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SMTD Managing Director Frank Squires

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erving the public transportation needs of Illinois’ capital 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 district’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 several 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 p.m. on Saturday. There is no Sunday service.

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“Our first service expansion will likely be operating buses on Saturday night,” Squires said. “After implementing Saturday night service, our next expansion project could be additional service for UIS (University of Illinois Springfield). Following that, we are planning some type of Sunday morning service.”

The state’s budget woes are also inhibiting SMTD’s vision to expand its service into rural areas around Springfield, which is also the county seat of Sangamon County.

SMTD’s state-of-the-art maintenance garage area includes a regional maintenance center and an extensive SMTD’s budget for fiscal parts department. The floors of the facility are kept spotless, much like a Formula One or NASCAR garage. year 2014 was $14.8 million.

SMTD receives 62 percent of its funding from the state of Illinois, 18 Our garage is state-of-the-art. We also have a regional maintenance percent from Springfield, 10 percent from the federal government, 9 center, which many consider the best out there.”

Indeed, one of the things a visitor to the maintenance garage area in percent from fares and 1 percent from other sources, according to stathe SMTD facility might notice is how well it is maintained. Squires tistics published on the SMTD website, www.smtd.org.

As budget concerns tend to be on the minds of transit profession- said the floors are kept spotless, much like one would see in a Formula als everywhere, Squires said, “In the transit industry, nothing hap- One or NASCAR garage. At its regional maintenance center in the pens overnight. Would people like expanded service? Yes. Would garage area, SMTD services smaller paratransit buses from around the people like service earlier in the morning and later at night? Yes. But, region.

“We have 27 contracts to repair paratransit buses for several counthere is a cost factor tradeoff. The question is, can we afford to ties,” Squires said. “They bring their vehicles here for maintenance expand services?

“Funding is always a challenge. We work hard to acquire grants and because we can do a better job than local dealers. We do not maintain everything we need to keep the equipment up-to-date as best we can. their mainline buses.

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“We did not see a spike in ridership when gas prices were in the $4 a gallon range. We monitored that very closely. Currently, ridership is up while the price of gasoline is relatively low.”

— SMTD Managing Director Frank Squires

“We also perform maintenance for the county sheriff’s department.

The sheriff’s department bought one of our old buses at auction, so they 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 be repaired on-site quickly to get them back on the road. The parts department also keeps large bus parts on hand, including entire

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spare engines, radiators, etc. Squires explained that most bus parts cannot be obtained at a local parts store.

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MTD’s ridership for fiscal year 2014 was 1.9 million trips, and ridership is up about 4 percent from this time last year, Squires said. The increase has taken place despite the fact that Springfield does not have as many problems with traffic congestion compared 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 and designed for the rider. We do our best to attract people who are not dependent on transit. The number of choice riders (passengers who could choose another mode of travel) goes up and down, but we feel we have a good base of ridership overall.”

One factor that often affects ridership is the price of gasoline. In many cases, when gas prices spike up, so does public transit ridership. However, such has not been the case at SMTD. “We did not see a spike in ridership when gas prices were in the $4 a gallon range. We monitored that very closely. Currently, ridership is up while the price of gasoline is relatively low,” Squires said.

Squires made the point that when inflation and modern-day wages are factored in, the percentage of the average American’s paycheck spent on gas is probably not much different than what it was several decades ago.

“Those of us who are old enough can remember we all had a ‘stroke’ when the price went from 35 cents to 75 cents a gallon.

However, when it was 35 cents a gallon, the average worker only made around $6,000 a year. I would bet if you factor in inflation, gas is as cheap now as it was in 1970.”

In general, the lack of any major traffic congestion issues in Springfield makes private vehicles SMTD’s greatest competition.

“Springfield is not congested. You can go from one end of town to the other in about 20 minutes,” Squires said. “We have half-hour service and hour service, so sometimes it is quicker to drive than to take a bus. This is our biggest competition,” Squires said.

He explained cities that have had the room to expand boundaries outwardly, are often not conducive to traditional fixed-routes. The grids in many sprawling suburban areas, with their winding roads, cul-de-sacs, etc., do not easily lend themselves to fixed-routes.

“What I talk about a lot is population density. In big metro areas like Chicago, New York City, etc., as a bus travels down a street, it might pick up 30 people at an apartment building, because 400 people live there. It goes to the next apartment building and picks up a couple of dozen

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SMTD’s facility is state-of-the-art and includes office space for administrators, Access Paratransit, dispatchers, etc.; a CNG pumping station; maintenance garage; regional maintenance center; and a training center for employees.

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 expensive. Even for people with really good jobs in these areas, car ownership can be expensive as the insurance is high, parking is high, etc. In this scenario, bus transit in more convenient. The bus goes right by the house or the apartment building.

“I wish we could get more people riding the bus, but with town sprawl, you don’t get density. I have never been to San Francisco, but I’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 combine traveling on bicycles with bus service. All of SMTD’s buses are equipped 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 perhaps more likely to embrace riding the bus than older generations firmly entrenched in the nation’s car culture. “According the APTA (American Public Transportation Association), Millennials are riding the bus more, but I cannot say for sure we are seeing that in Springfield,� Squires said. “We have a lot of UIS students who ride the bus, but they tend to be from foreign countries.�

For the past several decades, many Americans have been becoming more aware of environmental issues. As the effects of global warming are becoming evident, many people and organizations are attempting to cut back on the use of carbon-based fuels. Indeed, one of SMTD’s mottos is “Ride SMTD’s environmentally friendly buses wherever life takes you!�

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vehicles there are on the road creating emissions that are harmful to both people and the environment. Like cars, buses also discharge harmful fumes; however, SMTD has gone the extra mile to lessen considerably its carbon footprint.

“Of the 58 fixed-route buses in our fleet, 31 are compressed natural gas and 26 are fueled 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 by Above: To honor SMTD employees, this bus features vehicles other than SMTD’s fleet. a wrap picturing staff. Right: SMTD allows groups to Squires explained operating with vehicles submit public service ads, which are placed for free fueled by both CNG and diesel is sort of an on the front of buses behind bike racks. insurance policy in case of an emergency. For example, if the electricity goes out, it would not be possible to pump vehicles using alternadiesel. In that case, SMTD could still pump CNG, as that system has its tive fuels, refueling own backup generator. Likewise, if the CNG station was rendered inop- arrangements, actual erable, the transit district could still be served with diesel operated buses fuel usage, the future commitment to clean, and paratransit vehicles.

Indeed, SMTD’s environmentally friendly alternative fueled fleet gar- alternative fuels and the nered an award from the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency presence of any incentives for employees,” the news release says. “There are three tiers of Green (IEPA).

A news release on the SMTD website says, “The Springfield Mass Fleets with one star being the lowest and five stars being the highest.”

The Green Fleet program designated SMTD as operating a fiveTransit District (SMTD) received the Illinois Green Fleet Designation from the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA). SMTD was the first star fleet. transit agency in the state to receive this designation.”

A Multimodal Paradigm According to the news release, the “Green Fleet” program was developed to recognize businesses, government entities and other organizahe state of Illinois’ nickname is “The Prairie State.” It is also tions for their efforts in reducing harmful emissions from motor vehicles known as “The Land of Lincoln.” Springfield’s most famous through the use of environmentally friendly alternative fuels. resident moved to the city in 1837, living there for 24 years, “The program assigns points to a fleet based on the percentage of

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“The center will before leaving for include a bus transfer Washington, D.C., to center, a train station, serve as the nation’s interstate buses, etc.”

16th president. The only Squires said. home Lincoln ever Additional future owned is located in plans call for impleSpringfield and is open menting a high-speed to the public. rail service running In addition to the from St. Louis, MO, to Lincoln Home National Springfield to ChicHistoric Site, other Linago. coln related sites in The new transit cenSpringfield include a ter will be located in National Historical Park that corridor, Squires that features a preserved said. surrounding neighborSpringfield is locathood; the Lincoln-Hered in central Illinois, ndon Law Offices State 96.7 miles, via Inter Historic Site; the LinSMTD staff members attend an educational session at the transit district’s training center. state-55, northeast of coln Tomb State HisThe center is used to train drivers and to conduct meetings.

St. Louis, MO, and toric Site; the Old State Capitol State Historic Site; the Lincoln Depot, from which Abraham 202.4 miles, via I-55, southwest of Chicago.

“It will be high-speed rail service, but not as fast as European or Lincoln departed Springfield to be inaugurated in Washington, D.C.; Japanese ‘bullet’ trains,” Squires said. “The train will travel at speeds and the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum.

As the home of many historical Lincoln sites and the Illinois State up to 100 mph. In Japan, a train must be able to reach 253 mph to be Capitol that houses the executive and legislative branches of the state considered a ‘bullet’ train.”

While SMTD looks toward advancements in its multimodal government, Springfield is a popular destination for both tourists and approach to public transportation with the proposed new transit center, state residents.

To further enhance public transportation options in the city, future other technologies are making their way on the buses.

“SMTD’s fleet is outfitted with security cameras featuring audio plans include a new transit center located near SMTD’s main facility. capabilities, and we are getting ready to implement other technological The new transit center will be designed as a multimodal entity.

