PGH REG AREA TRANS AGENCY Posted August 16, 2010 Report Share Posted August 16, 2010 2006 Neoplan Artic 2006 Gillig Low Floor 2009 Gillig Low FLoor Hybrid 2003 Gillig Low Floor Hybrid 2009 Gillig Low Floor 2005 Gillig Low Floor 1999 Neoplan Low Floor 2003 Gillig Phantom 1996 NovaBus Classic 1985/1987 Siemans SD-400 Link to post Share on other sites
OC Transpo 8238 Posted August 16, 2010 Report Share Posted August 16, 2010 Nice photos, love the Classic. How many are still kickin'? Link to post Share on other sites
TRANSIT_FREAK Posted August 16, 2010 Report Share Posted August 16, 2010 2006 Neoplan Artic 1999 Neoplan Low Floor I love the quotes on the Neo artics! My favortie ones are the ones on the Navy blue artics and the quote "If you are tired of all the traffic, and you can use and assist, just hop aboard a bus, with a bit of a twist" And on the Low Floor neoplan I never knew Transit Agencies would/could advertise for other bus companies. Nice pictures and welcome to CPTDB. Link to post Share on other sites
A. Wong Posted August 16, 2010 Report Share Posted August 16, 2010 And on the Low Floor neoplan I never knew Transit Agencies would/could advertise for other bus companies. Why not? The markets they serve are entirely different. Link to post Share on other sites
PGH REG AREA TRANS AGENCY Posted August 16, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 16, 2010 Nice photos, love the Classic. How many are still kickin'? At the most, probably 10-15. This will be the last year for them, most of the others are sitting at the garage awaiting to be scrapped Link to post Share on other sites
M. Parsons Posted August 16, 2010 Report Share Posted August 16, 2010 And on the Low Floor neoplan I never knew Transit Agencies would/could advertise for other bus companies. Why not!? Promoting bus travel would be a good thing. If anything, transit shouldn't allow advertising from car manufactures, car dealers, or anything relating to cars. However, the reality of that is that it would cut significantly into ad revenue I think... judging from the number of car related ads on ETS at least. Link to post Share on other sites
TRANSIT_FREAK Posted August 16, 2010 Report Share Posted August 16, 2010 Why not? The markets they serve are entirely different. Why not!? Promoting bus travel would be a good thing. If anything, transit shouldn't allow advertising from car manufactures, car dealers, or anything relating to cars. However, the reality of that is that it would cut significantly into ad revenue I think... judging from the number of car related ads on ETS at least. I've seen SEPTA advertise it in their buses just on on their buses. Link to post Share on other sites
septa105R5/seClip9 Posted August 16, 2010 Report Share Posted August 16, 2010 Yep, on the side and rear of the bus to allow for more extra ad revenue earnings. Link to post Share on other sites
PGH REG AREA TRANS AGENCY Posted August 17, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 17, 2010 Yep, on the side and rear of the bus to allow for more extra ad revenue earnings. Extra revenue would help PAT, they are about $53 Million in the hole Link to post Share on other sites
PGH REG AREA TRANS AGENCY Posted August 17, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 17, 2010 The LRVs were sent to CAF to be rebuilt into the new interior setup as the new CAFs we recieved earlier in decade. Link to post Share on other sites
Nabinut Posted January 8, 2011 Report Share Posted January 8, 2011 Here are some photos and Videos I took on a recent trip: Videos: 5268: 3125: 5533: 5606: LRV 4318: Red Line through Beechview 5376: 5048: Pure Series 50 action 5651: Unusual sound from a Cummins 3055 on the faithful 61D: 2633: Awesome ride on the G2: Light Rail Video: Busway Video: Bus System Video (Live): Bus System Video (Music): Link to post Share on other sites
