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The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (also known as "LACMTA", "Metro", or "MTA") operates a vast fleet of buses. As of 2012, the LACMTA operated the second-largest bus fleet in North America, with a total of 2,702 buses.

Overview

Metro and its predecessor agencies have ordered buses from a variety of manufacturers over the years, including GMC, Grumman, Flxible, AM General, Transportation Manufacturing Corporation (TMC), Neoplan USA, New Flyer Industries, El Dorado National, Orion Bus Industries, Thomas Built Buses, Blue Bird, and North American Bus Industries (NABI). LACMTA has ordered over 1,500 buses from NABI in recent years and has plans to order even more, including adding an expanded fleet of 45-foot (14 m) buses, which they will use to phase out their traditional 40-foot (12 m) vehicles.

Alternative fuels and vehicle technology

Metro is a major player in alternative fuel technologies, notably CNG, and the text "Nation's Largest Clean Air Fleet" appears on the sides of many buses. The CNG fleet reduces emissions of particulates by 90%, carbon monoxide by 80%, and greenhouse gases by 20% over the 150 remaining diesel powered buses in the fleet. Alternative fuel buses have logged more than 450 million operating miles since 1993, an industry record. As of December, 2010, the MTA retired its last Diesel fuel powered bus from main fleet which were 1998 New Flyer D40LF buses (3000-3015) and now has a 100% alternative fuel bus fleet, except for the contractors, which operates Orion VI Diesel buses (11001-11067) in service.

Metro has also demonstrated a major commitment to on-board vehicle technology. Most buses are equipped with monitors for Transit TV broadcasts and to display real-time bus maps to show the location through GPS navigation; the latter is the first of its kind in the United States. Also, as part of Metro's ATMS project, most buses include a marquee displaying the date and time, Automatic Voice Annunciation (AVA) for audio and visual announcements for each stop, and an audio and visual Stop Requested announcement.

Bus fleet

LACMTA has the second largest bus fleet in North America with 2,528 buses, behind NYC's Metropolitan Transportation Authority with 5,593 and ahead of Toronto's TTC at 2,031 (2,160 with Wheel Trans).

Active

Division notes: C = Contracted (ST = Southland Transit; MV = MV Transportation; VT = Veolia Transportation)

