Metro Transit (Minnesota)

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Metro Transit (Minnesota) Logo-a.jpg
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)[1]
2010 Ridership: Approximately 78 million[2]

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:

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.[3]

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

  • Mall of America
  • Airport-Lindbergh Terminal
  • 46th St. LRT Station
  • I-35W & Lake St.
  • Highland Park
  • 82nd St.
  • 76th/Newton
  • Minnesota Dr./France Ave.
  • 7th Street Garage (Downtown Minneapolis)
  • 5th Street Garage (Downtown Minneapolis)
  • Leamington Ramp (Downtown Minneapolis)
  • Gateway Ramp (Downtown Minneapolis)
  • Smith Ave Ramp (Downtown Saint Paul)
  • Minnesota Street (Downtown Saint Paul)
  • Cedar Avenue (Downtown Saint Paul)
  • 5th Street (Downtown Saint Paul)
  • 6th Street (Downtown Saint Paul)

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 Transit Facility 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
Light Rail Operations & Maintenance Facility Vehicle storage and servicing 2003 1810 East Franklin Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55404
Light Rail Support Facility Signals/communications, traction power and track support 2011 1917 24th Avenue East, Minneapolis, MN 55404


Fleet

Bus

Current roster

Metro Transit operates the following bus models: Some buses are in Plymouth Metrolink or Maple Grove Transit livery for contract operations.

