Jared Kam Posted January 20, 2021 Report Share Posted January 20, 2021 3 hours ago, Border City Transit said: 4301 is literally the only artic in the fleet with the old (maroon & blue) paint scheme, is it not? And if I am not mistaken, it's the only (current) artic to ever wear that scheme. All the other 4300s sport the dark blue "Rapid" paint scheme. I'm nearly sure they were delivered that way (as in, not wrapped or repainted). I recall seeing ~a dozen of them parked at North Yard in January 2015 before entering service -- they were blue. Then, the 8300s were delivered in the current Solutions That Move You paint scheme. It makes me want to see 4301 without the wrap! That is correct - 4301 is the only non-blue 4300 in the fleet. It is my least favorite due to the wrap obstructing the view out of the bus, which would make me very excited to see the wrap removed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Border City Transit Posted January 22, 2021 Report Share Posted January 22, 2021 On 1/20/2021 at 3:47 PM, Jared Kam said: That is correct - 4301 is the only non-blue 4300 in the fleet. It is my least favorite due to the wrap obstructing the view out of the bus, which would make me very excited to see the wrap removed. This talk of VTA artics makes me wonder about a fairly obvious question: Do they regularly run anywhere other than El Camino routes (22 + 522) and the 500? They were holding down the 181 before the BART extension -- then jumped over to the 500 once Berryessa opened. I can't picture them ever showing up anywhere else. Any reports of an artic occasionally slipping onto the 23 or 66 or something like that? Which leads to a related question: are all artics based at North? Or are there some at Chaboya, too? To my knowledge, Cerone has never had artics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob's Transport Hub Posted January 24, 2021 Report Share Posted January 24, 2021 On 1/22/2021 at 8:00 AM, Border City Transit said: Which leads to a related question: are all artics based at North? Or are there some at Chaboya, too? To my knowledge, Cerone has never had artics. All artics are based at North Division because the proximity to the 22 and 522 are not far from the yard. And on schedules, some 522 buses start El Camino & Showers which is not far from North Division. Chaboya and Cerone are just 40-foot bus yards. On 1/22/2021 at 8:00 AM, Border City Transit said: I can't picture them ever showing up anywhere else. Any reports of an artic occasionally slipping onto the 23 or 66 or something like that? There were artics previously on the 523 (in late 2019). Due to clearance issues at Lockheed Martin Transit Center, the 523 is all 40-foot buses. No reports of artics running previously on the 23 or 66. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jared Kam Posted January 26, 2021 Report Share Posted January 26, 2021 On 1/22/2021 at 8:00 AM, Border City Transit said: This talk of VTA artics makes me wonder about a fairly obvious question: Do they regularly run anywhere other than El Camino routes (22 + 522) and the 500? They were holding down the 181 before the BART extension -- then jumped over to the 500 once Berryessa opened. I can't picture them ever showing up anywhere else. Any reports of an artic occasionally slipping onto the 23 or 66 or something like that? Which leads to a related question: are all artics based at North? Or are there some at Chaboya, too? To my knowledge, Cerone has never had artics. The 22, 500, and 522 are run with all 60-foot articulated buses (outside of extra service assistance - which often comes in 1000-series Gilligs). I have seen on rare occasion a 60-foot bus on the 23 (usually on Sundays). Reports were that the articulated buses would jackknife at turnaround stop at Lockheed Martin so the implementation of articulated buses lasted a day or so of the introduction of the 523. Also of note, it appears the majority of the 4300's and 8300's have permanent driver security barriers installed on them - these are similar to those in LACMTA buses where the top panel (transparent) can be opened independently of the lower door portion vs. the slider panel that can slide open or shut that is seen at agencies like TriMet. With these barriers installed the pull-down COVID barrier (the clear plastic sun shade) has been removed. My guess is that the security concerns that often arise on the 22 and 522 expedited the process of getting these barriers installed on the New Flyers. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAX Transit 2000 Posted January 27, 2021 Report Share Posted January 27, 2021 (edited) On 1/20/2021 at 2:53 PM, Jared Kam said: The wrap of 4301 covers the sides of the bus, which still retains the maroon and blue stripes reminiscent of the 4400's. The evidence is at the rear of the bus where the stripes are visible. Obviously the front of the bus was wrapped with the new logo, and as a 4300 series bus this vehicle sees most of its action on the 522 despite its white livery. (Photo credit goes to Wikipedia Editor Pi.1415926535. Used with Permission.) According to Wikipedia, the Free Encyclopedia that is 100% accurate enough, the old Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority Logo was used from December 1996-January 2017. Edited February 20, 2021 by JAX Transit 2000 Wikipedia's idea 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob's Transport Hub Posted March 3, 2021 Report Share Posted March 3, 2021 This morning (3/2/2021), a 29-foot Gillig BRT (4102) was involved in a bus hijacking this morning while on Route 59 to Valley Fair. The suspect has been arrested and has been booked into Santa Clara County jail. News story from KPIX: https://sanfrancisco.cbslocal.com/2021/03/02/santa-clara-vta-bus-hijacking-scott-blvd-monroe-fremont-street/ Here is some evidence about what route 4102 was on and the last time it was seen (ignore the "59 to Baypointe Station" part because the bus never finished its trip to Baypointe Station. 0209 finished the 8:19 AM Route 59 trip to Baypointe Station instead [evidence seen below]) : All Vehicle tracking information is from Pantograph. