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Serving the public transportation needs of Illinois’ cap-

ital city is the Springfield Mass Transit District

(SMTD) with a fleet of 58 buses, operating on 17

fixed-routes and 5 nighttime service routes.

“SMTD did not come into existence as a public entity until

1968,” said SMTD Managing Director Frank Squires,

during a recent interview with Busline Magazine at the dis-

trict’s main facility in Springfield. “Prior to that, we had been

owned by a series of private companies, dating to 1865. It

was in 1968 that SMTD became a publically funded taxing

district known as the Springfield Mass Transit District.”

SMTD’s service area is within the Springfield city limits

(as they were set in 1968), which has a population of little

more than 117,000 people. Adjacent to Springfield are sever-

al urbanized areas, to which Squires hopes SMTD’s service

will be extended in the future.

Unfortunately, Illinois politics has been standing in the

way of making some planned expansions of service. As of

late August, this and other SMTD projects were on hold as

lawmakers were at an impasse over the state’s budget.

“When we get the budget set and find out what we are

going to have, we are looking to expand,” Squires said. “Of

course everything is budget related.”

Currently, SMTD fixed-route buses run from 6 a.m. to

11:45 p.m., Monday through Friday, and from 6 a.m. to 6

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“Our first service expansionwill likely be operating buseson Saturday night,” Squiressaid. “After implementingSaturday night service, ournext expansion project couldbe additional service for UIS(University of Illinois Spring -field). Following that, we areplanning some type of Sundaymorning service.”The state’s budget woes are

also inhibiting SMTD’s visionto expand its service into ruralareas around Springfield,which is also the county seat ofSangamon County.SMTD’s budget for fiscal

year 2014 was $14.8 million.SMTD receives 62 percent of its funding from the state of Illinois, 18percent from Springfield, 10 percent from the federal government, 9percent from fares and 1 percent from other sources, according to sta-tistics published on the SMTD website, www.smtd.org.As budget concerns tend to be on the minds of transit profession-

als everywhere, Squires said, “In the transit industry, nothing hap-pens overnight. Would people like expanded service? Yes. Wouldpeople like service earlier in the morning and later at night? Yes. But,there is a cost factor tradeoff. The question is, can we afford toexpand services?“Funding is always a challenge. We work hard to acquire grants and

everything we need to keep the equipment up-to-date as best we can.

Our garage is state-of-the-art. We also have a regional maintenancecenter, which many consider the best out there.”Indeed, one of the things a visitor to the maintenance garage area in

the SMTD facility might notice is how well it is maintained. Squiressaid the floors are kept spotless, much like one would see in a FormulaOne or NASCAR garage. At its regional maintenance center in thegarage area, SMTD services smaller paratransit buses from around theregion.“We have 27 contracts to repair paratransit buses for several coun-

ties,” Squires said. “They bring their vehicles here for maintenancebecause we can do a better job than local dealers. We do not maintaintheir mainline buses.


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SMTD’s state-of-the-art maintenance garage area includes a regional maintenance center and an extensive parts department. The floors of the facility are kept spotless, much like a Formula One or NASCAR garage.



“We also perform maintenance for the county sheriff’s department.The sheriff’s department bought one of our old buses at auction, sothey pay us to maintain it.”In addition to its state-of-the-art maintenance facility, SMTD also

operates an extensive parts department, allowing buses to berepaired on-site quickly to get them back on the road. The partsdepartment also keeps large bus parts on hand, including entire

spare engines, radiators, etc. Squiresexplained that most bus parts cannot beobtained at a local parts store.

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SMTD’s ridership for fiscal year 2014was 1.9 million trips, and ridership isup about 4 percent from this time last

year, Squires said. The increase has taken place despite the fact thatSpringfield does not have as many problems with traffic congestioncompared to other cities.“We feel we meet the needs of our riders very, very well,”

Squires said. “SMTD is about riders. Our service is geared anddesigned for the rider. We do our best to attract people who are not

dependent on transit. The number of choiceriders (passengers who could choose anothermode of travel) goes up and down, but wefeel we have a good base of ridership over-all.”One factor that often affects ridership is the

price of gasoline. In many cases, when gasprices spike up, so does public transit rider-ship. However, such has not been the case atSMTD.“We did not see a spike in ridership when

gas prices were in the $4 a gallon range. Wemonitored that very closely. Currently, rider-ship is up while the price of gasoline is rela-tively low,” Squires said.Squires made the point that when inflation

and modern-day wages are factored in, the per-centage of the average American’s paycheckspent on gas is probably not much differentthan what it was several decades ago.“Those of us who are old enough can

remember we all had a ‘stroke’ when the pricewent from 35 cents to 75 cents a gallon.However, when it was 35 cents a gallon, theaverage worker only made around $6,000 ayear. I would bet if you factor in inflation, gasis as cheap now as it was in 1970.”In general, the lack of any major traffic con-

gestion issues in Springfield makes privatevehicles SMTD’s greatest competition.“Springfield is not congested. You can go

from one end of town to the other in about 20minutes,” Squires said. “We have half-hourservice and hour service, so sometimes it isquicker to drive than to take a bus. This is ourbiggest competition,” Squires said.He explained cities that have had the room to

expand boundaries outwardly, are often notconducive to traditional fixed-routes. The gridsin many sprawling suburban areas, with theirwinding roads, cul-de-sacs, etc., do not easilylend themselves to fixed-routes.“What I talk about a lot is population den-

sity. In big metro areas like Chicago, NewYork City, etc., as a bus travels down astreet, it might pick up 30 people at anapartment building, because 400 peoplelive there. It goes to the next apartmentbuilding and picks up a couple of dozen


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$4 a gallon range. We monitored that very closely. Currently,

ridership is up while the price of gasoline is relatively low.”

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more people, and then it goes to the next one, etc.“People in these high population dense areas will ride the bus

because there is no place to park a car, and if they do, it is very expen-sive. Even for people with really good jobs in these areas, car owner-ship can be expensive as the insurance is high, parking is high, etc. Inthis scenario, bus transit in more convenient. The bus goes right by thehouse or the apartment building.

“I wish we could get more people riding the bus, but with townsprawl, you don’t get density. I have never been to San Francisco, butI’m told the city is very confined. As a result, expansion is ‘up’ and not‘out.’ Therefore, San Francisco is very public transportation reliant.”Squires also said Springfield is bike friendly and many people com-

bine traveling on bicycles with bus service. All of SMTD’s buses areequipped with bike racks, which “are filled regularly.”When it comes to the younger generation’s use of bus transit, there

has been much said and written about how Millennials are perhapsmore likely to embrace riding the bus than older generations firmlyentrenched in the nation’s car culture.“According the APTA (American Public Transportation Asso -

ciation), Millennials are riding the bus more, but I cannot say for surewe are seeing that inSpringfield,” Squiressaid. “We have a lotof UIS students whoride the bus, but theytend to be from for-eign countries.”For the past several

decades, many Amer -icans have been

becoming more aware of environmental issues. As the effects of glob-al warming are becoming evident, many people and organizations areattempting to cut back on the use of carbon-based fuels. Indeed, one ofSMTD’s mottos is “Ride SMTD’s environmentally friendly buseswherever life takes you!”SMTD, as it could be said about many transit entities, is environ-

mentally friendly because the more people ride the bus, the fewer

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31 are compressed natural gas and 26 arefueled with clean diesel,” Squires said.SMTD operates a modern, state-of-the-art

CNG pumping station at its main facility.The station is also available to be used byvehicles other than SMTD’s fleet.Squires explained operating with vehicles

fueled by both CNG and diesel is sort of aninsurance policy in case of an emergency. Forexample, if the electricity goes out, it would not be possible to pumpdiesel. In that case, SMTD could still pump CNG, as that system has itsown backup generator. Likewise, if the CNG station was rendered inop-erable, the transit district could still be served with diesel operated busesand paratransit vehicles.Indeed, SMTD’s environmentally friendly alternative fueled fleet gar-

nered an award from the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency(IEPA).A news release on the SMTD website says, “The Springfield Mass

Transit District (SMTD) received the Illinois Green Fleet Designation fromthe Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA). SMTD was the firsttransit agency in the state to receive this designation.”According to the news release, the “Green Fleet” program was devel-

oped to recognize businesses, government entities and other organiza-tions for their efforts in reducing harmful emissions from motor vehiclesthrough the use of environmentally friendly alternative fuels.“The program assigns points to a fleet based on the percentage of

vehicles using alterna-tive fuels, refuelingarrangements, actualfuel usage, the futurecommitment to clean,alternative fuels and thepresence of any incen-tives for employees,” the news release says. “There are three tiers of GreenFleets with one star being the lowest and five stars being the highest.”The Green Fleet program designated SMTD as operating a five-

star fleet.

A Multimodal Paradigm

The state of Illinois’ nickname is “The Prairie State.” It is alsoknown as “The Land of Lincoln.” Springfield’s most famousresident moved to the city in 1837, living there for 24 years,

Above: To honor SMTD employees, this bus featuresa wrap picturing staff. Right: SMTD allows groups tosubmit public service ads, which are placed for free

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before leaving forWashington, D.C., toserve as the nation’s16th president. The onlyhome Lincoln everowned is located inSpringfield and is opento the public.In addition to the

Lincoln Home NationalHistoric Site, other Lin -coln related sites inSpringfield include aNational Historical Parkthat features a preservedsurrounding neigh bor -hood; the Lin coln-Her -ndon Law Off ices StateHistoric Site; the Lin -coln Tomb State His -toric Site; the Old StateCapitol State Historic Site; the Lincoln Depot, from which AbrahamLincoln departed Springfield to be inaugurated in Washington, D.C.;and the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum.As the home of many historical Lincoln sites and the Illinois State

Capitol that houses the executive and legislative branches of the stategovernment, Springfield is a popular destination for both tourists andstate residents.To further enhance public transportation options in the city, future

plans include a new transit center located near SMTD’s main facility.The new transit center will be designed as a multimodal entity.

