Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County

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The Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County, also known as Houston METRO or simply METRO, is the transit provider for Houston, Texas.

History

See A Comprehensive Look at the Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County, Houston, Texas for a comprehensive history of Houston METRO.

Operations & Support Facilities

Facilities

  • Buffalo Bayou - 801 North San Jacinto St., Houston, TX 77002
  • Central Stores - 1220 McCarty St., Houston, TX 77029
  • Fallbrook - 111 Fallbrook Dr., Houston, TX 77038
  • Field Service Center - 1215 Labco St., Houston, TX 77029
  • Hiram Clarke - 4175 Uptown Dr., Houston, TX 77045
  • Kashmere - 5700 Eastex Freeway, Houston, TX 77026
  • METROLift Contract Facility - 1215 Labco St., Houston, TX 77029
  • First Transit (METROLift) - 3250 Telephone Road, Houston, TX 77023
  • Yellow Cab (METROLift) - 1406 Hays Street, Houston, TX 77009
  • Northwest - 5555 Deauville Plaza Dr., Houston, TX 77092
  • Polk - 5700 Polk St., Houston, TX 77023
  • Rail Operations Center (ROC) - 1601 West Bellfort, Houston, TX 77054
  • West - 11555 Westpark Dr., Houston, TX 77082

Bus

METRO has a current active fleet of 1,433 ACTIVE buses (as of 12/31/2016), which includes 7 Gillig BRT Plus CNG buses, 766 40' conventional transit buses (diesel, hybrid, and CNG models), 391 45' MCI commuter buses (diesel and hybrid models), 70 60' articulated buses (diesel), and 158 paratransit (METROLift) vehicles. METRO also has 40 Arboc Spirit of Mobility models that are used on low ridership routes.

Bikes on Buses

The low floor buses have bike racks in front of them for bicycle storage while the commuter coaches have a designated "curbside" compartment (bay) door for bicycle storage.


Current roster

Fleet number(s) Thumbnail Year Manufacturer Model Engine Transmission Notes
50-56 abc 2012 Gillig BRT CNG 29'
(G27E102R2)
Cummins Westport ISL G ZF 6HP594C
  • Purchased by the Downtown Management District.
  • Operated and maintained under contract by METRO.
1510-1579 abc 2013 Nova Bus LFS Artic Cummins ISL9
1580-1599 2016 Nova Bus LFS Artic Cummins ISL9
  • Buses are currently being delivered & prepared for service.
1800-1839 abc 2014 NABI 40-LFW Gen III
(040.55)
Cummins ISL9
1840-1914 2014 NABI 40-LFW Gen III
(040.56)
Cummins ISL9
  • 1903 retied after being involved in major accident.
1915-1994 abc 2016 Nova LFS Cummins ISL9
2000 abc 2014 NABI 40-LFW Gen III CNG
(040.55)
Cummins Westport ISL G
  • Bus has entered revenue service.
2001-2049 2015 NABI 40-LFW Gen III CNG
(040.55)
Cummins Westport ISL G
  • ALL buses have entered revenue service.
2800-2899 abc 2000 NFI D40LF Detroit Diesel Series 50 Allison B400R
2900-2949 2000 NFI D40LF Cummins ISC Allison B400R
3200-3535 abc 2000 NFI D40LF Cummins ISC ZF 6HP592C
3550-3589 2007 NFI DE41LFR Cummins ISL Allison EP40
hybrid system
  • 3550-3579; 3588-3589 painted in regular METRO livery.
  • 3580-3587 painted in Quickline livery.
3601-3696 abc 2008-2009 OBI Orion VII NG HEV
(07.501)
Cummins ISB BAE Systems HybriDrive
hybrid system
  • Original order (3601-3696) delivered.
  • Uses Lithium-Ion batteries for energy storage.
4330-4369 abc 2013 Arboc Spirit of Mobility
  • METRO bus models used for routes with low ridership.
4601-4680 abc 2010 OBI Orion VII NG HEV
(07.501)
Cummins ISB BAE Systems HybriDrive
hybrid system
  • Uses Lithium-Ion batteries for energy storage.
4810-4899 2001 MCI D4500 Detroit Diesel Series 60 Allison B500R
4900-4948 abc 2002 MCI D4500 Detroit Diesel Series 60 Allison B500R
4949-4973 abc 2007 MCI D4500CT Detroit Diesel Series 60 Allison B500R
5001 abc 2007 MCI D4500CTH Cummins ISL Allison EP50
hybrid system
  • Originally received as a prototype.
  • Currently in revenue service.
5002-5010 2008 MCI D4500CTH Cummins ISL Allison EP50
hybrid system
  • All are currently in revenue service.
5011-5102 abc 2009 MCI D4500CTH Cummins ISL Allison EP50
hybrid system
  • All are currently in revenue service.
5103-5122 2010 MCI D4500CTH Cummins ISL Allison EP50
hybrid system
  • All are currently in revenue service.
5150-5219 abc 2014 MCI D4500CT
5220-5244 2015 MCI D4500CT
5245-5254 abc 2016 MCI D4500CT
5800-5899 abc 2011 OBI Orion VII EPA10 HEV
(07.501)
Cummins ISB6.7 BAE Systems HybriDrive
hybrid system
  • Uses Lithium-Ion batteries for energy storage.