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advancements,” Squires said. “They will include automated voice stops, which is a project we hope to be able to start moving on in the next six months. However, because of the current state budget battle, that project is on hold.”

Squires explained the automated voice stop system would call out audibly what stop the bus is approaching, rather than having the driver make that announcement.

“We have talked about having buses equipped with Wi-Fi to allow people to work while 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-Fi for $20 a month. For a bus, it is hundreds of dollars a month.”

Another project on hold because of state budget issues is the installation new fare boxes on the fleet. Squires said the fare boxes would be 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 the last 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, IT Administrator 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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in her 35th year. We have a lot of people in key positions who have been here a long time. We have had drivers, technicians and mechanics who have retired after 30 years. Bus driver Gary Brake just retired after 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 we have 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 drivers “We try to involve children at an early age. are trained on the road while accompanying a veteran driver or a training instructor.�

Every Tuesday and Thursday we host class field trips SMTD is working on instituting a refresher class for for 6-, 7- and 8-year olds. We take them for a ride on a drivers. “We are not quite there yet, because we are working bus to show them how to use the system at an early with some new training materials,� Squires said. “The age. We also will go to middle schools upon request.� goal is to have all drivers cycle through the course every year or two.�

While SMTD does not market itself with radio or print advertising, A Highly Trained Veteran Staff it does accept advertisements on the outside of its buses. The transit disquires said employee turnover at SMTD has been traditionally trict has a contract with an advertising firm out of Minnesota that spelow. The system’s highly trained veteran staff is definitely a cializes in bus advertising, Squires said. In addition, to do its part in plus, however, as they approach retirement, SMTD is beginning promoting worthy causes, SMTD allows groups to submit public servto seek and train the next generation of transit workers. “We have a catch phrase we use when training senior citizens “My predecessor worked here for 30 — ‘Remember how to ride the bus for the first time, again.’� years,� Squires said. “Diane Townsend, the head of all of our finances and administration, has been here 15 years. Earl Amos, who runs the ice ads, which are placed for free on the front of buses behind the bike garage on the maintenance side, is a veteran of 35 years, and says he racks. “We generate about 1 percent of our budget through the advertisewants to be here 40. Angela Brooks (superintendent of operations) is phones to scan a QR code located at a kiosk. After scanning the QR code, information, such as where the bus is located and how long it will be before it reaches the bus stop, would appear on the person’s phone. “This system would be GPS based,� Squires said. “It would involve an app that says, ‘I’m standing on the corner and I want to go downtown. I can go a block that way to a stop that will get me downtown in 12 minutes. If I go a block over there, that might get me downtown in 30 minutes, or I can go two blocks the other way and get downtown in 5 minutes. The bus will be at the stop two blocks away in 4 minutes, therefore, I don’t have time to make that one.’�

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ments,” Squires said. “We used to promote service for the Illinois State Fair on radio and in print, but, this year, we are not running dedicated shuttles to the fair, as ridership on the service from downtown to the fairground has been declining.”

While Squires is not sure why the decline in ridership on the fair shuttle service has taken place, he thinks there may 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 in a 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 couple of routes go right to the fairground.”

This year, the Illinois State Fair ran from August 13 through August 23.

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Decorated by SMTD employees using 10,000 lights, this special “Christmas Bus” has been a hit during holiday activities in downtown Springfield.

he SMTD employees who riders see face-to-face the most are the bus operators. As Squires has said, the focus of everything the transit district does is on serving its ridership. In this vein, drivers are always on the alert to make sure 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 the bus for three or four days. A driver might wonder if there is something wrong, or the operator might remember that patron said he or she was going to visit a relative out of town. Drivers are generally very conscientious when it comes to knowing their riders and noticing when they are not on the bus.”

Sometimes a driver might alert SMTD leadership if a regular passenger 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 navigate 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-year olds. We take them for a ride on a bus to show them how to use the system at an early age. We also will go to middle schools upon request.”

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To improve traction on ice and snow, Shane Clayton works in the maintenance garage, cutting smaller grooves across the large grooves in a bus tire.

Part of the goal of educating children is to make riding the bus less intimidating. In addition, the hope is that the education process will also ease parents’ minds, thus encouraging them to allow their youngsters to 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 nervous those first two times.�

Many times, the intimidation factor can be the same for senior citizens. 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, especially 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, they have buses, rail, subways, etc., and I only see that multimodal approach growing in the future. In Springfield, our service is growing, and I also see 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 rural areas. Some of this expansion will also be done with a multimodal approach. “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 other connections that are far enough apart to allow the trains to run at 225 mph,� Squires said. “I can also see bullet trains running in corridors such 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 drivers are courteous and kind — they are good people.�

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fficially launching its new

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CT-Series during BusCon —scheduled for Sept-

ember

28-30

at

the

Indiana

Convention Center, in Indianapolis, 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 vehicles, the CT-Series features three key attributes — safety, low total cost of operation and longevity, according to Micro Bird Comm-

Micro Bird Commercial Launches New CT-Series

ercial National Sales Manager James Mansell and Vice President of Sales & Marketing Normand Pâquet.

“With a long and successful history, 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 focusing on such transportation segments as healthcare, assisted living, church, hotel/motel and medical transport.

“There is a lot of experience behind Micro Bird Commercial pertaining to these and other segments, and this is where we want to continue to grow our business through our established dealership network.”

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Normand Pâquet

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CT-Series enhances passenger comfort,” Mansell said. “The overall look for this series is both contemporary and stylish. Changes have come about oining the company’s well-known D-Series, S-Series and specialty after listening to what our customers and dealers have been telling us, such vehicle lineup, Micro Bird Commercial’s new CT-Series has been as the need for more technology. A good example would be the addition of available for approximately six months. MBC representatives and reverse cameras for our buses, similar to those cameras now found in many dealers have already been busy with cross country demonstrations. new automobiles.

“The feedback we have received from people driving the CT-Series “They also have requested other amenities including USB ports, Internet during our demos has been fantastic,” Mansell said. “Not only are end- accessibility and improved GPS capabilities. The demand for technology users excited about the many positives that this series brings, but they continues to grow and we, at Micro Bird Commercial, are excited to offer are also seeing its true value. these advances.”

We are ready to show more The CT-Series includes people what we are doing 17-passenger units. Meanwith the CT-Series during while, two new configuraBusCon. tions for the Micro Bird “Clients have immediately Commercial D-Series — 28noticed the contemporary passenger and 25-passengerdesign of our CT-Series plus-luggage options — will buses. This is due, in part, to also officially launch during a smaller front-end, helping this year’s BusCon. This is provide tremendously imppart of the company’s conroved visibility for drivers tinual effort to provide difand passengers. Drivers have ferent types of vehicles to reported they feel as if they meet expanding customer are driving a much smaller demands. bus, due to the elimination of A 25-passenger-plus-lugmany blind spots.” gage D-Series bus (along Other benefits to the CTwith a CT-Series vehicle) will Series include: be on display by Micro Bird n Newly designed “moreCommercial during BusCon. An ergonomic driver zone, above, along with newly designed windows view” windows and entrance “Meeting different needs is and entrance door, give the CT-Series a modern feel. door; all part of our effort to offer n Heavy-gauge steel side safe and long-lasting vehiimpact barriers; cles, while also providing n One-piece galvanized customers with better total steel roof bows and aluminum cost of operation options,” side body panels; Mansell said. “This helps n Stylish and ergonomic make us unique as a compadriver zone with easy access ny, and why we are excited to controls; about moving forward.” n Narrow body width, wide inside center aisle and more A History Of room for passengers; Satisfying Customer n Responsive power and Demands high-end efficiency with 6speed automatic transmission; lthough its company n Attractive aerodynamic roots date to 1966, design; the launch of Micro n Accessible wiring, elecBird Commercial took place trical and engine compartat the 2014 American Public ments; and, Transportation Association n Improved fuel economy (APTA) Expo in Houston, for both gas and diesel engine options.

TX, last October. The company is part of Micro Bird Inc., in connection “We have received field reports of an approximately 38 percent fuel sav- with Blue Bird Corporation, and was formed with the idea of focusing ings for the diesel option, and approximately 20 percent savings for the gas on the expanding U.S. commercial bus market. option,” Mansell said. “With all of the many benefits reported thus far from “The timing was right for us to introduce Micro Bird Commercial. those driving the CT-Series — including upgrades in appearance, driver Over the years, Micro Bird Inc., has enjoyed strong business growth in visibility and fuel economy — companies are recognizing the true value the Canadian commercial transit business,” Mansell said. “Since the that MBC vehicles can bring to the various transportation services they are APTA Expo focuses heavily on the transit industry, it was time to show providing.” that our company was serious about growing our U.S. commercial bus The CT-Series also features the new Ford Transit 2015MY chassis, business as well.” which comes with an encased capless fuel filler, and an improved engine The opportunity to introduce MBC at an event (APTA Expo) held once compartment layout for both the 3.2 diesel and 3.7 gas liter engines, every three years was too good to pass up, he added. according to Mansell.

