Red Rose Transit Authority
The Red Rose Transit Authority (RRTA) is the transit operator in Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
History
The Red Rose Transit Authority was formed by joint action of Lancaster City Council and Lancaster County Board of Commissioners under the “Municipality Authorities Act of 1945.” Initially formed as an administrative agency, the Authority became an operating agency on April 1, 1976 when it acquired the fixed-route assets of two private carriers.
Timeline of events
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- 1976: On April 1, 1976, The Red Rose Transit Authority began operations to provide public transportation services in Lancaster City and County.
- 1979: A new operations facility, located at 45 Erick Road, Lancaster was constructed in 1979, to maintain a modern bus fleet and continue to adjust bus services to meet ever changing local needs.
- 1992: In 1992, the Authority consolidated with the Lancaster Integrated Specialized Transportation System (LISTS) under the corporate structure of the Authority. The shared ride service was renamed Red Rose Access. This consolidation modified RRTA’s responsibilities to include both fixed-route and shared ride services.
- 2005: In 2005, Queen Street Station was completed as RRTA’s downtown transit center. Located at 225 North Queen Street, Lancaster, the transit center was built on the former site of the Otto Paving and Construction Company building, which was constructed in 1926. Re-use of some of the masonry and wood framing of the Otto building can be seen in the trellis area of the transit park.
- 2009: In September 2009, RRTA broke ground on Queen Street Station Phase II located on the corner of Queen and Chestnut Streets in Downtown Lancaster. Phase II included a 395 (seven levels) parking garage and three bus bays that will give RRTA access to Chestnut Street. The revenue from the parking garage will be used for the operating costs of RRTA’s transportation services. As part of the construction of Queen Street Station Phase II, an archaeological excavation was completed at the site.
- 2015: In January, 2015, The Red Rose Transit Authority and Berks Area Regional Transportation Authority become operating subsidiaries of the newly formed South Central Transit Authority.
Source(s): Red Rose Transit - History [1]
Routes
- 1 Park City A/Southeast - Downtown Lancaster, Clermont Apartments, South Duke Street, F & M College, Manheim Pike, Park City
- 2 Park City B/6th Ward - Downtown Lancaster, New Holland Avenue, Lancaster General Hospital, Lancaster Regional Medical Center, Harrisburg Pike, Park City, LGH Health Campus, LGH Womens & Babies Hospital
- 3 Park City C/8th Ward - Downtown Lancaster, Sterling Place, Hershey Heritage Village, PA Department of Welfare, RRTA Operations Center, Manheim Pike, Parkview Plaza, Park City
- 4 Elm Avenue/Parkside - Downtown Lancaster, Ruby and Pearl Streets, Manor House Apartments, Stonemill Plaza, McCaskey High School, Stevens College Dormitories, East Walnut Street
- 5 Grandview/Rossmere - Downtown Lancaster, Lancaster General Hospital, Golden Triangle Shopping Center, Lancaster Shopping Center, Lancaster County Social Services
