Metro Transit (Minnesota)

Area Served:	Minneapolis and Saint Paul, Minnesota and the surrounding suburbs
Founded:	1967 (formerly known as Metropolitan Transit Commission 1967-1994, Metropolitan Council Transit Operations 1994-1998)
Fleet Size:	40' Bus - 696 45' Coach: 22 60' Bus - 167
Number Of Routes:	123 (Bus), 2 (LRT), 1 (Commuter Rail)
2010 Ridership:	Approximately 78 million

Metro Transit is the largest fixed-route public transit service provider for the Minneapolis - Saint Paul metropolitan area.

Other transit systems in the Twin Cities metropolitan area:

• Maple Grove Transit - Maple Grove
• Metropolitan Transportation Services - Minneapolis, St. Paul and Vicinity (contracted routes)
• Minnesota Valley Transit Authority - South Suburbs
• Plymouth Metrolink - Plymouth
• Southwest Transit - Southwest Suburbs
• University of Minnesota PTS - University of MN Twin Cities Campus

History

Metro Transit operations go back to 1967, when the agency was first formed by legislation to take over the remaining private transit operations in the Minneapolis - Saint Paul metro area. The system was first known as the Metropolitan Transit Commission (MTC) from 1967 to 1994. In 1994 transit operations were handed over to the Metropolitan Council, a regional oversight agency responsible for wastewater and land planning. From 1994 to 1998 the agency was known as Metropolitan Council Transit Operations (MCTO) and finally in 1998 the current name, Metro Transit, was adopted.

Fares

Metro Transit is part of the regional transit fare system. See the Twin Cities Metropolitan Area Transit Systems Fare Description for more information.

Facilities

Metro Transit operates a number of different facilities for passenger and operations.

Headquarters

Metro Transit headquarters are located in the Fred T. Heywood Office Building, at 560 Sixth Avenue North, Minneapolis, MN 55411-4398. Functions include lost and found, administration, customer services, service planning, and other various tasks essential to the operation of the system. Metro Transit Police and the Fred T. Heywood bus garage also share the site.

Passenger Facilities

Park-n-Rides

A number of Park-n-Ride locations are available in the Metro Transit system. Most are serviced by express buses that provide non-stop service directly into one of the downtown areas.

See Metro Transit's Park & Ride page for more information.

Transit centers

Under construction The following are major transfer points between buses.

Minneapolis

Facility Name	Address	Routes Served
Chicago-Lake Transit Center		5, 21
Ramp A/7th Street	101 N 9th St, Minneapolis	C Line, 5, 9, 22, 755
Ramp B/5th Street	516 2nd Ave N, Minneapolis	14, 94, 353, 363
38th Street Station		14, 22, 23, Blue Line
46th Street Station		7, 9, 46, 74, 436, 446, A Line, Blue Line
Uptown Transit Station		6, 17, 21, 23, 612
I-35W and Lake Street Station	190-191 E Lake St
I-35W and 46th Street Station	170-175 E 46th St	11, 46, 578, Orange Line

North Metro

• Brooklyn Center Transit Center
• Starlite Transit Center
• Maple Grove Transit Station
• Northtown Mall

South Metro

• Mall of America Transit Station
• Terminal 1-Lindbergh Station
• 82nd St. and I-35W
• 76th/Newton
• Apple Valley Transit Station
• Cedar Grove Transit Station

East Metro

• Leamington Ramp (Downtown Minneapolis)
• Gateway Ramp (Downtown Minneapolis)
• Smith Ave Ramp (Downtown Saint Paul)
• Minnesota Street (Downtown Saint Paul)
• Sun Ray Transit Center
• Maplewood Mall

West Metro

• Mound Transit Center
• Wayzata Park & Ride
• Plymouth Road Park and Ride
• Station 73
• Ridgedale Mall
• Louisiana Transit Center

Southwest Metro

• East Creek Station
• Southwest Village
• Southwest Station
• The Marschall Road Transit Station

