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CyRide is the public transportation operator in the city of Ames, Iowa. They operates 10 fixed routes, a Dial-A-Ride service for persons with a disability, and a late night service called Moonlight Express. The fixed routes and Dial-A-Ride operate every day of the year except Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day. Moonlight Express operates on Friday and Saturday nights when Iowa State University is in session. All fixed route trips shown in the timetables are wheelchair accessible and service animals are allowed (pets that are not service animals are prohibited).
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CyRide at a glance
- 135 Employees
- 4,647,550 Passengers (FY08)
- $6,389,128 Operating Expenses (FY08)
- 1,144,089 Revenue Miles (FY08)
- 69 Buses (as of June 30, 2008)
An award winning bus system
- 2nd place in the 35' bus division at the 2004 APTA International Bus Roadeo
- 5th place in the 35' bus division at the 2007 APTA International Bus Roadeo
- 15 State Bus Roadeo Winners (as of June 2006)
- 2002 APTA Gold Safety Award Finalist
- 1999 APTA Neil E. Goldschmidt Silver Safety Award Finalist
- 1997 APTA Neil E. Goldschmidt Silver Safety Award Winner
- 1996 APTA AdWheels Award Winner
- 1995 APTA Neil E. Goldschmidt Silver Safety Award Winner
- 1993 APTA Neil E. Goldschmidt Silver Safety Award Finalist
- 1992 Public Risk Management Administration Achievement Award
- 1991 APTA Neil E. Goldschmidt Silver Safety Award Finalist
- 1989 UMTA Outstanding Public Service Award
- 1983 All America City Award
Bus Roster
Active
Fleet Number(s) |
Thumbnail | Build Date |
Manufacturer | Model | Engine | Transmission | Notes | |
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1-4 | Renumbered 501-504 | |||||||
105-110 | 2012 | Gillig | Low Floor 40' (G27D102N4) |
Cummins ISL9 | ||||
118-125 | Renumbered 418-425 | |||||||
126-128 | 2010 | Gillig | Low Floor 40' (G27D102N4) |
Cummins ISL | Voith D864.5 | |||
129-132 | Renumbered 429-432 | |||||||
133-138 | Renumbered 333-338 | |||||||
180-184 | 2012 | Gillig | Low Floor 40' (G27D102N4) |
Cummins ISL9 | ||||
186-189 | 2008 | Gillig | Low Floor 40' (G27D102N4) |
Cummins ISL | Ex 0819-0822. | |||
333-338 | 2010 | Ford | E450 | Ex 133-138. | ||||
418-425, 429-432 | 2010 | Gillig | Low Floor HEV 40' (G27D102N4) |
Cummins ISL | Voith DIWAhybrid |
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501-504 | 2006 | OBI | Orion VII (07.501) |
Cummins ISL | Ex 1-4. | |||
660-661 | 2012 | Nova Bus | LFS Artic | Cummins ISL9 | Voith D864.5 | Delivered Feb. 2013 | ||
762, 778-779, 785 | 2001 | Gillig | Phantom 40' (C21D102N4) |
Cummins ISM | Voith D864.3E |
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0819-0822 | Renumbered 186-189 | |||||||
941-943 | Renumbered 641-643 | |||||||
949-952 | 2005 | OBI | Orion V (05.501) |
949: Detroit Diesel Series 50 EGR
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Renumbered from 994-997 | |||
953-958 | 2000 | OBI | Orion V (05.501) |
Cummins ISM | ||||
970-977 | Renumbered 9070-9077 | |||||||
994-997 | Renumbered 949-952 | |||||||
1111-1116 | 2015 | Gillig | Low Floor 40' (G27D102N4) |
Cummins ISL9 | ||||
1136-1138 | 2018 | Gillig | Low Floor 40' (G27D102N4) |
Cummins L9 | ||||
1139 | 2019 | Gillig | Low Floor 40' (G27D102N4) |
Cummins L9 | ||||
1140-1141 | 2001 | Gillig | Low Floor 40' (G18D102N4) |
Cummins ISL | Voith D864.3E | Ex-Des Moines Area Regional Transit Authority 21390-21391 | ||
1142-1144 | 2020 | Gillig | Low Floor 40' (G27D102N4) |
Cummins L9 | To replace 3 2002 buses; the buses being replaced are to be scrapped under terms of an agreement.[1] | |||
6101-6104 | 2016 | Nova Bus | LFS Artic | Cummins ISL9 | ||||
7117, 7123-7125, 7130, 7132-7133 | 2002 | Gillig | Phantom 40' (C21D102N4) |
Cummins ISM | Voith D864.3E |
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9070-9077 | 2002 | OBI | Orion V (05.501) |
Cummins ISM | Renumbered from 970-977 |
On Order
Fleet Number(s) |
Build Date |
Manufacturer | Model | Engine | Transmission | Notes |
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Retired
Service vehicle roster
Active
Fleet number(s) | Thumbnail | Year | Manufacturer | Model | Engine | Transmission | Notes | |
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007 | Renumbered 898 | |||||||
295 | 2009 | Chevrolet | Impala LS | V6 3.5L Gasoline | Ex-0905 | |||
296 | 2009 | Toyota | Prius Hybrid | 4-cyl. 1.5L gasoline | Auto CVT w/Overdrive | Ex-0906 | ||
297 | 2012 | Ford | Escape Hybrid AWD | Ford 4-cyl. 2.5L Gasoline | ||||
898 | 2008 | Ford | F250 SD | Ford V8 5.4L Gasoline | Ex-007 | |||
899 | 2006 | Ford | F450 SD | Ford V8 6.0L Diesel | Ex-999 | |||
0905 | Renumbered 295 | |||||||
0906 | Renumbered 296 | |||||||
999 | Renumbered 899 |
Retired
Fleet number(s) | Thumbnail | Year | Manufacturer | Model | Engine | Transmission | Notes |
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854 | 1984 | GMC | Pickup | Ex-? | |||
855 | 1986 | Ford | Crown Victoria LTD | Ford V8 5.0L gasoline | Ex-Ames Police Department | ||
950 | 1999 | Dodge | Ram 2500 Reg. Cab | V8 5.2L LPG | To Mason City Transit. |
References
- ↑ [https://www.cityofames.org/home/showdocument?id=53244 City of Ames: AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR CYRIDE BUS PURCHASE OF THREE 40’ BUSES (Page 42)]
- ↑ www.facebook.com
- ↑ www.ebay.com
- ↑ www.youtube.com