- 6 Downtown Lancaster Loop - Downtown Lancaster, Amtrak Train Station, RRTA Clipper Magazine Stadium Park 'n Ride lot (previously Historic Downtown Trolley route)
- 10 Lititz - Downtown Lancaster, Lancaster Shopping Center, Golden Triangle Shopping Center, Neffsville, Kissel Hill, Lancashire Hall, Brethren Village, Heart of Lancaster Hospital, Lititz, Luther Acres, Sauder Eggs, Warwick Medical Center
- 11 Ephrata - Downtown Lancaster, Roseville Apartments, Oregon Pike, Olde Hickory, 222 Dutch Lanes Park 'n Ride, K Mart Park 'n Ride, Akron, Ephrata, Walmart
- 12 New Holland - Downtown Lancaster, Burle Industries, Eden, Leola, New Holland, Tyson Foods, Yoder's Country Market
- 13 White Horse - Downtown Lancaster, Bridgeport, PA Department of Health, H.A.C.C., Bird-In-Hand, Intercourse, White Horse, Cains
- 14 Rockvale Square - Downtown Lancaster, Bridgeport, Walmart, Park 'n Ride, East Towne Center, Rockvale Square, Paradise, Leaman Place, Kinzers
- 15 Willow Street - Downtown Lancaster, South Prince Street, Willow Street, Willow Valley Manor, Willow Valley Square, Kendig Square, Willow Valley Lakes Manor, Willow View Heights
- 16 Millersville - Downtown Lancaster, Manor Center, Lancaster Greens Apartments, Millersville Pike, Millersville, Millersville University
- 17 Columbia - Downtown Lancaster, Wheatland Shopping Center, Hempfield Industrial Park, Mountville, K Mart Park 'n Ride, Columbia Shopping Center, Columbia, Marietta Borough
- 18 Elizabethtown/Mount Joy - Downtown Lancaster, Marietta Avenue, Rohrerstown, Landisville, QVC, Mount Joy, Elizabethtown
- 19 Manheim - Downtown Lancaster, Fruitville Pike, Red Rose Commons, K-Mart Park 'n Ride, Hawthorne Plaza Park n' Ride, Granite Run, Arnold Logistics, Manheim Pike, East Petersburg, Manheim
- 20 Greenfield - Downtown Lancaster, HACC, Pitney Road, Greenfield Estates, Greenfield Corporate Center
- 21 Gap - Downtown Lancaster, Lincoln Highway, Rockvale Outlets, Urban Outfitters
Fares
Facilities
Garage/Office
- Address: 45 Erick Rd., Lancaster, PA 17601
- Pone: 717-397-5613
Bus Roster
Current
| Fleet Number(s) |
Thumbnail | Year | Manufacturer | Model | Engine | Transmission | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 183 | 3/2012 | Gillig | BRT HEV 40' (G30D102N4) |
Cummins ISB6.7 | BAE Systems HybriDrive | Altoona test bus from April 12, 2012 to July 9, 2012. | |
| 184 | 2012 | Gillig | BRT HEV 35' (G30B102N4) |
Cummins ISB6.7 | |||
| 185-187 | 2013 | Gillig | BRT HEV 35' (G30B102N4) |
Cummins ISB6.7 | |||
| 188-197 | 2015 | Gillig | BRT HEV 35' (G30B102N4) |
Cummins ISB6.7 | |||
| 1601-1604 | 2016 | Gillig | BRT HEV 35' (G30B102N4) |
Cummins ISB6.7 | BAE Systems HDS200 | ||
| 1701-1705 | 2017 | Gillig | BRT HEV 35' (G30B102N4) |
Cummins B6.7 | |||
| 1706-1708 | 2017 | Gillig | BRT HEV 40' (G30D102N4) |
Cummins B6.7 | |||
| 1813-1814 | 2018 | Gillig | BRT HEV 35' (G30B102N4) |
Cummins B6.7 | |||
| 1815-1817 | 2018 | Gillig | BRT 29' (G27E102R2) |
Cummins L9 | |||
| 1906-1911 | 2019 | Gillig | BRT HEV 35' (G30B102N4) |
Cummins B6.7 | |||