Operations Facilities

Bus

Facility Name	Purpose	Built In	Address
Fred T. Heywood - Garage	Bus operations and servicing	1984	560 Sixth Avenue North, Minneapolis, MN 55411-4398
East Metro Garage	Bus operations and servicing	2001	800 Mississippi Street, St. Paul, MN 55101-4299
Martin J. Ruter Garage	Bus operations and servicing	1975	6845 Shingle Creek Parkway, Brooklyn Center, MN 55430
Nicollet Garage	Bus operations and servicing	1990	10 West 32nd Street, Minneapolis, MN 55408
South Garage	Bus operations and servicing	1981	2100 MTC Road, Minneapolis, MN 55450
Overhaul Base	Major bus maintenance and repair. Also houses Equipment Maintenance and Purchasing	1981	515 North Cleveland Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55114
Transit Control Center	Bus operations monitoring and support	2002

Rail

Facility Name	Purpose	Built In	Address
Commuter Rail Operations & Maintenance Facility	Vehicle storage and servicing	2009	19669 County Road 43, Big Lake, MN 55309
Blue Line Light Rail Operations & Maintenance Facility	Vehicle storage and servicing	2003	1810 East Franklin Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55404
Green Line Light Rail Operations & Maintenance Facility	Vehicle storage and servicing	2012	340 Broadway Street, St. Paul, MN 55101
Light Rail Support Facility	Signals/communications, traction power and track support	2011	1917 24th Avenue East, Minneapolis, MN 55404

