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The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (also known as "LACMTA", "Metro", or "MTA") operates a vast fleet of buses. As of 2012, the LACMTA operated the second-largest bus fleet in North America, with a total of 2,702 buses.
Overview
Metro and its predecessor agencies have ordered buses from a variety of manufacturers over the years, including GMC, Grumman, Flxible, AM General, Transportation Manufacturing Corporation (TMC), Neoplan USA, New Flyer Industries, El Dorado National, Orion Bus Industries, Thomas Built Buses, Blue Bird, and North American Bus Industries (NABI). LACMTA has ordered over 1,500 buses from NABI in recent years and has plans to order even more, including adding an expanded fleet of 45-foot (14 m) buses, which they will use to phase out their traditional 40-foot (12 m) vehicles.
Alternative fuels and vehicle technology
Metro is a major player in alternative fuel technologies, notably CNG, and the text "Nation's Largest Clean Air Fleet" appears on the sides of many buses. The CNG fleet reduces emissions of particulates by 90%, carbon monoxide by 80%, and greenhouse gases by 20% over the 150 remaining diesel powered buses in the fleet. Alternative fuel buses have logged more than 450 million operating miles since 1993, an industry record. As of December, 2010, the MTA retired its last Diesel fuel powered bus from main fleet which were 1998 New Flyer D40LF buses (3000-3015) and now has a 100% alternative fuel bus fleet, except for the contractors, which operates Orion VI Diesel buses (11001-11067) in service.
Metro has also demonstrated a major commitment to on-board vehicle technology. Most buses are equipped with monitors for Transit TV broadcasts and to display real-time bus maps to show the location through GPS navigation; the latter is the first of its kind in the United States. Also, as part of Metro's ATMS project, most buses include a marquee displaying the date and time, Automatic Voice Annunciation (AVA) for audio and visual announcements for each stop, and an audio and visual Stop Requested announcement.
Bus fleet
LACMTA has the second largest bus fleet in North America with 2,528 buses, behind NYC's Metropolitan Transportation Authority with 5,593 and ahead of Toronto's TTC at 2,031 (2,160 with Wheel Trans).
Active
Division notes: C = Contracted (ST = Southland Transit; MV = MV Transportation; VT = Veolia Transportation)
Make/ Model |
Picture | Year | Numbers (quantity ordered) |
Numbers In Service (Total in service) |
Engine/ Transmission |
Fuel propulsion | Assigned divisions | Notes |
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31 feet in length | ||||||||
NABI 31-LFW |
2010 | 3100–3149 (50 buses) |
3100-3149 (50 buses) |
CNG | C (MV, ST and VT) |
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40 feet in length | ||||||||
Neoplan AN440A |
1997–1998 | 6301–6600 (300 buses) |
6315, 6316, 6318, 6320, 6321 and 6336 (6 buses) |
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CNG | 3 |
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Neoplan AN440 |
1999 | 6700–6799 (100 buses) |
6700-6719, 6721-6725, 6727-6745, 6747-6798 (96 buses) |
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CNG | 3 |
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NFI C40HF |
1999–2000 | 5000–5222 (223 buses) |
5000-5222 (223 buses) |
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CNG | 5, 7 and 18 |
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NFI C40LF |
1999 | 5300 (1 bus) |
5300 (1 bus) |
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CNG | 18 |
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2000-2001 | 5301-5522 (222 buses) |
5301-5393, 5395-5487, 5489-5522 (220 buses) |
1, 2, and 18 | |||||
NABI 40-LFW |
File:LACMTA 7711.jpg | 1999 | 7000 (1 bus) |
7000 (1 bus) |
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CNG | C (VT) |
