Metro Transit (Minnesota)

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Area Served: Minneapolis and Saint Paul, Minnesota and the surrounding suburbs
Founded: 1967 (formerly known as Metropolitan Transit Commission 1967-1994, Metropolitan Council Transit Operations 1994-1998)
Fleet Size:
  • 40' Bus - 696
  • 45' Coach: 22
  • 60' Bus - 167
Number Of Routes: 123 (Bus), 2 (LRT), 1 (Commuter Rail)[1]
2010 Ridership: Approximately 78 million[2]

Metro Transit is the largest fixed-route public transit service provider for the Minneapolis - Saint Paul metropolitan area.

Other transit systems in the Twin Cities metropolitan area:

History

Metro Transit operations go back to 1967, when the agency was first formed by legislation to take over the remaining private transit operations in the Minneapolis - Saint Paul metro area. The system was first known as the Metropolitan Transit Commission (MTC) from 1967 to 1994. In 1994 transit operations were handed over to the Metropolitan Council, a regional oversight agency responsible for wastewater and land planning. From 1994 to 1998 the agency was known as Metropolitan Council Transit Operations (MCTO) and finally in 1998 the current name, Metro Transit, was adopted.

Fares

Metro Transit is part of the regional transit fare system. See the Twin Cities Metropolitan Area Transit Systems Fare Description for more information.

Facilities

Metro Transit operates a number of different facilities for passenger and operations.[3]

Headquarters

Metro Transit headquarters are located in the Fred T. Heywood Office Building, at 560 Sixth Avenue North, Minneapolis, MN 55411-4398. Functions include lost and found, administration, customer services, service planning, and other various tasks essential to the operation of the system. Metro Transit Police and the Fred T. Heywood bus garage also share the site.

Passenger Facilities

Park-n-Rides

A number of Park-n-Ride locations are available in the Metro Transit system. Most are serviced by express buses that provide non-stop service directly into one of the downtown areas.

See Metro Transit's Park & Ride page for more information.

Transit centers

Metro Transit operates service to a number of transit centers [4], which are generally located in the downtowns of both Minneapolis and St. Paul, at regional shopping malls, and at other major connection points in the transit network. The table below does not include transit centers that are located in the service areas of the suburban transit agencies.

Facility Name Street Address City Opening Year METRO LRT/BRT Lines Connecting Bus Routes Notes
38th Street Station 2902 38th St E Minneapolis 2004 Blue 14, 22, 23
46th Street Station 3660 46th St E Minneapolis 2004 Blue, A 7, 9, 46, 74, 436, 446
Brooklyn Center Transit Center 2900 Bass Lake Rd Brooklyn Center 2004 C, D 5, 22, 721, 722, 723, 724, 801 Replaced bus stop at Brookdale Shopping Center.
Chicago-Lake Transit Center 2946 Chicago Ave S Minneapolis 2006 B (future), D 5, 21
Columbia Heights Transit Center 4099 Central Ave NE Columbia Heights 1999 F (future) 10, 11, 801 Southbound route 10 buses stop across the street on Central Ave.
Gateway Transit Center 400 3rd St S Minneapolis 1983 11, 22, 460,477, 490, 493, 600, 755, 764 Primarily used for bus layovers. 3, 7, 17, 18, 22 stop on nearby streets.
Leamington Transit Center 220 11th St S Minneapolis 1992 10, 25, 766, 768 Primarily used for bus layovers.
Louisiana Ave Transit Center 1300 Louisiana Ave Saint Louis Park 1992 9, 645, 673, 705 Island platform removed in mid 2000s. Facility includes a bus stop within the parking area and another on the EB I-394 exit ramp to Louisiana Ave.
Mall of America Transit Station 8240 24th Ave S Bloomington 1994 Blue, Red, D 54, 442, 444, 501, 515, 538, 539, 540, 542 Blue Line light rail opened in 2004. Facility reconfigured in late 2010s to improve operations and add direct mall access.
Maplewood Mall Transit Center 1793 Beam Ave Maplewood 2004 Purple (future) 54, 64, 80, 219, 270 Buses previously stopped near mall entry doors.
MSP Airport Terminal 1-Lindbergh Station 6450 Glumack Dr Fort Snelling 2004 Blue 54, 495 24-hour light rail service to Terminal 2-Humphrey.
Northtown Transit Center 150 Northtown Dr NE Blaine 1997 F (future) 10, 25, 804, 824, 852 Facility reduced in size and relocated in 2020s.
Ramp A/7th St Transit Center 101 9th St N Minneapolis 1992 C, D 5, 9, 22, 61 Only serves eastbound buses.
Ramp B/5th St Transit Center 516 2nd Ave N Minneapolis 1992 14, 94 Only serves eastbound buses on route 14. Blue, Green, and Northstar Lines stop 1 block away at Target Field Station.
Robbinsdale Transit Center 4145 Hubbard Ave N Robbinsdale 2001 14, 32, 716, 717 Facility to be relocated pending construction of the Blue Line Extension.
Rosedale Transit Center 1024 Rosedale Shopping Center Roseville 1976 A 32, 65, 83, 87, 225, 227, 264, 801 Moved to present location on mall property in early 2010s. Bus stops previously located near mall entry doors.
Southdale Transit Center 6704 York Ave S Edina 1970 E (future) 6, 515, 537, 538, 578, 600 Moved to present location on mall property in early 2010s. Bus stops previously located near mall entry doors.
Starlite Transit Center 8081 Brooklyn Blvd Brooklyn Park 1994 705, 723, 724 Facility was rebuilt in the 2000s.
Sun Ray Transit Center 364 Pederson St Saint Paul 2004 Gold (future) 63, 70, 74, 80, 219, 323 Gold Line station about 1 block away, opening in 2025.
Union Depot 214 4th St E Saint Paul 2012 Green, Gold (future), Purple (future), B (future) 3, 21, 54, 94, 480, 484, 489 Regional hub that includes Amtrak, Greyhound, and other regional buses.
Uptown Transit Station 2855 Hennepin Ave S Minneapolis 2001 E (future) 6, 17, 21, 23, 114, 612 Temporarily closed for street construction.