Fleet number(s) Thumbnail Year Manufacturer Model Engine Transmission Passenger Seats Notes
200-212 2009 MCI D4500CT Cummins ISM 57
220-226 2014 MCI D4500CT Cummins 57
230-232 2015 MCI D4500CT Cummins 57
900-988 2002 Gillig Phantom 40'
(C21D102N4) 		Cummins ISM Voith D864.3E 43 American Seating 6484
  • Most units retired.
  • Many units in reserve for extra service during MN State Fair
  • 1 unit was spotted on ebay in March 2016.
989-1047 Metro Transit (Minnesota) 1010-a.jpg 2003 Gillig Phantom 40'
(C21D102N4) 		Cummins ISM Voith D864.3E 43 American Seating 6484
  • Most units in reserve for extra service during MN State Fair
1048-1069 2004 Gillig Phantom 40'
(C21D102N4) 		Cummins ISM Voith D864.3E 43 American Seating 6484
  • Most units in reserve for extra service during MN State Fair
1100-1186 Metro Transit (Minnesota) 1127-a.jpg 2008 Gillig BRT 40'
(G27D102N4) 		Cummins ISL Voith D864.5 38 American Seating InSight
1200-1230 2010 Gillig BRT 40'
(G27D102N4) 		Cummins ISL9 Voith D864.5 38 American Seating InSight
1240-1344 2011 Gillig BRT 40'
(G27D102N4) 		Cummins ISL9 Voith D864.5 38 American Seating InSight
1400-1419 2012 Gillig BRT 40'
(G27D102N4) 		Cummins ISL9 ZF Ecolife 38 American Seating InSight
1420-1449 2012 Gillig BRT 40'
(G27D102N4) 		Cummins ISL9 Allison B400R 38 American Seating InSight
1500-1574 2013 Gillig BRT 40'
(G27D102N4) 		Cummins ISL9 Allison B400R 38 American Seating InSight
  • Some units had a couple seats removed in lower section to observe passenger flow
1600-1674 2014 Gillig Low Floor 40'
(G27D102N4) 		Cummins ISL9 Allison B400R 38 American Seating InSight
1700-1734 2015 Gillig Low Floor 40'
(G27D102N4) 		Cummins ISL9 Allison B400R 36 American Seating InSight
  • First order of 40' buses to feature solid windows
1750-1787 2016 Gillig Low Floor 40'
(G27D102N4) 		Cummins ISL9 Allison B400R 38 American Seating InSight
1790-1799 2017 Gillig Low Floor 40'
(G27D102N4) 		Cummins ISL9 36 American Seating InSight
  • Feature frameless windows
3100-3149 2003 NFI D60 Cummins ISL Voith D864.3E 68 American Seating KC548
3200-3214 2006 NFI D60 Cummins ISL Voith D864.5 68 American Seating KC548
3230-3239 2007 NFI D60LFR Cummins ISM Voith D864.5 58 American Seating KC548
3240-3254 2008 NFI D60LFR Cummins ISM Voith D864.5 58 American Seating KC548
3260-3270 Metro Transit (Minnesota) 3267-a.jpg 2009 NFI D60LFR Cummins ISM Voith D864.5 58 American Seating KC548
3300-3328 2010 NFI D60LFR Cummins ISL Voith D864.5 58 American Seating KC548 Have EPA 2007 engines
3330-3340 2010 NFI D60LFR Cummins ISL Allison B500R 60 American Seating Vision
  • Have EPA 2007 engines
  • Urban style seating
3350-3374 2011 NFI D60LFR Cummins ISL9 Voith D864.5 60 American Seating Vision
3400-3415 2015 NFI XD60 Cummins ISL9 57 American Seating InSight
3420-3449 2016 NFI XD60 Cummins ISL9 57 American Seating InSight
7100-7102 2002 Gillig Low Floor HEV 40'
(G19D102N4) 		Cummins ISB Allison EP40
hybrid system 		35 American Seating 6484
  • First hybrid buses in service in Minnesota
7105-7109 2004 Gillig Low Floor 40'
(G29D102N4) 		Cummins ISL Voith D864.3E 36 American Seating 6484
  • Still in active service as of June 2017
7110-7128 2007 Gillig Low Floor HEV 40'
(G30D102N4) 		Cummins ISB Allison EP40
hybrid system 		38 American Seating Metropolitan
  • Rejected units originally built for RGRTA-RTS as 901-919
  • 901 delivered to Rochester around May 2007
  • Wrapped in Go Greener livery and placed in service December 2007/January 2008
7140-7184 2008 Gillig BRT HEV 40'
(G30D102N4) 		Cummins ISB Allison EP40
hybrid system 		39 American Seating InSight
7200-7229 Metro Transit (Minnesota) 7226-a.jpg 2010 Gillig BRT HEV 40'
(G30D102N4) 		Cummins ISB6.7 Allison H 40 EP
hybrid system 		39 American Seating InSight
7290-7291 2012 NFI XDE40 Cummins BAE Systems HDS Series E American Seating InSight
  • Test Units for short distance battery only/electrical power operation in terminals or garages
  • Feature frameless windows
7300-7332 2012 Gillig BRT HEV 40'
(G30D102N4) 		Cummins ISB6.7 Allison H 40 EP
hybrid system 		39 American Seating InSight
7340-7344 2015 Gillig Low Floor HEV BAE Systems HybriDrive
8000-8011 2015 Gillig BRTPlus Used on A Line BRT route.
8012 2017 Gillig BRTPlus Used on A Line BRT route.
60036-60044 2013 Gillig BRT 40'
(G27D102N4) 		Cummins ISL9 38 American Seating InSight
  • Originally ordered for MTS contractors, transferred to Metro Transit during the 2014 service changes for serving the Green Line
CONTRACT UNITS Metro Transit operates under contract: Maple Grove Transit express buses; MTS units 5352-5354, 6000, 6100-6110 and 60200-60204.


On Order

Fleet number(s) Thumbnail Year Manufacturer Model Engine Transmission Passenger Seats Notes
TBD 2016 NFI XD60 Cummins ISL9 TBD TBD Exercised options for 30 buses.[4]