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2000 | 7001–7214 (214 buses) |
7001-7036, 7038-7214 (213 buses) |
1, 2, 3, 7, 8, 9, 10, 15, 18 and C (ST and VT) | |||||
2001 | 7300–7514 (215 buses) |
7300-7319, 7321-7346, 7348-7514 (213 buses) |
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CNG | 1, 2, 3, 7, 9, 10, 15 and C (VT) |
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2002 | 7600–7949 (350 buses) |
7600-7949 (350 buses) |
1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 9, 10, 15, 18 and C (VT) |
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2005 | 7525–7599 (75 buses) |
7525-7599 (75 buses) |
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2, 7, 9, 15 and 18 |
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NABI 40C-LFW |
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2002–2003 | 7980–7999 (20 buses) |
7980-7982, 7989, 7990, 7993, 7994, 7996-7998 (10 buses) |
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CNG | 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 9, 10, 15 and 18 |
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OBI VI (06.501) |
2000–2001 | 11001–11067 (67 buses) |
11001-11045, 11047-11067 (66 buses) |
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Diesel | C (MV and ST) |
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42.5 feet in length | ||||||||
NABI 42-BRT |
2008 | 4200–4205 (6 buses) |
(0 buses) |
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Hybrid | 3 |
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45 feet in length | ||||||||
NABI 45C-LFW |
2003 | 8000 (1 bus) |
8000 (1 bus) |
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CNG | 3 |
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2004 | 8001–8099 (99 buses) |
8001-8099 (99 buses) |
1, 3, 8 and 15 | |||||
NABI Metro 45C |
2008–2010 | 8100–8400 (301 buses) |
8100-8291, 8293-8400 (300 buses) |
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CNG | 6, 8, 9, 15 and 18 |
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2010–2011 | 8401–8491 (92 buses) |
8401-8491 (92 buses) |
6, 7, 8, 9, 15 and 18 |
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60 feet in length | ||||||||
NABI 60-BRT |
2004 | 9200 (1 bus) |
9200 (1 bus) |
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CNG | 8 |
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2005-2006 | 9201–9399 (199 buses) |
9201-9212, 9214-9399 (198 buses) |
5, 7, 8, 10 and 15 | |||||
2006–2007 | 9400–9494 (95 buses) |
9400-9494 (95 buses) |
1, 5, 7, 8 and 15 |
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2007–2008 | 9500–9594 (95 buses) |
9500-9505, 9507-9589, 9592-9594 (92 buses) |
5, 10 and 18 | |||||
65 feet in length | ||||||||
NABI 65-BRT |
2007 | 9495 (1 bus) |
9495 (1 bus) |
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CNG | 8 |
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On order
Make/Model | Order Year | Fleet (Quantity Ordered) |
Engine/ Transmission |
Fuel Propulsion | Assigned Divisions | Notes |
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40 feet in length | ||||||
TBA | 2013–2015 | TBA (550 buses) |
TBA | CNG | TBA | |
TBA | TBA | TBA (30 buses) |
TBA | TBA | TBA | |
45 feet in length | ||||||
NABI Metro 45C |
2012–2013 | 8500–8649 (150 buses) |
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CNG | TBA |
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- Note: TBA = To Be Announced
Retired
Make/ Model |
Picture | Year | Numbers (quantity ordered) |
Engine/ Transmission |
Fuel propulsion | Formerly assigned divisions | Retired | Notes |
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GMC TDH4801 | 1958 | 5100–5149 (50 buses) |
Diesel | 5 | ||||
GMC TDH5301 | 1959 | 5300–5374 (75 buses) |
Diesel | 5, 6, 7 | ||||
GMC TDM4515 | 1959 | 2025–2044 (20 buses) |
DD 6-71, 4 spd manual | Diesel | 1,9, 13 | Suburban 45 psgr.seating, used primarily on Line 60, LA-SBdo-Riv. Single door entry, no A/C. Several retained at Div.13 Riverside as back-up after 3000 series coaches came on property. | ||