Operations Facilities

Bus

Facility Name Purpose Built In Address
Fred T. Heywood - Garage Bus operations and servicing 1984 560 Sixth Avenue North, Minneapolis, MN 55411-4398
East Metro Garage Bus operations and servicing 2001 800 Mississippi Street, St. Paul, MN 55101-4299
Martin J. Ruter Garage Bus operations and servicing 1975 6845 Shingle Creek Parkway, Brooklyn Center, MN 55430
Nicollet Garage Bus operations and servicing 1990 10 West 32nd Street, Minneapolis, MN 55408
South Garage Bus operations and servicing 1981 2100 MTC Road, Minneapolis, MN 55450
Overhaul Base Major bus maintenance and repair. Also houses Equipment Maintenance and Purchasing 1981 515 North Cleveland Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55114
Transit Control Center Bus operations monitoring and support 2002

Rail

Facility Name Purpose Built In Address
Commuter Rail Operations & Maintenance Facility Vehicle storage and servicing 2009 19669 County Road 43, Big Lake, MN 55309
Blue Line Light Rail Operations & Maintenance Facility Vehicle storage and servicing 2003 1810 East Franklin Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55404
Green Line Light Rail Operations & Maintenance Facility Vehicle storage and servicing 2012 340 Broadway Street, St. Paul, MN 55101
Light Rail Support Facility Signals/communications, traction power and track support 2011 1917 24th Avenue East, Minneapolis, MN 55404

