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Revision as of 21:55, 18 May 2012
Languages | English |
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Ottawa-Carleton Regional Transit Commission | |
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Info | |
Managed by | City of Ottawa |
Transit type |
Bus Para-transit Train |
Number of lines | 248 |
Daily ridership | 535,600 (Daily) |
Headquarters |
1500 St. Laurent Bvld Ottawa, Ontario |
Website | www.octranspo.com |
Operation | |
Began operation | August 1st, 1972 |
Number of vehicles | Approx. 1050 |
OC Transpo, formally known as Ottawa-Carleton Regional Transit Commission is the urban transit service for the Ottawa region of Ontario. Some routes enter the city of Gatineau, Quebec during peak hours.
OC Transpo provides a regular (accessible and non-accessible) bus service, a para-transit service (Para Transpo), and a light-rail train service (O-Train).
History
On August 1st, 1972, OC Transpo took over the Ottawa Transportation Commission (OTC) in order to expand it's services throughout neighboring cities. In early 1973, the commission revealed their new livery, giving them a distinctive red and white livery to the their ever growing fleet of buses. They also added 11 km of dedicated bus lanes. The commission continued to grow and provide improvements and in 1974 lauched a para-transit service, offering a door to door service for people suffering from various disabilities, and this such service was named Para Transpo in 1981.
In 1976, 2 new systems were introduced, the first people the start of exact fare aboard buses (tested in 1974, during the evening routes only, expanded to regular routes in 1976), and the launch of the monthly pass, giving a user who purchases it, to have unlimited access to the bus through the valid month. In order to gain ridership and popularity, OC Transpo started offering Sunday service on some of it's routes and launched an automated telephone schedule system on 560 east-end bus stops, which later was expanded to all stops in 1981.
The launch of the Proof of Payment in 1982 was introduced in 1982, the same year as the purchase of 21 GM New Look articulated buses. and a new fare structure, to encourage use of the system all day was launched in 1987. In 1998, a face-lift to the livery of the buses was done. Dubbed as the KFC livery, for the resemblance to the KFC colors, came the same year as the purchase of the first low-floor series, providing wheelchair accessible service throughout the network.
In 2000, a pilot project was launched, The O-Train (officially started service in 2001) is a light-rail train service connecting key parts of Ottawa. Though a pilot project, the line has been kept running because of disagreements and political deadlock with the city council. 2009 marked the year, OC Transpo launched 24 hours service on Route 95 Orléans & Trim, a first in Canada.
Other projects and service improvements launched by the commission include;
- Schedules and route maps were installed at bus stops to inform riders (1983).
- Introduction of a color coding system for bus routes (1983).
- Major changes made to downtown service, coinciding with the opening of 2 large malls (1983).
- 15 buses converted into propane powered buses, a study introduced by the Federal Government (1984).
- Voted for best Large transit system in North America by APTA (1987).
- Annual student pass is introduced. (1998).
- First articulated New-Flyer buses are purchased (2001).
- Bio-Diesel is introduced (2007).
- Testing of Hybrid diesel-electric Orion VII buses (2008).
- Trial of Double-decker buses (2009).
On February 22 2012, OC Transpo General Manager Alain Mercier was terminated from his position immediately and to be replaced by City of Ottawa Councillor John Manconi.
Transitway
The transitway is a bus-only dedicated lane. Conception of the plans for this transitway were started in 1978. The first portion of the transitway opened between Lees and Hurdan, and Lincoln Fields and Baseline in 1983, along with the opening of the Billings Bridge Terminal. Downtown service was changed because the bus-only lane near the Rideau Mall was opened up to traffic.In 1984, 3 new stations were integrated into the transitway; LeBreton, Tunney's Pasture and Westboro, with the opening of the new portion of the transitway between LeBreton and the Ottawa River Parkway (renamed Dominion Station). The transitway between Hurdman and St. Laurent stations, including the tunnel below the St-Laurent Shopping center was introduced in 1987 and the frequency of Route 95 Orléans & Trim was increased to 4 minutes at rush hours and 5 minutes off rush hour. Between St. Laurent and Blair, was completed in 1989. The whole transitway, approved in the plan of 1978 was completed in 1996.