GMC TDH5301 | 1962 | 5400–5479 (80 buses) |
Diesel | 2, 5, 6, 7, 18 | ||||
Flxible | 1962 | 5800–5899 (100 buses) |
Diesel | 1, 3, 5, 8, 12, 18 | ||||
Flxible | 1963 | 5900–5999 (100 buses) |
Diesel | 1, 2, 3, 5 | ||||
Flxible FDV8C-401-7-UL-AC Suburban | 1966 | 5600–5624 (25 buses) |
V8 Cummins 165-285, 4 spd manual | Diesel | 1,9, 13 | Suburban, forward facing seating, high back seats, overhead luggage racks, A/C equipped, single door entry. Supplemented 3000 series GMC's on Line 60, 57, and Long Beach Express. Underfloor luggage bays. Converted to Allison auto trans. at Div. 1 shops in late 1980's. | ||
Flxible | 1968 | 6100–6274 (175 buses) |
Diesel | 1, 2, 3, 6, 7, 18 | ||||
GMC S8M5303A | 1968 | 3000–3014 (15 buses) |
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Diesel | 1,9, 13 | Delivered new with 4 spd. manual trans, completely rebuilt in the late 1980's with an Allison auto. trans. at Div. 1 shops. Suburban seating, parcel racks, single door entry. Used primarily on Route 60 LA-SBdo. Replaced 2000 series suburbans on same route. Factory A/C. New LAX Airport Express service initially used the 3000's. Underfloor luggage bays. Last coaches ordered with manual transmissions & last suburbans purchased until Neoplan 3 axle coaches of 1987. | ||
Flxible | 1968 | 4200–4224 (25 buses) |
Diesel | 1, 2, 9 | ||||
Flxible | 1970 | 7000–7099 (100 buses) |
Diesel | 1, 5, 18 | ||||
Flxible | 1971 | 7100–7199 (100 buses) |
Diesel | 3, 8, 9, 15 | ||||
Flxible | 1973 | 7200–7276 (77 buses) |
Diesel | 1, 2, 3, 6, 7, 10 | ||||
GMC T8H5307A | 1973 | 1000–1099 (100 buses) |
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Diesel | 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 18 | 1991 | ||
Flxible | 1973 | 4300–4341 (42 buses) |
Diesel | 3, 9, 15 | 1990 | |||
GM | 1974 | 3100–3299 (200 buses) |
Diesel | 2, 5, 6, 7, 8, 15 | 1993 | |||
Neoplan Skyliner | 1974-1981 | 9900–9921 (22 buses) |
Diesel | 9, 16 | 1994–1995 | |||
Flxible | 1975 | 7300–7399 (100 buses) |
Diesel | 1, 8, 9, 10, 12 | 1990 | |||
Flxible | 1975 | 7400–7499 (100 buses) |
Diesel | 2, 3, 12, 18 | 1990 | |||
AM General | 1977 | 8000–8199 (200 buses) |
Diesel | 2, 5, 8, 9, 12, 18 | 1992 | |||
M.A.N./AM General SG-220-18-3A | 1978 | 9200–9229 (30 buses) |
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Diesel | 7 | 1994 | ||
M.A.N./AM General SG-220-16.5-2A | 1978 | 9250–9259 (10 buses) |
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Diesel | 1995 |
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Grumman 870 | 1980 | 7500–7729 (230 buses) |
Diesel | 1, 3, 5, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 15, 16 | 1990–1993 | |||
GMC RTS T8H-203 | 1980 | 9140–9153 (14 buses) |
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Diesel | 5 | 2001 |
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GMC RTS-04 | 1981 | 8200–9139 (940 buses) |
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Diesel | 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 15, 16, 18 | 1998–2001 | ||
GMC RTS-04 | 1982 | 4400–4434 (35 buses) |
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Diesel | 3, 9, 10, 15, C (ATE, FT) | 2007–2008 |
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Neoplan AN440 | 1983–1984 | 3300–3714 (415 buses) |
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Diesel | 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 9, 10, 12, 15, 16, 18, C (ATE,FT) | 2001 |
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GMC RTS-04 | 1984 | 4452–4471 (10 buses) |
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Diesel | C (ATE,FT) | 2001 |
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Neoplan Suburban AN440/3 40' | 1987 | 1100–1189 (90 buses) |
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Diesel | 1, 8, 9, 12, 16, 18 | 2001 | ||
Flxible 40102-6C Metro 'B' | 1988 | 1800–1809 (10 buses) |