Bus Fleet

Active

Fleet
Number(s) 		Thumbnail Build
Date 		Manufacturer Model Engine Transmission Notes
200-212 2009 MCI D4500CT Cummins ISM
  • Sidelined in March 2020 due to pandemic, Returned Dec. 2021
  • Most reserved for State Fair service
220-226 2014 MCI D4500CT Cummins ISX
  • Purchased for service to Ham Lake / East Bethel[5]
  • Sidelined in March 2020 due to pandemic, Returned Dec. 2021
230-232 2015 MCI D4500CT Cummins ISX
  • Sidelined in March 2020 due to pandemic, Returned Dec. 2021
1100-1186 2008 Gillig BRT 40'
(G27D102N4) 		Cummins ISL Voith D864.3E
  • Retiring as of March 2022
    • 6 units remain as of February 2024
  • View the series page for detailed disposition info.
1200-1230 2010 Gillig BRT 40'
(G27D102N4) 		Cummins ISL9 Voith D864.3E
  • Retiring as of August 2022
    • 30 units remain as of September 2022
      • 1200-05 transferred to Metropolitan Transportation Services in late 2018
  • View the series page for detailed disposition info.
1240-1344 2011 Gillig BRT 40'
(G27D102N4) 		Cummins ISL9 Voith D864.3E
  • Being retired as of February 2024
1400-1419 2012 Gillig BRT 40'
(G27D102N4) 		Cummins ISL9 ZF 6AP1400B
1420-1449 2012 Gillig BRT 40'
(G27D102N4) 		Cummins ISL9 ZF 6AP1400B
1500-1574 2013 Gillig BRT 40'
(G27D102N4) 		Cummins ISL9 ZF 6AP1400B
  • Some units have two seats removed for increased standee space[6]
1600-1674 2014 Gillig Low Floor 40'
(G27D102N4) 		Cummins ISL9 ZF 6AP1400B
1700-1734 2015 Gillig Low Floor 40'
(G27D102N4) 		Cummins ISL9 ZF 6AP1400B
  • First order of 40' buses to feature sealed windows
  • Retrofitted with Bentech barriers
1750-1787 2016 Gillig Low Floor 40'
(G27D102N4) 		Cummins ISL9 ZF 6AP1400B
  • 1750-56 were wrapped for use on Red Line
  • Retrofitted with Bentech barriers
1790-1799 2017 Gillig Low Floor 40'
(G27D102N4) 		Cummins ISL9 ZF 6AP1400B
  • Feature frameless windows
  • Retrofitted with Vapor and ArowGuard barriers
1800-1816 2019 Gillig Low Floor 40'
(G27D102N4) 		Cummins ISL9 ZF 6AP1400B
  • Exercised 2013 contract options
  • Feature frameless windows, USB chargers
  • Retrofitted with Bentech barriers
3300-3328 2010 NFI D60LFR Cummins ISL Voith D864.5
  • Have EPA 2007 engines
  • In reserve for Minnesota State Fair and operate primarily on the METRO C and D Lines as of February 2024
3330-3340 2010 NFI D60LFR Cummins ISL Allison B500R
  • Have EPA 2007 engines
  • Urban style seating
  • In reserve for Minnesota State Fair and operate primarily on the METRO C and D Lines as of February 2024
    • 3335 is the only active unit
3350-3374 2011 NFI D60LFR Cummins ISL9 Voith D864.5
  • Being retired as of February 2024
  • View series page for detailed disposition info.
3400-3415 2015 NFI XD60 Cummins ISL9 ZF Ecolife
3420-3449 2016 NFI XD60 Cummins ISL9 ZF Ecolife
  • 3425-3429 were wrapped for use on the C Line
3460-3466 2017 NFI XD60 Cummins ISL9 ZF Ecolife
3470-3489 2023 NFI XD60 Cummins L9 ZF 6AP1720B
  • Commuter replacement buses[7]
  • Features frameless windows and USB chargers
7140-7184 2008 Gillig BRT HEV 40'
(G30D102N4) 		Cummins ISB Allison EP40
hybrid system
  • Retiring as of March 2022
    • The remaining 3 active units were pulled from service on 3/17/2023
  • View the series page for detailed disposition info.
7200-7229 2010 Gillig BRT HEV 40'
(G30D102N4) 		Cummins ISB6.7 Allison H 40 EP
hybrid system
  • Being retired as of November 2022
    • 29 units remain as of November 2022
    • The majority of units were pulled from service in March 2023. They began to return to service in January 2024. Most of the units are used for training but will be used in service in evenings and weekends.
  • View the series page for detailed disposition info.
7290-7291 2012 NFI XDE40 Cummins ISB6.7 BAE Systems
HybriDrive Series-E
7300-7332 2012 Gillig BRT HEV 40'
(G30D102N4) 		Cummins ISB6.7 Allison H 40 EP
hybrid system
7340-7344 2015 Gillig Low Floor HEV 40'
(G30D102N4) 		Cummins ISB6.7 BAE Systems HybriDrive
8000-8011 2015 Gillig BRTPlus 40'
(G27D102N4) 		Cummins ISL9 ZF 6AP1400B
  • Originally purchased and used exclusively on the A Line, the buses occasionally run on the Orange Line, particularly on days when the State Fair is held.
8012 2017 Gillig BRTPlus 40'
(G27D102N4) 		Cummins ISL9 ZF 6AP1400B
  • Exercised option for additional A Line capacity/spares[8]
  • Originally purchased and used exclusively on the A Line, the buses occasionally run on the Orange Line, particularly on days when the State Fair is held.
  • Retrofitted with ArowGuard barriers
8013-8015 2019 Gillig BRTPlus 40'
(G27D102N4) 		Cummins L9 ZF 6AP1400B
  • Final exercised option for additional A Line capacity/spares
  • Features USB chargers
  • Initially operated on C Line, transferred to A Line Jan. 2020. The buses occasionally run on the Orange Line, particularly on days when the State Fair is held.
8020-8025 2021 Gillig BRTPlus 40'
(G27D102N4) 		Cummins L9 ZF 6AP1400B
  • Red Line replacement buses, ordered in Feb. 2021[9]
  • Delivered in late Sept. 2021
  • Features frameless windows and USB chargers
  • Occasionally assigned to Route 467 express service connecting Minneapolis to Lakeville
8100-8105 2018 NFI XD60 Cummins ISL9 ZF 6AP1700B
  • Initially operated on A Line BRT
  • Used on C Line BRT
8110-8117,
8120-8151 		2021 NFI XD60 Cummins L9 ZF 6AP1720B
  • 8110-8117 were last options exercised for use on the D line BRT from 2013 contract[10]
8160-8210[7] 2024 NFI XD60
  • For METRO B, E and Gold Lines, being delivered as of May 2024
  • To be outfitted with Sportworks Apex 2 with fat tire rack option[11]
  • 8160 entered service on METRO D Line on July 29, 2024
8700-8707 2019 NFI XE60 Siemens ELFA2 Siemens
1DB2016-1NB06
  • First articulated electric buses in State of Minnesota.
  • All units sidelined July & Oct. 2019 due to garage charger issues, returned Oct. 2019[12][13][14]
  • All units sidelined again March 2021 due to charger issues.[15] Returned to service on December 4, 2021.
  • Used on C Line BRT route[16]
60036-60039, 60044 2013 Gillig BRT 40'
(G27D102N4) 		Cummins ISL9 ZF 6AP1400B
CONTRACT UNITS Metro Transit operates Maple Grove Transit express buses under contract; MTS units 6000, 6098-6099, 6100-6110 and 60034-60035.