“Originally, Micro Bird was called Girardin, named for the family that “In addition to many of the standard Micro Bird body benefits, such as a started the business. Since 1966, the company has been producing Type reinforced structure and superior insulation, the wider center aisle of the A school buses, and now also builds MFSAB (Multi-Function School

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ing on school buses,” Mansell said. “They Activity Buses) and commercial units,” are growing their businesses, which also Mansell said. “We have distributed helps us expand MBC.” throughout North America since 1966, and Normand Pâquet added that having a are now part of a joint venture with Blue large North American dealer network in Bird. What’s important to understand is that place offers another advantage.

Micro Bird Commercial is a separate entity “As a company, this network helps us from both Micro Bird and Blue Bird. This provide a wide variety of ‘best practices’ includes separate marketing and sales from different geographic regions for the departments that involve dedicated profesbenefit of our end-user customers,” Pâquet sionals who are helping to grow the comsaid. “Many clients, regardless of their spemercial bus line for MBC. cific bus segment involvement, can greatly “Blue Bird has its own facility in Fort learn and grow from these new practices.”

Valley, GA. We all work together within the In the commercial bus marketplace, Mansell added, customers are same network, and Micro Bird Commercial also works by itself as basically an independent entity. There are distinct differences between Micro looking to get the most out of their dollars, when purchasing a unit. This is especially important for those who are using a vehicle 24 hours a day, Bird, Micro Bird Commercial and Blue Bird.”

He added, however, that certain branding elements remain the same such as in a commercial shuttle bus operation.

“Again, it comes down to providing vehicles that specialize in safety, between the three companies, the most visible of which is the familiar flylow total cost of operation and longevity,” Mansell said. “At MBC, we 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 work with a strong R & D department while also listening to customers include the bird logo with our branding. This shows the history of our and dealers. All of this is done to help carve out a specific niche in the bus company, and the fact that Blue Bird continues to enjoy a long and solid marketplace. I feel we have done a good job thus far at identifying our reputation of making quality vehicles that focus on safety, longevity and strengths and objectives in the United States.”

As part of its mission statement, Micro Bird Commercial strives to crelow total cost of operation,” Mansell said. “Although Micro Bird ate value for its customers through the Commercial is new, it’s been built on the design, fabrication and distribution of safe same core belief: the importance of quality vehicles of superior quality within selected that has been around for years. It’s a focus markets. Guaranteed satisfaction of its custhat customers have come to expect.” tomers, profitability for its shareholders He added that a strong network of dealers and the well-being of colleagues is also located throughout North America also part of this mission. remains vital to the success of MBC, as “Micro Bird Commercial will remain does the organization’s roadside assistance successful as long as we keep this mission program. in mind, while producing and improving “For service and parts, customers can call our line of buses. Staying true to the core 1-855-628-MBUS (6287) to find a local statements of our mission is very imporrep,” Mansell said. “This network helps us tant,” Mansell said. “One of the themes at provide customers with the information and this company is, ‘Always leading by innoservice they need, anywhere in North vation.’ We are seeing this come to fruition America.” again with the CT-Series, just as we have Customers of Micro Bird Commercial seen it throughout the past couple of years are also benefiting from the company’s new with our D-Series and other projects. website at www.mbcbus.com.

“It’s important to stay ahead with inno“It’s been a great help for those people vation and to truly understand the needs of looking for commercial buses. It explains our customers and dealers. This involves the advantages of the MBC product line and turning these needs into a product that is highlights our vehicle inventory,” Mansell ‘first to market.’ Working with our R & D said. department on new options, while being at Getting potential customers behind the the forefront of the industry, are important wheel of an MBC bus is another key selling goals we have going forward at MBC. strategy for the company. For example, the Micro Bird Commercial offers stylish interiors and greater There is also a panel in place comprised of company has held several CT-Series’ “ride accessibility options for the benefit of passengers. commercial experts at our company. It is and drives,” especially on the West Coast. through this panel that we are constantly “It’s important to get people behind the talking to people and receiving information wheel so they can understand and appreciabout the newest technologies and industry ate our vehicles. In doing so, they get the demands.” full experience of what we have to offer as Mansell noted that Micro Bird a company. This goes hand-in-hand with Commercial relies on a large team of engiour branding, which includes the new webneers and experts in other fields related to site,” Mansell said. the bus industry — all in an effort to push Helping the Micro Bird Commercial the company to greater heights. Having a dealer network grow and prosper is another strong dealer network that offers “boots on key objective for the company. the ground” also helps when overseeing “Within this network of dealers, are those day-to-day activities and changes in the who have decided to start selling retail comcommercial bus segment. mercial buses, after years of strictly focus-

One of the themes at this company is, “Always leading by innovation.”

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

Improved Technology Continues To Shape Bus Travel

miles northeast of Montreal. The only kind of vehicle manufactured at this 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 at this facility, and we continue to expand capabilites.”

Pâquet added: “The assembly line at the Drummondville facility is supported by a large warehouse, located 1.5 miles away. This close proximity guarantees delivery of just-in-time parts.”

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nderstanding how technology can change bus travel for the better continues to drive representatives at Micro Bird Commercial.

Future Is Bright For Better The company has been instrumental in looking for answers to Bus Travel And Products today’s major transportation challenges. This includes sustainability, better fuel mileage, increased safety, improved driver and customer satisfacs the new CT-Series is being showcased at the 2015 BusCon, offition — the list continues to grow. cials at Micro Bird Commercial will be working on continued prod“Improved available technology will obviously have a big influence uct development and innovation — all in an effort to help meet over our future endeavors. This includes the use of alternative fuels, growing transportation demands found throughout much of North America. changes in manufacturing, etc.,” Mansell said. “Therefore, it’s very “Using public transport continues to make greater sense for more important that we maintain a good connection with customers and people as traffic congestion, concerns over vehicle emissions and high resources, helping us understand changes in technology, while growing fuel prices remain at the forefront of challenges in many urban areas,” partnerships.

Mansell said. “Therefore, I feel it’s inevitable that the demand for more, “As a company, Micro Bird Commercial has done a great job at develop- and better, buses will grow. There is a continued desire for clean and effiing new products, leading through innovation and understanding cost effec- cient transportation. Micro Bird Commercial can provide the right answers for these needs.” tive ways to move forward with better technology.”

Pâquet agreed, adding One example is the availthat demand for sustainability of an affordable able transportation is par“green” solution through a ticularly strong within spepartnership between Micro cific areas of the United States and Canada. He listBird Commercial and the ed the state of California ROUSH® CleanTech propand Portland, OR, as ane system. The Propaneprime examples.

Powered Micro Bird DSeries option uses the Ford’s “Portland is known as a E-450 chassis with a 6.8L very ‘green’ city. Public engine that offers best-intransport is big there as class horsepower and torque, well as in other places. according to Mansell.

There will definitely be changes within the next “With a capacity of up 20 years, or sooner, when to 25 passengers, and a it comes to added demand fuel tank that allows travel for the type of vehicles of up to 320 miles, the The D-Series' 25-passenger-plus-luggage model is one of many produced at Micro Bird Propane-Powered Micro advancements now available from Micro Bird Commercial.

Bird D-Series helps the Commercial,” Pâquet said. environment and offers fuel savings along the way,” Mansell said.

“Many of these changes are being initiated by different forms of govThe vehicle is certified by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ernment. and the California Air Resources Board (CARB). Propane conversions “With its own sales and marketing departments, while still under the are provided by Micro Bird Commercial, with ROUSH® offering service large Micro Bird/Blue Bird umbrella, MBC benefits from the best of both and support. worlds — all in an effort to produce quality Type A commercial buses.”

Mansell and Pâquet said they look forward to welcoming current and “ROUSH® is a well-known supplier of propane systems, and offers complete training and support for its products. Mobile service technicians are potential customers to Micro Bird’s BusCon booth (No. 939). Visitors available to help with any problems regarding this system,” Mansell added. will be able to see the new CT-Series, while also learning about other The Propane-Powered D-Series is serviceable with existing diagnostic MBC products and services.

“We are extending an open invitation for people to meet and talk with 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 us at BusCon. There is a lot of excitement at Micro Bird Commercial,” company offers a fantastic system for the propane Type A bus market- Mansell said. “We want people to experience first-hand the CT-Series, place,” Mansell said. “Our customers have also been happy with the and learn what else we have available.

“I also want to remind people that they can contact our company, or propane system and service from ROUSH®, and we, at MBC, look forone of our many dealers, to schedule a ‘ride and drive’ demonstration. ward to further building this relationship.

“As MBC continues to focus on the use of propane, other alternative This is a great way to truly see and experience the quality vehicles we fuels are also being considered. Representatives of Micro Bird have available for the Type A cutaway bus transportation marketplace.”

Contact: Micro Bird Commercial, 3000 Girardin St., Commercial strive to meet the future needs of customers, which includes Drummondville, QC J2E 0A1. looking at different propulsion systems. This process starts, in part, by Phone: 855-628-MBUS (6287); Fax: 819-475-9633. talking with customers and listening to their requests.”