“The center willinc lude a bus transfercenter, a train station,interstate buses, etc.”Squires said.Additional future

plans call for imple-menting a high-speedrail service runningfrom St. Louis, MO, toSpringfield to Chic -ago. The new transit cen-

ter will be located inthat corridor, Squiressaid. Spring field is locat-

ed in central Illinois,96.7 miles, via Inter -state-55, north east ofSt. Louis, MO, and

202.4 miles, via I-55, southwest of Chicago.“It will be high-speed rail service, but not as fast as European or

Japanese ‘bullet’ trains,” Squires said. “The train will travel at speedsup to 100 mph. In Japan, a train must be able to reach 253 mph to beconsidered a ‘bullet’ train.”While SMTD looks toward advancements in its multimodal

approach to public transportation with the proposed new transit center,other technologies are making their way on the buses.“SMTD’s fleet is outfitted with security cameras featuring audio

capabilities, and we are getting ready to implement other technological


SMTD staff members attend an educational session at the transit district’s training center. The center is used to train drivers and to conduct meetings.



advancements,” Squires said. “They will in -clude automated voice stops, which is a proj-ect we hope to be able to start moving on inthe next six months. However, because of thecurrent state budget battle, that project is onhold.”Squires explained the automated voice

stop system would call out audibly what stopthe bus is approaching, rather than havingthe driver make that announcement. “We have talked about having buses

equipped with Wi-Fi to allow people to workwhile on the bus,” Squires said. “However,installing Wi-Fi on a bus is really expensive

on a monthly basis. It is not like at home where a person can get Wi-Fifor $20 a month. For a bus, it is hundreds of dollars a month.”Another project on hold because of state budget issues is the instal-

lation new fare boxes on the fleet. Squires said the fare boxes wouldbe like those seen in other cities, such as Washington, D.C.“A rider would purchase a card good for nine rides, for example,”

Squires said. “A customer would scan the card in a fare box and on thelast ride, the fare box would keep the card.”Looking further down the road, SMTD would like to implement

kiosks with technology allowing people to use an app on their smart


Top, left to right: Superintendent of Access Paratransit Melissa Ashford, ITAdministrator Tyler Orton and Superintendent of Operations Angela Brooks.

Left: Fixed route operators Ralph Jackson and Jody Sneed hold a “Downtown Unsung Heroes” plaque and trophy, presented by Downtown Springfield, Inc., honoring SMTD bus drivers.


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an app that says, ‘I’m standing on the corner and I want to go down-town. I can go a block that way to a stop that will get me downtown in12 minutes. If I go a block over there, that might get me downtown in30 minutes, or I can go two blocks the other way and get downtown in5 minutes. The bus will be at the stop two blocks away in 4 minutes,therefore, I don’t have time to make that one.’”

A Highly Trained Veteran Staff

Squires said employee turnover at SMTD has been traditionallylow. The system’s highly trained veteran staff is definitely aplus, however, as they approach retirement, SMTD is beginning

to seek and train the next generation oftransit workers.“My predecessor worked here for 30

years,” Squires said. “Diane Townsend,the head of all of our finances andadministration, has been here 15 years. Earl Amos, who runs thegarage on the maintenance side, is a veteran of 35 years, and says hewants to be here 40. Angela Brooks (superintendent of operations) is

in her 35th year. We have a lot of people in key positions who havebeen here a long time. We have had drivers, technicians and mechan-ics who have retired after 30 years. Bus driver Gary Brake just retiredafter serving 35 years.”At a SMTD Board of Directors meeting earlier this year, Brake was

recognized and received a 35 years of service plaque.“Now we have a group of people who are at the 15- to 20-year point.

Some of these employees will be retiring in another 10 years, so wehave to start preparing,” Squires said.Also located at SMTD’s main site is its training facility used to train

the system’s staff as well as for conducting large meetings.“We train our drivers in-house at the training facility,”

Squires said. “In addition to the classroom, new driversare trained on the road while accompanying a veterandriver or a training instructor.”SMTD is working on instituting a refresher class for

drivers.“We are not quite there yet, because we are working

with some new training materials,” Squires said. “Thegoal is to have all drivers cycle through the course everyyear or two.”

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age. We also will go to middle schools upon request.”

“We have a catch phrase we use when training senior citizens

— ‘Remember how to ride the bus for the first time, again.’”


ments,” Squires said. “We used to promote service for theIllinois State Fair on radio and in print, but, this year, weare not running dedicated shuttles to the fair, as ridershipon the service from downtown to the fairground has beendeclining.”While Squires is not sure why the decline in ridership

on the fair shuttle service has taken place, he thinks theremay be a couple of factors in play.“It might be due to the cost of parking at the fair, which

is only $5,” he said. “Whether there is only one person ina vehicle or five people, the cost of parking is still $5.Plus, the cost of getting into the fair is more expensive.What we use now is our normal daytime service, as a cou-ple of routes go right to the fairground.”This year, the Illinois State Fair ran from August 13

through August 23.

Teaching People How To Ride The Bus

The SMTD employees who riders see face-to-facethe most are the bus operators. As Squires hassaid, the focus of everything the transit district does is on serv-

ing its ridership. In this vein, drivers are always on the alert to makesure customers have a safe, enjoyable experience during their trip.“Our drivers are pretty observant,” Squires said. “They get to know

the people who ride their bus. Let’s say a regular patron is not on thebus for three or four days. A driver might wonder if there is somethingwrong, or the operator might remember that patron said he or she wasgoing to visit a relative out of town. Drivers are generally very consci-entious when it comes to knowing their riders and noticing when theyare not on the bus.”

Sometimes a driver might alert SMTD leadership if a regular pas-senger has not been riding for a time. In such a case, Squires said,SMTD might contact local police to do a safety check on that rider.“Some operators drive the same route for six or seven years, so they

get to know just about everyone on their run,” Squires said.SMTD also teaches young people and senior citizens how to navi-

gate the system.“We try to involve children at an early age,” Squires said. “Every

Tuesday and Thursday we host class field trips for 6-, 7- and 8-yearolds. We take them for a ride on a bus to show them how to use the sys-tem at an early age. We also will go to middle schools upon request.”

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Part of the goal of educatingchildren is to make riding thebus less intimidating. In addi-tion, the hope is that the educa-tion process will also ease par-ents’ minds, thus encouragingthem to allow their youngstersto use the system.“Riding the bus can be

very scary the first two times,but it is a breeze the third

time,” Squires said. “We just want to get people over being nervousthose first two times.”Many times, the intimidation factor can be the same for senior citi-

zens. Upon request, SMTD will train senior citizen groups. “We have a catch phrase we use when training senior citizens —

‘Remember how to ride the bus for the first time, again,’” Squires said. He explained that many older people rode the bus as youths. They may

have quit riding the bus somewhere along the way, and now they want to“relearn” how to use the transit system again.“My mother rode the bus as a child. She hasn’t been on a bus in 70

years. But, she could tell you today where she got on and how many

minutes it took to get downtown,” Squires said. Speaking of the future, Squires said public transit, both bus and rail,

will only get bigger, better and more sophisticated as time goes on, espe-cially in metro areas.“Here, we are a mass transit district that currently only offers bus

service,” Squires said. “In other areas, New York City, for example, theyhave buses, rail, subways, etc., and I only see that multimodal approachgrowing in the future. In Springfield, our service is growing, and I alsosee that trend continuing.”On a national scale, Squires said he can see the day when public

transportation will expand to accommodate people who live in ruralareas. Some of this expansion will also be done with a multimodalapproach.“I don’t speak for the rail industry, but I can see bullet trains someday

running between places like Minneapolis, MN, and Butte, MT, or otherconnections that are far enough apart to allow the trains to run at 225mph,” Squires said. “I can also see bullet trains running in corridorssuch as those between New York, Philadelphia and Washington, D.C.“I think the public’s perception of public transit in Springfield is

good. Drivers play a major role in how people view a system. Our driv-ers are courteous and kind — they are good people.”

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Officially launching its new

CT-Series during BusCon

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ember 28-30 at the Indiana

Convention Center, in Indiana -

polis, IN — representatives of

Micro Bird Commercial (MBC)

look forward to discussing all the

company’s Type A cutaway

buses, which are specifically

designed for the commercial

transportation marketplace.

As is true with all company vehi-

cles, the CT-Series features three

key attributes — safety, low total

cost of operation and longevity,

according to Micro Bird Comm -

ercial National Sales Manager

James Mansell and Vice Pres -

ident of Sales & Marketing

Normand Pâquet.

“With a long and successful his-

tory, it’s these same attributes

that are leading Micro Bird

Commercial into the future with

the new CT-Series and other Type

A models,” Mansell said. “With the

help of our large Blue Bird North

American network, Micro Bird

Commercial places a strong

emphasis on selling the quality

and longevity aspects of our units.

We are really interested in focus-

ing on such transportation seg-

ments as healthcare, assisted liv-

ing, church, hotel/motel and med-

ical transport.

“There is a lot of experience

behind Micro Bird Commercial

pertaining to these and other seg-

ments, and this is where we want

to continue to grow our business

through our established dealer-

ship network.”

James Mansell Normand Pâquet



Benefits Of The CT-Series

Joining the company’s well-known D-Series, S-Series and specialtyvehicle lineup, Micro Bird Commercial’s new CT-Series has beenavailable for approximately six months. MBC representatives and

dealers have already been busy with cross country demonstrations. “The feedback we have received from people driving the CT-Series

during our demos has been fantastic,” Mansell said. “Not only are end-users excited about the many positives that this series brings, but theyare also seeing its true value.We are ready to show morepeople what we are doingwith the CT-Series duringBusCon. “Clients have immediately

noticed the contemporarydesign of our CT-Seriesbuses. This is due, in part, toa smaller front-end, helpingprovide tremendously imp -roved visibility for driversand passengers. Drivers havereported they feel as if theyare driving a much smallerbus, due to the elimination ofmany blind spots.”Other benefits to the CT-

Series include:n Newly designed “more-

view” windows and entrancedoor;

n Heavy-gauge steel sideimpact barriers;

n One-piece galvanizedsteel roof bows and aluminumside body panels;

n Stylish and ergonomicdriver zone with easy accessto controls;

n Narrow body width, wideinside center aisle and moreroom for passengers;

n Responsive power andhigh-end efficiency with 6-speed automatic transmission;

n Attractive aerodynamicdesign;

n Accessible wiring, elec-trical and engine compart-ments; and,

n Improved fuel economyfor both gas and diesel engine options.“We have received field reports of an approximately 38 percent fuel sav-

ings for the diesel option, and approximately 20 percent savings for the gasoption,” Mansell said. “With all of the many benefits reported thus far fromthose driving the CT-Series — including upgrades in appearance, drivervisibility and fuel economy — companies are recognizing the true valuethat MBC vehicles can bring to the various transportation services they areproviding.”The CT-Series also features the new Ford Transit 2015MY chassis,

which comes with an encased capless fuel filler, and an improved enginecompartment layout for both the 3.2 diesel and 3.7 gas liter engines,according to Mansell. “In addition to many of the standard Micro Bird body benefits, such as a

reinforced structure and superior insulation, the wider center aisle of the

CT-Series enhances passenger comfort,” Mansell said. “The overall lookfor this series is both contemporary and stylish. Changes have come aboutafter listening to what our customers and dealers have been telling us, suchas the need for more technology. A good example would be the addition ofreverse cameras for our buses, similar to those cameras now found in manynew automobiles. “They also have requested other amenities including USB ports, Internet

accessibility and improved GPS capabilities. The demand for technologycontinues to grow and we, at Micro Bird Commercial, are excited to offer

these advances.”The CT-Series includes

17-passenger units. Mean -while, two new configura-tions for the Micro BirdCommercial D-Series — 28-passenger and 25-passenger-plus-luggage options — willalso officially launch duringthis year’s BusCon. This ispart of the company’s con-tinual effort to provide dif-ferent types of vehicles tomeet expanding customerdemands. A 25-passenger-plus-lug-

gage D-Series bus (alongwith a CT-Series vehicle) willbe on display by Micro BirdCommercial during BusCon. “Meeting different needs is

all part of our effort to offersafe and long-lasting vehi-cles, while also providingcustomers with better totalcost of operation options,”Mansell said. “This helpsmake us unique as a compa-ny, and why we are excitedabout moving forward.”