MAX BRT Posted November 20, 2012 Report Share Posted November 20, 2012 http://www.newflyer.com/index/2012_11_20_pittsburgh_award The Port Authority of Allegheny County ("Port Authority") in Pittsburgh, PA has approved the purchase of an additional 40 low floor 60-foot diesel heavy-duty articulated buses. This order was placed using options from an existing five year Port Authority contract with New Flyer, signed August 2010. Port Authority's fleet consists of approximately 700 buses, including 61 New Flyer low floor diesel articulated buses that were built in 2011. The new 40 bus procurement is anticipated to begin production in the second quarter of 2013 and will be entirely manufactured in New Flyer's US manufacturing facility in St. Cloud, MN. Delivery of the buses is expected late in the third quarter of 2013. "New Flyer is dedicated to building a lasting relationship with a commitment to support the Port Authority`s buses over their lifetime. We were very excited to win Port Authority for the first time in 2010 and are thrilled that they have decided to acquire more New Flyer buses," said Paul Soubry, New Flyer's President and Chief Executive Officer." Link to post Share on other sites
MAX BRT Posted May 3, 2013 Report Share Posted May 3, 2013 Port Authority of Allegheny County received recognition from the Institute for Transportation and Development Policy (ITDP), which designated the Martin Luther King Jr. East Busway as one of the nation’s highest quality bus rapid transit systems. ITDP named the East Busway as one of only five systems in the U.S. that meets its BRT Standard, a defining and scoring designation for bus rapid transit (BRT). Port Authority’s East Busway was awarded the Bronze Standard, out of basic BRT, bronze, silver or gold designations. http://www.metro-mag...brt-system.aspx (with photo of a red PA D60LFR) Annie Weinstock, the ITDP's U.S. director, said the East Busway earned points for having lanes dedicated to buses only, passing lanes at stations, multiple routes operating on it and a high frequency of service, particularly during peak times. It could be improved with off-board fare collection, stations that are more protected from the weather, platform-level boarding and bike lanes, bike sharing stations and better pedestrian access, she said. Pittsburgh has three of only seven true Bus Rapid Transit systems in the U.S., she said. http://www.masstrans...em-ranks-bronze More info on the MLK Jr. East Busway from Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Martin_Luther_King_Jr._East_Busway Link to post Share on other sites
Seashore_518203 Posted August 21, 2013 Report Share Posted August 21, 2013 http://www.newflyer....ittsburgh_award The Port Authority of Allegheny County ("Port Authority") in Pittsburgh, PA has approved the purchase of an additional 40 low floor 60-foot diesel heavy-duty articulated buses. This order was placed using options from an existing five year Port Authority contract with New Flyer, signed August 2010. Port Authority's fleet consists of approximately 700 buses, including 61 New Flyer low floor diesel articulated buses that were built in 2011. The new 40 bus procurement is anticipated to begin production in the second quarter of 2013 and will be entirely manufactured in New Flyer's US manufacturing facility in St. Cloud, MN. Delivery of the buses is expected late in the third quarter of 2013. A recent trip to Pittsburgh revealed that these artics are now being delivered and entering service. I saw up to 3332 in service and saw 3334 being delivered. I do not know if the series goes from 3300-3339 or 3301-3340. I saw 3301 in operation so I would suspect that it is 3301-3340 but this would have to be confirmed. The D60LFR buses should result in the retirement of the last of the handful of high floor Neoplan artics that are in operation. All Classics are gone and it appears that all low floor Neoplan buses have been retired also. Link to post Share on other sites
MAX BRT Posted August 22, 2013 Report Share Posted August 22, 2013 Thanks for the update. Are the new D60LFRs appearing in various colors? Link to post Share on other sites
TheAverageJoe Posted August 22, 2013 Report Share Posted August 22, 2013 A recent trip to Pittsburgh revealed that these artics are now being delivered and entering service. I saw up to 3332 in service and saw 3334 being delivered. I do not know if the series goes from 3300-3339 or 3301-3340. I saw 3301 in operation so I would suspect that it is 3301-3340 but this would have to be confirmed. The D60LFR buses should result in the retirement of the last of the handful of high floor Neoplan artics that are in operation. All Classics are gone and it appears that all low floor Neoplan buses have been retired also. Appears that is correct from the Pittsburgh Facebook page of transitfans. Link to post Share on other sites
Jayayess1190 Posted August 31, 2013 Report Share Posted August 31, 2013 Thanks for the update. Are the new D60LFRs appearing in various colors? Yes, the same gold, blue, and red as the previous 2012's. Here is my photo from today of a blue 3300: Link to post Share on other sites