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TransitWorks Launches New Ford Transit Small Bus With Seating Up To 15 Bus Door Entry Can Be Controlled From Inside Or Outside The Vehicle To support requests from the public transit and wheelchair transport industries, TransitWorks has designed the Ford Transit Small Bus. With fuel economy near 20 mpg and an upfit built directly on OEM chassis, the new Ford Transit Small Bus offers the market a compelling and cost effective vehicle alternative.

This vehicle features a lighted 38-inch wide bus door entry, non-slip step surface, stainless steel grab bars on both sides of the steps, and remote control for operation of the doors from inside or outside the vehicle. Remote control allows the driver to be in better position to assist the loading and unloading of passengers.

The Ford Transit Small Bus can seat up to 15 passengers including driver (on Ford Transit long wheelbase models), or up to four wheel-

chair passengers. Available with TransitWorks’ exclusive SmartFloor flexible flooring system,

which allows for easy moving or removing of seats to create hundreds of different seating configurations. It is also available with a power wheelchair lift at the rear doors which can

accommodate up to 1,000 pounds.

As with all TransitWorks vehicles, the Ford Transit with bus doors meets FMVSS, OEM and ADA requirements. It can be sold and shipped anywhere in the United States.

TransitWorks is a leading builder of commercial shuttles, transporters, small buses and mobility vans. TransitWorks, a Ford Qualified Vehicle Modifier (QVM), has been Ford’s No. 1 Mobility pool for 12 years in a row, and is part of the Ford Ship-Thru program. With three manufacturing facilities in Ohio and Kansas, TransitWorks is building and shipping innovative transit vehicles throughout North America.

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Seniors, Disabled Individuals Gain More Affordable Rides Thanks To MJM Innovations, Local DOT The Montgomery County, MD, “Call-N-Ride” program provided subsidized transportation to more than 5,000 seniors and individuals with disabilities and limited incomes. The County issued paper vouchers to participants that helped to pay for their transportation needs, but the voucher system was fraught with excessive costs and was vulnerable to fraud and misuse.

Montgomery County looked for ways to improve accountability, cut costs and improve efficiencies. To meet those goals, the Call-N-Ride program administrators sought to secure MJM Innovations’ proven transportation technology solution and services.

“After meeting with the County, and hearing the details of the program, we knew immediately that we could help the Call-N-Ride program not only survive, but also thrive,” says Jeffrey Venick, president of MJM Innovations.

Improving The Program The Call-N-Ride program provided monthly subsidies to seniors and individuals with disabilities, based on household income and number in the household, to assist with transportation costs. The County’s goal was to provide accessible, affordable and alternative transportation opportunities using taxicabs to meet the needs of the participants, who were unable to utilize public transportation.

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Eligible participants were able to schedule taxi rides and travel with participating taxi companies within Montgomery County’s service area, and pay for the trips with the purchased paper vouchers. Managing this large subsidy program with paper vouchers was extremely costly, cumbersome and difficult for the County to monitor. With the overwhelming number of vouchers, the County was also unable to ensure accountability and fiduciary integrity.

From Paper To Plastic In 2013, the Montgomery County Department of Transportation recognized the need to change, and selected MJM Innovations to design and implement a system that would eliminate the paper vouchers, improve the payment processing and provide accurate real time trip information that would help them manage and improve the Call-NRide service.

MJM Innovations’ EzTransport® solution was ideal because it met all of the County’s criteria for the Call-N-Ride program, and it would work with the existing technologies that were used by the participating taxi cab companies.

Benefits included: • MJM was able to seamlessly transition the Call-N-Ride program from a paper voucher system to a card system. Active eligible participants were issued reloadable Call-N-Ride swipe cards, with

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their photo and a unique card number, that would pay for their trips as well as provide transaction information to the County; and, • Card readers in taxi cabs gathered real time trip data each time the Call-N-Ride card was swiped. The EzTransport solution could identify the cab company, cab number, driver number, date, time, and pick up and drop off GPS coordinates of the trip. MJM Innovations’ EzTransport payment processing, reporting and tracking capabilities helped to manage and monitor the program, which resulted in substantial cost savings to the County.

EzTransport Is An Enduring Solution As a result of MJM Innovations’ EzTransport efficient and reliable solution, Montgomery County DOT saved valuable resources, which they were able to reallocate and expand the Call-N-Ride program and increase services.

“We’ve worked with many public transportation authorities to improve their operations using our transportation solutions technologies, but this project was unique,” says Venick. “The fact that we were able to help offer affordable transportation options to a larger population of aging and disabled individuals made this particular project deeply rewarding on a personal, not just a professional, level.”

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The New Blue: Metropolitan Transit System Trolley Line To Be Renamed UC San Diego Blue Line The San Diego Metropolitan Transit System (MTS) and UC San Diego Health have agreed to rename the system’s Blue Line, which currently runs from San Ysidro to downtown. It will extend to Old Town, UC San Diego’s La Jolla campus and beyond.

“The new name will be the ‘UC San Diego Blue Line’ and will highlight the opportunity for all San Diegans to seek medical care at UC San Diego Health facilities,” according to a press release.

“The health system has long been committed to playing an important and positive role in the life and lives of this region and its residents,” said Paul Viviano, chief executive officer of UC San Diego Health. “This agreement is a figurative and literal reflection of that commitment. It represents a new, smart and sustainable way for San Diegans to visit, learn and access the diverse services we offer.”

MTS is currently working in conjunction with the San Diego Association of Governments, the California Department of Transportation, elected officials and other stakeholders to develop and complete the 11mile Blue Line extension (Mid-Coast Project) from Old Town to University Town Center by 2019.

The 30-year agreement includes naming rights to three stations on the line: the existing station at Old Town, to be renamed Old Town UC San Diego Health South, and planned stations at the UC San Diego main campus and at the health campus in La Jolla, which includes UC San Diego Jacobs Medical Center, slated to open in 2016.

MTS will receive an annual fee, beginning at $675,000 with subsequent increases tied to Mid-Coast project completion and the local

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Shown, left to right, are Eddie Fieldhouse, vice president of R & R Limousine, and Randy Angell, senior account executive for CH Bus Sales, LLC.

R & R Limousine Takes Delivery Of New TEMSA TS 35 Mid-Sized Coach R & R Limousine Service, based in Louisville, KY, began in 1999 with a small vehicle fleet of two stretches. A few years later, the company was purchased by Carey & Eddie Fieldhouse, and has grown to a fleet of 32, consisting of sedans, SUVs, vans, stretch vehicles, and two mini-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 for smaller 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 corporate events, weddings, and tours.

CH Bus Sales, Inc., is the exclusive distributor of TEMSA motorcoaches in the United States. CH Bus Sales is a privately owned corporation. TEMSA is a fully owned subsidiary of Sabanci Holding, a financial and industrial group in Turkey.

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News From Complete Coach CCW Installs Q’Pod Seating System For Napa Transit

CCW Installs Q’Pod Seating System For City Of St. George, UT, SunTran Division Complete Coach Works (CCW) has completed the retrofitting of seven SunTran buses with Q’Pod securement systems. The job 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’Pods have safety features, such as the 3-point securement system, the stabilizing bumper, and the integrated shoulder belt.

Kevin O’Brien, the general sales manager at CCW, said, “These systems not only allow for all riders to be accommodated, but it also speeds up the loading and off-loading process, assuring that routes will be met on time.”

The City of St. George SunTran Division provides the public transit for St. George. It has 6 fixed routes, with over 140 bus stops.

In 2014 SunTran expanded service to Ivins, UT. They are also wheelchair accessible with space for two chairs and bike racks.

CCW also has finalized its contract with Napa Valley Transit (NVT), of Napa, CA. The contract consisted of retrofitting Q’Pod wheelchair 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 existing seating, four seats were removed to create the area designated for the Q’Pods. CCW sent technicians on-site to Napa’s facility to do the retrofitting.

CCW is a United States bus remanufacturing and rehabilitation company with over 28 years of service to the transportation industry.

“Napa Valley Transit (also known as VINE Transit) focuses on providing sustainable, accessible, community-focused transportation options that are innovative and environmentally responsible. Its routes offer service to people throughout the Napa County Region,” said representatives.

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Industry Mourns Death Of Leaders CLARENCE “CLANCY” CARL CORNELL Clarence “Clancy” Cornell, founder of ABC Companies, died August 15, at his home in Clermont, FL. He was born February 25, 1930. Mr. Cornell had worked in and around buses since childhood, along with his siblings, Eddie and Alice. Mr. Cornell “struck out on his own” in the early 1950s, first purchasing the Boone Bus Service, then Elkhorn Stages, and the Faribault Bus Service —which he grew from a small city bus service into a tour and charter business. The operation evolved into buying and selling coaches and eventually into ABC Companies.