A History OfSatisfying Customer

Demands

Although its companyroots date to 1966,the launch of Micro

Bird Commercial took placeat the 2014 American PublicTransportation Association(APTA) Expo in Houston,

TX, last October. The company is part of Micro Bird Inc., in connectionwith Blue Bird Corporation, and was formed with the idea of focusingon the expanding U.S. commercial bus market. “The timing was right for us to introduce Micro Bird Commercial.

Over the years, Micro Bird Inc., has enjoyed strong business growth inthe Canadian commercial transit business,” Mansell said. “Since theAPTA Expo focuses heavily on the transit industry, it was time to showthat our company was serious about growing our U.S. commercial busbusiness as well.” The opportunity to introduce MBC at an event (APTA Expo) held once

every three years was too good to pass up, he added.“Originally, Micro Bird was called Girardin, named for the family that

started the business. Since 1966, the company has been producing TypeA school buses, and now also builds MFSAB (Multi-Function School

An ergonomic driver zone, above, along with newly designed windows and entrance door, give the CT-Series a modern feel.


Activity Buses) and commercial units,”Mansell said. “We have distributedthroughout North America since 1966, andare now part of a joint venture with BlueBird. What’s important to understand is thatMicro Bird Commercial is a separate entityfrom both Micro Bird and Blue Bird. Thisincludes separate marketing and salesdepartments that involve dedicated profes-sionals who are helping to grow the com-mercial bus line for MBC.“Blue Bird has its own facility in Fort

Valley, GA. We all work together within thesame network, and Micro Bird Commercial also works by itself as basi-cally an independent entity. There are distinct differences between MicroBird, Micro Bird Commercial and Blue Bird.”He added, however, that certain branding elements remain the same

between the three companies, the most visible of which is the familiar fly-ing bird logo that is visible on the side of different bus models. “At Micro Bird and Micro Bird Commercial, we feel it’s important to

include the bird logo with our branding. This shows the history of ourcompany, and the fact that Blue Bird continues to enjoy a long and solidreputation of making quality vehicles that focus on safety, longevity andlow total cost of operation,” Mansell said. “Although Micro BirdCommercial is new, it’s been built on thesame core belief: the importance of qualitythat has been around for years. It’s a focusthat customers have come to expect.”He added that a strong network of dealers

located throughout North America alsoremains vital to the success of MBC, asdoes the organization’s roadside assistanceprogram.“For service and parts, customers can call

1-855-628-MBUS (6287) to find a localrep,” Mansell said. “This network helps usprovide customers with the information andservice they need, anywhere in NorthAmerica.”Customers of Micro Bird Commercial

are also benefiting from the company’s newwebsite at www.mbcbus.com.“It’s been a great help for those people

looking for commercial buses. It explainsthe advantages of the MBC product line andhighlights our vehicle inventory,” Mansellsaid. Getting potential customers behind the

wheel of an MBC bus is another key sellingstrategy for the company. For example, thecompany has held several CT-Series’ “rideand drives,” especially on the West Coast. “It’s important to get people behind the

wheel so they can understand and appreci-ate our vehicles. In doing so, they get thefull experience of what we have to offer asa company. This goes hand-in-hand withour branding, which includes the new web-site,” Mansell said. Helping the Micro Bird Commercial

dealer network grow and prosper is anotherkey objective for the company. “Within this network of dealers, are those

who have decided to start selling retail com-mercial buses, after years of strictly focus-

ing on school buses,” Mansell said. “Theyare growing their businesses, which alsohelps us expand MBC.” Normand Pâquet added that having a

large North American dealer network inplace offers another advantage. “As a company, this network helps us

provide a wide variety of ‘best practices’from different geographic regions for thebenefit of our end-user customers,” Pâquetsaid. “Many clients, regardless of their spe-cific bus segment involvement, can greatlylearn and grow from these new practices.”

In the commercial bus marketplace, Mansell added, customers arelooking to get the most out of their dollars, when purchasing a unit. Thisis especially important for those who are using a vehicle 24 hours a day,such as in a commercial shuttle bus operation.“Again, it comes down to providing vehicles that specialize in safety,

low total cost of operation and longevity,” Mansell said. “At MBC, wework with a strong R & D department while also listening to customersand dealers. All of this is done to help carve out a specific niche in the busmarketplace. I feel we have done a good job thus far at identifying ourstrengths and objectives in the United States.”As part of its mission statement, Micro Bird Commercial strives to cre-

ate value for its customers through thedesign, fabrication and distribution of safevehicles of superior quality within selectedmarkets. Guaranteed satisfaction of its cus-tomers, profitability for its shareholdersand the well-being of colleagues is alsopart of this mission. “Micro Bird Commercial will remain

successful as long as we keep this missionin mind, while producing and improvingour line of buses. Staying true to the corestatements of our mission is very impor-tant,” Mansell said. “One of the themes atthis company is, ‘Always leading by inno-vation.’ We are seeing this come to fruitionagain with the CT-Series, just as we haveseen it throughout the past couple of yearswith our D-Series and other projects. “It’s important to stay ahead with inno-

vation and to truly understand the needs ofour customers and dealers. This involvesturning these needs into a product that is‘first to market.’ Working with our R & Ddepartment on new options, while being atthe forefront of the industry, are importantgoals we have going forward at MBC.There is also a panel in place comprised ofcommercial experts at our company. It isthrough this panel that we are constantlytalking to people and receiving informationabout the newest technologies and industrydemands.” Mansell noted that Micro Bird

Commercial relies on a large team of engi-neers and experts in other fields related tothe bus industry — all in an effort to pushthe company to greater heights. Having astrong dealer network that offers “boots onthe ground” also helps when overseeingday-to-day activities and changes in thecommercial bus segment.


One of the themes atthis company is,“Always leading by

innovation.”

Micro Bird Commercial offers stylish interiors and greateraccessibility options for the benefit of passengers.


“The combination of a dedicated sales force, an established panel of com-mercial experts, and a strong R & D department and dealer network allowus, at MBC, to better understand what is going on in the industry. This ishow we can better develop future products and services,” Mansell said.

Improved Technology Continues To Shape Bus Travel

Understanding how technology can change bus travel for the bettercontinues to drive representatives at Micro Bird Commercial.The company has been instrumental in looking for answers to

today’s major transportation challenges. This includes sustainability, bet-ter fuel mileage, increased safety, improved driver and customer satisfac-tion — the list continues to grow. “Improved available technology will obviously have a big influence

over our future endeavors. This includes the use of alternative fuels,changes in manufacturing, etc.,” Mansell said. “Therefore, it’s veryimportant that we maintain a good connection with customers andresources, helping us understand changes in technology, while growingpartnerships.“As a company, Micro Bird Commercial has done a great job at develop-

ing new products, leading through innovation and understanding cost effec-tive ways to move forwardwith better technology.”One example is the avail-

ability of an affordable“green” solution through apartnership between MicroBird Commercial and theROUSH® CleanTech prop -ane system. The Propane-Powered Micro Bird D-Series option uses the Ford’sE-450 chassis with a 6.8Lengine that offers best-in-class horsepower and torque,according to Man sell. “With a capacity of up

to 25 passengers, and afuel tank that allows travelof up to 320 miles, thePropane-Powered MicroBird D-Series helps theenvironment and offers fuel savings along the way,” Mansell said. The vehicle is certified by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

and the California Air Resources Board (CARB). Propane conversionsare provided by Micro Bird Commercial, with ROUSH® offering serviceand support.“ROUSH® is a well-known supplier of propane systems, and offers com-

plete training and support for its products. Mobile service technicians areavailable to help with any problems regarding this system,” Mansell added. The Propane-Powered D-Series is serviceable with existing diagnostic

equipment, and comes with a Ford factory 5-year, 60,000-mile warranty. “We continue to have a great relationship with ROUSH®, and feel the

company offers a fantastic system for the propane Type A bus market-place,” Mansell said. “Our customers have also been happy with thepropane system and service from ROUSH®, and we, at MBC, look for-ward to further building this relationship.“As MBC continues to focus on the use of propane, other alternative

fuels are also being considered. Representatives of Micro BirdCommercial strive to meet the future needs of customers, which includeslooking at different propulsion systems. This process starts, in part, bytalking with customers and listening to their requests.” Micro Bird Commercial vehicles are produced at the company’s man-

ufacturing facility in Drummondville, QC, located approximately 60

miles northeast of Montreal. The only kind of vehicle manufactured atthis facility is the Type A cutaway bus, according to Mansell.“That is all we do. We don’t produce anything else in Drummondville,”

he said. “There are currently two shifts daily making our Type A buses atthis facility, and we continue to expand capabilites.”Pâquet added: “The assembly line at the Drummondville facility is sup-

ported by a large warehouse, located 1.5 miles away. This close proximi-ty guarantees delivery of just-in-time parts.”

Future Is Bright For Better Bus Travel And Products

As the new CT-Series is being showcased at the 2015 BusCon, offi-cials at Micro Bird Commercial will be working on continued prod-uct development and innovation — all in an effort to help meet

growing transportation demands found throughout much of North America.“Using public transport continues to make greater sense for more

people as traffic congestion, concerns over vehicle emissions and highfuel prices remain at the forefront of challenges in many urban areas,”Mansell said. “Therefore, I feel it’s inevitable that the demand for more,and better, buses will grow. There is a continued desire for clean and effi-cient transportation. Micro Bird Comm ercial can provide the right answers

for these needs.”Pâquet agreed, adding

that demand for sustain-able transportation is par-ticularly strong within spe-cific areas of the UnitedStates and Canada. He list-ed the state of Californiaand Portland, OR, asprime examples. “Portland is known as a

very ‘green’ city. Publictransport is big there aswell as in other places.There will definitely bechanges within the next20 years, or sooner, whenit comes to added demandfor the type of vehiclesproduced at Micro BirdCommercial,” Pâquet said.

“Many of these changes are being initiated by different forms of gov-ernment.“With its own sales and marketing departments, while still under the

large Micro Bird/Blue Bird umbrella, MBC benefits from the best of bothworlds — all in an effort to produce quality Type A commercial buses.” Mansell and Pâquet said they look forward to welcoming current and

potential customers to Micro Bird’s BusCon booth (No. 939). Visitorswill be able to see the new CT-Series, while also learning about otherMBC products and services. “We are extending an open invitation for people to meet and talk with

us at BusCon. There is a lot of excitement at Micro Bird Commercial,”Mansell said. “We want people to experience first-hand the CT-Series,and learn what else we have available.“I also want to remind people that they can contact our company, or

one of our many dealers, to schedule a ‘ride and drive’ demonstration.This is a great way to truly see and experience the quality vehicles wehave available for the Type A cutaway bus transportation marketplace.”