Bus Fleet

Active

Fleet Number(s)	Thumbnail	Build Date	Manufacturer	Model	Engine	Transmission	Notes
200-212		2009	MCI	D4500CT	Cummins ISM		Sidelined in March 2020 due to pandemic, Returned Dec. 2021 Most reserved for State Fair service
220-226		2014	MCI	D4500CT	Cummins ISX		Purchased for service to Ham Lake / East Bethel Sidelined in March 2020 due to pandemic, Returned Dec. 2021
230-232		2015	MCI	D4500CT	Cummins ISX		Sidelined in March 2020 due to pandemic, Returned Dec. 2021
1100-1186		2008	Gillig	BRT 40' (G27D102N4)	Cummins ISL	Voith D864.3E	Retiring as of March 2022 16 units remain as of September 2022 View the series page for detailed disposition info.
1200-1230		2010	Gillig	BRT 40' (G27D102N4)	Cummins ISL9	Voith D864.3E	Retiring as of August 2022 30 units remain as of September 2022 1200-05 transferred to Metropolitan Transportation Services in late 2018 View the series page for detailed disposition info.
1240-1344		2011	Gillig	BRT 40' (G27D102N4)	Cummins ISL9	Voith D864.3E
1400-1419		2012	Gillig	BRT 40' (G27D102N4)	Cummins ISL9	ZF 6AP1400B
1420-1449		2012	Gillig	BRT 40' (G27D102N4)	Cummins ISL9	ZF 6AP1400B	1444-1449 transferred to Metropolitan Transportation Services in late 2018
1500-1574		2013	Gillig	BRT 40' (G27D102N4)	Cummins ISL9	ZF 6AP1400B	Some units have two seats removed for increased standee space
1600-1674		2014	Gillig	Low Floor 40' (G27D102N4)	Cummins ISL9	ZF 6AP1400B	Most units retrofitted with Bentech barriers 1620-34 transferred to Metropolitan Transportation Services in early 2020
1700-1734		2015	Gillig	Low Floor 40' (G27D102N4)	Cummins ISL9	ZF 6AP1400B	First order of 40' buses to feature sealed windows Retrofitted with Bentech barriers
1750-1787		2016	Gillig	Low Floor 40' (G27D102N4)	Cummins ISL9	ZF 6AP1400B	1750-56 were wrapped for use on Red Line Retrofitted with Bentech barriers
1790-1799		2017	Gillig	Low Floor 40' (G27D102N4)	Cummins ISL9	ZF 6AP1400B	Feature frameless windows Retrofitted with Vapor and ArowGuard barriers
1800-1816		2019	Gillig	Low Floor 40' (G27D102N4)	Cummins ISL9	ZF 6AP1400B	Exercised 2013 contract options Feature frameless windows, USB chargers Retrofitted with Bentech barriers
3300-3328		2010	NFI	D60LFR	Cummins ISL	Voith D864.5	Have EPA 2007 engines In reserve for Minnesota State Fair and operate primarily on the METRO C and D Lines as of February 2024
3330-3340		2010	NFI	D60LFR	Cummins ISL	Allison B500R	Have EPA 2007 engines Urban style seating In reserve for Minnesota State Fair and operate primarily on the METRO C and D Lines as of February 2024 3335 is the only active unit
3350-3374		2011	NFI	D60LFR	Cummins ISL9	Voith D864.5
3400-3415		2015	NFI	XD60	Cummins ISL9	ZF Ecolife