Make/ Model	Picture	Year	Numbers (quantity ordered)	Engine/ Transmission	Fuel propulsion	Assigned divisions	Notes
31 feet in length
NABI 31-LFW		2010	3100–3149 (50 buses)	Cummins Westport ISL-G Allison B300R	CNG	C (MV, ST and VT)	3128 is equipped with TwinVision Silver Smart Series destination signs.
40 feet in length
Neoplan AN440A		1997–1998	6301–6600 (300 buses)	Cummins L10G Allison B400R	CNG	3
Neoplan AN440A		1999	6700–6799 (100 buses)	Cummins Westport L Gas Plus Cummins Westport ISL-G Allison B400R	CNG	3	Originally had Detroit Diesel Series 50G engines. Most units are re-powered with Cummins Westport L Gas Plus engines and some with the Cummins Westport ISL-G engines. 6784 is equipped with Luminator Horizon LED destination signs.
NFI C40HF		1999–2000	5000–5222 (223 buses)	Cummins Westport ISL-G Allison B400R	CNG	5, 7 and 18	Originally had Detroit Diesel Series 50G engines. 5040, 5052, 5060 and 5081 are equipped with Luminator Horizon LED destination signs.
NFI C40LF		2001	5300-5522 (223 buses)	Cummins Wesport ISL-G (many re-powered) Detroit Diesel Series 50G (see notes) Allison B400R	CNG	1, 2 and 18	Many units are re-powered with Cummins engine and originally had DD Series 50G engine. Some units retain the Detroit Diesel Series 50G engine which were not re-powered. Some are in the Metro Rapid livery 5325, 5341, 5367, 5390 and 5522 are in the Metro Express livery.
NABI 40-LFW	File:LACMTA 7711.jpg	1999-2000	7000-7214 (215 buses)	Cummins Westport ISL-G (most re-powered) Detroit Diesel Series 50G (see notes) Allison B400R	CNG	1, 2, 3, 7, 8, 9, 10, 15, 18 and C (ST and VT)	Some are in the Metro Rapid livery Most units were re-powered with Cummins engine & originally had DD Series 50G engine. Several units retain the Detroit Diesel Series 50G engine which were not re-powered. 7057, 7060, 7061, 7065 and 7168 are in the Metro Express livery. 7143 is used on Dodger Stadium Express 7109 and 7119 are equipped with Luminator Horizon LED destination signs 7129, 7130 and 7140 remain in old Metro Bus livery.
		2001	7300–7514 (215 buses)	Detroit Diesel Series 50G Cummins Westport ISL-G Doosan GL11K Allison B400R	CNG	1, 2, 3, 7, 9, 10, 15 and C (VT)	7303, 7304, 7335, 7340, 7342 and 7422 are in the Metro Rapid livery. 7350, 7419 and 7454 do not have monitors of Transit TV. 7331 is used on Dodger Stadium Express. 7406, 7420 and 7488 are re-powered with Doosan GL11K engines.
		2002	7600–7949 (350 buses)			1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 9, 10, 15, 18 and C (VT)	Currently being re-powered with Cummins or Doosan engines. Some are in the Metro Rapid livery 7785, 7786, 7787, 7839, 7873, 7937, 7938, 7940, 7941 and 7943 are used for the Dodger Stadium Express.
		2005	7525–7599 (75 buses)	Detroit Diesel Series 50MK-G Allison B400R		2, 7, 9, 15 and 18	Currently being repainted.
NABI 40C-LFW		2002–2003	7980–7999 (20 buses)	Detroit Diesel Series 50G Allison B400R	CNG	1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 9, 10, 15 and 18
OBI VI (06.501)		2000–01	11001–11067 (67 buses)	Detroit Diesel Series 50 Allison B400R	Diesel	C (MV and ST)
45 feet in length
NABI 45C-LFW		2003-4	8000-8099 (100 buses)	Detroit Diesel Series 50MK-G Allison B400R	CNG	1, 3, 8 and 15	All in Metro Rapid livery.
NABI Metro 45C		2008–10	8100–8400 (301 buses)	Cummins Westport ISL-G Allison B400R	CNG	6, 8, 9, 15 and 18	8100-8244 buses have regular windows, while 8245-8400 buses have tinted windows. 8360–8388 buses are dedicated for the Metro Silver Line and they are wrapped in a silver scheme livery branding the Metro Silver Line, except for 8388 and 8389, as they're not wrapped in silver scheme liveries.
		2010–11	8401–8491 (92 buses)			6, 7, 8, 9, 15 and 18	8405 bus is dedicated for the Metro Silver Line, however, it's not wrapped in a silver scheme livery branding the Metro Silver Line. 8419 is equipped with Silver Luminator Spectrum LED destination signs.
60 feet in length
NABI 60-BRT		2004	9200 (1 bus)	Cummins Westport L Gas Plus Cummins Westport ISL-G Allison B500R	CNG	8	9200–9229, 9287, 9297, 9299, 9312, 9314, 9335 and 9395–9398 are in the Metro Liner livery and dedicated to the Metro Orange Line, not equipped with fareboxes. 9254, 9255, 9258, 9261 and 9263 are in the Metro Local livery 9230–9394 and 9399 are in the Metro Rapid livery
		2005-06	9201–9399 (199 buses)			5, 7, 8, 10 and 15
		2006–07	9400–9494 (95 buses)			1, 5, 7, 8 and 15	9489 and 9492 are in the Metro Liner Livery and dedicated to the Metro Orange Line, but are not equipped with fareboxes. 9484, 9487 and 9488 are in the Metro Rapid livery.
		2007–08	9500–9594 (95 buses)			5, 10 and 18	9500–9504, 9559 and 9571 are in Metro Local Livery. 9505–9594 are in Metro Rapid livery. 9506 is out of service, due to an accident.
65 feet in length
NABI 65-BRT		2007	9495 (1 bus)	Cummins Westport ISL-G Allison B500R	CNG	8	Demonstration bus for the Metro Orange Line Metro Liner livery This prototype was created from a 2007 60-BRT that had it's front section lengthened by five feet.