Contact: Micro Bird Commercial, 3000 Girardin St., Drummondville, QC J2E 0A1.

Phone: 855-628-MBUS (6287); Fax: 819-475-9633. Email: [email protected].

Website: www.mbcbus.com.


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trip data each time the Call-N-Ride card wasswiped. The EzTransport solution could identifythe cab company, cab number, driver number, date,time, and pick up and drop off GPS coordinates ofthe trip. MJM Innovations’ EzTransport paymentprocessing, reporting and tracking capabilitieshelped to manage and monitor the program, whichresulted in substantial cost savings to the County.

EzTransport Is An Enduring SolutionAs a result of MJM Innovations’ EzTransportefficient and reliable solution, MontgomeryCounty DOT saved valuable resources, whichthey were able to reallocate and expand theCall-N-Ride program and increase services.“We’ve worked with many public transporta-tion authorities to improve their operations

using our transportation solutions technologies,but this project was unique,” says Venick. “Thefact that we were able to help offer affordabletransportation options to a larger population ofaging and disabled individuals made this partic-ular project deeply rewarding on a personal, not

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Fort Worth, TX’s “The T”Appoints CFO And VP Finance

Monica C. Fowler has beenappointed T chief financialofficer and vice president offinance. Previously she wasassistant vice president of

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The San Diego Metropolitan TransitSystem (MTS) and UC San Diego Healthhave agreed to rename the system’s BlueLine, which currently runs from San Ysidroto downtown. It will extend to Old Town, UCSan Diego’s La Jolla campus and beyond.“The new name will be the ‘UC San Diego

Blue Line’ and will highlight the opportunityfor all San Diegans to seek medical care atUC San Diego Health facilities,” according toa press release.“The health system has long been commit-

ted to playing an important and positive rolein the life and lives of this region and its res-idents,” said Paul Viviano, chief executiveofficer of UC San Diego Health. “This agree-ment is a figurative and literal reflection ofthat commitment. It represents a new, smartand sustainable way for San Diegans to visit,learn and access the diverse services weoffer.” MTS is currently working in conjunction

with the San Diego Association ofGovernments, the California Department ofTransportation, elected officials and otherstakeholders to develop and complete the 11-mile Blue Line extension (Mid-Coast Project)from Old Town to University Town Center by2019. The 30-year agreement includes naming

rights to three stations on the line: the exist-ing station at Old Town, to be renamed OldTown UC San Diego Health South, andplanned stations at the UC San Diego maincampus and at the health campus in La Jolla,which includes UC San Diego JacobsMedical Center, slated to open in 2016.MTS will receive an annual fee, beginning at

$675,000 with subsequent increases tied toMid-Coast project completion and the local

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lines on 53 miles of double-tracked railway.Every weekday more than 300,000 passengertrips are taken on MTS bus and tolley services.MTS is expecting to set a new record this yearwith more than 97 million riders.

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R & R Limousine Service, based in Louisville, KY, began in 1999with a small vehicle fleet of two stretches. A few years later, the com-pany was purchased by Carey & Eddie Fieldhouse, and has grown to afleet of 32, consisting of sedans, SUVs, vans, stretch vehicles, and twomini-buses.Adding its first motorcoach, R & R has taken delivery of a TEMSA TS

35 mid-sized coach. They chose the mid-sized model due to “requests forsmaller groups and the high quality features and nice ride of (the TS 35),”said Eddie Fieldhouse, vice president of R & R Limousine.R & R’s TS 35 coach can seat 38 passengers and is utilized for corpo-

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News From Complete CoachCCW Installs Q’Pod Seating System

For City Of St. George, UT, SunTran Division

Complete Coach Works (CCW) has com-pleted the retrofitting of seven SunTranbuses with Q’Pod securement systems. Thejob was completed on-site at SunTran’s St.George, UT, location.The project consisted of removing 4 seats

and installing 2 Q’Pod stations per bus.Q’Pods are ADA compliant. These Q’Podshave safety features, such as the 3-pointsecurement system, the stabilizing bumper,and the integrated shoulder belt. Kevin O’Brien, the general sales manager

at CCW, said, “These systems not onlyallow for all riders to be accommodated, butit also speeds up the loading and off-loadingprocess, assuring that routes will be met ontime.”The City of St. George SunTran Division

provides the public transit for St. George. Ithas 6 fixed routes, with over 140 bus stops.In 2014 SunTran expanded service to Ivins,UT. They are also wheelchair accessiblewith space for two chairs and bike racks.

CCW Installs Q’Pod Seating System For Napa Transit

CCW also has finalized its contract withNapa Valley Transit (NVT), of Napa, CA. Thecontract consisted of retrofitting Q’Pod wheel-chair securing stations in 13 NVT buses.The project entailed the installation of 2

Q’Pod stations per bus on 13, 35-foot buses.Using CCW’s ability to reconfigure existingseating, four seats were removed to createthe area designated for the Q’Pods. CCWsent technicians on-site to Napa’s facility todo the retrofitting.CCW is a United States bus remanufac-

turing and rehabilitation company with over28 years of service to the transportationindustry. “Napa Valley Transit (also known as

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CLARENCE “CLANCY” CARL CORNELL

Clarence “Clancy” Cornell,founder of ABC Companies, diedAugust 15, at his home inClermont, FL. He was born February 25,

1930. Mr. Cornell had worked inand around buses since child-hood, along with his siblings,Eddie and Alice. Mr. Cornell“struck out on his own” in theearly 1950s, first purchasing theBoone Bus Service, then ElkhornStages, and the Faribault BusService —which he grew from asmall city bus service into a tourand charter business. The opera-tion evolved into buying andselling coaches and eventuallyinto ABC Companies. Mr. Cornell and his wife,

Norma, were the parents of four children; Deb, Ron, Roxanne andDane, who grew up in the garages of Faribault Bus, where they workedas a team. Now, the third generation of Cornells is in management roles in the

daily operation of the business. ABC Companies continues to grow,and has partnered with the family-owned Belgian bus manufacturer,Van Hool. In addition to his leadership in the bus industry, Clancy Cornell was

active in charitable work. His foremost charity, the Clarence CornellSchool of Business at The Bus and Motorcoach Academy, is a partner-ship between UMA and the College of Southern Maryland, offeringaccredited course work to support industry professionals in day-to-daybusiness operations. He also served as chairman emeritus at ABCCompanies, and was a board member of The Museum of BusTransportation in Hershey, PA. He was a past recipient of the LifetimeAchievement Award by the Georgia Motorcoach Operators Associations.Later in his life, Mr. Cornell married MaryAnn (Haack) and for 25

years they lived in both Minnesota and Florida while raising theirdaughter, Jennifer. Their hobbies included world travel, touring thecountry in their motorhome, designing and overseeing the building oftheir homes, fishing, gardening, and their Dachshunds. “My dad was the backbone of this organization, and a true driving

force in the industry,” ABC Companies CEO/Chairman of the BoardDane Cornell said. “He was tireless in his dedication to the industry,and gave his advice and support freely and with much generosity. Hewill be missed as a leader, a mentor and a friend by so many.” Memorials may be made to Compassionate Care Hospice, 214 East

Washington Street, Suite C, Minneola, FL, 34715.

SENATOR H. C. PETER SCHAUFLER

BITZER CEO and Owner Senator h. c. Peter Schaufler, died unexpect-edly in Salzburg, Austria, at age 74. Schaufler managed BITZER for 36 years. “When Schaufler took

charge of BITZER in 1979, he gave the company an international focus.He turned the Swabian company into a global player and a driver ofinnovation for the entire refrigeration and air conditioning sector. Thecompany now counts on 3,400 employees in more than 90 countries, andturnover of 657 million euros, making it 50 times the size it was when

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Senator h. c. Peter Schaufler tookthe helm,” according to a releasefrom the company. “He also founded a joint ven-

ture with a Chinese company inBeijing in 1994. He successfullyintroduced compressor technolo-gies to the market, such as screwcompressors in 1983 and scrollcompressors in 2002.”Founded in 2005, the

Schaufler Foundation’s goal is tobring together entrepreneurship,science, research and art. It is themain sponsor of the KarlsruheUniversity of Applied Sciences’Valerius Fu� ner Prize, which rec-ognizes outstanding achieve-ments of mechanical engineering

students in the areas of refrigeration, air conditioning and environmen-tal technology. It also supports students at the University of Dresden,the University of Stuttgart and the Karlsruhe University of AppliedSciences via the German government’s Deutschlandstipendium(Germany Scholarship). Schaufler also created the BITZER Chair ofRefrigeration, Cryogenics and Compressor Technology at the TUDresden in 2007.Schaufler and his wife, Christiane Schaufler-Mu� nch, made donations

to welfare institutions and gave the public access to their extensive artcollection, comprising more than 3,000 pieces at the SchauwerkSindelfingen from 2010 on. Schaufler was awarded the Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal

Republic of Germany in 2010 for his contributions to culture and sci-ence. Other awards include the 2014 Gru� nderpreis Baden-Wu� rttembergfor company founders, in recognition of his life’s work. BITZER US, Inc., is a subsidiary of the BITZER Group of 36 com-

panies. It is an independent manufacturer of air conditioning and refrig-eration compressors with sales companies and production sites forreciprocating, screw, and scroll compressors as well as pressure vesselsall over the globe.

NATHAN ZIMMERMAN

ABC Companies RegionalProduct Support ManagerNathan Zimmerman diedWednesday, July 29, 2015 in anauto accident on Interstate 75in Florida.Mr. Zimmerman was born on

January 20, 1955, in Kyoto,Japan, a son of missionary par-ents. He was an employee of ABC

Companies for over 20 years. In addition to his work at

ABC, he volunteered raisingfunds and organizing missionarytrips.A memorial fund has been

organized to support his family.To donate, please contact Ed Eldridge, director of human resources,ABC Companies at 1-800-222-2875.

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Hometown Trolley CEO and Owner KristinaPence-Dunow recently gave Senator RussFeingold a tour of the company’s recentlyexpanded trackless trolley bus manufacturing

facility in Crandon, WI. She also discussedwith him the growing economics of the area.Hometown Trolley employs over 50 countyresidents and sources many of its suppliesthrough other small local northern Wisconsinbusinesses. One local business owner, Shirley Mills, was

also present for the tour. She is owner of MillsSaddlery, which creates genuine leather hand-straps for the trackless trolley buses. HometownTrolley has sourced its leather handles fromMills since 1991. “We had a wonderful tour of Hometown

Trolley yesterday in Crandon. So great to seesuch focus and dedication being paid to improv-ing the local economy,” Feingold said. Hometown Trolley vehicles are designed in

replica of the streetcars of the early 1800s. Thecompany now also offers green fuel chassisoptions on all of its makes and models. “Hometown Trolley is dedicated to preserv-

ing the environment, and recent partnershipsnow also allow us the ability to offer additionalalternative energy products to customers, suchas wind-solar powered street lamps and trolleystops. Our reputation is built on providing cus-tomers superior products and top-notch cus-tomer service,” said Pence-Dunow.Visit www.hometowntrolley.com.