On Order

Fleet
Number(s) 		Thumbnail Build
Date 		Manufacturer Model Engine Transmission Notes
(73 buses)[17] 2025
  • 40-foot diesel buses; contract not yet approved by Met Council
(5 buses)[18] 2025 NFI XE60
  • For METRO Gold Line
  • Procured through state of Washington contract
(20 buses)[7][17] 2025 NFI XD60
  • BRT expansion buses
(20 buses)[7] 2025 NFI XD60
(20 buses)[19][20] 2026 Gillig Low Floor EV 40' (G28D102N4
  • Regular route replacement buses to be procured from state of Washington contract[21][22]
  • 8 of these buses awarded in 2021 FTA Low-No Grant application process for Proterra buses; Met Council terminated negotiations with Proterra for reasons not related to bankruptcy[23]

Retired

Fleet
Number(s) 		Thumbnail Build
Date 		Manufacturer Model Engine Transmission Notes
50-51 1999 MCI 102-DL3 To Metropolitan Transportation Services 6052-6053.
101-150 1963 GMC TDH-5303 Detroit Diesel 6V71N Allison VH
  • 101-107, 143-150 were Ex-St. Paul Transit units.
  • Rehabbed by Midwest Bus between 1984-1985. Featured power assist and digital destination signs
    • Several units renumbered.
  • 110, 114, and 10 other units were retired and auctioned off in 1985.
    • 110 and 114 sold to Pierce Transit in 1985 as 506 an 511 respectively.
  • Rehabbed units retired in the mid 90s.
151-175 1964 GMC TDH-5303 Detroit Diesel 6V71N Allison VH
  • 151-158 were Ex-St. Paul Transit units.
  • Rehabbed by Midwest Bus between 1984-1985. Featured power assist and digital destination signs
    • Several units renumbered.
  • 10 units were retired and auctioned off in 1985.
  • Rehabbed units retired in the mid 90s.
138-192 1971 Flxible 111CC-D05-1
111CC-D06-1 		Detroit Diesel 6V71N
Detroit Diesel 8V71N 		Allison VH9
Allison VS2-8
  • Rehabbed by Midwest Bus between 1984-1985. Featured power assist and digital destination signs.
  • Rehabbed units retired in the mid 90s.
176-200 1965 GMC TDH-5303 Detroit Diesel 6V71N Allison VH
  • 193-200 were Ex-St. Paul Transit units.
  • Rehabbed by Midwest Bus between 1984-1985. Featured power assist and digital destination signs
    • Several units renumbered.
  • Rehabbed units retired in the mid 90s.
201-255 1966 GMC TDH-5303 Detroit Diesel 6V71N Allison VH
  • 201-212, 249-255 were Ex-St. Paul Transit.
  • 235 renumbered to 1235 and then sold to Madison Metro with 238 and 10 other units.
256-270 1971 Flxible 111CC-D06-1 Detroit Diesel 8V71N Allison VS2-8
  • Some were rebuilt between 1984-1985 and numbered in the 100s
  • 258-261 had roof top exhaust pipes.
271-348 1971 Flxible 111CC-D05-1 Detroit Diesel 6V71N Allison VH-9
  • Several rebuilt between 1984-1985 and numbered in the 100s
  • 303 had Busorama ads.
  • 10 units were retired and auctioned off in 1985.
  • 1 unit was auctioned off on February 3, 1988.
349-570 1972 Flxible 111CC-D06-1 Detroit Diesel 8V71N 349-504: Allison VS1-8
505-570: Allison VS2-8
  • 552-570 were built with sealed windows and kept the sealed windows for the majority of their service lives.
  • 38 units were retired and auctioned off in 1985.
  • 8 units were auctioned off on February 3, 1988.
571-680, 801-986 1974 Flxible 53102-8-1 Detroit Diesel 8V71N Allison VS2-8 50 units were auctioned off on February 3, 1988.
300-370 1995 Gillig Phantom 40'
(40102TBS50) 		Detroit Diesel Series 50 Allison B400R
  • Retired circa 2009.
  • 320 and 7 other units (300's & 2300's) were bought by a owner or operator in Minneapolis, MN. They were listed for sale in July 2009.[24]
  • 333 to Lafayette CityBus 908 in 2009.
  • 1 unit (300 or 2300 series unit) was bought by a private owner or operator in Michigan (Lic. plate: CFE 5351?). It was spotted in July 2011.[25][26]
371-390 1996 Gillig Phantom 40'
(40102TBS50) 		Detroit Diesel Series 50 Allison B400R
391-393 1996 Gillig Phantom 40'