3420-3449		2016	NFI	XD60	Cummins ISL9	ZF Ecolife	3425-3429 were wrapped for use on the C Line
3460-3466		2017	NFI	XD60	Cummins ISL9	ZF Ecolife
3470-3489		2023	NFI	XD60	Cummins L9	ZF 6AP1720B	Commuter replacement buses Features frameless windows and USB chargers
7140-7184		2008	Gillig	BRT HEV 40' (G30D102N4)	Cummins ISB	Allison EP40 hybrid system	Retiring as of March 2022 The remaining 3 active units were pulled from service on 3/17/2023 View the series page for detailed disposition info.
7200-7229		2010	Gillig	BRT HEV 40' (G30D102N4)	Cummins ISB6.7	Allison H 40 EP hybrid system	Being retired as of November 2022 29 units remain as of November 2022; only 7227 and 7228 remain in service as of 7/9/2023 View the series page for detailed disposition info.
7290-7291		2012	NFI	XDE40	Cummins ISB6.7	BAE Systems HybriDrive Series-E	Test units for short distance battery only operation Feature frameless windows
7300-7332		2012	Gillig	BRT HEV 40' (G30D102N4)	Cummins ISB6.7	Allison H 40 EP hybrid system
7340-7344		2015	Gillig	Low Floor HEV 40' (G30D102N4)	Cummins ISB6.7	BAE Systems HybriDrive
8000-8011		2015	Gillig	BRTPlus 40' (G27D102N4)	Cummins ISL9	ZF 6AP1400B	Used on A Line BRT route.
8012		2017	Gillig	BRTPlus 40' (G27D102N4)	Cummins ISL9	ZF 6AP1400B	Exercised option for additional A Line capacity/spares Used on A Line BRT route Retrofitted with ArowGuard barriers
8013-8015		2019	Gillig	BRTPlus 40' (G27D102N4)	Cummins L9	ZF 6AP1400B	Final exercised option for additional A Line capacity/spares Features USB chargers Initially operated on C Line, transferred to A Line Jan. 2020
8020-8025		2021	Gillig	BRTPlus 40' (G27D102N4)	Cummins L9	ZF 6AP1400B	Red Line replacement buses, ordered in Feb. 2021 Delivered in late Sept. 2021 Features frameless windows and USB chargers
8100-8105		2018	NFI	XD60	Cummins ISL9	ZF 6AP1700B	Initially operated on A Line BRT Used on C Line BRT
8110-8117, 8120-8151		2021	NFI	XD60	Cummins L9	ZF 6AP1720B	8110-8117 were last options exercised for use on the D line BRT from 2013 contract
8700-8707		2019	NFI	XE60	Siemens ELFA2	Siemens 1DB2016-1NB06	First articulated electric buses in State of Minnesota. All units sidelined July & Oct. 2019 due to garage charger issues, returned Oct. 2019 All units sidelined again March 2021 due to charger issues. Returned to service on December 4, 2021. Used on C Line BRT route
60036-60039, 60044		2013	Gillig	BRT 40' (G27D102N4)	Cummins ISL9	ZF 6AP1400B	Originally ordered for Metropolitan Transportation Services, transferred to Metro Transit in 2014
CONTRACT UNITS	Metro Transit operates Maple Grove Transit express buses under contract; MTS units 6000, 6098-6099, 6100-6110 and 60034-60035.