Senator Russ Feingold is pictured with Shirley Millsaboard a Hometown Trolley vehicle.

Hometown Trolley: Helping Northern Wisconsin EconomyRose ChauffeuredTransportation

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Rose Chauffeured Transportation, a groundtransportation provider headquartered inCharlotte, NC, has announced the August2015 acquisition of MY Bus, a Charlotte-based charter bus company formerly ownedby Rebecca Cherry. The acquisition offersadditional services to MY Bus clients.Cherry, who founded MY Bus in 1999,

says the acquisition provides her the opportu-nity to focus fully on her transportation safetyconsulting business.Tom Holden, director of operations for

Rose said, “We’re excited to extend them our24-hour, 365-day-a-year operation plus aninventory of over 100 vehicles. Cherry’s for-mer customers now have access to sedans,SUVs, executive vans, and mini buses inaddition to our luxury motor coaches.”Rose Chauffeured Transportation has

more than 130 employees and approxi-mately 100 vehicles, and provides serviceto groups, sports teams, and individualsvia sedan, SUV, mini-bus, motorcoach,and executive vans. Visit www.riderose.com.



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NJ Transit’s board of directors has authorizedthe purchase of 772, MCI 45-foot CommuterCoaches.It’s the latest equipment purchase in a 33-

year relationship between the companies. The$395 million order for clean diesel, cruiser-style

coaches will have three-point seatbelts, for-ward-facing seating for 57 passengers, as wellas individual airflow controls and readinglights. The six-year delivery schedule will beginin 2016. This latest order between MCI and NJ Transit

will replace existing MCI coaches in NewJersey’s fleet. MCI has delivered over 2,000Commuter Coaches to the agency since 1982. NJTransit said the new MCI Commuter Coacheswill boost seating capacity by 6 percent.

Express Transportation Orlando, FL, area Express Transportation, a

charter and tour operation, has purchased threenew 2015, MCI J4500s, adding to four, 2014MCI J4500 coaches purchased last year. “The J4500 has the best curb appeal in my

opinion; and the model comesequipped with lower-emissionengine technology and safetyadvances,” said C.W. Newman,who co-owns Express Trans -portation with Marcello Machado.“We’ve added internet access andpower outlets to give passengers atruly modern riding experiencethat is more convenient, economi-cal and ecological than any othermode of motor or rail transporta-

tion. We’re pleased to offer clients the very bestin riding comfort.” Along with a modern 16-coach fleet, Express

Transportation, which began in 1993, creditspersonalized, professional service for its rapidsuccess. “Our top 15 customers have been with us a

long time,” said Newman. “It’s about trust —knowing who they are and what they need.” “In the past, we’ve provided transportation

for the PGA and Rider Cup,” said Machado.

“We’ve done three Super Bowls for both NBCand Fox. As high-profile as these are, no onecustomer is more important than another.Whether they ride with us one time or 50 times,we guarantee customers will be pleased withour service.” Express Transportation holds the highest

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Austin Mohawk and Company Inc.2175 Beechgrove Pl.Utica, NY 13501 USAToll Free: 800-765-3110 Fax: 315-793-9370E-Mail: [email protected] Web Site: www.austinmohawk.comProducts: A selection of pre-manufactured struc-tures of bus and transit shelters. Built to last withhigh quality aluminum or steel. Shelters are

durable, attractive, and can be equipped withbudget-conscious features such as new LED solarlighting. These bus shelters serve the needs of acommunity, enhance urban design, and promoteinfrastructure. All Austin Mohawk shelters meetor exceed International Building Code (IBC)standards. The company also offers fast turn-around times and professional installation any-where in the continental United States.

Austin Mohawk has spent more than 80 yearsbuilding prefabricated structures. Its product line-up includes pre-manufactured buildings, shelters,press boxes, and overhead metal canopies.Custom built structures are modular, functional,and aesthetically pleasing. The company isknown for its design options, engineering, andlead times. Austin Mohawk is a Veteran OwnedBusiness. 13

BikeLid LLCP.O. Box 4083430 Evergreen Point Rd. Medina, WA 98039 USA206-963-7585 Fax: 206-726-8488Web Site: www.BikeLid.comProducts: Durable and secure Class 1 (long-term) public parking bike locker. Featuring atough, lightweight, graffiti resistant polyethyleneshell, reinforced by steel, which is attached byspring-loaded hinge to a steel bike guide/frame.This provides protection for one to two full-sizedbicycles. Bolts to any ground surface. Comes invirtually any color. Standard locking mechanismis secured by the bicyclist’s own lock. Optionalpre-stalled locks include external U or monoblocklocks, and internal key, combination, or on-demand electronic locks, including Park-by-Phone. Installed across the country — fromPortland, OR, to Portland, ME, 13

Brasco International, Inc.32400 Industrial DriveMadison Heights, MI 48071 USAToll Free: 800-893-3665E-Mail: [email protected]: www.brasco.comProducts: 100 percent in-house design andfabrication, made in Detroit, MI. Productsinclude bus stop shelters, BRT station shelters,bike shelters, transit shelters, solar poweredLED safety bollards, windscreens, advertising


Columbia Equipment Co. Inc. has been specializing in Passenger Shelters for54 years! When it comes to prefabricated bus and train station shelters, wewrote the book! Columbia shelters are in use from coast to coast and all aroundthe world. May we build a shelter for you too? Please contact:

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Columbia Equipment Co., Inc.See Ad On Page 42180-10 93rd Ave., Jamaica, NY 11433 USA718-658-5900 Fax: 718-526-4110E-Mail: [email protected] Site: www.columbiaequipment.comProducts: Columbia Equipment is a NorthAmerican manufacturer of pre-fabricated alu-minum bus shelters. It has been specializing inthis field since 1961. Columbia offers standardand custom designs, in a variety of sizes and con-figurations, and in all price ranges. Product lineincludes bus stop shelters, train station shelters,windscreens, smoking shelters, walkwaycanopies, information kiosks, ticket vending shel-ters and custom street furniture. 12

Daytech Limited70 Disco RoadToronto, ON M9W 1L9 CANADAToll Free: 877-329-1907 Fax: 416-675-7183E-Mail: [email protected] Site: www.daytechlimited.comProducts: Daytech Limited is a North Americanmanufacturer of pre-fabricated transit shelters,bike shelters, canopies, street furniture and transitsignage. It has over 60,000 product installationsin every corner of the continent, from Florida toAlaska, and offers a wide assortment of standardproducts. In addition, Daytech can customizeshelters for exact requirements. 13

Duo-Gard Industries Inc.40442 Koppernick Rd.Canton, MI 48187 USAToll Free: 800-872-4404 Fax: 734-207-7995E-Mail: [email protected] Site: www.duo-gard.comProducts: Duo-Gard transit shelters provide ver-satility in size, styles and services that meet goalsfor aesthetics, performance and economy. Thisversatility is also found with Duo-Gard’scanopies, walkways, windbreaks, stairway enclo-sures, furniture, bike racks and other structuresneeded to complete a project. 10

EDF, Inc.P.O. Box 228 Jenison, MI 49428 USA616-796-1260 Fax: 616-396-0944Web Site: www.edfsolutions.comProducts: EDF, Inc. manufactures the En Routeline of steel framed passenger waiting shelters forpermanent installation. Options available arewindscreen enclosures, benches, display casesand solar powered LED lighting. All steel compo-nents are E-coated and powder coated. 12

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Handi-Hut, Inc.See Ad On Page 433 Grunwald St. Clifton, NJ 07013 USA973-614-1800 E-Mail: [email protected] Site: www.handi-hut.comCompany Officers: Mel Cohen, President &CEO; John Cozza, Vice PresidentProducts: All Handi-Hut shelters are designedand manufactured in pre-fabricated sections andassemble quickly with hand tools. Handi-Hutproducts are designed to fit site and size require-ments. Major products include smoking, bus stopand bicycle shelters as well as outdoor coveredwalkways and vestibules. 15

Madrax / Thomas Steele1080 Uniek Dr.Waunakee, WI 53597 USA608-849-1080 Fax: 608-849-1081E-Mail: [email protected] Site: www.madrax.com, www.thomas-steele.comProducts: Madrax is a maker of heavy-duty, highquality bike racks that are innovative, practical,and aesthetically pleasing. Thomas Steele manu-factures benches, litter receptacles, and tables thatcreate good environments for people at work andplay. 12

Mountain Shelter Solutions6950 Base LineWallaceburg, ON N8A 1A1 CANADA877-588-8858 Fax: 519-627-6475E-Mail: [email protected] Site: www.mountainsheltersolutions.comProducts: Provides transit shelters, smokingshelters, bicycle shelters, covered walkways,canopies, advertisement signs and all street fur-niture. The company offers both power and off-grid options. All shelters are made with alu-minum extrusions and components. Only stain-less steel hardware is used during assembly. Thecompany powder coats to AAMA2604 and

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Transitshelter.com1953 N. 17th Ave., Melrose Park, IL 60160 USA847-678-8425 Fax: 847-678-8471E-Mail: [email protected] Web Site: www.transitshelter.comProducts: Transitshelter.com is a street furniture,urban decor project of Tafco Corporation.Products include bus shelters, windscreens,smoking shelters, kiosks and street decor. 10



Avail Tech, Inc.1960 Old Gatesburg Rd., Suite 200, State College, PA 16803 USAPhone: 814-234-3394Website: www.availtec.comProducts: A fully integrated suite of products, designed to meet the specif-ic needs of small- to medium-sized transit properties. Avail’s offeringsinclude automatic passenger counters and fare collection products. 14

Brush Industries301 Reagan St., Sunbury, PA 17801 USA Phone: 570-286-5611 Website: www.brushindustries.comProducts: Long life magnetic recording heads and card readers for thesmart card and magnetic stripe card industries. 14

Cubic Transportation Systems5650 Kearny Mesa Rd., San Diego, CA 92111 USAPhone: 858-627-4587Website: www.cts.cubic.com.Products: An integrator of payment and information technology and serv-ices for intelligent travel solutions. Turnkey solutions support all publictransport modes including bus and bus rapid transit. Every year, nearly 7billion rides are taken worldwide using Cubic fare collection systems. 14

Diamond Manufacturing Inc.See Ad On Page 442330 Burlington St., N. Kansas City, MO 64116 USAToll Free: 800-343-1009 E-Mail: [email protected]: www.diamondmfg.comCompany Officers: Todd Cull, General ManagerProducts: Diamond Manufacturing offers a line of fare collection equipmentto the transit industry. It supplies traditional, manual fare boxes, donationboxes and a fare box with a remote fare dump option. Diamond’s traditionalfare boxes are the round units (Models H, E-5, D), which are designed toaccept coins, tokens and tickets; and, rectangular units (Models RV, SV, XV,NV), which are designed to accept dollar bills, coins, tokens, tickets, passesand similar fare media. Donation boxes come in three sizes to fit most appli-cations. These units can be mounted in a variety of ways: on the modestypanel or stanchion pole in either a vertical or horizontal position. Models F-1 and F-24 remote dump fare boxes can be mounted away from the driverwith a push button dump feature. These models can be paired with smart cardreaders. 15