On order

• Note: TBA = To Be Announced

Retired

Make/ Model	Picture	Year	Numbers (quantity ordered)	Engine/ Transmission	Fuel propulsion	Formerly assigned divisions	Retired	Notes
GMC TDH4801		1958	5100–5149 (50 buses)		Diesel	5
GMC TDH5301		1959	5300–5374 (75 buses)		Diesel	5, 6, 7
GMC TDM4515		1959	2025–2044 (20 buses)	DD 6-71, 4 spd manual	Diesel	1,9, 13		Suburban 45 psgr.seating, used primarily on Line 60, LA-SBdo-Riv. Single door entry, no A/C. Several retained at Div.13 Riverside as back-up after 3000 series coaches came on property.
GMC TDH5301		1962	5400–5479 (80 buses)		Diesel	2, 5, 6, 7, 18
Flxible		1962	5800–5899 (100 buses)		Diesel	1, 3, 5, 8, 12, 18
Flxible		1963	5900–5999 (100 buses)		Diesel	1, 2, 3, 5
Flxible FDV8C-401-7-UL-AC Suburban		1966	5600–5624 (25 buses)	V8 Cummins 165-285, 4 spd manual	Diesel	1,9, 13		Suburban, forward facing seating, high back seats, overhead luggage racks, A/C equipped, single door entry. Supplemented 3000 series GMC's on Line 60, 57, and Long Beach Express. Underfloor luggage bays. Converted to Allison auto trans. at Div. 1 shops in late 1980's.
Flxible		1968	6100–6274 (175 buses)		Diesel	1, 2, 3, 6, 7, 18
GMC S8M5303A		1968	3000–3014 (15 buses)	Detroit Diesel 8V71N Allison VS-2	Diesel	1,9, 13		Delivered new with 4 spd. manual trans, completely rebuilt in the late 1980's with an Allison auto. trans. at Div. 1 shops. Suburban seating, parcel racks, single door entry. Used primarily on Route 60 LA-SBdo. Replaced 2000 series suburbans on same route. Factory A/C. New LAX Airport Express service initially used the 3000's. Underfloor luggage bays. Last coaches ordered with manual transmissions & last suburbans purchased until Neoplan 3 axle coaches of 1987.
Flxible		1968	4200–4224 (25 buses)		Diesel	1, 2, 9
Flxible		1970	7000–7099 (100 buses)		Diesel	1, 5, 18
Flxible		1971	7100–7199 (100 buses)		Diesel	3, 8, 9, 15
Flxible		1973	7200–7276 (77 buses)		Diesel	1, 2, 3, 6, 7, 10
GMC T8H5307A		1973	1000–1099 (100 buses)	Detroit Diesel 8V71N Allison	Diesel	5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 18	1991
Flxible		1973	4300–4341 (42 buses)		Diesel	3, 9, 15	1990
GM		1974	3100–3299 (200 buses)		Diesel	2, 5, 6, 7, 8, 15	1993
Neoplan Skyliner		1974-1981	9900–9921 (22 buses)		Diesel	9, 16	1994–1995
Flxible		1975	7300–7399 (100 buses)		Diesel	1, 8, 9, 10, 12	1990
Flxible		1975	7400–7499 (100 buses)		Diesel	2, 3, 12, 18	1990
AM General		1977	8000–8199 (200 buses)		Diesel	2, 5, 8, 9, 12, 18	1992
M.A.N./AM General SG-220-18-3A		1978	9200–9229 (30 buses)	MAN D2566 MLUM Renk-Doromat 874B	Diesel	7	1994
M.A.N./AM General SG-220-16.5-2A		1978	9250–9259 (10 buses)	MAN D2566 MLUM Renk-Doromat 874B	Diesel		1995	Ex-Golden Gate Transit 451–460; bought in 1984
Grumman 870		1980	7500–7729 (230 buses)		Diesel	1, 3, 5, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 15, 16	1990–1993
GMC RTS T8H-203		1980	9140–9153 (14 buses)	Detroit Diesel 8V71N Allison V730	Diesel	5	2001	LACMTA acquired these buses from OCTA on auction in mid-1990s.
GMC RTS-04		1981	8200–9139 (940 buses)	Detroit Diesel 6V92TA Allison V730	Diesel	1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 15, 16, 18	1998–2001
GMC RTS-04		1982	4400–4434 (35 buses)	Detroit Diesel 6V92TAC Allison V731	Diesel	3, 9, 10, 15, C (ATE, FT)	2007–2008	Originally had Allison V730 Transmission. During their last refurbishment, all units were replaced with Luminator LED destination signs & white side panels. Most units received Allison V731 transmission
Neoplan AN440		1983–1984	3300–3714 (415 buses)	Detroit Diesel 6V92TA Allison HT Series	Diesel	1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 9, 10, 12, 15, 16, 18, C (ATE,FT)	2001	3300–3689 had Allison HT-747 Transmission 3690–3714 had Allison HT-748 Transmission
GMC RTS-04		1984	4452–4471 (10 buses)	Detroit Diesel 6V92TA Allison V730	Diesel	C (ATE,FT)	2001	Acquired from Long Beach Transit in 1997