Retired roster

Fleet number(s) Thumbnail Year Manufacturer Model Engine Transmission Passenger seats 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.
  • Several units renumbered.
151-175 1964 GMC TDH-5303 Detroit Diesel 6V71N Allison VH
  • 151-158 were Ex-St. Paul Transit units.
  • Several units renumbered.
176-200 1965 GMC TDH-5303 Detroit Diesel 6V71N Allison VH
  • 193-200 were Ex-St. Paul Transit units.
  • Several units renumbered.
201-255 1966 GMC TDH-5303 Detroit Diesel 6V71N Allison VH
  • 201-212, 249-255 were Ex-St. Paul Transit.
  • Several units renumbered.
256-270 1971 Flxible 111CC-D06-1 Detroit Diesel 8V71N Allison VS2-8
271-348 1971 Flxible 111CC-D05-1 Detroit Diesel 6V71N Allison VS2-6
349-570 1972 Flxible 111CC-D06-1 Detroit Diesel 8V71N Allison VS2-8
571-680, 801-986 1974 Flxible 53102-8-1 Detroit Diesel 8V71N Allison VS2-8
300-370 1995 Gillig Phantom 40'
(40102TBS50) 		Detroit Diesel Series 50 Allison B400R
  • 320 and other units were bought by Transit Sales International.
  • 333 to Lafayette CityBus 908 in 2009.
371-393 1996 Gillig Phantom 40'
(40102TBS50) 		Detroit Diesel Series 50 Allison B400R
  • A few units may be stored for standby service.
  • 391-393 were Airport Shuttles.
  • 377 to Lorenz Bus Service 1507.
396 2001 Gillig Phantom 40'
(C21D102N4) 		Cummins ISM Voith D864.3E American Seating 6484 Airport shuttle
394-395,
400-487 		1998 Gillig Phantom 40'
(C20D102N4) 		Detroit Diesel Series 50 Allison B500R 42 American Seating Innovator 850
488-497 1998 Gillig Low Floor 40'
(G22D102N4) 		Detroit Diesel Series 40 Allison B400R 40 American Seating Innovator 850
  • 494 & 496 transferred to other operators
  • 495 & 497 to MVTA 4495 & 4497.
500 1998 Gillig Phantom 40'
(C20D102N4) 		Detroit Diesel Series 50 Allison B500R 42-43 American Seating 6484 500 to Nashville Metropolitan Transit Authority P500.
501-566 Metro Transit (Minnesota) 563-a.jpg 1999 Gillig Phantom 40'
(C20D102N4) 		Detroit Diesel Series 50 Allison B500R 42-43 American Seating 6484 515, 520, 530, 532, 536, 557, 563 & 566 to Nashville Metropolitan Transit Authority P515, P520, P530, P532, P536, P557, P563, P566.
600-710 1999 Gillig Phantom 40'
(C20D102N4) 		Detroit Diesel Series 50 Allison B500R 42-43 American Seating 6484
681-800,
987-999,
1400-1604 		1976 AMG 10240B-8 Detroit Diesel 8V71N Allison V730
711-755 2000 Gillig Phantom 40'
(C20D102N4) 		Detroit Diesel Series 50 Allison B400R 43 American Seating 6484 Some units on reserve
745-755 2000 Gillig Phantom 40'
(C20D102N4) 		Detroit Diesel Series 50 Allison B400R 43 American Seating 6484
800-879 2001 Gillig Phantom 40'
(C21D102N4) 		Cummins ISM Voith D864.3E 43 American Seating 6484
  • 826 was bought by a private owner and converted into an RV. It was spotted in Oakland, CA in summer 2015. It was later spotted in the Oakland Police Department impound yard in November 2015 and was auctioned on ebay in June 2016.[6] Finally it was sold to a private owner on 8/26/2016[7] and was spotted in San Jose, CA on 9/9/2016.
  • 847 was bought by a private owner and was sold on Craigslist in August 2015.
  • 858 was bought by a private owner; spotted for sale in Floodwood, MN in June 2015. Bought by Sisters' Camelot, a free organic food bus non-profit organization.
  • 867 was bought by CyRide for parts and then put up for auction as scrap on 12/22/2015.
1001-1020 1978 MAN-AMG SG-220 MAN D2566 MLUM 220 hp Renk-Doromat 874A 1018 was spotted being scrapped.
1021-1045 1983 MAN SG-310 MAN D2566 MLUM Renk-Doromat 874B
1046-1082 1984 MAN SG-310 MAN D2566 MLUM Renk-Doromat 874B The original 1058 was replaced by second 1058.
1058 1984 MAN SG-310 MAN D2566 MLUM Renk-Doromat 874B Replacement for the original 1058.
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,
1900-2029 		1990 Gillig Phantom 40'
(40102TB6V92T) 		Detroit Diesel 6V92TA Allison HT-748
1606-1627 1986 Saab-Scania CN112CLU Scania DS11-25 253 hp ZF 4HP500
1700-1825 1989 Gillig Phantom 40'
(40102TB6V92T) 		Detroit Diesel 6V92TA Allison HT-748
  • 1700 & 1708 to Lorenz Bus Service.
  • 1809 was converted into an RV by a private owner and was seen for sale aon Craigslist in St. Cloud, MN in August 2015.
  • 1817-1822 to MVTA same numbers.
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.[9][10]
  • 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'
(40102TB6V92TA) 		Detroit Diesel 6V92TA Allison HT-748 2227-2231 are Ex 8000-8004.
2222-2226 1993 Gillig Phantom 40'
(40102TB6V92TA) 		Detroit Diesel 6V92TA Allison HT-748
2300-2396 1994 Gillig Phantom 40'
(40102TBS50) 		Detroit Diesel Series 50 Allison B400R
  • 2318 to Lafayette CityBus 907 in 2009.
  • 2329 and other units were bought by Transit Sales International.
3000-3054 Metro Transit (Minnesota) 3036-a.jpg 1998 NFI D60 Detroit Diesel Series 50 Allison B500R 66 American Seating Innovator 850
3055-3064 Metro Transit (Minnesota) 3059-a.jpg 1999 NFI D60LF Detroit Diesel Series 50 Allison B500R 62 American Seating Innovator 850
7000-7004 1992 Gillig Phantom Methanol 40'
(40102TB6V92TA) 		Detroit Diesel 6V92TA Allison HT-748 Experimental fleet
8009-8014 2000 Ford E-450

