DavidW Posted November 14, 2014 Report Share Posted November 14, 2014 City discusses proposed transit system By Theresa Seraphim, Cold Lake Sun Tuesday, September 23, 2014 3:28:36 MDT PM Quote Copeland said introduction of the system has “been a big priority for council”, with the aim of beginning the service in 2015. The above map is part of the article. Cold Lake tried out a transit system 13 September 2004 - 07 June 2005 but cancelled it over its cost. The map demonstrates the geographic dispersion of Cold Lake, which was created from the merger of two communities (Grand Centre and Cold Lake) and the RCAF base at Medley west of Grand Centre. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidW Posted December 16, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 16, 2014 Council passes 2015 budgetBy Theresa Seraphim, Cold Lake SunMonday, December 15, 2014 4:10:56 MST PM [...] [Mayor] Copeland said the city also wants to engage the public about a proposed transit system. “Right now, council’s really excited about giving it another go.” The operating budget includes: [...] $350,000 to evaluate and implement a transit system in the summer or fall of 2015. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidW Posted January 23, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 23, 2015 City of Cold Lake purchases six used buses from Calgary Transit. News Release (21 January 2015) Several 40-passenger buses were inspected by City staff with the help of mechanics from Calgary Transit. Six fully equipped buses in frontline condition were selected to consider for Cold Lake’s fleet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2020 Posted January 25, 2015 Report Share Posted January 25, 2015 Any idea what "Classic" fleet numbers from CT will be making their way to Cold Lake Transit? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
armorand Posted January 26, 2015 Report Share Posted January 26, 2015 I know the Classics are being retired... but could they possibly refer to any of the 7501-7550 batch? Or just the Classics? It did mention several 40 passenger buses... IIRC, the seating on their D40LF's is between 39-43. And the MCI Classics are closer to 50? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G.A Posted January 26, 2015 Report Share Posted January 26, 2015 High floors for a new system?? Yikes!! Bad approach unless there is no one that requires the use of a ramp or if there is a mobility service attached as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidW Posted January 26, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 26, 2015 City buys transit buses from CalgaryBy Theresa Seraphim, Cold Lake SunMonday, January 26, 2015 11:09:28 MST AM Six buses “will be more than enough for Cold Lake’s needs,” [Chief administrative officer Kevin Nagoya] noted, adding five of the six buses have 40-passenger capacity and one is smaller. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D40LF Posted January 29, 2015 Report Share Posted January 29, 2015 The following six are at Spring Gardens without numbers and I am wondering if there were sold to Cold Lake. 5017/5019/5047/5079/5083/5094. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheAverageJoe Posted January 30, 2015 Report Share Posted January 30, 2015 High floors for a new system?? Yikes!! Bad approach unless there is no one that requires the use of a ramp or if there is a mobility service attached as well Better then the no service that they currently have now running in the town. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCT-3122-D800-10240 Posted February 1, 2015 Report Share Posted February 1, 2015 Better then the no service that they currently have now running in the town. Exactly my thoughts as well! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
armorand Posted February 4, 2015 Report Share Posted February 4, 2015 Better then the no service that they currently have now running in the town. Considering the three seperate parts of town seperated by dense woods and farmers fields, I'd even take an ox-driven cart or a Trabant, over whats currently in Cold Lake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
awstott Posted February 5, 2015 Report Share Posted February 5, 2015 Cold Lake was actually one point 3 separate towns. You will hear it called Cold Lake North, Cold Lake South, and the Base. Back when I lived in Bonnyville it used to be Cold Lake, Grande Centre, and Medley. Will be interesting to see how they design the routes and what levels of service they will provide. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick B Posted March 3, 2015 Report Share Posted March 3, 2015 Cold Lake’s fleet of six new (old) busses arrived from Calgary on Feb. 9. The city paid a total of $44,000 for the fleet - $5,000 for each bus and $14,000 in spare parts and transportation costs. The busses come fully equipped, with sleeves for ad spaces, coin boxes and digital displays already installed. The city’s next step is to hold public consultation sessions to determine where the stops will be. http://www.coldlakesun.com/2015/02/18/bus-transfer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidW Posted May 26, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 26, 2015 Proposed schedule for two routes in Cold Lake: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidW Posted May 27, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 27, 2015 City considering free transitBy Celina IpCold Lake SunMonday, May 25, 2015 5:36:46 MDT PM [...] It was proposed that the service be free for the first six months and then council would re-evaluate it around November or December when it comes time to set the budget in place. [...] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidW Posted June 17, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 17, 2015 www.coldlakesun.comBy Celina IpWednesday, June 17, 2015 10:43:03 MDT AM [...]Council gives first reading to free transit bylaw City councillors gave the first reading to the bylaw that, if passed, will welcome free transit in Cold Lake this summer. “Our council’s primary goal is to establish a strong ridership,” Mayor Craig Copeland said. “If we launch the transit service for free, that’s a decision we can revisit when we do the budget each year, but for now, we’re focused on getting transit up and running in a way that we hope will attract people to the service.” The current plan is to have one bus travelling Cold Lake North and a second to serve Cold Lake South with the transfer point in the area of Tri City Mall. The busses are expected to run from 6:00 a.m. until 10:00 p.m. from Monday to Saturday. “Our plans have been adapted as our staff has tested proposed bus routes and we have sought help and advice in our effort to stand up an effective transit service that is also as cost-effective as possible,” Chief Administrative Officer, Kevin Nagoya, said. The bylaw will return to council for further consideration at the next regular council meeting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidW Posted August 11, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 11, 2015 City rolling out new vehicle for advertisingBy Celina Ip Cold Lake SunMonday, July 27, 2015 12:44:02 MDT PM [...] In the meantime, bus stops and bus stop signs have already been installed around the city and shelters will be in place by the end of August.The bus service will launch as soon as the contract is approved by the legal department. The city hopes to have busses running as soon as possible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidW Posted August 25, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 25, 2015 Bus service to begin August 26By Celina IpCold Lake SunMonday, August 24, 2015 1:46:04 MDT PM The City of Cold Lake’s new transit service will officially launch on August 26. [...] As per council’s decision earlier this year, it will be a free service until fees are reviewed in the city’s budget this fall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidW Posted August 25, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 25, 2015 Image from the Cold Lake Sun article: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCT-3122-D800-10240 Posted August 25, 2015 Report Share Posted August 25, 2015 Nice find! Looks like 5009. Interestingly, that is not the original 5009 for CT as that is one of the 5057-5107 batch delivered at the end of 1991 into early 1992 !! Unless it is 5089 ?!? It is 5089.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMC T6H-5307N Posted August 25, 2015 Report Share Posted August 25, 2015 Image from the Cold Lake Sun article: [image removed] What the hell? That looks like that picture was taken in Saskatoon! Their bus stop signs are very similar to ours! Odd! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M. Parsons Posted November 12, 2015 Report Share Posted November 12, 2015 Numbers so far spotted in Cold Lake: 5004, 5006, 5007, 5009, No # ex 5019. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
awstott Posted November 13, 2015 Report Share Posted November 13, 2015 Well as you can probably tell there was a trip to Cold Lake today. M. Parsons and myself headed out this morning to see what this Cold Lake Transit thing was all about. (Plus where else in Alberta can you ride Classics in Regular service? - well besides Spruce Meadows...) What Year is it???? by Andrew Stott, on Flickr Click the link for a couple of more pics. They only run the two routes with a bus on each route. We did see 5004 running in a yard with a bunch of school buses, and later while we riding the route 2 we saw it go by Not in Service on the base - not sure if it was on a charter or training or something? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M. Parsons Posted November 13, 2015 Report Share Posted November 13, 2015 My suspicion for fleet numbering is they are sequential based on the VIN. 5009 matched as a 1992 based on spotting features. Ex 5019 would fit in perfectly as 5005. Most likely they are 5004-5009. We did not spot the 6th bus. 5007 and ex 5019 were at the City garage, 5004 was at a local school bus yard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seashore_518203 Posted November 13, 2015 Report Share Posted November 13, 2015 My suspicion for fleet numbering is they are sequential based on the VIN. 5009 matched as a 1992 based on spotting features. Ex 5019 would fit in perfectly as 5005. Most likely they are 5004-5009. We did not spot the 6th bus. 5007 and ex 5019 were at the City garage, 5004 was at a local school bus yard. In the newspaper article from January 2015, it was mentioned that the 6th bus was shorter than the others. It most likely is an ex-Calgary cutaway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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