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CNG | 15 | 2002 | ||
TMC RTS T80-206 | 1988 | 2000–2266 (267 buses) |
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Diesel | 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 15, 18, C (ST) | 2006–2008 | ||
Flxible 40102-6C Metro 'B' | 1988 | 2500–2649 (150 buses) |
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Diesel | 5, 8, 9, 10, 15, 16, C (ATE, FT) | 2002 | ||
Flxible 40102-6C
Metro 'B' |
1989 | 2700–2764 (65 buses) |
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Diesel | 9, 10, 15, C (ATE, FT) | 2002 | ||
TMC RTS T80-206 | 1989 | 1970–1999 (30 buses) |
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Diesel | 1, 2, 6, 9, 10, 15, 18 | 2007–2008 |
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TMC RTS T80-206 | 1989 | 2300–2402 (103 buses) |
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Diesel | 2, 3, 7, 9, 10, 18, C (ATE, FT, ST) | 2006–2008 | ||
TMC RTS | 1989/1990 | 2006 (1 bus) |
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Diesel | C (TC) |
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Flxible 40102-6T
Metro 'B' |
1990 | 2800–2870 (71 buses) |
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Diesel | 5, 9, 12, 16, C (ATE, FT, TC, MV) | 2003 | ||
Flxible 40102-6T
Metro 'C' |
1992 | 2900–2932 (33 buses) |
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Diesel | 9 | 2005–2006 | ||
TMC RTS T80-206 | 1992-1993 | 1200–1502 (300 buses) |
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Diesel | 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 15, 16, 18, C (ST, VT) | 2008–2009 |
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Gillig Phantom | 1989 | 9977 (1 bus) |
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Diesel | C (TC, ST, VT) | 2010 |
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1994 | 9976, 9978-9980 (4 buses) |
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Neoplan AN440A | 1995–1996 | 4500–4695 (196 buses) |
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CNG | 1, 2, 3, 7, 8, 10, 15, 18 | 2009–2011 |
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Neoplan AN440A | 1996–1997 | 4696–4793 (98 buses) |
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CNG | 1, 2, 3, 7, 8, 10, 15, 18 | 2010–2011 | ||
Ford/El Dorado Econoline/Aerotech | 1997 | 0025, 4-17 (2 buses?) |
Diesel | C (ST, TC) | ||||
New Flyer D30LF | 1997–1998 | 9981–9983 (3 buses) |
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Diesel | C (VT) | 2010 |
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New Flyer D40LF | 1998 | 3000–3019 (20 buses) |
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Diesel | 5, 6, C (VT) | 2010–2011 |
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Thomas TL-960 | 2001 | 9950–9969 (20 buses) |
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Diesel | C (Coach USA, TC, VT) | 2010–2011 | ||
Blue Bird CSFE 3703 | 2001 | 9970–9975 (6 buses) |
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Diesel | C (FT, TC, MV, VT) | 2010 | ||
El Dorado National MST II | 2001–2002 | 12500–12527 (28 buses) |
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Diesel | C (FT, ST, VT) | 2010 |
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Ford/El Dorado Econoline/Aerotech | 2001 | 12530-12534, 12571 (6 buses) |
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Diesel | C (FT, MV) | 2010 |
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2002 | 12535–12536 (2 buses) |
C (FT) | ||||||
2003 | 12537–12555 (19 buses) |
C (FT, TC, VT) | ||||||
El Dorado National EZ Rider II | 2003 | 12556–12570 (15 buses) |
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Propane | C (TC, VT, ST) | 2011 |
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Notes: C=Contracted: FT=First Transit; TC=Transportation Concepts; MV=MV Transportation ; ATE=Ex ATE (Now First Transit, Compton.); ST = Southland Transit ; VT = Veolia Transportation.