Clarence “Clancy” Cornell Mr. Cornell and his wife, Norma, were the parents of four children; Deb, Ron, Roxanne and Dane, who grew up in the garages of Faribault Bus, where they worked as 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

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active in charitable work. His foremost charity, the Clarence Cornell School of Business at The Bus and Motorcoach Academy, is a partnership between UMA and the College of Southern Maryland, offering accredited course work to support industry professionals in day-to-day business operations. He also served as chairman emeritus at ABC Companies, and was a board member of The Museum of Bus Transportation in Hershey, PA. He was a past recipient of the Lifetime Achievement 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 their daughter, Jennifer. Their hobbies included world travel, touring the country in their motorhome, designing and overseeing the building of their 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 Board Dane Cornell said. “He was tireless in his dedication to the industry, and gave his advice and support freely and with much generosity. He will 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 unexpectedly 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 of innovation for the entire refrigeration and air conditioning sector. The company now counts on 3,400 employees in more than 90 countries, and turnover of 657 million euros, making it 50 times the size it was when

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Senator h. c. Peter Schaufler took the helm,� according to a release from the company. “He also founded a joint venture with a Chinese company in Beijing in 1994. He successfully introduced compressor technologies to the market, such as screw compressors in 1983 and scroll compressors in 2002.�

Founded in 2005, the Schaufler Foundation’s goal is to bring together entrepreneurship, science, research and art. It is the main sponsor of the Karlsruhe University of Applied Sciences’ Valerius Funer Prize, which recognizes outstanding achieveSenator h. c. Peter Schaufler ments of mechanical engineering students in the areas of refrigeration, air conditioning and environmental technology. It also supports students at the University of Dresden, the University of Stuttgart and the Karlsruhe University of Applied Sciences via the German government’s Deutschlandstipendium (Germany Scholarship). Schaufler also created the BITZER Chair of Refrigeration, Cryogenics and Compressor Technology at the TU Dresden in 2007.

Schaufler and his wife, Christiane Schaufler-Munch, made donations to welfare institutions and gave the public access to their extensive art collection, comprising more than 3,000 pieces at the Schauwerk Sindelfingen 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 science. Other awards include the 2014 Grunderpreis Baden-Wurttemberg for company founders, in recognition of his life’s work.

BITZER US, Inc., is a subsidiary of the BITZER Group of 36 companies. It is an independent manufacturer of air conditioning and refrigeration compressors with sales companies and production sites for reciprocating, screw, and scroll compressors as well as pressure vessels all over the globe.

NATHAN ZIMMERMAN ABC Companies Regional Product Support Manager Nathan Zimmerman died Wednesday, July 29, 2015 in an auto accident on Interstate 75 in Florida.

Mr. Zimmerman was born on January 20, 1955, in Kyoto, Japan, a son of missionary parents.

He was an employee of ABC Companies for over 20 years.

In addition to his work at ABC, he volunteered raising funds and organizing missionary trips.

A memorial fund has been Nathan Zimmerman organized to support his family.

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Hometown Trolley: Helping Northern Wisconsin Economy Hometown Trolley CEO and Owner Kristina Pence-Dunow recently gave Senator Russ Feingold a tour of the company’s recently expanded trackless trolley bus manufacturing

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

facility in Crandon, WI. She also discussed with him the growing economics of the area.

Hometown Trolley employs over 50 county residents and sources many of its supplies through other small local northern Wisconsin businesses.

One local business owner, Shirley Mills, was also present for the tour. She is owner of Mills Saddlery, which creates genuine leather handstraps for the trackless trolley buses. Hometown Trolley has sourced its leather handles from Mills since 1991.

“We had a wonderful tour of Hometown Trolley yesterday in Crandon. So great to see such focus and dedication being paid to improving the local economy,” Feingold said.

Hometown Trolley vehicles are designed in replica of the streetcars of the early 1800s. The company now also offers green fuel chassis options on all of its makes and models.

“Hometown Trolley is dedicated to preserving the environment, and recent partnerships now also allow us the ability to offer additional alternative energy products to customers, such as wind-solar powered street lamps and trolley stops. Our reputation is built on providing customers superior products and top-notch customer service,” said Pence-Dunow.

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Rose Chauffeured Transportation Acquires MY Bus Company Rose Chauffeured Transportation, a ground transportation provider headquartered in Charlotte, NC, has announced the August 2015 acquisition of MY Bus, a Charlottebased charter bus company formerly owned

by Rebecca Cherry. The acquisition offers additional services to MY Bus clients.

Cherry, who founded MY Bus in 1999, says the acquisition provides her the opportunity to focus fully on her transportation safety consulting business.

Tom Holden, director of operations for Rose said, “We’re excited to extend them our 24-hour, 365-day-a-year operation plus an inventory of over 100 vehicles. Cherry’s former customers now have access to sedans, SUVs, executive vans, and mini buses in addition to our luxury motor coaches.”

Rose Chauffeured Transportation has more than 130 employees and approximately 100 vehicles, and provides service to groups, sports teams, and individuals via sedan, SUV, mini-bus, motorcoach, and executive vans.

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NJ Transit Places Order For 772 MCI Commuter Coaches NJ Transit’s board of directors has authorized the purchase of 772, MCI 45-foot Commuter Coaches.

It’s the latest equipment purchase in a 33year relationship between the companies. The $395 million order for clean diesel, cruiser-style

coaches will have three-point seatbelts, forward-facing seating for 57 passengers, as well as individual airflow controls and reading lights. The six-year delivery schedule will begin in 2016.

This latest order between MCI and NJ Transit will replace existing MCI coaches in New Jersey’s fleet. MCI has delivered over 2,000 Commuter Coaches to the agency since 1982. NJ Transit said the new MCI Commuter Coaches will boost seating capacity by 6 percent.

Express Transportation Orlando, FL, area Express Transportation, a charter and tour operation, has purchased three new 2015, MCI J4500s, adding to four, 2014 MCI J4500 coaches purchased last year.

“The J4500 has the best curb appeal in my opinion; and the model comes equipped with lower-emission engine technology and safety advances,” said C.W. Newman, who co-owns Express Transportation with Marcello Machado.

“We’ve added internet access and power outlets to give passengers a truly modern riding experience that is more convenient, economical and ecological than any other mode of motor or rail transportation. We’re pleased to offer clients the very best in riding comfort.”

Along with a modern 16-coach fleet, Express Transportation, which began in 1993, credits personalized, professional service for its rapid success.

“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.

Eberhard Manufacturing: Offering Door Controls, Locks, Complete Door Systems, Composites, And Modifications Eberhard Manufacturing offers a wide range of hardware solutions to the bus industry and others. For over 30 years, Eberhard has been a manufacturer of locks and latches, and now also offers electric door controls, custom door rods, electronic rotaries, complete door systems, and composites.

“Although Eberhard offers over 1,500 different products, many of our customers require a unique modification to a standard Eberhard product, or are looking for a completely new product for their specific application. Eberhard Manufacturing has full engineering staff available to customers to help in the design process, build prototypes, or test products,” said the company.

Eberhard Manufacturing is a division of The Eastern Company (Naugatuck, CT), which has locations in the United States, Canada, Mexico, and China. Visit www.eberhard.com or call 1-800-334-6706.

“We’ve done three Super Bowls for both NBC and Fox. As high-profile as these are, no one customer is more important than another.

Whether they ride with us one time or 50 times, we guarantee customers will be pleased with our service.”

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durable, attractive, and can be equipped with budget-conscious features such as new LED solar lighting. These bus shelters serve the needs of a community, enhance urban design, and promote infrastructure. All Austin Mohawk shelters meet or exceed International Building Code (IBC) standards. The company also offers fast turnaround times and professional installation anywhere in the continental United States.

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Columbia Equipment Co. Inc. has been specializing in Passenger Shelters for 54 years! When it comes to prefabricated bus and train station shelters, we wrote the book! Columbia shelters are in use from coast to coast and all around the world. May we build a shelter for you too? Please contact:

Columbia Equipment Company, Inc. 180-10 93rd Avenue / Jamaica, N.Y. 11433 Phone: 718-658-5900 / Fax: 718-526-4110 800-742-1297 / www.columbiaequipment.com shelterpr@columbiaequipment.com

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Austin Mohawk has spent more than 80 years building prefabricated structures. Its product lineup includes pre-manufactured buildings, shelters, press boxes, and overhead metal canopies.

Custom built structures are modular, functional, and aesthetically pleasing. The company is known for its design options, engineering, and lead times. Austin Mohawk is a Veteran Owned Business. 13 BikeLid LLC P.O. Box 408 3430 Evergreen Point Rd. Medina, WA 98039 USA 206-963-7585 Fax: 206-726-8488 Web Site: www.BikeLid.com Products: Durable and secure Class 1 (longterm) public parking bike locker. Featuring a tough, lightweight, graffiti resistant polyethylene shell, reinforced by steel, which is attached by spring-loaded hinge to a steel bike guide/frame.

