The Rapid

The Interurban Transit Partnership or The Rapid operates public transit in Grand Rapids, Michigan. It also serves East Grand Rapids, Grandville, Kentwood, Walker, Wyoming, Alpine Township, Byron Township, Gaines Township and Grand Rapids Township.

History

The system was formed by the City of Grand Rapids in 1963 as the Grand Rapids Transit Authority. It became a regional authority in July 1978 and was renamed the Grand Rapids Area Transit Authority (GRATA). The Interurban Transit Partnership was formed in January 2000 and adopted the name The Rapid.

In August 2014, The Rapid launched Michigan's first bus rapid transit (BRT) route. The Silver Line operates on South Division Avenue south from downtown Grand Rapids.

Facilities

Garage/Office

• Address: 333 Wealthy St. SW., Grand Rapids, MI 49503
• Email: info@ridetherapid.org
• Fax: 616-456-6858
• Phone:
  • Admin: 616-456-7514
  • Info: 616-776-1100

Central Station

• Address: 250 Grandville Ave. SW., Grand Rapids, MI 49503

Fleet

Active

Fleet Number(s)	Thumbnail	Year	Manufacturer	Model	Engine	Transmission	Notes
240-242		2000	Gillig	Low Floor 40' (G18D102N4)	Cummins ISC
243-247		2001	Gillig	Low Floor 40' (G18D102N4)	Cummins ISC
248-260		2004	Gillig	Low Floor 40' (G29D102N4)	Cummins ISL
261-269		2005	Gillig	Low Floor 40' (G29D102N4)	Cummins ISL
270-283		2006	Gillig	Low Floor 40' (G29D102N4)	Cummins ISL
284-285		2007	Gillig	Low Floor HEV 40' (G30D102N4)	Cummins ISB
286-287		2007	Gillig	Low Floor 40' (G27D102N4)	Cummins ISL
288-290		2007	Gillig	Low Floor HEV 40' (G30D102N4)	Cummins ISB
291-297		2007	Gillig	Low Floor 40' (G27D102N4)	Cummins ISL
1001-1007		2008	Gillig	Low Floor 40' (G27D102N4)	Cummins ISL
1008-1022		2009	Gillig	Low Floor 40' (G27D102N4)	Cummins ISL
1023-1047		2009	Gillig	Low Floor 35' (G27B102N4)	Cummins ISL
1048-1059		2011	Gillig	Low Floor 40' (G27D102N4)	Cummins ISL9
1060-1080		2012	Gillig	Low Floor 40' (G27D102N4)	Cummins ISL9
1081-1082		2012	Gillig	Low Floor 40' (G27D102N4)	Cummins ISL9
1083-1090		2013	Gillig	Low Floor 40' (G27D102N4)	Cummins ISL9
1091-1100		2014	Gillig	Low Floor HEV 40' (G30D102N4)	Cummins ISB6.7		Exclusive to the Silver Line.
7501-7541		2011	Gillig	Low Floor 29' (G27E102R2)	Cummins ISL9		5 units, numbers go by 10, 7501, 7511 etc. For use on DASH shuttle
7560-7565		2006	Daimler Buses N.A.	SLF 200 (30')	Mercedes-Benz MBE900		For use on DASH shuttle

Retired

Fleet Number(s)	Thumbnail	Year	Manufacturer	Model	Engine	Transmission	Notes
10-14		1974	GMC	T8H-5308A	Detroit Diesel 8V71N	Allison
20-38		1974	GMC	T6H-4523A	Detroit Diesel 6V71N	Allison
40-64		1976	GMC	T6H-4523A	Detroit Diesel 6V71N	Allison
65-79		1977	Flxible	45096-6-1	Detroit Diesel 6V71N	Allison V730
80-94		1980	Grumman Flxible	870 (53102-8-1)	Detroit Diesel 8V71N	Allison V730	To Bay Metro Transit 80-94 mid-1980's Later sold to Suburban Mobility Authority for Regional Transportation in 1989-90.
125-132		1981	GMDD	T6H-5307N	Detroit Diesel 6V71N	Allison V730
150-162		1990	MCI	TC40-102A Classic	Detroit Diesel 6V92TA	Allison V731
163-170		1991	OBI	Orion V (05.501)	Detroit Diesel 6V92TA
171-176		1995	Gillig	Phantom 30'
177-182		1996	Gillig	Phantom 30'
183-197		1996	Gillig	Phantom 35'
200-224		1997	Gillig	Phantom 35'
225-236		1999	Gillig	Phantom 35'
339		2001	Champion				Used for DASH service
341-350		1997	Champion				Used for DASH service
431-432		1965	GMC	TDH-5304
433-436		1966	GMC	TDH-5304
452-460		2001	Ford	E350 XL pass. van

Service (Non-Revenue) Vehicles

• Not complete

Fleet Number(s)	Thumbnail	Year	Manufacturer	Model	Engine	Transmission	Notes
821		1992	Jeep	Cherokee			Driver relief
826		1995	Chevrolet	Lumina Minivan			Driver relief
831		1998	Jeep	Cherokee			Driver relief
330, 332-333		1998	Chevrolet	Lumina Minivan			Driver relief
335-336		1999	Chevrolet	Lumina Minivan			Driver relief
355-356		2001	International/Diamond	cutaway			Driver relief

References

• The Rapid