Bus divisions
Under the Metro governance structure, the routes operating out of each division are supervised by an integrated/centralized operations division with oversight provided by Service Councils composed of elected officials, appointed representatives, and transit users from a given area served by each division. While the Councils have geographical boundaries, in practice they only define where the members come from, as most of Los Angeles is served by routes operating out of multiple sectors. For instance, the Olympic Bl Rapid bus is operated by buses from the San Gabriel Valley sector, despite its entire route being in the Westside or Central Los Angeles areas. A list of routes operating from each sector can be found on the Metro web site.
The SGV-3 in Cypress Park is the oldest bus yard in Metro history, which has been operating since 1907. It is home to 200 buses.
Most buses show the sector abbreviation and division number affixed on the windows and sides of buses. Some also have circular decals with the division name, with an illustration, akin to the style used in New York City.
The following table lists all current bus divisions (rail divisions are not included):
Number | Name | Sector |
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1 | Central City | Gateway Cities |
2 | Crossroads Depot | Gateway Cities |
3 | North Los Angeles, Cypress Park | San Gabriel Valley |
4 | (non-revenue vehicles) | Gateway Cities |
5 | Arthur Winston, Mid-Cities | South Bay |
6 | Venice | Westside/Central |
7 | West Hollywood | Westside/Central |
8 | West Valley | San Fernando Valley |
9 | El Monte, San Gabriel Valley | San Gabriel Valley |
10 | Gateway | Westside/Central |
15 | East Valley | San Fernando Valley |
18 | South Bay | South Bay |
Metro is currently building a new bus yard which has been designated Division 13 adjacent to the Support Services Center and just east of the Gateway headquarters building. Construction is currently scheduled to be completed by September 2013.
Closed divisions
The following table lists all former divisions.
Number | Name |
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12 | Long Beach |
13 | Riverside |
14 | South Los Angeles |
16 | Pomona |
See also
References
- Roman, Alex (September/October 2009). "Top 100 Transit Bus Fleets" (PDF). Metro Magazine. 105 (8): p. 22. Retrieved 2009-11-05.
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(help) - http://metrotransportationlibrary.wikispaces.com/Division+1+%28Central+City%29
- http://metrotransportationlibrary.wikispaces.com/Division+2+%28Crossroads+Depot%29
- http://metrotransportationlibrary.wikispaces.com/Division+3+%28North+Los+Angeles%2C+Cypress+Park%29
- http://metrotransportationlibrary.wikispaces.com/Division+5+%28Arthur+Winston%2C+Mid-Cities%29
- http://metrotransportationlibrary.wikispaces.com/Division+6+%28Venice%29
- http://metrotransportationlibrary.wikispaces.com/Division+7+%28West+Hollywood%29
- http://metrotransportationlibrary.wikispaces.com/Division+8+%28West+Valley%29
- http://metrotransportationlibrary.wikispaces.com/Division+9+%28El+Monte%2C+San+Gabriel+Valley%29
- http://metrotransportationlibrary.wikispaces.com/Division+10+%28Gateway%29
- http://metrotransportationlibrary.wikispaces.com/Division+15+%28East+Valley%29
- http://metrotransportationlibrary.wikispaces.com/Division+18+%28South+Bay%29
- http://www.metro.net/projects/MUDBFP/
- http://www.metro.net/board/Items/2011/07_July/20110720AHCPItem32.pdf
- http://metrotransportationlibrary.wikispaces.com/Division+12+(Long+Beach)
- http://www.metro.net/board/recap/1997/Recap_032697rbm.pdf Authorize the sale of former RTD Division 13 (Riverside) bus terminal located at 2450 Mulberry Street, Riverside to Gary Rosenfield and/or nominee, for a cash price of $250,000" item #12
- http://metrotransportationlibrary.wikispaces.com/Division+14+%28South+Park+Shops%29
- Reclaimed bus yard begins life as urban wetland Los Angeles Times Feb. 10, 2012
- http://metrotransportationlibrary.wikispaces.com/Division+16+(Pomona)
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