This provides protection for one to two full-sized bicycles. Bolts to any ground surface. Comes in virtually any color. Standard locking mechanism is secured by the bicyclistâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s own lock. Optional pre-stalled locks include external U or monoblock locks, and internal key, combination, or ondemand electronic locks, including Park-byPhone. Installed across the country â&#x20AC;&#x201D; from Portland, OR, to Portland, ME, 13 Brasco International, Inc. 32400 Industrial Drive Madison Heights, MI 48071 USA Toll Free: 800-893-3665 E-Mail: info@brasco.com Website: www.brasco.com Products: 100 percent in-house design and fabrication, made in Detroit, MI. Products include bus stop shelters, BRT station shelters, bike shelters, transit shelters, solar powered LED safety bollards, windscreens, advertising

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boxes, solar powered ad box retrofits, custom glass etching, roof retrofits, benches, bike racks, waste receptacles, shopping cart corrals, advertising signs, solar lighting retrofits, shade shelters, leaning rails, covered walkways and canopies. 14 Columbia Equipment Co., Inc. See Ad On Page 42 180-10 93rd Ave., Jamaica, NY 11433 USA 718-658-5900 Fax: 718-526-4110 E-Mail: shelterpr@columbiaequipment.com Web Site: www.columbiaequipment.com Products: Columbia Equipment is a North American manufacturer of pre-fabricated aluminum bus shelters. It has been specializing in this field since 1961. Columbia offers standard and custom designs, in a variety of sizes and configurations, and in all price ranges. Product line includes bus stop shelters, train station shelters, windscreens, smoking shelters, walkway canopies, information kiosks, ticket vending shelters and custom street furniture. 12 Daytech Limited 70 Disco Road Toronto, ON M9W 1L9 CANADA Toll Free: 877-329-1907 Fax: 416-675-7183 E-Mail: info@daytechlimited.com Web Site: www.daytechlimited.com Products: Daytech Limited is a North American manufacturer of pre-fabricated transit shelters, bike shelters, canopies, street furniture and transit signage. It has over 60,000 product installations in every corner of the continent, from Florida to Alaska, and offers a wide assortment of standard products. In addition, Daytech can customize shelters for exact requirements. 13 Duo-Gard Industries Inc. 40442 Koppernick Rd. Canton, MI 48187 USA Toll Free: 800-872-4404 Fax: 734-207-7995 E-Mail: info@duo-gard.com Web Site: www.duo-gard.com Products: Duo-Gard transit shelters provide versatility in size, styles and services that meet goals for aesthetics, performance and economy. This versatility is also found with Duo-Gard’s canopies, walkways, windbreaks, stairway enclosures, furniture, bike racks and other structures needed to complete a project. 10 EDF, Inc. P.O. Box 228 Jenison, MI 49428 USA 616-796-1260 Fax: 616-396-0944 Web Site: www.edfsolutions.com Products: EDF, Inc. manufactures the En Route line of steel framed passenger waiting shelters for permanent installation. Options available are windscreen enclosures, benches, display cases and solar powered LED lighting. All steel components are E-coated and powder coated. 12

Enseicom Inc. See Ad On Page 17 225 Norman Lachine, QC H8R 1A3 CANADA 514-486-2626 E-Mail: info@enseicom.com Website: www.enseicom.com Company Officer: Constantine Moussis, Pres.

Products: Enseicom is a North American manufacturer of electric signs, billboard structures and street furniture. Staffed with in-house graphic, technical design teams and structural engineers, the company is constantly designing, researching and developing products with quality and serviceability, all the while integrating state-of-theart green technologies. Its street furniture products are installed and serviced throughout North America and the Caribbean. 15 Handi-Hut, Inc. See Ad On Page 43 3 Grunwald St. Clifton, NJ 07013 USA 973-614-1800 E-Mail: staff@handi-hut.com Web Site: www.handi-hut.com Company Officers: Mel Cohen, President & CEO; John Cozza, Vice President Products: All Handi-Hut shelters are designed and manufactured in pre-fabricated sections and assemble quickly with hand tools. Handi-Hut products are designed to fit site and size requirements. Major products include smoking, bus stop and bicycle shelters as well as outdoor covered walkways and vestibules. 15 Madrax / Thomas Steele 1080 Uniek Dr. Waunakee, WI 53597 USA 608-849-1080 Fax: 608-849-1081 E-Mail: sales@madrax.com Web Site: www.madrax.com, www.thomas-steele.com Products: Madrax is a maker of heavy-duty, high quality bike racks that are innovative, practical, and aesthetically pleasing. Thomas Steele manufactures benches, litter receptacles, and tables that create good environments for people at work and play. 12 Mountain Shelter Solutions 6950 Base Line Wallaceburg, ON N8A 1A1 CANADA 877-588-8858 Fax: 519-627-6475 E-Mail: sales@mountainsheltersolutions.com Web Site: www.mountainsheltersolutions.com Products: Provides transit shelters, smoking shelters, bicycle shelters, covered walkways, canopies, advertisement signs and all street furniture. The company offers both power and offgrid options. All shelters are made with aluminum extrusions and components. Only stainless steel hardware is used during assembly. The company powder coats to AAMA2604 and

2605 standards. Mountain Shelter Solutions ships to, and can install anywhere, in North America. 12 Poligon by PorterCorp 4240 136th Ave., Holland, MI 49424 USA 616-399-1963 Fax: 616-399-9123 Web Site: www.poligon.com Products: Standard and custom shade coverings for applications in steel, fabric and wood.

Structures include transit shelters, walkway covers, pavilions, trellises, signs and fabric shade.

The company’s streamlined process helps customers find desired products. An experienced sales staff can guide customers through the entire process and will work with them from initial design to completed installation. Wide selection of standard shelters can be fully customized.

Ability to create new designs is offered for a unique structure. Protected with the powder coat finish Poli-5000®. Frame finishes are available in 24 smooth colors and 10 textured colors. The company also offers a variety of roof types and colors. 12 Tolar Manufacturing Co. 258 Mariah Cir., Carona, CA 92879 USA Toll Free: 800-339-6165 Fax: 951-808-0041 E-Mail: info@tolarmfg.com Web Site: www.tolarmfg.com Products: Since 1991, Tolar Manufacturing has been recognized as a leading manufacturer of transit shelters, kiosks, benches and trash receptacles.

08 Transitshelter.com 1953 N. 17th Ave., Melrose Park, IL 60160 USA 847-678-8425 Fax: 847-678-8471 E-Mail: info@transitshelter.com Web Site: www.transitshelter.com Products: Transitshelter.com is a street furniture, urban decor project of Tafco Corporation.

Products include bus shelters, windscreens, smoking shelters, kiosks and street decor. 10

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Avail Tech, Inc. 1960 Old Gatesburg Rd., Suite 200, State College, PA 16803 USA Phone: 814-234-3394 Website: www.availtec.com Products: A fully integrated suite of products, designed to meet the specific needs of small- to medium-sized transit properties. Availâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s offerings include automatic passenger counters and fare collection products. 14

Brush Industries 301 Reagan St., Sunbury, PA 17801 USA Phone: 570-286-5611 Website: www.brushindustries.com Products: Long life magnetic recording heads and card readers for the smart card and magnetic stripe card industries. 14 Cubic Transportation Systems 5650 Kearny Mesa Rd., San Diego, CA 92111 USA Phone: 858-627-4587 Website: www.cts.cubic.com.

Products: An integrator of payment and information technology and services for intelligent travel solutions. Turnkey solutions support all public transport modes including bus and bus rapid transit. Every year, nearly 7 billion rides are taken worldwide using Cubic fare collection systems. 14

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Diamond Manufacturing Inc.

See Ad On Page 44 2330 Burlington St., N. Kansas City, MO 64116 USA Toll Free: 800-343-1009 E-Mail: todcull@aol.com Website: www.diamondmfg.com Company Officers: Todd Cull, General Manager Products: Diamond Manufacturing offers a line of fare collection equipment to the transit industry. It supplies traditional, manual fare boxes, donation boxes and a fare box with a remote fare dump option. Diamondâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s traditional fare boxes are the round units (Models H, E-5, D), which are designed to accept coins, tokens and tickets; and, rectangular units (Models RV, SV, XV, NV), which are designed to accept dollar bills, coins, tokens, tickets, passes and similar fare media. Donation boxes come in three sizes to fit most applications. These units can be mounted in a variety of ways: on the modesty panel or stanchion pole in either a vertical or horizontal position. Models F1 and F-24 remote dump fare boxes can be mounted away from the driver with a push button dump feature. These models can be paired with smart card readers. 15

Electronic Data Magnetics, Inc. 210 Old Thomasville Rd.,High Point, NC 27260 USA Phone: 800-336-8115 E-Mail: contactus@electronicdata.com Website: www.electronicdata.com Products: RFID and Magnetic Striped products on thin gauge paper and plastics. EDM provides both high and low coercivity magnetic stripe cards and tickets, while offering encoding services. 14

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Evolis Card Printers 3201 W. Commercial Blvd., Suite 110, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309 USA Phone: 954-777-9262 Website: www.evolis.com Products: Fare products for public transportation companies and agencies to 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.com Products: MOBILEticket is a smart phone application that helps transit authorities connect with their riders, reduce operating costs, and move into the future of open payment systems. With MOBILEticket, riders can buy and use their public transit passes from their mobile phones. 14 LECIP Inc. 1011 East Touhy Ave., Suite 140, Des Plaines, IL 60018 USA Phone: 312-626-2528 Website: www.lecip.com Products: Automated fare collection systems including fareboxes, smart card systems, transfer voucher issuance machines and digital fare displays. 14 MJM Innovations See Ad On Page 34 1501 Sulgrave Ave., Suite 200, Baltimore, MD 21209 USA Phone: 410-664-0700 E-Mail: info@mjminnovations.com Website: www.mjminnovations.com Company Officers: Jeffrey Venick Products: MJM Innovations was established in 1998 to provide technology solutions and management services to transit and senior agencies. These solutions are designed to improve data management and customer service by providing an efficient, less expensive and more secure system. The EzTransport® fare collection and trip management solution is used by agencies to track the fares and trips for transportation programs throughout the country.