Neoplan Suburban AN440/3 40'		1987	1100–1189 (90 buses)	Detroit Diesel 6V92TA Allison V731	Diesel	1, 8, 9, 12, 16, 18	2001
Flxible 40102-6C Metro 'B'		1988	1800–1809 (10 buses)	Cummins L10G Voith D863.3E	CNG	15	2002
TMC RTS T80-206		1988	2000–2266 (267 buses)	Detroit Diesel 6V92TAC Allison V731	Diesel	1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 15, 18, C (ST)	2006–2008
Flxible 40102-6C Metro 'B'		1988	2500–2649 (150 buses)	Cummins L10 Voith D863.3E	Diesel	5, 8, 9, 10, 15, 16, C (ATE, FT)	2002
Flxible 40102-6C Metro 'B'		1989	2700–2764 (65 buses)	Cummins L10 Voith D863.3E	Diesel	9, 10, 15, C (ATE, FT)	2002
TMC RTS T80-206		1989	1970–1999 (30 buses)	Detroit Diesel 6V92TAC Allison V731	Diesel	1, 2, 6, 9, 10, 15, 18	2007–2008	Originally methanol fueled, then ethanol fueled, and finally converted to diesel.
TMC RTS T80-206		1989	2300–2402 (103 buses)	Detroit Diesel 6V92TAC Allison V731	Diesel	2, 3, 7, 9, 10, 18, C (ATE, FT, ST)	2006–2008
TMC RTS		1989	2006 (1 bus)	Detroit Diesel 6V92TA Allison V731	Diesel	C (TC)		Ex-Omnitrans 1600 series
Gillig Phantom		1989	813, 814, 817 (3 buses)	Detroit Diesel 6V92TA Allison HT-748	Diesel	C (FT)		Leased from Foothill Transit.
		1994	1000, 1001, 1002, 1006, 1008, 1009, 1010 (7 buses)	Detroit Diesel Series 50 Allison B400R
Flxible 40102-6T Metro 'B'		1990	2800–2870 (71 buses)	Detroit Diesel 6V92TA Allison V731	Diesel	5, 9, 12, 16, C (ATE, FT, TC, MV)	2003
Flxible 40102-6T Metro 'C'		1992	2900–2932 (33 buses)	Detroit Diesel 6V92TA Allison V731	Diesel	9	2005–2006
TMC RTS T80-206		1992-1993	1200–1502 (303 buses)	Detroit Diesel 6V92TA Allison V731	Diesel	1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 15, 18, C (ST, VT)	2008–2009	Originally methanol fueled, then ethanol fueled, and finally converted to diesel.
Gillig Phantom		1989	9977 (1 bus)	Detroit Diesel 6V92TA Allison HT-748	Diesel	C (TC, ST, VT)	2010	9976 and 9977 acquired from Foothill Transit in mid-2000s. 9978–9980 acquired from Denver RTD in late-2000s, 9980 was leased with LADOT for Commuter Express service in 2008 before being purchased by LACMTA. 9980 had ZF Ecomat 4HP590C Transmission.
		1994	9976, 9978-9980 (4 buses)	Detroit Diesel Series 50 Allison B400R (except 9980)
Neoplan AN440A		1995–1996	4500–4695 (196 buses)	Cummins L10G Allison B400R	CNG	1, 2, 3, 7, 8, 10, 15, 18	2009–2011	First buses purchased by LACMTA.
Neoplan AN440A		1996–1997	4696–4793 (98 buses)	Cummins L10G Allison B400R	CNG	1, 2, 3, 7, 8, 10, 15, 18	2010–2011
Ford/El Dorado Econoline/Aerotech		1997	0025, 4-17 (2 buses?)		Diesel	C (ST, TC)
New Flyer D30LF		1997–1998	9981–9984 (4 buses)	Detroit Diesel Series 40 Allsion B300R	Diesel	C (VT)	2010	9981–9982 are Ex-Houston Metro unit. 9983-9984 is an Ex-Mountain Metropolitan Transit unit. These buses were leased from Transit Sales International in 2010.
New Flyer D40LF		1998	3000–3019 (20 buses)	Detroit Diesel Series 50 Allison B400R	Diesel	5, 6, C (VT)	2010–2011	Acquired as a rejected order from Citizens Area Transit in Las Vegas, Nevada
Thomas TL-960		2001	9950–9969 (20 buses)	Cummins ISC Allison B400R	Diesel	C (Coach USA, TC, VT)	2010–2011
Blue Bird CSFE 3703		2001	9970–9975 (6 buses)	Cummins ISC Alllison B400R	Diesel	C (FT, TC, MV, VT)	2010
El Dorado National MST II		2001–2002	12500–12527 (28 buses)	Cummins ISB Allison B300R	Diesel	C (FT, ST, VT)	2010	Originally #11500–11527
Ford/El Dorado Econoline/Aerotech		2001	12530-12534, 12571 (6 buses)	Ford 7.3 Powerstroke automatic transmission	Diesel	C (FT, MV)	2010	12535–12536 were originally Pasadena #1764–1765
		2002	12535–12536 (2 buses)			C (FT)
		2003	12537–12555 (19 buses)			C (FT, TC, VT)
El Dorado National EZ Rider II		2003	12556–12570 (15 buses)	Cummins Westport B LPG Plus Allison B300R	Propane	C (TC, VT, ST)	2011
NABI 42-BRT		2008	4200–4205 (6 buses)	Ford Triton V10 6.8L ISE ThunderVolt	Hybrid	3	2011

