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*6042-6045 formerly sported BE Line logos for Bloomington-Edina routes 538 and 539. | *6042-6045 formerly sported BE Line logos for Bloomington-Edina routes 538 and 539. | ||
*5 units including 6045 were listed for sale on ebay in July 2017.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20170716064544/http://www.ebay.com/itm/2004-Gillig-Transit-Coach-Bus-Fleet-Maintained-Excellent-Condition-/332305182124 www.ebay.com]</ref> | *5 units including 6045 were listed for sale on ebay in July 2017.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20170716064544/http://www.ebay.com/itm/2004-Gillig-Transit-Coach-Bus-Fleet-Maintained-Excellent-Condition-/332305182124 www.ebay.com]</ref> | ||
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Revision as of 14:39, 30 May 2020
Metropolitan Transportation Services is the operator of ADA transit service and oversees contracted routes in the metropolitan area of Minneapolis and St. Paul, Minnesota.
Overview
Metropolitan Transportation Services or MTS is a part of the Transportation Division of the Metropolitan Council. The other part of this division is Metro Transit. MTS is responsible for developing the transportation plan for the region and preparing the short-range capital improvement program for all projects that use federal funds. MTS operates Metro Mobility; the ADA complementary dial-a-ride service to fixed route transit lines and Transit Link, a general public dial-a-ride service available in the seven county metro area for places not service by regular transit routes. Contracted fixed route service on 42 lines is also overseen by MTS with equipment (buses) and planning provided by MTS to be operated by individual contractors.
Fleet
MTS oversees a diverse fleet of small and large buses. These buses are assigned to different operations around the Twin Cities metro area.
Contractor Fleet
The contractor fleet is assigned to independent contractors who operate fixed route transit service under contract. Current contractors include First Transit, Metropolitan Transportation Network, Schmitty and Sons, and Transit Team.
Active
Fleet Number(s) |
Thumbnail | Year | Manufacturer | Model | Engine | Transmission | Passenger Seats | Contractor/Garage | Notes |
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1200-1205 | 2010 | Gillig | BRT 40' (G27D102N4) |
Cummins ISL9 | Voith D864.5 | 38 American Seating InSight | First Transit Minneapolis |
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1444-1449 | 2012 | Gillig | BRT 40' (G27D102N4) |
Cummins ISL9 | ZF EcoLife | 38 American Seating InSight | First Transit Minneapolis |
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1620-1627 | 2014 | Gillig | Low Floor 40' (G27D102N4) |
Cummins ISL9 | ZF EcoLife | 38 American Seating InSight | First Transit Minneapolis |
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2600-2610 | 2006 | NFI | D40LF | Cummins ISL | Voith | First Transit Minneapolis | |||
6000 | 2012 | MCI | D4500CT | 57 | Metro Transit | ||||
6046-6049 | 2006 | NFI | D40LF | Cummins ISL | Voith | First Transit Minneapolis | |||
6090-6097 | 2009 | GILLIG | Low Floor 29' (G27E102R2) |
Cummins ISL | Voith | American Seating InSight | First Transit Minneapolis | ||
6098-6099 | 2013 | MCI | D4500CT | First Transit Minneapolis | |||||
6100-6110 | 2009 | MCI | D4500CT | Metro Transit | |||||
60027-60030 | 2011 | GILLIG | Low Floor 29' (G27E102R2) |
Cummins ISL9 | American Seating InSight | First Transit |
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60034-60035 | 2013 | MCI | D4500CT | 57 | Metro Transit East Metro Garage | ||||
60036-60039 | 2013 | GILLIG | Low Floor 40' (G27D102N4) |
Cummins ISL9 | 38 American Seating InSight | Metro Transit East Metro Garage | |||
60040-60043 | 2011 | GILLIG | Low Floor 29' (G27E102R2) |
Cummins ISL9 | American Seating InSight | First Transit Blaine | |||
60044 | 2013 | GILLIG | Low Floor 40' (G27D102N4) |
Cummins ISL9 | Metro Transit East Metro Garage | ||||
60069-60084 | 2014 | GILLIG | Low Floor 29' (G27E102R2) |
Cummins ISL9 | Allison B400R | American Seating InSight | Split between Schmitty and Sons and First Transit |
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60101-60113 | 2016 | GILLIG | Low Floor 29' (G27E102N2) |
Cummins ISL9 | Allison B400R | American Seating InSight | Schmitty & Sons Lakeville | ||
60114-60119 | 2016 | GILLIG | Low Floor 40' (G27D102N4) |
Cummins ISL9 | Allison B400R | American Seating KC548 | First Transit Minneapolis | ||
60200-60204 | 2012 | MCI | D4500CT | Cummins ISX11.9 | 57 | Metro Transit South Garage |
Retired
Metro Mobility
Metro Mobility operates paratransit service in the Twin Cities area. The area is divided into three territories. Service in eastern Hennepin County is provided by Transit Team, while service in southern Anoka, Ramsey, southern Washington, northern Dakota, and eastern Scott Counties is provided by First Transit.[2]
Active Fleet
The Metro Mobility division currently operates approximately 300 small cutaway style buses and 40 full size sedans.
Fleet Number(s) |
Thumbnail | Year | Manufacturer | Model | Engine | Transmission | Passenger Seats | Notes |
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Various | Various | Various |
TransitLink
TransitLink provides dial-a-ride service to areas of the Twin Cities not served by fixed route transit. Service started in 2010. It replaced 17 community dial-a-rides in the Twin Cities area.[3]
As of 2020, there are six service areas. The following contractors operate out of the following service areas[4]:
Service Area | Contractor | Operation Division Location | Year First Assumed Contract | Year Contract Expires | Notes |
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Airport | Midwest Paratransit | Maple Grove | 2017[5] | Pilot Program | |
Anoka/NW Ramsey County | First Transit | Blaine | 2015[6] | 2020 | |
Carver/Scott County | Midwest Paratransit | Maple Grove | 2015[7] | ||
Dakota County | Midwest Paratransit | Maple Grove | 2015[8] | 2020 | Amended in 2015. |
Hennepin County | First Transit | Minneapolis | 2020[9] | 2020 | Operated by Midwest Paratransit until 2020, when they requested to be released early from their contract. |
SE Ramsey/Washington | MV Transportation | Oakdale | 2015 | 2020 | Last MV operation entirely in the State of Minnesota[3] |
Active Fleet
The TransitLink division currently operates approximately 70 small cutaway style buses. This section is incomplete.
Fleet Number(s) |
Thumbnail | Year | Manufacturer | Model | Engine | Transmission | Passenger Seats | Notes |
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64304-64310 | 2015 | Ford
Glaval |
E-450
Universe |
5.4L V8 | 12 |
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64360-64366 | 2018 | Ford
Elkhart |
E-450
Coach ECII |
6.8L V10 | 8 |
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Various | Various | Various |
References
- ↑ www.ebay.com
- ↑ Metropolitan Council: Metro Mobility Service Zones
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 streets.mn: How I Rode Public Transit To Afton State Park
- ↑ Metropolitan Council Fleet List Washington and Dakota TransitLink Service
- ↑ Metropolitan Council Business Item 2017-116 Transit Link – Airport Pilot Contract Amendment
- ↑ Metropolitan Council Business Item 2015-123 Authorization to Award Contract for Hennepin County Transit Link
- ↑ www.midwestparatransitservices.com
- ↑ Metropolitan Council Business Item 2018-340 Transit Link – Dakota County Contract Amendment
- ↑ Metropolitan Council Business Item 2019-351 SW Hennepin County Transit Link Agreement