(40102TBS50) 		Detroit Diesel Series 50 Allison B400R Airport Shuttles.
394-395 1998 Gillig Phantom 40'
(C20D102N4) 		Detroit Diesel Series 50 Allison B500R Airport shuttles.
396 2001 Gillig Phantom 40'
(C21D102N4) 		Cummins ISM Voith D864.3E Airport shuttle.
400-487 1998 Gillig Phantom 40'
(C20D102N4) 		Detroit Diesel Series 50 Allison B500R
488-497 1998 Gillig Low Floor 40'
(G22D102N4) 		Detroit Diesel Series 40 Allison B400R
  • 494 & 496 transferred to other operators
  • 495 & 497 to MVTA 4495 & 4497.
500-566 1998-1999 Gillig Phantom 40'
(C20D102N4) 		Detroit Diesel Series 50 Allison B500R 500, 515, 520, 530, 532, 536, 557, 563, 566 to Nashville Metropolitan Transit Authority P500, P515, P520, P530, P532, P536, P557, P563, P566.
600-665,
667-690,
701-710 		1999 Gillig Phantom 40'
(C20D102N4) 		Detroit Diesel Series 50 Allison B500R
681-800,
987-999,
1400-1604 		1976 AMG 10240B-8 Detroit Diesel 8V71N Allison V730 5 units were auctioned off on February 3, 1988.
711-755 2000 Gillig Phantom 40'
(C20D102N4) 		Detroit Diesel Series 50 Allison B400R
800-879 2001 Gillig Phantom 40'
(C21D102N4) 		Cummins ISM Voith D864.3E See series page for detailed disposition info
900-988 2002 Gillig Phantom 40'
(C21D102N4) 		Cummins ISM-280 Voith D864.3E
  • Retired between 2015 and 2020
    • 973-976 remained on Metro Transit property until being auctioned off in November and December 2020
  • Some units to CyRide
  • View the series page for detailed disposition info.
989-1047 2003 Gillig Phantom 40'
(C21D102N4) 		Cummins ISM-280 Voith D864.3E
  • Retired between 2016 and 2021
    • The last 9 units were retired and auctioned off in August 2021
  • View the series page for detailed disposition info.
1048-1069 2004 Gillig Phantom 40'
(C21D102N4) 		Cummins ISM Voith D864.3E
  • Retired between 2018 and 2021
    • The last 3 units were retired by October 2021 and auctioned off on December 16, 2021
  • View the series page for detailed disposition info.
1001-1020 1978 MAN-AMG SG-220 MAN D2566 MLUM Renk-Doromat 874A
  • Retired in 1994.
  • 1018 was spotted being scrapped.
1021-1082 1983 MAN SG-310 MAN D2566 MLUM Renk-Doromat 874B The original 1058 was replaced by second 1058.
1058 (2nd) 1984 MAN SG-310 MAN D2566 MLUM Renk-Doromat 874B Replacement for the original 1058.
1121-1122, 1124-1128, 1130-1149 1963 GMC TDH-5303 Detroit Diesel 6V71N Allison VH Renumbered to make way for rebuilt Flxibles.
  • Rebuilt by Midwest Bus between 1984-1985.
  • Retired between 1994-1995.
1150-1199,
1334-1350 		1986-1987 MAN Americana
(SL-40102A) 		MAN D2566 MLUH Renk-Doromat 874B
1200-1223,
1225-1283 		1984 MAN Americana
(SL-40102A) 		MAN D2566 MLUH Renk-Doromat 874B
1224, 1284-1333 1984-1985 MAN Americana
(SL-40102A) 		MAN D2566 MLUH Renk-Doromat 874B
1351-1425,
1427-1458 		1988 MAN Americana
(SL-40102A) 		MAN D2566 MLUH Renk-Doromat 874B
1500-1577 1990 Gillig Phantom 40'
(40/102TB/6V92T) 		Detroit Diesel 6V92TA Allison HTB-748
  • Retired in 2003.
  • View the series page for detailed disposition info.
1606-1627 1986 Saab-Scania CN112CLU Scania DS11-25 253 hp ZF 4HP500
  • Delivered in 1987.
  • 1626-1627 were Airport Shuttles.
1700-1825 1989 Gillig Phantom 40'
(40102TB6V92T) 		Detroit Diesel 6V92TA Allison HT-748
1900-2029 1990 Gillig Phantom 40'
(40102TB6V92T) 		Detroit Diesel 6V92TA Allison HT-748
  • Retired in 2003.
  • 1918-1949, 1963, 1964, 1966, 1973, 1975, 1980-1982, 1987-1989, 1992, 1994, 1996 & 1997 transferred to MVTA as the same numbers.
  • View the series page for detailed disposition info.
2100-2124 1991 NFI D60 Detroit Diesel 6V92TA Allison HTB-748
  • 2105 was bought by some private owners in 2005 and became the "Purple Palace" bus at The Burning Man from 2006-2013.[29][30]
  • 2106 was spotted at Coach Crafters in Jacksonville, FL in 2011.[31]