On order

Fleet number(s) Thumbnail Year Manufacturer Model Engine Transmission Notes
(100 buses) 2018? NFI XD40 Delivery of these buses is planned for 2018.[1]
(139 buses) 2019? MCI D4500CT Three-Year Contract with Options for 169 Commuter Coaches.[2]

Retired Roster

Fleet Number Range Thumbnail Year Manufacturer Model Number Engine Transmission Notes
10-35 abc 1998 Chance AH-28 American Heritage Streetcar Cummins ISB Allison B300R
36 2000 Chance AH-28 American Heritage Streetcar Cummins ISB Allison B300R
37-40 1999 Chance AH-28 American Heritage Streetcar Cummins ISB Allison B300R
41-46 2000 Chance AH-28 American Heritage Streetcar Cummins ISB Allison B300R
301-310 Renumbered 3301-3310
311-318 Renumbered 3311-3318
319-324 Renumbered 3319-3324
325-334 Renumbered 3325-3334
335-344 Renumbered 3335-3344
401-445 Renumbered 3401-3445
475-486 Renumbered 3475-3486
600-699 Renumbered 3600-3699
800-1126 1979 Grumman Flxible 870
(53102-8-1)
Formerly HouTran 800-1126.
1150-1164 1986 Neoplan USA AN340/3 Detroit Diesel 6V92TA Ex-National Transit Services; bought in 1993.
1200-1254 1979 Eagle Model 05
1255-1299 1984 Eagle Model 10
1300-1354 1985 Eagle Model 10
1400-1449 1985 Crown Ikarus 286 Cummins NHHTC-350 Allison HT-740