| 2101-2103 | 2021 | Gillig | Low Floor Plus HEV 35' (G30B102N4) |
Cummins B6.7 |
Retired
Active
| Fleet Number Number(s) |
Thumbnail | Year | Manufacturer | Model | Engine | Transmission | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A66-A74 | 2014 | Ford
|
E450
|
Ford Triton V10 6.8L Gasoline | Ford | Operated by Easton Coach | |
| A75-A76 | 2014 | Dodge | Grand Caravan | Dodge Pentastar V6 3.6L Gasoline | Chrysler Ultradrive 62TE | Operated by Easton Coach | |
| A87-A103 | 2016 | Ford
|
E450
|
Ford Triton V10 6.8L Gasoline | Ford | Operated by Easton Coach |
Retired
| Fleet Number Number(s) |
Thumbnail | Year | Manufacturer | Model | Engine | Transmission | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A04 | 2003 | Ford
|
E450
|
Ford Triton V10 6.8L Gasoline | Ford TorqShift 5R110W | Operated by Easton Coach | |
| A07-A14 | 2008 | Ford
|
E450
|
Ford Triton V10 6.8L gasoline | Ford automatic | Operated by Easton Coach. | |
| A16-A17 | 2009 | Dodge | Caravan | Equipped with Braun wheelchair lift. | |||
| A21-A31 | 2009 | Ford
|
E450
|
Ford Triton V10 6.8L gasoline | Ford automatic | Operated by Easton Coach. | |
| A35-A41 | 2010 | Ford
|
E450
|
Ford Triton V10 6.8L gasoline | Ford automatic | Operated by Easton Coach. | |
| A42-A45, A47-A49 | 2012 | Ford
|
E450
|
Ford Triton V10 6.8L gasoline | Ford automatic | Operated by Easton Coach. | |
| A52 | 2013 | Ford
|
E450
|
Ford Triton V10 6.8L gasoline | Ford automatic |
| |
| A53 | 2013 | Ford
|
E450
|
Ford Triton V10 6.8L gasoline | Ford automatic |
| |
| A54 | 2013 | Ford
|
E450
|
Ford Triton V10 6.8L gasoline | Ford automatic |
| |
| A55 | 2013 | Ford
|
E450
|
Ford Triton V10 6.8L gasoline | Ford automatic |
| |
| A57 | 2013 | Ford
|
E450
|
Ford Triton V10 6.8L gasoline | Ford automatic |
| |
| A59 | 2013 | Ford
|
E450
|
Ford Triton V10 6.8L gasoline | Ford automatic |
| |
| A60 | 2013 | Ford
|
E450
|
Ford Triton V10 6.8L gasoline | Ford automatic |
| |
| A61 | 2013 | Ford
|
E450
|
Ford Triton V10 6.8L gasoline | Ford automatic |
| |
| A64-A70 | 
|
2003 | Ford
|
E450
|
Ford Triton V10 6.8L Gasoline | Ford TorqShift 5R110W | Operated by Easton Coach |
| A71-A72 | 2004 | Ford
|
E450
|
Ford Triton V10 6.8L Gasoline | Ford TorqShift 5R110W | Operated by Easton Coach | |
| A73 |
|
2003 | Ford
|
E450
|
Ford Triton V10 6.8L Gasoline | Ford TorqShift 5R110W | Operated by Easton Coach |
| A74-A75 | 2004 | Ford
|
E450
|
Ford Triton V10 6.8L Gasoline | Ford TorqShift 5R110W | Operated by Easton Coach | |
| A76 | 2005 | Ford
|
E450
|
Ford Triton V10 6.8L Gasoline | Ford TorqShift 5R110W | Operated by Easton Coach | |
| A77-A78 | 2004 | Ford
|
E450
|
Ford Triton V10 6.8L Gasoline | Ford TorqShift 5R110W | Operated by Easton Coach | |
| A79-A81 | 2006 | Ford
|
E450 | Ford Triton V10 6.8L Gasoline | Ford TorqShift 5R110W | Operated by Easton Coach | |
| A87 | 2005 | Ford
|
E450
|
Ford Powerstroke V8 6.0L Diesel | Ford TorqShift 5R110W | Operated by Easton Coach | |
| A77-A86 | 2015 | Ford
|
E450
|
Ford Triton V10 6.8L Gasoline | Ford | Operated by Easton Coach | |
| A104-A114 | 2017 | Ford
|
E450
|
Ford Triton V10 6.8L Gasoline | Ford | Operated by Easton Coach |