Notes: C=Contracted: FT=First Transit; TC=Transportation Concepts; MV=MV Transportation ; ATE=Ex ATE (Now First Transit, Compton.); ST = Southland Transit ; VT = Veolia Transportation.

Bus divisions

Under the Metro governance structure, the routes operating out of each division are supervised by an integrated/centralized operations division with oversight provided by Service Councils composed of elected officials, appointed representatives, and transit users from a given area served by each division. While the Councils have geographical boundaries, in practice they only define where the members come from, as most of Los Angeles is served by routes operating out of multiple sectors. For instance, the Olympic Bl Rapid bus is operated by buses from the San Gabriel Valley sector, despite its entire route being in the Westside or Central Los Angeles areas. A list of routes operating from each sector can be found on the Metro web site.

The SGV-3 in Cypress Park is the oldest bus yard in Metro history, which has been operating since 1907. It is home to 200 buses.

Most buses show the sector abbreviation and division number affixed on the windows and sides of buses. Some also have circular decals with the division name, with an illustration, akin to the style used in New York City.

The following table lists all current bus divisions (rail divisions are not included):

Metro is currently building a new bus yard which has been designated Division 13 adjacent to the Support Services Center and just east of the Gateway headquarters building. Construction is currently scheduled to be completed by September 2013.

Closed divisions

The following table lists all former divisions.

See also

• Los Angeles Metro Rail rolling stock
• Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority

References

1. Roman, Alex (September/October 2009). "Top 100 Transit Bus Fleets" (PDF). Metro Magazine. 105 (8): p. 22. Retrieved 2009-11-05. {{cite journal}}: |pages= has extra text (help); Check date values in: |date= (help)
2. http://metrotransportationlibrary.wikispaces.com/Division+1+%28Central+City%29
3. http://metrotransportationlibrary.wikispaces.com/Division+2+%28Crossroads+Depot%29
4. http://metrotransportationlibrary.wikispaces.com/Division+3+%28North+Los+Angeles%2C+Cypress+Park%29
5. http://metrotransportationlibrary.wikispaces.com/Division+5+%28Arthur+Winston%2C+Mid-Cities%29
6. http://metrotransportationlibrary.wikispaces.com/Division+6+%28Venice%29
7. http://metrotransportationlibrary.wikispaces.com/Division+7+%28West+Hollywood%29
8. http://metrotransportationlibrary.wikispaces.com/Division+8+%28West+Valley%29
9. http://metrotransportationlibrary.wikispaces.com/Division+9+%28El+Monte%2C+San+Gabriel+Valley%29
10. http://metrotransportationlibrary.wikispaces.com/Division+10+%28Gateway%29
11. http://metrotransportationlibrary.wikispaces.com/Division+15+%28East+Valley%29
12. http://metrotransportationlibrary.wikispaces.com/Division+18+%28South+Bay%29
13. http://www.metro.net/projects/MUDBFP/
14. http://www.metro.net/board/Items/2011/07_July/20110720AHCPItem32.pdf
15. http://metrotransportationlibrary.wikispaces.com/Division+12+(Long+Beach)
16. http://www.metro.net/board/recap/1997/Recap_032697rbm.pdf Authorize the sale of former RTD Division 13 (Riverside) bus terminal located at 2450 Mulberry Street, Riverside to Gary Rosenfield and/or nominee, for a cash price of $250,000" item #12
17. http://metrotransportationlibrary.wikispaces.com/Division+14+%28South+Park+Shops%29
18. Reclaimed bus yard begins life as urban wetland Los Angeles Times Feb. 10, 2012
19. http://metrotransportationlibrary.wikispaces.com/Division+16+(Pomona)

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