Electronic Data Magnetics, Inc.210 Old Thomasville Rd.,High Point, NC 27260 USAPhone: 800-336-8115E-Mail: [email protected]: www.electronicdata.comProducts: RFID and Magnetic Striped products on thin gauge paper andplastics. EDM provides both high and low coercivity magnetic stripe cardsand tickets, while offering encoding services. 14



Evolis Card Printers3201 W. Commercial Blvd., Suite 110, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309 USAPhone: 954-777-9262 Website: www.evolis.comProducts: Fare products for public transportation companies and agenciesto better control their revenues. Products help optimize efficiency. 14

INIT, Innovations In Transportation, Inc.1420 Kristina Way, Suite 101, Chesapeake, VA 23320 USA Phone: 757-413-9100 Website: www.initusa.comProducts: MOBILEticket is a smart phone application that helps transitauthorities connect with their riders, reduce operating costs, and move intothe future of open payment systems. With MOBILEticket, riders can buyand use their public transit passes from their mobile phones. 14

LECIP Inc.1011 East Touhy Ave., Suite 140, Des Plaines, IL 60018 USAPhone: 312-626-2528 Website: www.lecip.comProducts: Automated fare collection systems including fareboxes, smart cardsystems, transfer voucher issuance machines and digital fare displays. 14

MJM InnovationsSee Ad On Page 341501 Sulgrave Ave., Suite 200, Baltimore, MD 21209 USAPhone: 410-664-0700E-Mail: [email protected]: www.mjminnovations.comCompany Officers: Jeffrey VenickProducts: MJM Innovations was established in 1998 to provide technologysolutions and management services to transit and senior agencies. These solu-tions are designed to improve data management and customer service by pro-viding an efficient, less expensive and more secure system. The EzTransport®fare collection and trip management solution is used by agencies to track thefares and trips for transportation programs throughout the country.EzTransport has been used to manage millions of trips in paratransit, seniorand fixed transportation programs since it was first imple-mented in 2001. The company’s goal is to develop andimplement technology that integrates software, hardwareand management services. The EzTransport solution isavailable with smart card, swipe card, cardless and openloop card technology options. It also includes a web-basedsoftware application, processing software, hardware and auser-friendly web portal. 15

MEI, Inc.3222 Phoenixville Pike, Suite 200Malvern, PA 19355 USAPhone: 610-203-6587Website: www.meigroup.comProducts: MEI is a manufacturer of electronic note accep-tors, coin mechanisms and other unattended transactionsystems. Today, MEI electronic payment systems arerelied upon for over 2 billion transactions per week inmore than 100 countries. 14

Scheidt & Bachmann USA, Inc.31 North Ave.,Burlington, MA 01803 USAPhone: 781-262-6655Website: www.scheidt-bachmann.deProducts: The company’s fare collection systems divisionis a global supplier in fare collection technology. It hasbeen providing local and regional transit solutions since1978. All products and services appear under the brandFareGo. 14

SPX Genfare800 Arthur Ave., Elk Grove Village, IL 60007 USA Phone: 847-593-8855E-Mail: [email protected]

Website: www.genfare.comCompany Officers: Darren Dickson, President; Kim Green, ExecutiveDirector of Bus Development; Andrew Chan, Director of BusDevelopment; and Allen Thomalla, CFOProducts: SPX Genfare provides customized fare solutions to transit agen-cies of all sizes throughout North America. Genfare integrated systemsencompass the latest in electronic validating fareboxes, smart card andmobile payment options, ticket vending and point of sale card distributionsystems. These are all managed by sophisticated local and web-based dataprocessing systems. 15

TransitFare & Systems125 Don Hillock Drive, Unit 2, Aurora, ON, L4G 0H8 CANADAPhone: 416-993-2503E-Mail: [email protected]: www.transitfare.comProducts: A developer of integrated fare management solutions for small tomedium sized transit operators. The company’s solutions integrate faremanagement, ticket issuing and validation, revenue management, andfinancial and ridership reporting. The TFS1200B is the company’s latestonboard ticket issuing device. It is a key component of an integrated faremanagement solution. TransitFare & Systems officials work with publicand private transit operators in the North American, South American,African, Asian and European markets. 14

Xerox7160 Riverwood Dr.,Columbia, MD 21046 USAPhone: 443-259-7196Website: www.xerox.com/transportationProducts: An integrator of computer-aided dispatch/automatic vehiclelocation systems (CAD/AVL), Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS),and fare collection solutions for public transportation services, public worksand school bus fleets. 14

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Sun Van Introduces New GlavalVehicles To Fleet

The city of Tucson, AZ, and Sun Van, its award-winning paratransit serv-ice, have 35 new Sun Van vehicles. All vehicles are now in service; theywere received at the end of June, decreasing the average age of the fleetfrom 2.47 years to 2.1 years.Purchased with funding from the Federal Transportation Administration

and the city of Tucson, Sun Van received 35 cut-away vehicles built byGlaval.“With the addition of 35 new vehicles we will be able to enhance our

service and outreach into the community,” said Kate Riley, GeneralManager of Sun Van.Sun Van is Tucson’s regional paratransit system, which is operated by

Transdev, and under contract with the city of Tucson. With more than 200employees, Sun Van provides paratransit services throughout the communi-ty with a fleet of over 130 ADA-accessible vehicles. For more information, visit Sun Van’s website at www.sunvan.com.


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From Bitimec:

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Decreasing unemployment and rising minimum wage are mak-ing it hard to keep people in the back-breaking job of washingbuses. But, mechanize the most tiring task and better personnelwill stay on the job. Bitimec machines provide unlimited soaping, brushing and

rinsing power, all at the touch of a button. The best feature is thebig brush that delivers even, reliable elbow grease all day with-out tiring. The 101-BB is Bitimec’s electric model specifically geared

toward operators that have wash bays with limited space. At 32inches wide, the machine can work in the most confined spaces.A trolley system keeps the water hose and electric cord over thebus and out of the way of the operator.The 626-EZ is a 24V battery-powered autonomous washer.

Double pallet-jack controls help the operator steer the washeraround the bus or coach precisely, while the water tank of 112 gal-lons is good enough for 3 to 4 full-size bus washes. Washing atransit bus or motorcoach has never been easier.

Contact [email protected] or call 877-637-1900 for more information.

Shown is a Bitimec 101-BB in use at Windy City Limo, in Chicago, IL.

ADVERTORIAL


2015 BusCon Scheduled For September 28-30 In IndianapolisThis year’s BusCon — sched-

uled for September 28-30 at theIndiana Convention Center, inIndianapolis, IN, — is of interestto companies and individuals inthe bus industry. This includes public and univer-

sity transit and paratransit offi-cials; and owners and operators ofprivate companies that providecharter, tour, corporate, car rental,high-end, intercity, senior and/orcasino transportation.

BUSCON SCHEDULEMonday, September 28

Noon to 5 p.m. Registration Open at Wabash West Foyer

3 to 4 p.m. Concurrent Educational Sessions

4 to 5 p.m. Concurrent Educational Sessions

5 to 7 p.m. BusCon Opening Night Reception at Lucas

Oil PlazaTuesday, September 29

8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Registration Open at Wabash West Foyer8:30 to 9:30 a.m.

Concurrent Educational Sessions9:45 to 10:45 a.m.

Concurrent Educational Sessions11 a.m. to Noon

Keynote Speaker: Mark Aesch, TransproNoon to 5 p.m. Exhibit Hall Open1:30 and 3 p.m.

BusCon Ride & Drive3 to 5 p.m.

Happy Hour in the Exhibit Hall

5 to 7 p.m. “Night on the Town” at Slippery Noodle Inn

Wednesday, September 308 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Registration Open at Wabash West Foyer

8 to 9 a.m. Breakfast Awards Ceremony

9:05 to 9:55 a.m. Concurrent Educational Sessions

10 to 10:50 a.m. Closing General Session10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Exhibit Hall Open11 a.m. and 1 p.m. BusCon Ride & Drive

The following transportation markets areserved at BusCon: tour and charter, publictransit, universities, limousine, retirementcommunities, parking companies and gar -ages, hotels and resorts, community transit,casinos, religious facilities, assisted livinghomes, paratransit services, leasing compa-nies, car rental and corporate transportation.

Visit www.busconexpo.com for more information.


TriMark s Global Manufacturing and Engineering Services offer expertise, ideas, and resources for your product development projects saving your company time and money. Products; door and access systems including latches, handles, linkages, hinges and electronic keyless entry systems.

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Exclusive Distributor for Prima Industries (Correggio, Italy) handles and locking devices in North America.


RTA Named One Of Dayton’s Healthiest Employers

The Greater Dayton RTA was recently rec-ognized as one of the Dayton, OH, area’shealthiest employers by the Dayton BusinessJournal.Nominated organiza-

tions were asked to takean employee surveyadministered through aresearch agency; 15 areabusinesses, companiesand non-profit organiza-tions received the 2015healthiest employer des-ignation.RTA Employee Well -

ness Coordinator JulieBonsall said the award,“Is really testimony toRTA’s commitment towellness for its 630employees.” Individual employees

respond differently to incentives, she said.For example, employees can earn up to$600 per year in incentives. Finding whatmotivates individuals is a big part of her

job, said Bonsall.“We have updated exercise equipment in

two locations, classes, bio-metric screenings,CPR training, weightmanagement programs, aFitbit program and otheropportunities to receiveone-on-one advice andtraining,” she said. Over half of RTA’s

employees are engaged inat least one component ofthe wellness program.Bonsall receives supportand advice from RTA’swellness committee Heal -thy Employees at RTA or“HEARTA.” A recent addition is a

program to award emp -loyees who participate inseveral wellness programs

with a free membership to Link, Dayton’snew bike share program. Visit www.greaterdaytonrta.org for more

information.


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American Seating Names MessinaMarketing Project Manager

American Seating has announced the hiringof Renée Messina as a marketing project man-ager for the company’s Transportation Group. Previously, she worked in marketing for

Steelcase, Haworth, Clearchannel Mediaand, most recently,Innov ative Market -ing Res ults.She has a bache-

lor’s degree in gra -phic design fromGrand Valley StateUniversity. American Seating

offers seating solu-tions for architectural environments, includingthe education, entertainment, contract and gov-ernment contract markets. American Seating also offers transportation

seating, including city service, rail, motorcoachand demand-response markets. The companyachieved Forest Stewardship Council™ (FSC)Chain of Custody certification in 2012.American Seating’s FSC trademark licensecode is FSC-C110979.

Visit www.americanseating.comfor more information.

Julie Bonsall, RTA employee wellness coordinator

Renée Messina



Motor Coach Industries

MCI® J4500

The MCI J4500, the private sector’s best seller for 11 years,continues to win fans for its good looks, premium workhorsereliability, low total cost of operation, and significant fuel econ-omy gains. A new independent front suspension and brakingsystem offers car-like control and excellent stopping distances,along with optional collision-avoidance systems. New features incomfort include an REI A/V system, more fabric choices, andoptional stylish Kiel seats for additional hip and knee room anda more modern profile.