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAX Transit 2000 Posted March 3, 2021 Report Share Posted March 3, 2021 3 hours ago, Rob's Transport Hub said: This morning (3/2/2021), a 29-foot Gillig BRT (4102) was involved in a bus hijacking this morning while on Route 59 to Valley Fair. The suspect has been arrested and has been booked into Santa Clara County jail. News story from KPIX: https://sanfrancisco.cbslocal.com/2021/03/02/santa-clara-vta-bus-hijacking-scott-blvd-monroe-fremont-street/ Here is some evidence about what route 4102 was on and the last time it was seen (ignore the "59 to Baypointe Station" part because the bus never finished its trip to Baypointe Station. 0209 finished the 8:19 AM Route 59 trip to Baypointe Station instead [evidence seen below]) : All Vehicle tracking information is from Pantograph. Did the bus driver leaves the keys on ignition inside the bus unlocked with the tracking system in it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anyfong Posted May 26, 2021 Report Share Posted May 26, 2021 Horrific news out of the VTA light rail facility. As much as I'd like to give my thoughts and prayers into this tragedy, we need much more action against gun violence. https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/active-shooter-near-northern-california-rail-yard-authorities-say-n1268623 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCTransitFilms Posted May 26, 2021 Report Share Posted May 26, 2021 1 hour ago, anyfong said: Horrific news out of the VTA light rail facility. As much as I'd like to give my thoughts and prayers into this tragedy, we need much more action against gun violence. https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/active-shooter-near-northern-california-rail-yard-authorities-say-n1268623 Prayers for the family of the victims. These mass shootings are really getting out of hand 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chasbo2 Posted May 27, 2021 Report Share Posted May 27, 2021 Words cannot describe how sad I am about this recent shooting at a transit facility. My thoughts and Prayers go out to the victims familes and their loved ones. It seems like every year there are more mass shootings and I really do hope that this will not be the norm coming out of the pandemic. Sad 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doglover44 Posted August 1, 2021 Report Share Posted August 1, 2021 Do they still have the 98 Phantoms ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jared Kam Posted August 2, 2021 Report Share Posted August 2, 2021 On 7/31/2021 at 6:59 PM, doglover44 said: Do they still have the 98 Phantoms ? I believe many of them are still on property, but not being run at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doglover44 Posted August 2, 2021 Report Share Posted August 2, 2021 1 hour ago, Jared Kam said: I believe many of them are still on property, but not being run at all. That sucks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chasbo2 Posted November 14, 2021 Report Share Posted November 14, 2021 On 8/2/2021 at 3:12 PM, doglover44 said: That sucks The oldest busses that are currently active are over twenty years old and they are the first-styled gillig buses which I prefer over the newer models. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glennwood Road Ent. Posted May 27, 2022 Report Share Posted May 27, 2022 Today marks 1 year Anniversary of the San Jose Rail yard mass shooting where 10 people were shot and killed while on duty including the gunman. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hp2ena Posted August 15, 2023 Report Share Posted August 15, 2023 Fleet roster as of August 10CPRA Request - MaintenanceInsp.xlsxVehicleDataList.xlsxBusListWDivisions.xlsx 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCTransitFilms Posted September 1, 2023 Report Share Posted September 1, 2023 A bus caught fire today at Cerone Division. Gonna be a write off. Does seem to be a Proterra. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/vta-bus-fire-san-jose/3309056/ Update. It was a Proterra. A 7500. I don't know the number however. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glennwood Road Ent. Posted September 2, 2023 Report Share Posted September 2, 2023 4 hours ago, DCTransitFilms said: A bus caught fire today at Cerone Division. Gonna be a write off. Does seem to be a Proterra. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/vta-bus-fire-san-jose/3309056/ Update. It was a Proterra. A 7500. I don't know the number however. Well my god. Hope this unit will go straight to scrapyard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glennwood Road Ent. Posted January 18 Report Share Posted January 18 The 3400 Series are still at Gillig Livermore Dealership ready for delivery. https://www.instagram.com/p/C2OEGLWvHCt/?igsh=MWcwdTFybHpxZzc0ZQ== Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
octabusfan92 Posted February 22 Report Share Posted February 22 Some 2002 New Flyer D60LFs from the SCVTA are up for auction 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glennwood Road Ent. Posted February 22 Report Share Posted February 22 12 hours ago, octabusfan92 said: Some 2002 New Flyer D60LFs from the SCVTA are up for auction How much and when Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
octabusfan92 Posted March 2 Report Share Posted March 2 Looks like Santa Clara had just introduced new paratransit vehicles. They have ordered 14 ProMaster 3500 vehicles which they entered service today 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glennwood Road Ent. Posted March 17 Report Share Posted March 17 The 3400s HEV Gilligs are now on the road today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glennwood Road Ent. Posted Sunday at 05:18 PM Report Share Posted Sunday at 05:18 PM https://www.streetcarmike.com/2024mar/full/2024_mar15_sf_sj_073.jpg The 3400 series has TwinVision Amber Led Headsigns Photo credit belongs to Michael Strauch. Used with his permission. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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