Voith D864.2

1450-1485 abc 1992 Neoplan USA AN460A Detroit Diesel 6V92TA Allison HTB-748 ATEC
  • Dual Fuel
  • Feature suburban seating
  • Later converted to diesel before retiring
1486-1503 1993 Neoplan USA AN460A Detroit Diesel 6V92TA Allison HTB-748 ATEC
  • Dual Fuel
  • Feature suburban seating
  • Later converted to diesel before retiring
1600-1699 1983 Flxible Metro 'A'
(53102-8-1)
Detroit Diesel 8V71N Allison V730
1700-1851 1978 GMC RTS-01
(TH-8201)
Detroit Diesel 8V71N Allison V730
1901-1908 7/1981 GMC RTS-04
(T8J-204)
1909-2038 2-3/1982 GMC RTS-04
(T8J-204)
2039-2138 3-4/1983 GMC RTS-04
(T8J-204)
2139-2188 7-9/1983 GMC RTS-04
(T8J-204)
2200-2356 1985 Flxible Metro 'A'
(40102-6T)
2400-2408 1989 Ikarus USA 416.02 CAT 3176 ZF 4HP590 2405-2408 were 1990 models.
2409-2519 1990 Ikarus USA 416.02 CAT 3176 ZF 4HP590
2520-2578 1991 Ikarus USA 416.02 CAT 3176 ZF 4HP590 1990 models.
2579 1991 Ikarus USA 416.03 LNG 1990 model.
2580-2585 1992 American Ikarus 416.02 CAT 3176 ZF 4HP590
2586-2645 1993 American Ikarus 416.03 LNG Detroit Diesel 6V92TA Allison HTB-748 Later converted to diesel
2700-2753 1992 American Ikarus 416.04 CAT 3176 ZF 4HP590 Featured suburban seating
2770-2799 1992 Stewart and Stevenson T-40 LNG Have Mercedes-Benz chassis
3000-3029 abc 1986 Neoplan USA AN430A Detroit Diesel 6V92TA Allison HT-747
3040 1994 Neoplan N98012 "New Generation" carbon-fiber prototype
3080-3084 1985 Skillcraft Transmaster 3084 sold to World Transportation 095
3090-3094 1986 MAN Americana
(SL-40102L)
MAN D2566 MLUH Renk-Doromat 874B To World Transportation 656-660
3100-3150 1989 Stewart and Stevenson S-25 Have Brazilian-built Marco Polo chassis
3200-3234 1990 Goshen GCC-900
3301-3310 11/1967 GMC TDH-5303
3311-3318 2/1968 GMC T6H-5305A
3319-3324 9-10/1968 GMC T6H-5305A
3325-3334 8/1969 GMC T6H-5305A
3335-3344 9/1971 GMC T6H-5305A
3401-3445 8/1964 GMC TDH-5303
3475-3486 1964 GMC TDH-5303
3600-3699 5/1975 GMC T8H-5307A Detroit Diesel 8V71N Allison VS2-8
  • Ex 600-699
  • Exx-HouTran 600-699.
  • 3657, 3690, 3631, 3678, 3613, 3655, 3675, 3694, 3640, and 3668 sold to Tri-County Transit in 1988.
3700-3740 abc 1993 Neoplan USA AN345/3 Detroit Diesel 6V92TA Allison HTB-748 ATEC
  • Coaches in this series are being replaced by the MCI D4500CTH coaches
  • All coaches have been officially retired from the fleet
3741-3760 1994 Neoplan USA AN345/3 Detroit Diesel 6V92TA Allison HTB-748 ATEC
  • Coaches in this series are being replaced by the MCI D4500CTH coaches
  • All coaches have been officially retired from the fleet
3800-3849 1992 Stewart and Stevenson S-29 Have Ferroni chassis
3900-3934 1992 Stewart and Stevenson T-29 Have Ferroni chassis
4000-4029 abc 1996 NFI D40LF Detroit Diesel Series 50 Allison B400R All units have retired from active service with METRO.
4030-4096, 4107-4156 abc 1997 NFI D40LF Detroit Diesel Series 50 Allison B400R All units have retired from active service with METRO.
4097-4101 1997 NFI C40LF
  • 4097-4101 (C40LF) retired from the METRO fleet
4102-4106 abc 1997 NFI L40LF
  • 4103-4106 converted to DE40LF hybrid buses
  • Based out of the Polk Bus Operating Facility.
  • ALL buses have been retired from the METRO fleet.
4200 1996 NFI D30LF Detroit Diesel Series 40E Allison B300R Was a demonstrator; retired from revenue service.
4201-4259 abc 1997 NFI D30LF Detroit Diesel Series 40E Allison B300R
  • All units have retired from active service with METRO.
4260-4327 abc 1998 NFI D30LF Detroit Diesel Series 40E Allison B300R
  • All units have retired from active service with METRO.
4400-4409 1996 Neoplan USA AN460A Cummins ISL 330 Allison B500R
  • Suburban config
  • All units have retired from active service with METRO.
4410-4441 1997 Neoplan USA AN460A Cummins ISL 330 Allison B500R
  • Suburban config
  • All units have retired from active service with METRO.
4442-4467 abc 1999 Neoplan USA AN460A Cummins ISL 330 Allison B500R
  • Suburban config
  • All units have retired from active service with METRO.
4500-4547 abc 1997 Neoplan USA AN460A Cummins ISL 330

Detroit Diesel Series 50

Allison B500R All units have retired from active service with METRO.
4548-4579 1998 Neoplan USA AN460A Cummins ISL 330

Detroit Diesel Series 50

Allison B500R All units have retired from active service with METRO.
4580-4589 1999 Neoplan USA AN460A Cummins ISL 330

Detroit Diesel Series 50

Allison B500R All units have retired from active service with METRO.
4691-4692 abc 2011 Nova LFS Cummins ISL9 Buses have returned to NovaBus after the completion of the 6-month trial period.
4700-4726 abc 1998 NFI D45S Detroit Diesel Series 60 Allison B500R
  • ALL buses have been retired from active service.
4727-4803 1999 NFI D45S Detroit Diesel Series 60 ZF 5HP602C
  • ALL buses have been retired from active service.

Paratransit (METROLift)

Current Roster

Fleet Number Range Thumbnail Year Manufacturer Model Name Engine Transmission Notes
843-901 abc 2010 Chevrolet/Champion Express/Challenger 4 units in non-revenue service (spill response).
902-960 2011 Chevrolet/Champion Express/Challenger Operated by First Transit.
961-998 abc 2013 Ford/Goshen GC II Operated by First Transit.
999-1038 abc 2014 Ford/Goshen E450/GC II Operated by First Transit.
1039-1078 2015 Goshen GC II Operated by First Transit.
1079-1118 2016 ?? ?? Operated by First Transit.