Motor Coach Industries; 200 East Oakton St., Des Plaines, IL 60018; 847-285-2000; 800-428-7626; Fax: 847-285-2013 • Email: [email protected];

Website: www.mcicoach.com

Model..............................................................................................MCI® J4500Passenger Capacity ......................................................................................56Length ........................................................................................................45.58’Height.......................................................................................................140.75”Headroom.................................................................................................78.25”Wheelbase ....................................................................................................315”Engine ......................Cummins ISX 12L, 425 hp engine w/engine brake;

optional Detroit Diesel Transmission................Allison B500 6-speed automatic transmission

with prognostics capability with fuel savingRELS-Reduced Engine Load at Stop

Brakes...................................................Bendix® ADB22X™ Air Disc BrakesFuel Tank Capacity...............................................................................183 gal.Fuel Options .................................................................................Clean DieselDEF Tank Capacity........................Cummins/Detroit Diesel 15 gal/10 galGVWR.................................................................................................54,000 lbs.

Motor Coach Industries

MCI® Commuter Coach

Designed for commuter express and built for highway speed,the MCI Commuter Coach, available in 40- and 45-foot cleandiesel, hybrid or CNG configurations, offers low cost of owner-ship, and an excellent MDBF rate, measured as the No. 1 per-former with the fewest failures per vehicle among all bus types.MCI also offers the market’s most extensive aftermarket partsand repair service for all makes and models; including quickresponse to transit parts procurements, technician training, and24-hour technical support.

Motor Coach Industries; 200 East Oakton St., Des Plaines, IL 60018; 847-285-2000; 800-428-7626; Fax: 847-285-2013 • Email: [email protected];

Website: www.mcicoach.com

Model ..........................................................................MCI® Commuter CoachPassenger Capacity .................................................................................57, 49Length.......................................................................................................45’, 40’Height..............................................................................................................137”Wheelbase...........................................................................................318”, 279”Headroom ..................................................................................................78.25”Turning Radius ..................................................................................47’, 44.70’Interior Height..........................................................................................78.25”Fuel Tank Capacity ......................................................................164 gal. CNG,

114.6 Diesel Gallon Equivalent (DGE)Chassis .............................................................................................MonocoqueFuel Options..........................................................Clean-diesel, hybrid, CNGTransmission Options................................................................Allison B500,

Allison EP 50 Hybrid driveEngine Options....................................................Cummins ISL, ISX or ISL GBrakes ......................................................Air, Meritor all-wheel EX-225 disc

with unitized hubs and preset GVWR...........................................................................50,000 lbs., 46,000 lbs.


ABC Companies

New Flyer MiDi®

ABC Companies now distributes the New Flyer MiDi® transitbus direct to private bus and shuttle operators in the UnitedStates. ABC provides after-sales service through its establishedservice locations and select independent dealerships. All NewFlyer products purchased through ABC will be fully supported byNew Flyer’s warranty, genuine New Flyer spare parts, and lifetimecustomer care programs.The New Flyer MiDi® is a medium-sized, low-floor bus that is

ideal for use in medium-duty transit and shuttle services. Thestreamlined design offers passengers accessibility with one ortwo doors and user-friendly features including low, step-freeentries, a wide vestibule, and large windows. Available in 30’ and35’ lengths.

ABC Companies1506 30th Street NW; Faribault, MN 55021 USA

Phone: 507-334-1871; Fax: 507-334-0246 E-mail: [email protected].

Website: www.abc-companies.com.

Model.......................................................................................New Flyer MiDi® Capacity............. 30’ - One Door - up to 27 seats, up to 26 standees

Two Door - up to 24 seats, up to 30 standees35’- One Door - up to 35 seats, up to 31 standees

Two Door - up to 32 seats, up to 33 standeesLength................................................................................................30’ and 35’Width....................................................................................................................8’ Height .............................................................................................................10’1” Engine ...............................................................Cummins ISB Diesel, 250 HPTransmission.............................................................Allison B300R, 6-speedChassis..............................................Weight-optimized Steel chassis with

Aluminum body structureHVAC........................Thermo King roof-mounted heater/air conditionerWheelchair Accessibility ...........Entrance 32” width/ step height 10.4”

knelt/ADA Compliant with 2 forward-facing wheelchair positions with tie downs and 3-point belts

Brakes ......................................................4 wheel disc brakes (pneumatic)

ABC Companies

New Flyer Xcelsior®

ABC Companies now distributes the New Flyer Xcelsior® transitbus direct to private bus and shuttle operators in the United States.ABC provides after-sales service through its established service loca-tions and select independent dealerships. All New Flyer products pur-chased through ABC will be fully supported by New Flyer’s warranty,genuine New Flyer spare parts, and lifetime customer care programs.Since its introduction in 2008, more than 4,400 Xcelsior® buses

with a variety of propulsion systems - in 35’, 40’ and 60’ lengths -have built or are on order. The objective to deliver life-cycle savingsand improve the experience for passengers and drivers has beenaccomplished. The vehicle features better fuel economy, lighter weight, disc

brakes and the industry’s first LED headlights, combined with NewFlyer’s product reliability and aftermarket parts and services.

Model................................................................................New Flyer Xcelsior® Capacity (with Wheelchair barrier protection............................................

35’ - up to 32 seats, up to 33 standees40’ - up to 40 seats, up to 43 standees60’ - up to 59 seats, up to 64 standees

Length ....................35’5” Over Body/40’2” Over Body/60’0” Over BodyWidth ...............................................................................................................102” Height............................................................................................126” over A/C Propulsion ........................................Transmission/Hybrid Drive - Allison;

Voith and ZF options availableHybrid Drive - Allison hybrid drive; BAE HybriDrive®

Engine Options ....................................................................................................35’ - Cummins ISL 280/Option-Cummins ISB 280 (Hybrid) / ISL-G 280 (CNG)40’ - Cummins ISL 280/Option-Cummins ISB 280 and

ISL 330 (Hybrid)/ISL-G 280 (CNG)60’ - Cummins ISL 330/Option-Cummins ISL 330 (Hybrid)/ ISL-G 320 (CNG)HVAC ........................................................................................................................35’ - Thermo King RLF-1 (A/C and heat or heat only)

for Diesel and Hybrid, Thermo King T-15 for CNG40’ - Thermo King RLF-1 (A/C and heat or heat only) for

Diesel and Hybrid, Thermo King T-15 for CNG60’ - Thermo King Dual RLF (A/C and heat or heat only) for Diesel and

Hybrid, Thermo King RLF front unit and T-15 evaporator rear unit for CNG



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Nova Bus

LFS HEV® (Hybrid Electric Vehicle) Based on the proven performance of the LFS platform, the LFS HEV®

(Hybrid Electric Vehicle) upgrades its already advanced fuel-efficient engi-neering by adding a powerful, ultra-low emissions hybrid drive to cut fueland maintenance costs.

Given optimal operating conditions, the LFS HEV offers up to 30 percentreduction in fuel consumption and greenhouse gas emissions compared toconventional diesel-powered buses. Other benefits include a significantreduction in noise levels, particularly at the rear of the vehicle and outside.

Nova Bus offers two different types of hybrid systems: parallel andseries. In both parallel and series vehicles, braking energy normally lost asheat is recuperated through a generator and stored in the rooftop batter-ies. That’s why hybrid technologies are best suited for frequent stop-and-go conditions.

Also available, the high-capacity LFS Artic HEV is an attractive alterna-tive for growing cities focused on sustainable development. Starts andstops are smooth and the ride is stable, even in snowy conditions; the endresult is a more enjoyable passenger experience.

Developing vehicles to help cities meet sustainability objectives is partof Nova Bus’ vision to be the leader in green efficiency and Electro Mobility.

Nova Bus; 260 Banker Road, Plattsburgh, NY 12901800-350-6682 • Email: [email protected].

Website: www.novabus.com.

Model .......................................................................................................LFS HEVSeating Capacity...................................................................................up to 41Length...............................................................................................................40’Width ...............................................................................................................102”Height..............................................................................................................132”Engine .....................Cummins ISB 6.7 280 HP, Cummins ISL 8.9 330 HPTraction Drive.................................................Allison H 40 EP, BAE HDS200Chassis .......................................................................Stainless Steel IntegralFuel ...............................................................................Diesel-electric HybridAir Conditioning................................................Thermo King Athenia, MCCWheelchair Lift Option..............................................................Lift-U, FedicoBrakes ..........................ABS all-wheel disc brakes with traction controlRadiator.....................................Nova eCooling - electric cooling systemFloor.................................................................................................................Low

Alexander Dennis

Enviro500

At just 13’6” high (4.1m), the new ‘Go-Anywhere’ low heightEnviro500 double deck from Alexander Dennis Inc. offers acombination of high capacity, maneuverability and passengercomfort. With over 80 seats and capable of carrying almost 100passengers, it brings a new dimension to public transport andbuilds on the reputation that has made the Enviro500 a winnerin New York, Las Vegas, San Francisco, Washington, D.C., Seattle,Vancouver, Ottawa, Toronto and around the world. The new reduced height model ushers in a stylish look for

the ADI double deck range, whether it is for transit orinterurban operations.

Alexander Dennis Inc31566 Railroad Canyon Road #342Canyon Lake, CA 92587-9446 USA

Tel: 951-244-9429Fax: 951-755-0318

Model ...................................................................................................Enviro500Seating Capacity.............................................................................................80Length ............................................................................................42’ 5”/ 12.9mWidth ..................................................................................................8’ 3”/ 2.5mHeight ................................................................................................13’ 6”/ 4.1mEngine .............................................................Cummins ISL 330HP & 380HPType of Fuel ...............................................................................................DieselChassis ........................................................................................ADI Enviro500Air Conditioning ..........................................................................Thermo KingWheelchair Lift Option ......................................................................Ricon 1:6Steering .............................................................................................................ZF


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BOWMANSDALE2112 Bumble Bee Hollow Rd.Off Rt. 15 • Mechanicsburg, PA

717-697-5383CAMP HILL

4230 Trindle Road • 717-737-3896CARLISLE

60 Noble Blvd. in Super Walmart717-960-9400

608 E. High St. • 717-249-77211176 Harrisburg Pike • 717-243-7774905 Walnut Bottom Rd. • 717-249-0694

CEDAR CLIFFExit 19 off I-83 • Camp Hill, PA

717-737-6404CHAMBERSBURG

1075 Lincoln Way East • 717-263-4601NORTH CHAMBERSBURG

2891 Philadelphia Avenue (US 11 N.)717-263-2970CLEONA

493 W. Penn Avenue • 717-272-5677COLUMBIA

1788 Columbia Ave., off Rt. 30717-684-7048DILLSBURG

898 North US Rt. 15 • 717-432-9500EAST MANCHESTER

4245 North George St. • 717-266-3170ELIZABETHTOWN

1284 S. Market St. • 717-367-6471ENOLA

Enola Rd., Exit Rt. 1115 S. off Rt. 81 • 717-732-4228

EPHRATA140 N. Reading Rd.• 717-733-1660

GETTYSBURG517 S. Steinwehr Ave., Bus. Rt. 15

717-334-59201090 York Rd.• 717-337-1030

GREENCASTLERt. 16 and I-81 • 717-597-2589

HALIFAX3761 Peter's Moutain Rd.• 717-896-2535

HANOVER991 Carlisle St., Rt. 94 • 717-632-7531350 Eisenhower Dr.• 717-632-00051448 Baltimore St. • 717-630-0337

HARRISBURG2929 Paxton St. • 717-561-8050

4605 Jonestown Rd. 717-652-7035

7845 Linglestown Rd.717-545-8580

Rt. 83 and Union Deposit Rd.717-564-9320

4403 N. Front St. • 717-238-1048Harrisburg East Mall/Rt. 83 & Paxton St.

717-561-0703Eisenhower Blvd. I-283, Exit 1

717 -939-69725590 Allentown Blvd., Rt. 22Exit 26 off I-81 • 717-652-9123Kline Plaza, 101 S. 25th St.