On Order

Fleet Number(s)	Thumbnail	Build Date	Manufacturer	Model	Engine	Transmission	Notes
(8 buses)							Regular route replacement buses, to be based out of North Loop garage Original FTA Low-No Grant application was for Proterra buses; Met Council now considering other options due to challenges in contract negotiation unrelated to their bankruptcy
(51 buses)		2024	NFI	XD60			For METRO B, E and Gold Lines
(40 buses)		2024	NFI	XD60
(5 buses)		2024	NFI	XE60			For METRO Gold Line
(12 buses)			Gillig				Regular route replacement buses Contract not yet agreed to Funded by an FTA Low-No Grant

Retired

Fleet Number(s)	Thumbnail	Build Date	Manufacturer	Model	Engine	Transmission	Notes
50-51		1999	MCI	102-DL3			To Metropolitan Transportation Services 6052-6053.
101-150		1963	GMC	TDH-5303	Detroit Diesel 6V71N	Allison VH	101-107, 143-150 were Ex-St. Paul Transit units. Rehabbed by Midwest Bus between 1984-1985. Featured power assist and digital destination signs Several units renumbered. 110, 114, and 10 other units were retired and auctioned off in 1985. 110 and 114 sold to Pierce Transit in 1985 as 506 an 511 respectively. Rehabbed units retired in the mid 90s.
151-175		1964	GMC	TDH-5303	Detroit Diesel 6V71N	Allison VH	151-158 were Ex-St. Paul Transit units. Rehabbed by Midwest Bus between 1984-1985. Featured power assist and digital destination signs Several units renumbered. 10 units were retired and auctioned off in 1985. Rehabbed units retired in the mid 90s.
138-192		1971	Flxible	111CC-D05-1 111CC-D06-1	Detroit Diesel 6V71N Detroit Diesel 8V71N	Allison VH9 Allison VS2-8	Rehabbed by Midwest Bus between 1984-1985. Featured power assist and digital destination signs. Rehabbed units retired in the mid 90s.
176-200		1965	GMC	TDH-5303	Detroit Diesel 6V71N	Allison VH	193-200 were Ex-St. Paul Transit units. Rehabbed by Midwest Bus between 1984-1985. Featured power assist and digital destination signs Several units renumbered. Rehabbed units retired in the mid 90s.
201-255		1966	GMC	TDH-5303	Detroit Diesel 6V71N	Allison VH	201-212, 249-255 were Ex-St. Paul Transit. 235 renumbered to 1235 and then sold to Madison Metro with 238 and 10 other units.
256-270		1971	Flxible	111CC-D06-1	Detroit Diesel 8V71N	Allison VS2-8	Some were rebuilt between 1984-1985 and numbered in the 100s 258-261 had roof top exhaust pipes.
271-348		1971	Flxible	111CC-D05-1	Detroit Diesel 6V71N	Allison VH-9	Several rebuilt between 1984-1985 and numbered in the 100s 303 had Busorama ads. 10 units were retired and auctioned off in 1985. 1 unit was auctioned off on February 3, 1988.
349-570		1972	Flxible	111CC-D06-1	Detroit Diesel 8V71N	349-504: Allison VS1-8 505-570: Allison VS2-8	552-570 were built with sealed windows and kept the sealed windows for the majority of their service lives. 38 units were retired and auctioned off in 1985. 8 units were auctioned off on February 3, 1988.
571-680, 801-986		1974	Flxible	53102-8-1	Detroit Diesel 8V71N	Allison VS2-8	50 units were auctioned off on February 3, 1988.
300-370		1995	Gillig	Phantom 40' (40102TBS50)	Detroit Diesel Series 50	Allison B400R	Retired circa 2009. 320 and 7 other units (300's & 2300's) were bought by a owner or operator in Minneapolis, MN. They were listed for sale in July 2009. 333 to Lafayette CityBus 908 in 2009. 1 unit (300 or 2300 series unit) was bought by a private owner or operator in Michigan (Lic. plate: CFE 5351?). It was spotted in July 2011.
371-390		1996	Gillig	Phantom 40' (40102TBS50)	Detroit Diesel Series 50	Allison B400R	A few units may be stored for standby service. 377 to Lorenz Bus Service 1507.
391-393		1996	Gillig	Phantom 40' (40102TBS50)	Detroit Diesel Series 50	Allison B400R	Airport Shuttles.
394-395		1998	Gillig	Phantom 40' (C20D102N4)	Detroit Diesel Series 50	Allison B500R	Airport shuttles.
396		2001	Gillig	Phantom 40' (C21D102N4)	Cummins ISM	Voith D864.3E	Airport shuttle.