  • 2110 was bought by a private owner in Atlanta, GA.
  • 2111 was bought by a private owner and is stored at a farm in Kerkhoven, MN.
  • 2119 was bought by Scott Richards/Regional Transit Service. It was used for contract runs with Raging Waters. It was later retired once the contract was lost, but its powertrain & parts were salvaged before the bus body was scrapped.[32]
2125-2149 1994 NFI D60 Detroit Diesel Series 50 Allison B500R 2136, 2145, 2134, 2137, 2146 & 2129 to Lafayette CityBus 709-714 in 2008.
2200-2221, 2227-2231 1992 Gillig Phantom 40'
(40102TB6V92T) 		Detroit Diesel 6V92TA Allison HT-748
  • 2227-2231 were Ex 8000-8004.
  • They were originally delivered with a diesel particulate filter (DPF) that feature 2 tailpipes. These DPF's were removed early on in their service lives and were replaced with a single tailpipe.[33]
  • Retired circa 2005.
  • 1 unit was bought by a private owner for parts (mainly its engine & transmission) in December 2005.[34]
2222-2226 1993 Gillig Phantom 40'
(40102TB6V92T) 		Detroit Diesel 6V92TA Allison HT-748
2300-2396 1994 Gillig Phantom 40'
(40102TBS50) 		Detroit Diesel Series 50 Allison B400R
  • Retired in 2009.
  • View the series page for detailed disposition info.
3000-3054 1998 NFI D60 Detroit Diesel Series 50 Allison B500R
3055-3064 1999 NFI D60LF Detroit Diesel Series 50 Allison B500R
3100-3149 2003 NFI D60 Cummins ISL Voith D864.3E
  • Retired between 2016 and 2021
    • The last 11 units were retired by October 2021 and auctioned off on December 16, 2021
    • 10 units returned to active service from May to September 2020 to provide room for social distancing on heavy ridership routes in COVID-19 pandemic.
    • 11 units returned to active service in August 2021 for State Fair service
  • 3109-3119 were painted in Maple Grove Transit livery until 2016
  • View the series page for detailed status and disposition info.
3200-3214 2006 NFI D60 Cummins ISL Voith D864.5
  • Last production D60s ever built by New Flyer
  • Last high-floor articulated buses ever built in the US and Canada
  • Retired between 2020 and 2021
  • View the series page for detailed disposition info.
3230-3239 2007 NFI D60LFR Cummins ISM Voith D864.5
  • Fully retired by November 2023
  • View the series page for detailed disposition info.
3240-3254 2008 NFI D60LFR Cummins ISM Voith D864.5
  • Retired between February 2022 and January 2024
  • View the series page for detailed disposition info.
3260-3270 2009 NFI D60LFR Cummins ISM Voith D864.5
  • Retired in 2023
  • Purchased for service to Oakdale / Blaine[35]
  • View the series page for detailed disposition info.
7000-7004 1992 Gillig Phantom Methanol 40'
(40102TB6V92TA) 		Detroit Diesel 6V92TA Allison HTB-748
  • Experimental fleet
  • Retired circa 2005.
  • View the series page for detailed disposition info.
7100 2002 Gillig Low Floor HEV 40'
(G19D102R2) 		Cummins ISB 230 Allison EP40
hybrid system
  • First hybrid bus in Minnesota
  • Retired & auctioned off in 2016.
7101-7102 2003 Gillig Low Floor HEV 40'
(G19D102R2) 		Cummins ISB 230 Allison EP40
hybrid system 		Retired & auctioned off in 2016.
7105-7109 2004 Gillig Low Floor 40'
(G29D102N4) 		Cummins ISL Voith D864.3E
  • Retired in Summer 2019.
  • View the series page for detailed disposition info.
7110-7128 2007 Gillig Low Floor HEV 40'
(G30D102N4) 		Cummins ISB-260 EGR Allison EP40
hybrid system
  • Retired between December 2019 and February 2020
  • Rejected units originally built for RGRTA-RTS as 901-919
  • 901 delivered to Rochester around May 2007
  • Purchased in light of I-35W Bridge Collapse[36]
  • Wrapped in Go Greener livery and placed in service December 2007/January 2008
  • View the series page for detailed disposition info.
8009-8014 2000 Ford E-450