EzTransport has been used to manage millions of trips in paratransit, senior and fixed transportation programs since it was first implemented in 2001. The company’s goal is to develop and implement technology that integrates software, hardware and management services. The EzTransport solution is available with smart card, swipe card, cardless and open loop card technology options. It also includes a web-based software application, processing software, hardware and a user-friendly web portal. 15

Website: www.genfare.com Company Officers: Darren Dickson, President; Kim Green, Executive Director of Bus Development; Andrew Chan, Director of Bus Development; and Allen Thomalla, CFO Products: SPX Genfare provides customized fare solutions to transit agencies of all sizes throughout North America. Genfare integrated systems encompass the latest in electronic validating fareboxes, smart card and mobile payment options, ticket vending and point of sale card distribution systems. These are all managed by sophisticated local and web-based data processing systems. 15 TransitFare & Systems 125 Don Hillock Drive, Unit 2, Aurora, ON, L4G 0H8 CANADA Phone: 416-993-2503 E-Mail: info@transitfare.com Website: www.transitfare.com Products: A developer of integrated fare management solutions for small to medium sized transit operators. The company’s solutions integrate fare management, ticket issuing and validation, revenue management, and financial and ridership reporting. The TFS1200B is the company’s latest onboard ticket issuing device. It is a key component of an integrated fare management solution. TransitFare & Systems officials work with public and private transit operators in the North American, South American, African, Asian and European markets. 14 Xerox 7160 Riverwood Dr., Columbia, MD 21046 USA Phone: 443-259-7196 Website: www.xerox.com/transportation Products: An integrator of computer-aided dispatch/automatic vehicle location systems (CAD/AVL), Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS), and fare collection solutions for public transportation services, public works and school bus fleets. 14

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MEI, Inc. 3222 Phoenixville Pike, Suite 200 Malvern, PA 19355 USA Phone: 610-203-6587 Website: www.meigroup.com Products: MEI is a manufacturer of electronic note acceptors, coin mechanisms and other unattended transaction systems. Today, MEI electronic payment systems are relied upon for over 2 billion transactions per week in more than 100 countries. 14 Scheidt & Bachmann USA, Inc. 31 North Ave., Burlington, MA 01803 USA Phone: 781-262-6655 Website: www.scheidt-bachmann.de Products: The company’s fare collection systems division is a global supplier in fare collection technology. It has been providing local and regional transit solutions since 1978. All products and services appear under the brand FareGo. 14 SPX Genfare 800 Arthur Ave., Elk Grove Village, IL 60007 USA Phone: 847-593-8855 E-Mail: kate.odriscoll@spx.com

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Purchased with funding from the Federal Transportation Administration and the city of Tucson, Sun Van received 35 cut-away vehicles built by Glaval.

“With the addition of 35 new vehicles we will be able to enhance our service and outreach into the community,” said Kate Riley, General Manager 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 200 employees, Sun Van provides paratransit services throughout the community with a fleet of over 130 ADA-accessible vehicles.

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The 101-BB is Bitimec’s electric model specifically geared toward operators that have wash bays with limited space. At 32 inches wide, the machine can work in the most confined spaces.

A trolley system keeps the water hose and electric cord over the bus and out of the way of the operator.

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

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2015 BusCon Scheduled For September 28-30 In Indianapolis This yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s BusCon â&#x20AC;&#x201D; scheduled for September 28-30 at the Indiana Convention Center, in Indianapolis, IN, â&#x20AC;&#x201D; is of interest to companies and individuals in the bus industry.

This includes public and university transit and paratransit officials; and owners and operators of private companies that provide charter, tour, corporate, car rental, high-end, intercity, senior and/or casino transportation.

BUSCON SCHEDULE Monday, 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 Plaza Tuesday, September 29 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Registration Open at Wabash West Foyer 8:30 to 9:30 a.m.

Concurrent Educational Sessions 9:45 to 10:45 a.m.

Concurrent Educational Sessions 11 a.m. to Noon Keynote Speaker: Mark Aesch, Transpro Noon to 5 p.m.

Exhibit Hall Open 1:30 and 3 p.m.

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Registration Open at Wabash West Foyer 8 to 9 a.m.

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Concurrent Educational Sessions 10 to 10:50 a.m.

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Exhibit Hall Open 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.

BusCon Ride & Drive The following transportation markets are served at BusCon: tour and charter, public transit, universities, limousine, retirement communities, parking companies and garages, hotels and resorts, community transit, casinos, religious facilities, assisted living homes, paratransit services, leasing companies, car rental and corporate transportation.

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CPR training, weight management programs, a Nominated organizaFitbit program and other tions were asked to take opportunities to receive an employee survey one-on-one advice and administered through a training,â&#x20AC;? she said. research agency; 15 area Over half of RTAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s businesses, companies employees are engaged in and non-profit organizaat least one component of tions received the 2015 the wellness program. healthiest employer desBonsall receives support ignation. and advice from RTAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s RTA Employee Wellwellness committee Healness Coordinator Julie thy Employees at RTA or Bonsall said the award, â&#x20AC;&#x153;HEARTA.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Is really testimony to A recent addition is a RTAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s commitment to Julie Bonsall, RTA employee program to award empwellness for its 630 wellness coordinator loyees who participate in employees.â&#x20AC;? several wellness programs Individual employees respond differently to incentives, she said. with a free membership to Link, Daytonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s For example, employees can earn up to new bike share program.

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Motor Coach Industries

Motor Coach Industries

MCI® J4500

MCI® Commuter Coach

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

Designed for commuter express and built for highway speed, the MCI Commuter Coach, available in 40- and 45-foot clean diesel, hybrid or CNG configurations, offers low cost of ownership, and an excellent MDBF rate, measured as the No. 1 performer with the fewest failures per vehicle among all bus types.

MCI also offers the market’s most extensive aftermarket parts and repair service for all makes and models; including quick response to transit parts procurements, technician training, and 24-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: marketing@mcicoach.com; Website: www.mcicoach.com

Model..............................................................................................MCI® J4500 Passenger Capacity ......................................................................................56 Length ........................................................................................................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 saving RELS-Reduced Engine Load at Stop Brakes...................................................Bendix® ADB22X™ Air Disc Brakes Fuel Tank Capacity...............................................................................183 gal.

Fuel Options .................................................................................Clean Diesel DEF Tank Capacity........................Cummins/Detroit Diesel 15 gal/10 gal GVWR.................................................................................................54,000 lbs.

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Motor Coach Industries; 200 East Oakton St., Des Plaines, IL 60018; 847-285-2000; 800-428-7626; Fax: 847-285-2013 • Email: marketing@mcicoach.com; Website: www.mcicoach.com

Model..........................................................................MCI® Commuter Coach Passenger Capacity .................................................................................57, 49 Length.......................................................................................................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 .............................................................................................Monocoque Fuel Options..........................................................Clean-diesel, hybrid, CNG Transmission Options................................................................Allison B500, Allison EP 50 Hybrid drive Engine Options....................................................Cummins ISL, ISX or ISL G Brakes ......................................................Air, Meritor all-wheel EX-225 disc with unitized hubs and preset GVWR...........................................................................50,000 lbs., 46,000 lbs.

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ABC Companies

ABC Companies

New Flyer MiDi®

New Flyer Xcelsior®

ABC Companies now distributes the New Flyer MiDi® transit bus direct to private bus and shuttle operators in the United States. ABC provides after-sales service through its established service locations and select independent dealerships. All New Flyer products purchased through ABC will be fully supported by New Flyer’s warranty, genuine New Flyer spare parts, and lifetime customer 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. The streamlined design offers passengers accessibility with one or two doors and user-friendly features including low, step-free entries, a wide vestibule, and large windows. Available in 30’ and 35’ lengths.

ABC Companies now distributes the New Flyer Xcelsior® transit bus direct to private bus and shuttle operators in the United States.

ABC provides after-sales service through its established service locations and select independent dealerships. All New Flyer products purchased 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 savings and improve the experience for passengers and drivers has been accomplished.

The vehicle features better fuel economy, lighter weight, disc brakes and the industry’s first LED headlights, combined with New Flyer’s product reliability and aftermarket parts and services.

ABC Companies 1506 30th Street NW; Faribault, MN 55021 USA Phone: 507-334-1871; Fax: 507-334-0246 E-mail: abc-specialityvehicles@abc-companies.com.