Light rail

Current roster

Fleet number(s) Thumbnail Year Manufacturer Model Motors Passenger Seats Notes
101-124 Metro Transit (Minnesota) 123-a.jpg 2003 Bombardier LF-70
  • Started testing in 2003-2004
  • Entered revenue service in 2004
125-127 2007 Bombardier LF-70
  • Ordered in 2007
201-259 2012-2013 Siemens S70
  • 201 delivered for testing in 2012

Commuter rail

Current locomotive roster

Fleet number(s) Thumbnail Year Manufacturer Model Motors Notes
12 Utah Transit Authority 12-a.jpg 2009 MPI MP36PH-3C
  • Built for Utah Transit Authority as #12, leased by Metro Transit and eventually purchased
  • Still in the UTA Front Runner livery
501 Metro Transit (Minnesota) 501-a.jpg 2008 MPI MP36PH-3C
502-505 2009 MPI MP36PH-3C

Current passenger car roster

Fleet number(s) Thumbnail Year 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 Year Manufacturer Model Engine Transmission Notes
354 Ford F350 SD Light Rail
446 Ford F350 SD

External Links

References

  1. ↑ [1] Metro Transit Website: About Us
  2. ↑ [2] KARE 11 News: Metro Transit ridership jumps in 2010
  3. ↑ [3]Metro Transit Website: Facilities and People
  4. ↑ Metropolitan Council of Minneapolis St. Paul Executes Options For 30 Additional New Flyer Xcelsior 60 Foot Buses, New Flyer Industries. Dated December 8, 2015, retrieved on July 20, 2016.
  5. ↑ www.faheysales.com
  6. ↑ www.ebay.com
  7. ↑ www.ebay.com
  8. ↑ joelaszar.tripod.com
  9. ↑ www.neatorama.com
  10. ↑ www.facebook.com
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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)
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