Light Rail Fleet

Active

Fleet
Number(s) 		Thumbnail Build
Date 		Manufacturer Model Motors Notes
101-124 2003 Bombardier LF-70
  • Started testing in 2003-2004
  • Entered revenue service in 2004
125-127 2007 Bombardier LF-70
201-259 2012-2013 Siemens S70 201 was delivered for testing in 2012.
260-264 2017 Siemens S70
  • 260 was delivered in September 2017.
  • 261 & 262 delivered in October 2017.
  • All trains were in service by February 2018 for the Super Bowl.
  • Options Exercised in October 2015[37]
301-327 2019-2020 Siemens S700 [38]
  • 27 LRVs for Southwest LRT; contract awarded October 2016[39]
  • 14 of the remaining optional units were reassigned to Houston METRO.[40]


Commuter Rail Fleet

Active Locomotive Roster

Fleet
Number(s) 		Thumbnail Build
Date 		Manufacturer Model Motors Notes
501 2008 MPI MP36PH-3C
502-505 2009 MPI MP36PH-3C
512 2009 MPI MP36PH-3C
  • Built for UTA as 12 and was leased by Metro Transit. It was eventually purchased and renumbered 512.
  • It retains the UTA Front Runner livery.

Active Passenger Car Roster

Fleet
Number(s) 		Thumbnail Build
Date 		Manufacturer Model Seats Notes
601-606 2009 Bombardier BiLevel
Series VII cab car
701-712 2009 Bombardier BiLevel
Series VII coach

Non Revenue/Support Vehicles

Fleet
Number(s) 		Thumbnail Build
Date 		Manufacturer Model Engine Transmission Notes
354 Ford F350 SD Light Rail
446 Ford F350 SD
814 2001 Gillig Phantom 40'
(C21D102N4) 		Cummins ISM Voith D864.3E Southwest LRT Outreach Bus