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 standees 35’- One Door - up to 35 seats, up to 31 standees Two Door - up to 32 seats, up to 33 standees Length................................................................................................30’ and 35’ Width....................................................................................................................8’ Height .............................................................................................................10’1” Engine ...............................................................Cummins ISB Diesel, 250 HP Transmission.............................................................Allison B300R, 6-speed Chassis..............................................Weight-optimized Steel chassis with Aluminum body structure HVAC........................Thermo King roof-mounted heater/air conditioner Wheelchair 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)

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

35’ - up to 32 seats, up to 33 standees 40’ - up to 40 seats, up to 43 standees 60’ - up to 59 seats, up to 64 standees Length ....................35’5” Over Body/40’2” Over Body/60’0” Over Body Width ...............................................................................................................102” Height............................................................................................126” over A/C Propulsion ........................................Transmission/Hybrid Drive - Allison; Voith and ZF options available Hybrid 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 CNG 40’ - Thermo King RLF-1 (A/C and heat or heat only) for Diesel and Hybrid, Thermo King T-15 for CNG 60’ - 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 engineering by adding a powerful, ultra-low emissions hybrid drive to cut fuel and maintenance costs.

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

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

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

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

Alexander Dennis

Enviro500 At just 13’6” high (4.1m), the new ‘Go-Anywhere’ low height Enviro500 double deck from Alexander Dennis Inc. offers a combination of high capacity, maneuverability and passenger comfort. With over 80 seats and capable of carrying almost 100 passengers, it brings a new dimension to public transport and builds on the reputation that has made the Enviro500 a winner in 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 or interurban operations.

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Alexander Dennis Inc 31566 Railroad Canyon Road #342 Canyon Lake, CA 92587-9446 USA Tel: 951-244-9429 Fax: 951-755-0318

Nova Bus; 260 Banker Road, Plattsburgh, NY 12901 800-350-6682 • Email: novabus.sales@volvo.com.

Website: www.novabus.com.

Model .......................................................................................................LFS HEV Seating Capacity...................................................................................up to 41 Length...............................................................................................................40’ Width ...............................................................................................................102” Height..............................................................................................................132” Engine .....................Cummins ISB 6.7 280 HP, Cummins ISL 8.9 330 HP Traction Drive.................................................Allison H 40 EP, BAE HDS200 Chassis .......................................................................Stainless Steel Integral Fuel ...............................................................................Diesel-electric Hybrid Air Conditioning................................................Thermo King Athenia, MCC Wheelchair Lift Option..............................................................Lift-U, Fedico Brakes ..........................ABS all-wheel disc brakes with traction control Radiator.....................................Nova eCooling - electric cooling system Floor.................................................................................................................Low

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Model ...................................................................................................Enviro500 Seating Capacity.............................................................................................80 Length ............................................................................................42’ 5”/ 12.9m Width ..................................................................................................8’ 3”/ 2.5m Height ................................................................................................13’ 6”/ 4.1m Engine .............................................................Cummins ISL 330HP & 380HP Type of Fuel ...............................................................................................Diesel Chassis ........................................................................................ADI Enviro500 Air Conditioning ..........................................................................Thermo King Wheelchair Lift Option ......................................................................Ricon 1:6 Steering .............................................................................................................ZF

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BOWMANSDALE 2112 Bumble Bee Hollow Rd. Off Rt. 15 • Mechanicsburg, PA 717-697-5383 CAMP HILL 4230 Trindle Road • 717-737-3896 CARLISLE 60 Noble Blvd. in Super Walmart 717-960-9400 608 E. High St. • 717-249-7721 1176 Harrisburg Pike • 717-243-7774 905 Walnut Bottom Rd. • 717-249-0694 CEDAR CLIFF Exit 19 off I-83 • Camp Hill, PA 717-737-6404 CHAMBERSBURG 1075 Lincoln Way East • 717-263-4601 NORTH CHAMBERSBURG 2891 Philadelphia Avenue (US 11 N.) 717-263-2970 CLEONA 493 W. Penn Avenue • 717-272-5677 COLUMBIA 1788 Columbia Ave., off Rt. 30 717-684-7048 DILLSBURG 898 North US Rt. 15 • 717-432-9500 EAST MANCHESTER 4245 North George St. • 717-266-3170 ELIZABETHTOWN 1284 S. Market St. • 717-367-6471 ENOLA Enola Rd., Exit Rt. 11 15 S. off Rt. 81 • 717-732-4228 EPHRATA 140 N. Reading Rd.• 717-733-1660 GETTYSBURG 517 S. Steinwehr Ave., Bus. Rt. 15 717-334-5920 1090 York Rd.• 717-337-1030 GREENCASTLE Rt. 16 and I-81 • 717-597-2589 HALIFAX 3761 Peter's Moutain Rd.• 717-896-2535 HANOVER 991 Carlisle St., Rt. 94 • 717-632-7531 350 Eisenhower Dr.• 717-632-0005 1448 Baltimore St. • 717-630-0337

HARRISBURG 2929 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. • 717-238-1048 Harrisburg East Mall/Rt. 83 & Paxton St. 717-561-0703 Eisenhower Blvd. I-283, Exit 1 717 -939-6972 5590 Allentown Blvd., Rt. 22 Exit 26 off I-81 • 717-652-9123 Kline Plaza, 101 S. 25th St. 717-232-0008 Uptown Shopping Center 720 Division St. • 717-236-6226 Harrisburg Airport • 717-948-3900 6535 Grayson Rd. in Wal-Mart 717 -561-0445 HERSHEY Rts. 39 and 322 • 611 E. Main St., Hummelstown • 717-566-6041 JONESTOWN Rt 72 & I-81 • 610-562-8462 LANCASTER 1880 Hempstead Rd. • 717-509-6988 Willow Valley Square • 717-464-5119 1829 Oregon Pike • 717-569-7898 1434 Manheim Pike • 717-394-3417 Rt. 30 and Centerville Rd. Lancaster, PA • 717-393-9523 68 East Town Mall, Rt. 30E Lancaster, PA • 717-394-8957 1755 Columbia Ave. Millersville Exit off Rt. 30, Rt. 462 717-397-5112 575 N. Franklin St., next to McCuskey High School • 717-394-7938 2034 Lincoln Hwy East in Wal-Mart 717-390-1099 King & Water Streets • 717-299-6699 Manor Shopping Center 1296 Millersville Pk. • 717-293-5706

LEMOYNE Rts. 11 and 15 North across from Radisson Hotel • 717-761-7992 LEBANON 1202 W. Maple St. • 717-273-8691 757 E. Cumberland St. • 717-273-9023 1725 Quentin Rd., Lebanon, PA 717-306-6565 LEWISTOWN US 522 & US 22 • 717-248-5255 121 Electric Avenue • 717-248-4447 LITITZ 990 Lititz Pike, Rt. 501 N. 717-627-4666 LITTLESTOWN 430 North Queen St. • 717-359-8946 LYKENS VALLEY 4660 Rt. 209 • 717-362-8416 MANHEIM 711 Lancaster Rd., Rt. 72 717-664-4944 MECHANICSBURG Wesley Dr. Exit, Rt. 15 717-761-7525 KMart Plaza, 5600 Carlisle Pike 717-766-9675 6250 Carlisle Pike in Wal-Mart 717-591-9864 MERCERSBURG 11924 Buchanan Trial West 717-328-0111 MIDDLETOWN 2270 W. Harrisburg Pike • 717-944-9535 MIFFLINTOWN Rt. 322 and Rt. 35, Mifflintown Exit 717-436-9779 MYERSTOWN 295 West Lincoln Avenue (Rt. 422) 717-866-2278 NEW CUMBERLAND 101 Limekiln Rd. • 717-774-1027 NEW HOLLAND 828 W. Main St. • 717-354-9300 NEW OXFORD 6040 York Rd., Rts. 30 and 94 717-624-4266

NEWPORT Rt. 322 and Rt. 34, Newport Exit 717-567-9344 PALMYRA 901 E. Main St. • 717-838-6815 PINE GROVE l-81 , Exit 31 • 717-345-6400 RED LION 897 West Broadway • 717-246-1802 655 Lombard St., Cape Horn Plaza 717-246-7801 SCOTLAND 3347 Black Gap Rd. • 717-263-7507 SHIPPENSBURG 333 East King St. • 717-532-7945 SHREWSBURY Exit 1 off I-83 • 717-235-4663 SILVER SPRING Rt. 114 and Shadow Oak Dr. Mechanicsburg, PA • 717-697-3460 SPRINGETTSBURY Hallam Exit off Rt. 30, Rt. 462 717-757-9655 WAYNESBORO 302 East Main St. • 717-762-9201 YOCUMTOWN Exit 14A off I-83 • 717-938-5705 YORK 2125 York Crossing Dr & Rt 74 717-767-1381 Exit 4, I-83, 133 Leader Heights Road 717-747-9191 York Galleria Mall • 717-757-3026 60 Arsenal Rd. • 717-699-4600 Exit 6W off I-83 • 717-845-9360 3141 Carlisle Road, Dover 717-767-2594 144-158 S. George St. • 717-846-1021 Rts. 30 & 74 in Wal-Mart 717-764-8923 380 Memory Lane • 717-757-2912 Tell us you saw this ad in Busline Magazine, and 1 driver and 1 tour guide will receive a

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