Arcata and Mad River Transit System
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Arcata and Mad River Transit System (AMRTS) is a fixed-route bus service for Arcata, California. The service is subsidized by Humboldt State University and offers free rides to students. [1] Its transit service is administered by Humboldt Transit Authority.
History
In 1974, the City Council of Arcata chose to use its allotment of SB 325 money for a public mass transit system. In April, 1975 the new bus service within Arcata city limits was inaugurated and named the Arcata & Mad River Transit System. [2]
Routes
Weekday
- Red
- Gold
Saturday
- Orange (runs hourly from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM)
Fares
Facilities
Garage/Offices
- Address: 925 E St., Arcata, CA
- Email: trans «at» arcatacityhall.org
- Phone: 707-822-3775
Arcata Transit Center
- Address: 925 E St., Arcata, CA
Roster
The fleet uses the 900 series for their numbering to avoiding duplication with active buses for both Eureka Transit Service & Redwood Transit System.
Active
| Fleet Number(s) |
Thumbnail | Build Date |
Manufacturer | Model | Engine | Transmission | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 922-923 | 2009 | Gillig | Low Floor 35' (G27B102N4) |
Cummins ISL | |||
| 924-925 | 2014 | Gillig | BRT 35' (G27B102N4) |
Cummins ISL9 |
Retired
| Fleet Number(s) |
Thumbnail | Build Date |
Manufacturer | Model | Engine | Transmission | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 904-906 |  
|
1979 | Gillig | Gillig-Neoplan 30' (PT3208-30-96) |
Caterpillar 3208 | Allison | View the series page for detailed disposition info. |
| 908-909 | 1986 | Gillig | Phantom 30' (30/96TB/6V92) |
Detroit Diesel 6V92TA | |||
| 914-915 | 1995 | Gillig | Phantom 30' (30/96TB 6CT) |
Cummins C8.3 | |||
| 920-921 | 11/2002 | Gillig | Phantom 35' (C21B102N4) |
Cummins ISM |