400-487		1998	Gillig	Phantom 40' (C20D102N4)	Detroit Diesel Series 50	Allison B500R	Some units transferred to Metropolitan Transportation Services 411, 427, 430, 433, 441, 447, 464, 467 & 480 to Lafayette CityBus 1104-1112. 419 & a couple of unknown units were bought by a owner or operator in Minneapolis, MN. They were listed for sale in September 2010. 2 units to Lorenz Bus Service 1526 & 1528.
488-497		1998	Gillig	Low Floor 40' (G22D102N4)	Detroit Diesel Series 40	Allison B400R	494 & 496 transferred to other operators 495 & 497 to MVTA 4495 & 4497.
500-566		1998-1999	Gillig	Phantom 40' (C20D102N4)	Detroit Diesel Series 50	Allison B500R	500, 515, 520, 530, 532, 536, 557, 563, 566 to Nashville Metropolitan Transit Authority P500, P515, P520, P530, P532, P536, P557, P563, P566.
600-665, 667-690, 701-710		1999	Gillig	Phantom 40' (C20D102N4)	Detroit Diesel Series 50	Allison B500R	2000 models. 611, 619, 620, 637, 640, 641 & 647 to Nashville Metropolitan Transit Authority P611, P619, P620, P637, P640, P641, P647. 635 was auctioned off and bought by Sisters' Camelot, a free organic food bus non-profit organization. It was replaced in 2015 with unit 858. 4 units to Transurbano.
681-800, 987-999, 1400-1604		1976	AMG	10240B-8	Detroit Diesel 8V71N	Allison V730	5 units were auctioned off on February 3, 1988.
711-755		2000	Gillig	Phantom 40' (C20D102N4)	Detroit Diesel Series 50	Allison B400R	Some units on reserve. 2 units to Transurbano.
800-879		2001	Gillig	Phantom 40' (C21D102N4)	Cummins ISM	Voith D864.3E	See series page for detailed disposition info
900-988		2002	Gillig	Phantom 40' (C21D102N4)	Cummins ISM-280	Voith D864.3E	Retired between 2015 and 2020 973-976 remained on Metro Transit property until being auctioned off in November and December 2020 Some units to CyRide View the series page for detailed disposition info.
989-1047		2003	Gillig	Phantom 40' (C21D102N4)	Cummins ISM-280	Voith D864.3E	Retired between 2016 and 2021 The last 9 units were retired and auctioned off in August 2021 View the series page for detailed disposition info.
1048-1069		2004	Gillig	Phantom 40' (C21D102N4)	Cummins ISM	Voith D864.3E	Retired between 2018 and 2021 The last 3 units were retired by October 2021 and auctioned off on December 16, 2021 View the series page for detailed disposition info.
1001-1020		1978	MAN-AMG	SG-220	MAN D2566 MLUM	Renk-Doromat 874A	Retired in 1994. 1018 was spotted being scrapped.
1021-1082		1983	MAN	SG-310	MAN D2566 MLUM	Renk-Doromat 874B	The original 1058 was replaced by second 1058.
1058 (2nd)		1984	MAN	SG-310	MAN D2566 MLUM	Renk-Doromat 874B	Replacement for the original 1058.
1121-1122, 1124-1128, 1130-1149		1963	GMC	TDH-5303	Detroit Diesel 6V71N	Allison VH	Renumbered to make way for rebuilt Flxibles. Rebuilt by Midwest Bus between 1984-1985. Retired between 1994-1995.
1150-1199, 1334-1350		1986-1987	MAN	Americana (SL-40102A)	MAN D2566 MLUH	Renk-Doromat 874B
1200-1223, 1225-1283		1984	MAN	Americana (SL-40102A)	MAN D2566 MLUH	Renk-Doromat 874B
1224, 1284-1333		1984-1985	MAN	Americana (SL-40102A)	MAN D2566 MLUH	Renk-Doromat 874B
1351-1425, 1427-1458		1988	MAN	Americana (SL-40102A)	MAN D2566 MLUH	Renk-Doromat 874B
1500-1577		1990	Gillig	Phantom 40' (40/102TB/6V92T)	Detroit Diesel 6V92TA	Allison HTB-748	Retired in 2003. View the series page for detailed disposition info.
1606-1627		1986	Saab-Scania	CN112CLU	Scania DS11-25 253 hp	ZF 4HP500	Delivered in 1987. 1626-1627 were Airport Shuttles.
1700-1825		1989	Gillig	Phantom 40' (40102TB6V92T)	Detroit Diesel 6V92TA	Allison HT-748	66 units were used as part of the Salt Lake County Olympic Spectator Transportation System during the 2002 Salt Lake City Olympics. Retired circa 2003. 1817-1822 transferred to MVTA as the same numbers. View the series page for detailed disposition info.
1900-2029		1990	Gillig	Phantom 40' (40102TB6V92T)	Detroit Diesel 6V92TA	Allison HT-748	Retired in 2003. 1918-1949, 1963, 1964, 1966, 1973, 1975, 1980-1982, 1987-1989, 1992, 1994, 1996 & 1997 transferred to MVTA as the same numbers. View the series page for detailed disposition info.