717-232-0008Uptown Shopping Center

720 Division St. • 717-236-6226Harrisburg Airport • 717-948-39006535 Grayson Rd. in Wal-Mart

717 -561-0445HERSHEY

Rts. 39 and 322 • 611 E. Main St.,Hummelstown • 717-566-6041

JONESTOWNRt 72 & I-81 • 610-562-8462

LANCASTER1880 Hempstead Rd. • 717-509-6988Willow Valley Square • 717-464-51191829 Oregon Pike • 717-569-78981434 Manheim Pike • 717-394-3417

Rt. 30 and Centerville Rd.Lancaster, PA • 717-393-952368 East Town Mall, Rt. 30ELancaster, PA • 717-394-8957

1755 Columbia Ave.Millersville Exit off Rt. 30, Rt. 462

717-397-5112575 N. Franklin St., next to McCuskey

High School • 717-394-79382034 Lincoln Hwy East in Wal-Mart

717-390-1099King & Water Streets • 717-299-6699

Manor Shopping Center1296 Millersville Pk. • 717-293-5706

LEMOYNERts. 11 and 15 North across fromRadisson Hotel • 717-761-7992

LEBANON1202 W. Maple St. • 717-273-8691

757 E. Cumberland St. • 717-273-90231725 Quentin Rd., Lebanon, PA

717-306-6565LEWISTOWN

US 522 & US 22 • 717-248-5255121 Electric Avenue • 717-248-4447

LITITZ990 Lititz Pike, Rt. 501 N.

717-627-4666LITTLESTOWN

430 North Queen St. • 717-359-8946LYKENS VALLEY

4660 Rt. 209 • 717-362-8416MANHEIM

711 Lancaster Rd., Rt. 72717-664-4944

MECHANICSBURGWesley Dr. Exit, Rt. 15

717-761-7525KMart Plaza, 5600 Carlisle Pike

717-766-96756250 Carlisle Pike in Wal-Mart

717-591-9864MERCERSBURG

11924 Buchanan Trial West717-328-0111

MIDDLETOWN2270 W. Harrisburg Pike • 717-944-9535

MIFFLINTOWNRt. 322 and Rt. 35, Mifflintown Exit

717-436-9779MYERSTOWN

295 West Lincoln Avenue (Rt. 422)717-866-2278

NEW CUMBERLAND101 Limekiln Rd. • 717-774-1027

NEW HOLLAND828 W. Main St. • 717-354-9300

NEW OXFORD6040 York Rd., Rts. 30 and 94

717-624-4266

NEWPORTRt. 322 and Rt. 34, Newport Exit

717-567-9344PALMYRA

901 E. Main St. • 717-838-6815PINE GROVE

l-81 , Exit 31 • 717-345-6400RED LION

897 West Broadway • 717-246-1802655 Lombard St., Cape Horn Plaza

717-246-7801SCOTLAND

3347 Black Gap Rd. • 717-263-7507SHIPPENSBURG

333 East King St. • 717-532-7945SHREWSBURY

Exit 1 off I-83 • 717-235-4663SILVER SPRING

Rt. 114 and Shadow Oak Dr.Mechanicsburg, PA • 717-697-3460

SPRINGETTSBURYHallam Exit off Rt. 30, Rt. 462

717-757-9655WAYNESBORO

302 East Main St. • 717-762-9201YOCUMTOWN

Exit 14A off I-83 • 717-938-5705YORK

2125 York Crossing Dr & Rt 74717-767-1381

Exit 4, I-83, 133 Leader Heights Road717-747-9191

York Galleria Mall • 717-757-302660 Arsenal Rd. • 717-699-4600Exit 6W off I-83 • 717-845-93603141 Carlisle Road, Dover

717-767-2594144-158 S. George St. • 717-846-1021

Rts. 30 & 74 in Wal-Mart717-764-8923

380 Memory Lane • 717-757-2912


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BOWMANSDALE2112 Bumble Bee Hollow Rd.Off Rt. 15 • Mechanicsburg, PA

717-697-5383CAMP HILL

4230 Trindle Road • 717-737-3896CARLISLE

60 Noble Blvd. in Super Walmart717-960-9400

608 E. High St. • 717-249-77211176 Harrisburg Pike • 717-243-7774905 Walnut Bottom Rd. • 717-249-0694

CEDAR CLIFFExit 19 off I-83 • Camp Hill, PA

717-737-6404CHAMBERSBURG

1075 Lincoln Way East • 717-263-4601NORTH CHAMBERSBURG

2891 Philadelphia Avenue (US 11 N.)717-263-2970CLEONA

493 W. Penn Avenue • 717-272-5677COLUMBIA

1788 Columbia Ave., off Rt. 30717-684-7048DILLSBURG

898 North US Rt. 15 • 717-432-9500EAST MANCHESTER

4245 North George St. • 717-266-3170ELIZABETHTOWN

1284 S. Market St. • 717-367-6471ENOLA

Enola Rd., Exit Rt. 1115 S. off Rt. 81 • 717-732-4228

EPHRATA140 N. Reading Rd.• 717-733-1660

GETTYSBURG517 S. Steinwehr Ave., Bus. Rt. 15

717-334-59201090 York Rd.• 717-337-1030

GREENCASTLERt. 16 and I-81 • 717-597-2589

HALIFAX3761 Peter's Moutain Rd.• 717-896-2535

HANOVER991 Carlisle St., Rt. 94 • 717-632-7531350 Eisenhower Dr.• 717-632-00051448 Baltimore St. • 717-630-0337

HARRISBURG2929 Paxton St. • 717-561-8050

4605 Jonestown Rd. 717-652-7035

7845 Linglestown Rd.717-545-8580

Rt. 83 and Union Deposit Rd.717-564-9320

4403 N. Front St. • 717-238-1048Harrisburg East Mall/Rt. 83 & Paxton St.

717-561-0703Eisenhower Blvd. I-283, Exit 1

717 -939-69725590 Allentown Blvd., Rt. 22Exit 26 off I-81 • 717-652-9123Kline Plaza, 101 S. 25th St.

717-232-0008Uptown Shopping Center

720 Division St. • 717-236-6226Harrisburg Airport • 717-948-39006535 Grayson Rd. in Wal-Mart

717 -561-0445HERSHEY

Rts. 39 and 322 • 611 E. Main St.,Hummelstown • 717-566-6041

JONESTOWNRt 72 & I-81 • 610-562-8462

LANCASTER1880 Hempstead Rd. • 717-509-6988Willow Valley Square • 717-464-51191829 Oregon Pike • 717-569-78981434 Manheim Pike • 717-394-3417

Rt. 30 and Centerville Rd.Lancaster, PA • 717-393-952368 East Town Mall, Rt. 30ELancaster, PA • 717-394-8957

1755 Columbia Ave.Millersville Exit off Rt. 30, Rt. 462

717-397-5112575 N. Franklin St., next to McCuskey

High School • 717-394-79382034 Lincoln Hwy East in Wal-Mart

717-390-1099King & Water Streets • 717-299-6699

Manor Shopping Center1296 Millersville Pk. • 717-293-5706

LEMOYNERts. 11 and 15 North across fromRadisson Hotel • 717-761-7992

LEBANON1202 W. Maple St. • 717-273-8691

757 E. Cumberland St. • 717-273-90231725 Quentin Rd., Lebanon, PA

717-306-6565LEWISTOWN

US 522 & US 22 • 717-248-5255121 Electric Avenue • 717-248-4447

LITITZ990 Lititz Pike, Rt. 501 N.

717-627-4666LITTLESTOWN

430 North Queen St. • 717-359-8946LYKENS VALLEY

4660 Rt. 209 • 717-362-8416MANHEIM

711 Lancaster Rd., Rt. 72717-664-4944

MECHANICSBURGWesley Dr. Exit, Rt. 15

717-761-7525KMart Plaza, 5600 Carlisle Pike

717-766-96756250 Carlisle Pike in Wal-Mart

717-591-9864MERCERSBURG

11924 Buchanan Trial West717-328-0111

MIDDLETOWN2270 W. Harrisburg Pike • 717-944-9535

MIFFLINTOWNRt. 322 and Rt. 35, Mifflintown Exit

717-436-9779MYERSTOWN

295 West Lincoln Avenue (Rt. 422)717-866-2278

NEW CUMBERLAND101 Limekiln Rd. • 717-774-1027

NEW HOLLAND828 W. Main St. • 717-354-9300

NEW OXFORD6040 York Rd., Rts. 30 and 94

717-624-4266

NEWPORTRt. 322 and Rt. 34, Newport Exit

717-567-9344PALMYRA

901 E. Main St. • 717-838-6815PINE GROVE

l-81 , Exit 31 • 717-345-6400RED LION

897 West Broadway • 717-246-1802655 Lombard St., Cape Horn Plaza

717-246-7801SCOTLAND

3347 Black Gap Rd. • 717-263-7507SHIPPENSBURG

333 East King St. • 717-532-7945SHREWSBURY

Exit 1 off I-83 • 717-235-4663SILVER SPRING

Rt. 114 and Shadow Oak Dr.Mechanicsburg, PA • 717-697-3460

SPRINGETTSBURYHallam Exit off Rt. 30, Rt. 462

717-757-9655WAYNESBORO

302 East Main St. • 717-762-9201YOCUMTOWN

Exit 14A off I-83 • 717-938-5705YORK

2125 York Crossing Dr & Rt 74717-767-1381

Exit 4, I-83, 133 Leader Heights Road717-747-9191

York Galleria Mall • 717-757-302660 Arsenal Rd. • 717-699-4600Exit 6W off I-83 • 717-845-93603141 Carlisle Road, Dover

717-767-2594144-158 S. George St. • 717-846-1021

Rts. 30 & 74 in Wal-Mart717-764-8923

380 Memory Lane • 717-757-2912


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