MAX BRT Posted August 31, 2013 Report Share Posted August 31, 2013 Thanks for the photo! Are their any differences between the 3200 and 3300 LFRs? I'm guessing the 3200s don't have the updated front turn signal look? Link to post Share on other sites
Jayayess1190 Posted September 1, 2013 Report Share Posted September 1, 2013 Thanks for the photo! Are their any differences between the 3200 and 3300 LFRs? I'm guessing the 3200s don't have the updated front turn signal look? There are a few differences like a slightly larger rear destination sign and an altered braking system that is easier to work on and increases stopping ability (says people on Facebook). Both the 32 and 33's have the same front face. Link to post Share on other sites
Jayayess1190 Posted September 28, 2013 Report Share Posted September 28, 2013 RIP, the DD50 powered Neoplan AN460's retired Friday. My last ride was Thursday, but saw 2 on Friday including missing riding one because I was on the other side of the street. Last remaining Neoplan's are the Metroliner's and 3100 Series AN460's with DD60: 2nd oldest bus Port Authority in Pittsburgh operates by jayayess1190, on Flickr Link to post Share on other sites
MAX BRT Posted September 28, 2013 Report Share Posted September 28, 2013 Good to know Thank you for checking in. Great photo BTW. Link to post Share on other sites
septa_kid Posted November 30, 2014 Report Share Posted November 30, 2014 Instead of starting a new topic for this, I'll put it here Yesterday was my first time visiting Pittsburgh. The transit scene there is colorful! Here's my video take on it! And here's a photo for photo purposes Enjoy, fans! Link to post Share on other sites
MAX BRT Posted November 15, 2016 Report Share Posted November 15, 2016 PITTSBURGH (AP) – The Port Authority of Allegheny County plans to introduce new buses powered by alternative sources of energy over the next three years. The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports a Port Authority committee recommended last week that the agency purchase 25 articulated buses from Minnesota-based New Flyer of America Inc. for $22.9 million. The buses would start arriving in December 2017 if the full board approves the purchase at its meeting on Friday. The contract between the Port Authority and New Flyer includes an option to buy additional buses powered by electricity, natural gas or a hybrid system. The authority plans to replace more than 20 percent of its fleet by the end of next year. Source: http://pittsburgh.cbslocal.com/2016/11/14/port-authority-moves-to-purchase-new-green-buses/ Link to post Share on other sites
patfromigh Posted November 15, 2016 Report Share Posted November 15, 2016 (edited) 6 hours ago, MAX BRT said: PITTSBURGH (AP) – The Port Authority of Allegheny County plans to introduce new buses powered by alternative sources of energy over the next three years. The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports a Port Authority committee recommended last week that the agency purchase 25 articulated buses from Minnesota-based New Flyer of America Inc. for $22.9 million. The buses would start arriving in December 2017 if the full board approves the purchase at its meeting on Friday. The contract between the Port Authority and New Flyer includes an option to buy additional buses powered by electricity, natural gas or a hybrid system. The authority plans to replace more than 20 percent of its fleet by the end of next year. Source: http://pittsburgh.cbslocal.com/2016/11/14/port-authority-moves-to-purchase-new-green-buses/ The Post-Gazette article needs serious editing. Cummins does not make "electric engines". Especially ones that burn holes in pistons. I suspect the problem with hills is that a hybrid with an ISB 6.7 liter diesel gets overtaxed pushing a 40 foot transit bus up a steep grade. I think they should go to hybrid trolley coaches. Just my opinion, I'm not too biased. Edited November 15, 2016 by patfromigh needed quotation marks for "electric engines." 1 Link to post Share on other sites
MAX BRT Posted November 16, 2016 Report Share Posted November 16, 2016 Yeah, I thought they said "electric" when they meant "natural gas". Someone needs to e-mail the editor of that piece. Link to post Share on other sites
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