PNWTransit Posted February 1 Report Share Posted February 1 On 1/27/2024 at 10:14 PM, Flippy1205 said: On January 24, trolley 4311 collided with a car and lodged itself inside an indoor skatepark. These pictures were taken by Wikipedia editor SounderBruce today, since the bus is still there. Thankfully, nobody was hurt from this event. However, the skatepark is currently scrambling. If you have some spare change, consider donating to the skatepark so they could get back on their feet. and now it's still there, but covered in graffiti Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doglover44 Posted February 1 Report Share Posted February 1 Are they getting any new trolleys in the future ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flippy1205 Posted February 2 Report Share Posted February 2 17 hours ago, doglover44 said: Are they getting any new trolleys in the future ? No plans as of now, but there have been proposals to extend the trolley network beyond what is currently planned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmaryahJohnson1996 Posted February 10 Report Share Posted February 10 Friday, February 9, 2024. 11:49 am. Federal Way Transit Center, Federal Way, Washington. King County Metro, A Line (8167) New Flyer Xcelsior XDE60. 2017 Bus. A Line used on RapidRide and isn't King County Metro. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmaryahJohnson1996 Posted February 10 Report Share Posted February 10 IMG_0664.HEIC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
octabusfan92 Posted March 10 Report Share Posted March 10 King County Metro is going to be building a bus base specifically for Battery Electric buses. It will include maintenance facilities and charging infrastructure that will support 120 next generation buses which will arrive in the next few years. It is scheduled to open in 2026, and will be focused on serving the communities of South County Source: https://www.masstransitmag.com/technology/facilities/press-release/53098578/king-county-metro-transit-king-county-metro-breaks-ground-on-first-electric-bus-base-facility https://www.king5.com/article/news/local/lawmakers-county-agencies-more-electric-buses/281-685ccc16-3b42-47dd-bb6d-5a5d3e68fc86 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
118 Vashon via EXPRESS Posted March 15 Report Share Posted March 15 King County Metro green lights contract for 89 new battery-electric buses, growing its zero-emission fleet https://kingcountymetro.blog/2024/03/14/king-county-metro-green-lights-contract-for-89-new-battery-electric-buses-growing-its-zero-emission-fleet/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aznichiro115 Posted March 21 Report Share Posted March 21 On 2/1/2024 at 1:13 AM, doglover44 said: Are they getting any new trolleys in the future ? https://cdn.kingcounty.gov/-/media/king-county/depts/metro/documents/projects/zero-emissions-fleet/electrification-onepage.pdf?rev=7ad43f1375254c28884c8e5a0b7c5a89 2027, planning to get an additional 30. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glennwood Road Ent. Posted March 21 Report Share Posted March 21 14 hours ago, aznichiro115 said: https://cdn.kingcounty.gov/-/media/king-county/depts/metro/documents/projects/zero-emissions-fleet/electrification-onepage.pdf?rev=7ad43f1375254c28884c8e5a0b7c5a89 2027, planning to get an additional 30. You mean Gillig or NFI Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doglover44 Posted March 22 Report Share Posted March 22 8 hours ago, Glennwood Road Ent. said: You mean Gillig or NFI Are they going to be Gillig ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flippy1205 Posted April 1 Report Share Posted April 1 On 3/21/2024 at 10:14 PM, doglover44 said: Are they going to be Gillig ? Doubt it. NFI has an updated version of their XT series of buses on their website. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EvergreenRailfan Posted April 8 Report Share Posted April 8 On 3/31/2024 at 9:41 PM, Flippy1205 said: Doubt it. NFI has an updated version of their XT series of buses on their website. Potentially Solaris if the Trollino is adapted for the North American market. Wished they brought it down here for a test on the Counterbalance. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flippy1205 Posted April 8 Report Share Posted April 8 Apparently the 2015 Proterras (4601-4603) have kicked it. Rumor has it they're being used as parts buses. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glennwood Road Ent. Posted April 8 Report Share Posted April 8 21 minutes ago, Flippy1205 said: Apparently the 2015 Proterras (4601-4603) have kicked it. Rumor has it they're being used as parts buses. Did it had mechanical issues? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flippy1205 Posted April 8 Report Share Posted April 8 1 hour ago, Glennwood Road Ent. said: Did it had mechanical issues? I don't know the actual reason why they're parts buses, but chances are it's something to do with the fact they're prototypes. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glennwood Road Ent. Posted April 9 Report Share Posted April 9 7 hours ago, Flippy1205 said: I don't know the actual reason why they're parts buses, but chances are it's something to do with the fact they're prototypes. That's correct Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PNWTransit Posted April 19 Report Share Posted April 19 On 4/8/2024 at 1:50 PM, Flippy1205 said: I don't know the actual reason why they're parts buses, but chances are it's something to do with the fact they're prototypes. There's also the recent issues that Proterra has had which I've heard has been making it difficult to acquire parts from Proterra (up in Everett, apparently one of their newest Proterras, B0808, is temporarily being stripped for parts to keep their other Proterras running until they can get new parts) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roamer Posted Sunday at 07:40 AM Report Share Posted Sunday at 07:40 AM So has Phoenix Motorcars been able to get parts supplied for the Catalyst since the they acquired the bankrupt Proterra? Obviously not as it sounds as if parts can't be secured from them even though they must be continuing to manufacture the newer ZX5 model line? I haven't been keeping up with the news since they declared bankruptcy last year and were acquired by Phoenix. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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