2100-2124		1991	NFI	D60	Detroit Diesel 6V92TA	Allison HTB-748	2105 was bought by some private owners in 2005 and became the "Purple Palace" bus at The Burning Man from 2006-2013. 2106 was spotted at Coach Crafters in Jacksonville, FL in 2011. 2110 was bought by a private owner in Atlanta, GA. 2111 was bought by a private owner and is stored at a farm in Kerkhoven, MN. 2119 was bought by Scott Richards/Regional Transit Service. It was used for contract runs with Raging Waters. It was later retired once the contract was lost, but its powertrain & parts were salvaged before the bus body was scrapped.
2125-2149		1994	NFI	D60	Detroit Diesel Series 50	Allison B500R	2136, 2145, 2134, 2137, 2146 & 2129 to Lafayette CityBus 709-714 in 2008.
2200-2221, 2227-2231		1992	Gillig	Phantom 40' (40102TB6V92T)	Detroit Diesel 6V92TA	Allison HT-748	2227-2231 were Ex 8000-8004. They were originally delivered with a diesel particulate filter (DPF) that feature 2 tailpipes. These DPF's were removed early on in their service lives and were replaced with a single tailpipe. Retired circa 2005. 1 unit was bought by a private owner for parts (mainly its engine & transmission) in December 2005.
2222-2226		1993	Gillig	Phantom 40' (40102TB6V92T)	Detroit Diesel 6V92TA	Allison HT-748
2300-2396		1994	Gillig	Phantom 40' (40102TBS50)	Detroit Diesel Series 50	Allison B400R	Retired in 2009. View the series page for detailed disposition info.
3000-3054		1998	NFI	D60	Detroit Diesel Series 50	Allison B500R	3011-3012, 3019, 3027 sold to LYNX as 134-698 to 137-698. 3034, 3039, 3051 sold to Lafayette CityBus as 715-717.
3055-3064		1999	NFI	D60LF	Detroit Diesel Series 50	Allison B500R	3064 operated on loan as 3064T in May of 2003 for the Metropolitan Transportation Authority of New York, NY 3059, 3062, 3061 sold to Lafayette CityBus as 718-720.
3100-3149		2003	NFI	D60	Cummins ISL	Voith D864.3E	Retired between 2016 and 2021 The last 11 units were retired by October 2021 and auctioned off on December 16, 2021 10 units returned to active service from May to September 2020 to provide room for social distancing on heavy ridership routes in COVID-19 pandemic. 11 units returned to active service in August 2021 for State Fair service 3109-3119 were painted in Maple Grove Transit livery until 2016 View the series page for detailed status and disposition info.
3200-3214		2006	NFI	D60	Cummins ISL	Voith D864.5	Last production D60s ever built by New Flyer Last high-floor articulated buses ever built in the US and Canada Retired between 2020 and 2021 View the series page for detailed disposition info.
3230-3239		2007	NFI	D60LFR	Cummins ISM	Voith D864.5	Fully retired by November 2023 View the series page for detailed disposition info.
3240-3254		2008	NFI	D60LFR	Cummins ISM	Voith D864.5	Retired between February 2022 and January 2024 View the series page for detailed disposition info.
3260-3270		2009	NFI	D60LFR	Cummins ISM	Voith D864.5	Retired in 2023 Purchased for service to Oakdale / Blaine View the series page for detailed disposition info.
7000-7004		1992	Gillig	Phantom Methanol 40' (40102TB6V92TA)	Detroit Diesel 6V92TA	Allison HTB-748	Experimental fleet Retired circa 2005. View the series page for detailed disposition info.
7100		2002	Gillig	Low Floor HEV 40' (G19D102R2)	Cummins ISB 230	Allison EP40 hybrid system	First hybrid bus in Minnesota Retired & auctioned off in 2016.
7101-7102		2003	Gillig	Low Floor HEV 40' (G19D102R2)	Cummins ISB 230	Allison EP40 hybrid system	Retired & auctioned off in 2016.
7105-7109		2004	Gillig	Low Floor 40' (G29D102N4)	Cummins ISL	Voith D864.3E	Retired in Summer 2019. View the series page for detailed disposition info.
7110-7128		2007	Gillig	Low Floor HEV 40' (G30D102N4)	Cummins ISB-260 EGR	Allison EP40 hybrid system	Retired between December 2019 and February 2020 Rejected units originally built for RGRTA-RTS as 901-919 901 delivered to Rochester around May 2007 Purchased in light of I-35W Bridge Collapse Wrapped in Go Greener livery and placed in service December 2007/January 2008 View the series page for detailed disposition info.
8009-8014		2000	Ford	E-450

