr...27_2009_147.pdf Metro Mobility will get 15 hybrid minibuses and 1 gasoline minibus as a test. These will have Ford chassis and Turtle Top bodies: http://councilmeetings.metc.state.mn.us/Tr...27_2009_152.pdf What type of coaches will Metro transit order? MCI? Vanhool? Prevost? Setra? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tcmetro Posted April 28, 2009 Report Share Posted April 28, 2009 ^ I'm pretty sure that they will be MCI's. I saw the SW Transit Invero yesterday! It was on Rt. 680 on the 394 Express Lanes at the point where they end (around Park Place/Xenia) and merge into the main roadways. It was at 6 pm yesterday. Also it looked like it was bus #601. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tcmetro Posted April 28, 2009 Report Share Posted April 28, 2009 Northwest Metro Restructuring Phase II will be implemented on May 30th: http://metrotransit.org/NWservice/index.asp Highlights are route 705 from Louisiana/394-Starlite and 717 Brookdale-Plymouth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Busjack Posted April 28, 2009 Report Share Posted April 28, 2009 Northwest Metro Restructuring Phase II will be implemented on May 30th: http://metrotransit.org/NWservice/index.asp Highlights are route 705 from Louisiana/394-Starlite and 717 Brookdale-PlymouthAll I can tell is that a lot of towns where AWA wrestlers at least used to live are getting restructured bus service, including Mound (home of Greg Gagne), Robbinsdale (home of the late Mr. Perfect, and apparently many others), and Brooklyn Park (home of Gov. Jesse the Body Ventura). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tcmetro Posted April 28, 2009 Report Share Posted April 28, 2009 All I can tell is that a lot of towns where AWA wrestlers at least used to live are getting restructured bus service, including Mound (home of Greg Gagne), Robbinsdale (home of the late Mr. Perfect, and apparently many others), and Brooklyn Park (home of Gov. Jesse the Body Ventura). Coincidence... I think not! :lol: :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MVTArider Posted April 29, 2009 Report Share Posted April 29, 2009 I saw the SW Transit Invero yesterday! It was on Rt. 680 on the 394 Express Lanes at the point where they end (around Park Place/Xenia) and merge into the main roadways. It was at 6 pm yesterday. Also it looked like it was bus #601. Nice, i'm hoping to see and possibly ride it myself this summer *fingers crossed* Also have you seen any MT buses with an ad on the side with "PHANTOM" in big letters? I saw a few Orion Vs on Youtube in NYC with that, anyways a Phantom with "PHANTOM" on the side would be a great picture Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tcmetro Posted April 30, 2009 Report Share Posted April 30, 2009 If you want a bus shelter Maple Grove Transit is selling some old ones: http://www.ci.maple-grove.mn.us/content/3485/default.aspx (see bottom of page) SW Transit isn't cutting as much peak service, but the 684 (reverse commute) and 693 (saturday) buses are getting cuts: http://www.swtransit.org/Service_Modifications.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MVTArider Posted April 30, 2009 Report Share Posted April 30, 2009 If you want a bus shelter Maple Grove Transit is selling some old ones: Well as nice as one of those babies would look with my collection of schedules and transit stuff I just don't think I have the space in my room for it right now Also if SW keeps it up all that will remain is a lone cutaway doing a trip every other day from SW station Well I saw 410 on 68M today at IHCC but it left before I could get a picture, I did get some shots of 562 though: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MVTArider Posted April 30, 2009 Report Share Posted April 30, 2009 Well Interstate/Detroit Diesel was busy today. Looks like some SEPTA buses had a defective part problem: BTW these are 2009 (obviously) DE41LFs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tcmetro Posted May 2, 2009 Report Share Posted May 2, 2009 ^^ Nice pics! I saw that MVTA 4122 was repainted, and 4939 (2009 Gillig LF) was on the 442. I rode 3825 3826 (Van Hool AG300) on the 121 yesterday, those are my favorite buses. I saw a sticker on one of the seats in front of the articulated joint that said some stuff and also mentioned 'Harvard'. I wonder if these buses were to go to Harvard originally? I also rode 3825 (Gillig Hybrid) which was nothing spectacular, but the entire bus was perimeter seating except for the 5-seat bench at the back. :o Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tcmetro Posted May 2, 2009 Report Share Posted May 2, 2009 I saw two new repainted buses 975 and 979, both on route 6. MT buses seen in the new paint scheme so far.707-709,712,713,716,735,737,738,742,749,752802,823,825-828,831-833,835,840,847,852-858,865913, 975, 97910427101 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.Transit Posted May 3, 2009 Report Share Posted May 3, 2009 These buses(140) are part of the next delivery for SEPTA that are due in July, unless they'll be delivered sooner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MVTArider Posted May 4, 2009 Report Share Posted May 4, 2009 ^I still haven't been on the U Gillig yet, sometime I will though. I'll have to look for the sticker too I'm still not sure what the # range is for the new Gilligs, I know 4938-4942 so far, I wonder why they start there instead of just 4901. ^^ I guess these SEPTA buses will be delivered sooner, I saw three more today, one was in a garage so I didn't get a #, I can't remember the other #'s right now but I got pics and will post them eventually once I load them into my computer. Assuming no mishaps of course. Actually I got a lot going on right now with finals and stuff so it might be a little while. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.Transit Posted May 5, 2009 Report Share Posted May 5, 2009 SEPTA did receive the first 10 new buses over the weekend. They'll probably be in service in a few weeks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mplsguy08 Posted May 5, 2009 Report Share Posted May 5, 2009 the south garage seems to be moving their 400 buses to east metro. Ive seen 415 , 416 and 417 which ran out of the south on east metro garage routes. they also are not running their 500 buses as much either. It will be interesting to see what the next shipment of new buses is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tcmetro Posted May 8, 2009 Report Share Posted May 8, 2009 Here is the new Transportation committiee meeting agenda: Looks like Lorenz is getting 2 MT buses to replace 2 1984/1985 Phantoms. I guess you can still ride the old Phantoms , the 255 is gone starting May 30th (less than 10 riders a day, with 3 round trips - Yikes!!!), Northstar testing starts in June, American Boulevard station construction starts in June, 86 new fareboxes to be purchased (expansion and to replace 1993 models) etc.:http://councilmeetings.metc.state.mn.us/Tr...51109agenda.htm Plymouth Metrolink is going to change their bus routes in December: http://www2.ci.plymouth.mn.us/pls/cop/docs...SION+4-2-09.HTM 3-car platform extension project begins May 11th at Fort Snelling Station: http://metrotransit.org/serviceInfo/riderA...sp?alert_id=325. Now construction is taking place at 28th Avenue, Bloomington Central and Fort Snelling Stations. Only 7 more stations to extend! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MVTArider Posted May 9, 2009 Report Share Posted May 9, 2009 The way things are I wonder if South isn't making room for artics so some south routes can undergo *gulp* service reductions, aka "Scheduled times adjusted to better meet customer demand." Well I saw 4121 today, it looks sharp in the new scheme Also saw and rode 4937, saw 4939, and surprisingly saw 9905 coming the other way on 445 when I was on 4942. MT 877 and 859 are in new livery. Also lost the pictures of SEPTA buses 8239 and 8241, I put them into my computer, then cleared the memory on my camera since it was getting crowded, then yesterday I was finally getting around to posting them here when my hard drive crashed So I lost all my pictures and videos, and a bunch of documents (luckily nothing important) oh well On the plus side though since I have Apple Care I got a new hard drive, new housing, and display for my laptop installed today for free. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.Transit Posted May 10, 2009 Report Share Posted May 10, 2009 MVTArider, I heard that the state bus contract for the Minn. DOT is for the various transit agencies in the state, and will be given on a first come basis, first basis, to whomever has their share of matching funds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tcmetro Posted May 10, 2009 Report Share Posted May 10, 2009 Adding 846, 859, 861, 871, 876 and 877 MT buses seen in the new paint scheme so far.707-709,712,713,716,735,737,738,742,749,752802,823,825-828,831-833,835,840,846,847,852-858,859,861,865,871,876,877913,975,97910427101 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MVTArider Posted May 15, 2009 Report Share Posted May 15, 2009 612 has been repainted. MVTA Summer 2009 News That Travels Finally they are revising some of the running time on 445. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bus Driver Dude Posted May 16, 2009 Report Share Posted May 16, 2009 Adding 846, 859, 861, 871, 876 and 877 MT buses seen in the new paint scheme so far.707-709,712,713,716,735,737,738,742,749,752802,823,825-828,831-833,835,840,846,847,852-858,859,861,865,871,876,877913,975,97910427101 You can add 948 out of East Garage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tcmetro Posted May 16, 2009 Report Share Posted May 16, 2009 Adding 863, 866, 867, 872, 875, 925, 948 MT buses seen in the new paint scheme so far.707-709,712,713,716,735,737,738,742,749,752802,823,825-828,831-833,835,840,846,847,852-859,861,863,865,866,867,871,872, 875,876,877913,925,948,975,97910427101 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coastercameron Posted May 18, 2009 Report Share Posted May 18, 2009 The U of M hybrid sucks... It gets SO crowded so quickly. The 100% low floor and 3rd door on the Van Hools adds a ton of standing capacity and greatly reduces stop times. The hybrid is always full, and the seats are very narrow so many people take 2. I had an interesting sighting at Detroit Diesel a few days ago.. It was a 60ft bus in the LA Metro Rapid red paint scheme... I believe it was possibly a NABI? Anyone else see this? Also, on I-35 in Northern Iowa on Thursday night, I saw an old-style New Flyer 40ft in an all white paint scheme with amber LED destiation sign. I only saw it for a second, so I couldn't read it. Very odd sight though... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MVTArider Posted May 18, 2009 Report Share Posted May 18, 2009 I saw an MVTA D40LF at ThermoKing yesterday, didn't see the # though since it was in back. Also saw SEPTA #s 8244 and 8256 at Interstate/DD, I didn't have my camera on me though. Good grief, those 29 ft. Gilligs are a menace, I was thrown right out of my seat at one of the stops on 539 when someone came running up I must admit though I really am liking the new MVTA 35 ft. ones, amazing how 6 feet in the wheelbase makes such a difference. Welcome aboard Bus Driver Dude Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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