Retired Roster

Fleet Number Range Thumbnail Year Manufacturer Model Name Engine Transmission Notes
201-285 1992 Collins Civic
500-599 1995 Metrotrans Classic II
600-717 abc 2000 Ford/Goshen E-Series/Pacer II Operated by First Transit.
725-842 abc 2006 Ford/Champion E-Series/Challenger
  • 27 random units in service on certain low-ridership routes.
  • Operated by MV Transit. ALL retired; replaced by Arboc Spirit of Mobility vehicles.

Light Rail

Current Roster

Fleet number(s) Thumbnail Year Manufacturer Model
Class
Motors Notes
101-115 2002 Siemens S70 Avanto
H1
Siemens
116-118 2004 Siemens S70 Avanto
H1
Siemens
201-219 2012 Siemens S70 Avanto
H2
Siemens
301-339 2014 CAF Urbos
H3
  • All units currently in service

Detailed Fleet Summary

Fleet summary as of December 31, 2016.

Make ' Model ' Contract Total ' Delivery Pending ' Delivered Not In Service ' Active Fleet ' Pending Disposal ' Sold or Scrapped ' Total Fleet ' Variance ' Bus Number
Proterra (ELECTRIC) 40' Transit 1 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 4691
NOVA 60' Artic-Local 70 0 0 70 0 0 70 0 1510 - 1579
MCI 45' Suburban 139 0 0 139 0 0 139 0 4810 - 4948
MCI 45' Suburban 25 0 0 25 0 0 25 0 4949 - 4973
MCI-HEV 45' Suburban 122 0 0 122 0 0 122 0 5001 - 5122
MCI 45' Suburban 95 0 0 95 0 0 95 0 5150 - 5244
MCI 45' Suburban 10 0 0 10 0 0 10 0 5245 - 5254
NABI 40' Transit 115 0 0 114 1 0 115 0 1800 - 1914
*NABI CNG 40' Transit 50 0 0 50 0 0 50 0 2000 - 2049
New Flyer 40' Transit 100 0 0 6 0 94 6 0 2800 - 2899
New Flyer 40' Transit 50 0 0 4 0 46 4 0 2900 - 2949
New Flyer 40' Transit 336 0 0 207 35 94 242 0 3200 - 3535
*NOVA 40' Tranist 80 0 10 70 0 0 70 0 1915 -1994
New Flyer 40' Transit-Hybrid 32 0 0 31 1 0 32 0 3550 - 3579 / 3588 - 3589
New Flyer 40' HEV Signature 8 0 0 8 0 0 8 0 3580 - 3587
Orion-HEV 40' Transit-Hybrid 96 0 0 96 0 0 96 0 3601 - 3696
Orion-HEV 40' Transit-Hybrid 80 0 0 80 0 0 80 0 4601 - 4680
Orion-HEV 40' Transit-Hybrid 100 0 0 100 0 0 100 0 5800 - 5899
Arboc Transit-Alt.Service 40 0 0 40 0 0 40 0 4330 - 4369
Gillig 29' CNG 7 0 0 7 0 0 7 0 50 - 56
SUBTOTAL BOF FLEET 1,556 0 10 1,275 37 234 1,312 0
METROLift Fleet
METROLIFT-FY2016 40 0 22 18 0 0 40 0 1079 - 1118
METROLIFT-FY2015 40 0 0 40 0 0 40 0 1039 - 1078
METROLIFT-FY2014 40 0 0 40 0 0 40 0 999 - 1038
METROLIFT-FY2013 38 0 0 38 0 0 38 0 961 - 998
METROLIFT-FY2010 59 0 0 18 21 20 59 0 902 - 960
METROLIFT-FY2010 59 0 0 4 7 48 59 0 843 - 901
**METROLIFT-FY2006 118 0 0 0 118 0 0 725 - 842
TOTAL METROLift Fleet 394 0 22 158 28 186 276 0
TOTAL Revenue Fleet 1,950 0 32 1,433 65 420 1,588 0
Non-Revenue Buses 3
*New Buses entering service
**Fleets with all Buses being sold or scrapped

Routes

Instructions on how to properly read a bus schedule:

1. Look for headings like "Weekday Eastbound," for the day and direction the bus route is heading.

2. Find the numbered dots and the name listed above the dots (called time points). These time points are places where the bus stops. NOTE: The listing on the bus schedule does not include all bus stops along the route.

3. Next, find the time point closest to where you are and where you want to go.

4. Check the column of times under your destination to find the time you want to arrive.

5. Move your finger left along that line to the time point nearest the place you want to board the bus. This is your departure time. Get Adobe Acrobat Reader free software for viewing and printing PDF files.


Local Service (Bus & METRORail)

Park & Ride (Commuter) Service

Most midday routes begin service before 11 a.m., while late-evening trips travel as late as 9 p.m. in some corridors.

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