Light Rail Fleet

Active

Fleet Number(s)	Thumbnail	Build Date	Manufacturer	Model	Motors	Notes
101-124		2003	Bombardier	LF-70		Started testing in 2003-2004 Entered revenue service in 2004
125-127		2007	Bombardier	LF-70
201-259		2012-2013	Siemens	S70		201 was delivered for testing in 2012.
260-264		2017	Siemens	S70		260 was delivered in September 2017. 261 & 262 delivered in October 2017. All trains were in service by February 2018 for the Super Bowl. Options Exercised in October 2015
301-327		2019-2020	Siemens	S700		27 LRVs for Southwest LRT; contract awarded October 2016 14 of the remaining optional units were reassigned to Houston METRO.

Commuter Rail Fleet

Active Locomotive Roster

Fleet Number(s)	Thumbnail	Build Date	Manufacturer	Model	Motors	Notes
501		2008	MPI	MP36PH-3C
502-505		2009	MPI	MP36PH-3C
512		2009	MPI	MP36PH-3C		Built for UTA as 12 and was leased by Metro Transit. It was eventually purchased and renumbered 512. It retains the UTA Front Runner livery.

Active Passenger Car Roster

Fleet Number(s)	Thumbnail	Build Date	Manufacturer	Model	Seats	Notes
601-606		2009	Bombardier	BiLevel Series VII cab car
701-712		2009	Bombardier	BiLevel Series VII coach

Non Revenue/Support Vehicles

Fleet Number(s)	Thumbnail	Build Date	Manufacturer	Model	Engine	Transmission	Notes
354			Ford	F350 SD			Light Rail
446			Ford	F350 SD
814		2001	Gillig	Phantom 40' (C21D102N4)	Cummins ISM	Voith D864.3E	Southwest LRT Outreach Bus

External Links

• Metro Transit Website

References

Metro Transit and Twin Cities Transit Providers Garages Heywood - Nicollet - South - East Metro - MJ Ruter - Burnsville (MVTA) - Eagan (MVTA) - Eden Prairie (Southwest Transit) Transit Centers Apple Valley - Brooklyn Center - Blommington South - Northtown - Starlite - Robbinsdale - Columbia Heights - Rosedale - Little Canada - Maplewood Mall - Sun Ray - Louisiana Avenue - Plymouth Road - Chicago-Lake - Southdale - Burnsville - Eagan - SouthWest Station - Station 73 - Maple Grove Routes Local Routes (*=contractor operated) 2 • 3 • 4 • 5 • 6 • 7 • 9 • 10 • 11 • 12 • 14 • 17 • 18 • 19 • 21 • 22 • 23 • 25 • 32 • 39 • 46 • 61 • 62 • 63 • 64 • 65 • 67 • 68 • 70 • 71 • 74 • 75 • 515 • 612 • 721 • 722 • 723 • 724 Limited Stop Routes 12 • 53 • 54 • 59 • 133 • 134 • 135 • 141 • 146 • 535 • 643 • 645 • 721 • 724 • 755 • 824 • 825 • 960 (State Fair) Express Routes 94 • 156 • 250 • 252 • 261 • 262 • 264 • 265 • 270 • 272 • 275 • 288 • 294 • 350 • 351 • 353 • 355 • 361 • 364 • 365 • 375 • 452 • 552 • 553 • 554 • 558 • 578 • 579 • 587 • 588 • 589 • 597 • 652 • 663 • 664* • 667 • 668 • 670* • 671* • 672 • 673 • 677 • 679 • 756 • 758 • 760 • 761 • 762* • 763 • 764 • 765 • 766 • 767 • 768 • 850 • 852 • 854 • 860 METRO Lines Blue (901, formerly 55) • Green (902) • Red (903) • Orange • Gold • Blue Line Airport Shuttle (906) • Rush • Riverview Streetcar METRO BRT (Rapid Bus) Lines (and Year of Anticipated Opening) A Line (921) • B Line • C Line (923) • D Line (2022) • E Line (2023) Contracted Local and Limited Stop Routes 16 • 27 • 30 • 80 • 84 • 87 • 219 • 223 • 225 • 227 • 323 (2020) • 415 • 417 • 537 • 538 • 539 • 540 • 542 • 604 • 615 • 705 • 716 • 717 • TransitLink • Metro Mobility Discontinued Metro Transit Routes (And Year Discontinued) 8 (2014) • 24 (2000) • 50 (2014) • 144 (2014) • 152 (2010) • 255 (2009) • 260 (2012) • 557 (2009) • 568 (2015) • 576 (2010) • 614 (2019) • 649 (2017) • 665 (2013) • 674 (2019) • 675 (2017) • 715 (2009) • 720 (2009) • 829 (2010) • 851 (2009) • 856 (2012) Routes Serving The University of Minnesota 111 • 113 • 114 • 115 • 118 • 121 • 122 • 123 • 124 • 129 MVTA 420 • 421 • 426 • 436 • 438 • 440 • 442 • 444 • 445 • 446 • 460 • 464 • 465 • 470 • 472 • 475 • 476 • 477 • 478 • 479 • 480 • 484 •489 • 490 • 491 • 492 • 493 • 494 • 495 • 497 • 498 • 499 • MVTA Connect Southwest Transit 600 • 602 • 690 • 695 • 697 • 698 • 699 • PRIME Plymouth Metrolink 740 • 741 • 742 • 747 • 772 • 774 • 776 • 777 • 790 • 793 • 795 Maple Grove Transit 780 • 781 • 782 • 783 • 785 • 788 • 789 • MY RIDE Anoka County Traveler 801 • 805 • 831 • 865 Northstar Line Northstar (888) • Northstar Link (887) • 20 (discontinued 2018)