External Links

References

  1. ↑ [1] Metro Transit Website: About Us
  2. ↑ [2] KARE 11 News: Metro Transit ridership jumps in 2010
  3. ↑ [3]Metro Transit Website: Facilities and People
  4. ↑ https://gisdata.mn.gov/dataset/us-mn-state-metc-trans-park-rides-transit-centers
  5. ↑ Metropolitan Council Item 2013-245: Authorization to Enter into Agreement and to Execute a Purchase Order to operate Trunk Highway 65 Commuter Express Service
  6. ↑ Metro Transit: Take A Seat
  7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 7.3 Metropolitan Council Contract 19P321
  8. ↑ Metropolitan Council: Authorization to Approve the Purchase of One 40’ Option Bus with BRT Options
  9. ↑ Metropolitan Council Business Item 2021-26: Procurement of 26 Biodiesel Forty-Foot Transit Buses, Contract 19P122
  10. ↑ Metropolitan Council Transportation Committee Business Item 2019-46 SW Eight 60' BRT Articulated Expansion Buses For D-Line
  11. ↑ MinnPost: E-bike influx moves Minnesota cities, transit agencies to rethink parking and bus racks
  12. ↑ Star Tribune: Metro Transit's first electric buses temporarily removed from service
  13. ↑ Star Tribune: Metro Transit temporarily pulls electric buses from C Line because of problems with chargers
  14. ↑ Metropolitan Council: Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Transportation Committee, October 28, 2019
  15. ↑ Metropolitan Council: Electric Bus Update
  16. ↑ New Flyer to Supply 60-Foot Electric Buses For Minn. Metro BRT Line
  17. ↑ 17.0 17.1 Metropolitan Council: Metro Transit ZEB Transition 2023 Annual Report
  18. ↑ Metropolitan Council Business Item 2023-121 SW: METRO Gold Line Bus Rapid Transit – Electric Bus and Charger Purchase
  19. ↑ https://www.metrotransit.org/metro-transit-awarded-42-million-for-electric-buses Rider's Almanac Blog: Metro Transit awarded $4.2 million for electric buses
  20. ↑ MinnPost: Road to zero-emission buses proves challenging for Minnesota transit agencies
  21. ↑ Metropolitan Council Business Item 2024-95: Contract – Electric Bus and Charger Purchase Low/No Grant 2021, Contract 24P077
  22. ↑ Metropolitan Council Business Item 2024-98: Contract – Electric Bus and Charger Purchase Low/No Grant 2023, Contract 24P077
  23. ↑ FY23 FTA Bus and Low- and No-Emission Grant Awards
  24. ↑ usedbusesforsale.net
  25. ↑ www.youtube.com
  26. ↑ www.deviantart.com photo 1 & www.deviantart.com photo 2
  27. ↑ usedbusesforsale.net
  28. ↑ www.faheysales.com
  29. ↑ www.neatorama.com
  30. ↑ www.facebook.com
  31. ↑ www.flickr.com
  32. ↑ www.facebook.com post 1 & www.facebook.com post 2
  33. ↑ www.ebay.com
  34. ↑ www.busnut.com
  35. ↑ Metropolitan Council: Item 2008-203 Authorization to Exercise Contract Option To Purchase 11 Additional Transit Buses
  36. ↑ Metropolitan Council: Authority To Implement I-35 Bridge Transit Response Plan
  37. ↑ Met Council Item 2015-202 Authorization to exercise 5 options vehicles with Siemens Industry, Inc. under Light Rail Vehicle (LRV) contract 09P157 and approve a contract amendment to increase the Siemens contract value
  38. ↑ https://assets.new.siemens.com/siemens/assets/api/uuid:251fd5b2-92c9-467a-bcc1-ba6c8064a8f7/low-floor-lrv-literature.pdf
  39. ↑ Met Council Item 2016-197SW Award contract to Siemens Industry, Inc. for 27 light rail vehicles with 50 option vehicles.
  40. ↑ Met Council Item 2018-122 Southwest LRT Project: Assignment Agreement with Houston METRORail and Siemens Industry, Inc. for 14 LRV Contract Options
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MVTA 420 • 421 • 426 • 436 • 438 • 440 • 442 • 444 • 445 • 446 • 460 • 464 • 465 • 470 • 472 • 475 • 476 • 477 • 478 • 479 • 480 • 484 •489 • 490 • 491 • 492 • 493 • 494 • 495 • 497 • 498 • 499 • MVTA Connect
Southwest Transit 600 • 602 • 690 • 695 • 697 • 698 • 699 • PRIME
Plymouth Metrolink 740 • 741 • 742 • 747 • 772 • 774 • 776 • 777 • 790 • 793 • 795
Maple Grove Transit 780 • 781 • 782 • 783 • 785 • 788 • 789 • MY RIDE
Anoka County Traveler 801 • 805 • 831 • 865
Northstar Line Northstar (888) • Northstar Link (887) • 20 (discontinued 2018)
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