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Stats
- Average daily ridership: 49543
- Average weekly ridership: 346 800
- Average monthly ridership (based on 30 days) 1 486 290
- Annual Ridership: 99,300,000 ( as of 2010 )
- Approximately 2700 people working at OC Transpo.
- 6360 bus stops located across Ottawa.
- 248 bus routes (including school, employee ect.)
- Number of active buses in fleet: 1,059
- Average age of buses: 4.71 years
- Average life of a bus: 12-15
Garages
- Industrial Garage: Is the newest garage opening in 2010 this garage can hold 167 buses at full capacity and is the main garage for Articulated Buses
- Merivale Garage: Opened in 1978 this is the third oldest garage and can hold at full capacity 275 buses
- St. Laurent North Garage: Opened in 1987 this garage can hold 207 buses at full capacity
- St. Laurent Garage: This is the oldest garage, opening in 1959 this garage can hold 275 buses at full capacity
- Pinecrest Garage: opened in 1976 this is the second oldest garage that can hold 193 buses
Routes
Color Codes
In 1983, OC Transpo decided to color code their routes in order to make them are easier to identify. The colors chosen were Black, Red and Green
Black Routes
These routes operate 7 days a week from 6:00AM to 0:00 (Monday-Staurday) and from 7:00AM to 23:00 on Sunday and most holidays. Some exceptions are if a route, or a portion of the route is operating during certain periods, it will have stripes on the bus stop flag. Ottawa's 3 major transitway routes provide early morning Sunday Service and Route 95 runs 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and route 97 works 24 hours a day, 5 days a week (Monday through Friday). The Fare on a regular Black bus route is 3,25$ or 2 tickets.
Red Routes
These routes operate during rush hour only. Their main operating hours are from 6:00 to 9:00 and from 15:00 to 18:00, Monday through Friday. Most routes operate in one direction in the morning and do the opposite in the afternoon. The fare on Red routes is 3,25$ or 2 tickets.
Green Routes
These routes operate during rush hour only. Their main operating hours are from 6:00 to 9:00 and from 15:00 to 18:00, Monday through Friday. All green routes travel towards Downtown Ottawa in the AM rush, and towards the suburbs in the PM rush. Most green routes travel to suburban areas and some travel to rural areas. Rural express routes are identified by an R after the route number on the bus stop flag. The fare on Green routes is 4,25$ or 3 tickets, for routes going to suburban areas and 5,25$ or 4 tickets for routes going to rural areas.
Route Numbers
OC Transpo has an extensive way of organizing it's route numbers according to the destination and type.
Route number range | Type | Details |
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1-19 | Regular |
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20-79 | Rush Hour/Express |
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80-89 | Downtown via Transitway |
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93-98 | Rapid Transit |
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200-series | Rural Express |
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400-series | Scotiabank Place Shuttle |
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500-series | Contracted |
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600-series | School |
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900-series | Driver Shuttle |
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Current Routes
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Regular Service |
Rush Hour service |
Express Service |
Rural Express Service |
School Route Service |
Fleet Roster
OC Tranpo's fleet once included various vehicles like GM New Looks, GM/MCI/Nova Classics and some Nova LFS. In the present day, the main portion of their fleet is produced by New Flyer Industries and Orion Bus Industries.
Current Fleet
Thumbnail | Fleet number range | Year | Manufacturer | Model | Engine | Transmission | Remarks |
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1201-1203 | 2008 | ADL | Enviro500 | Cummins ISM 330HP |
Allison B550R | Pilot Project | |
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4001-4140 | 1999 | BIA | Orion 06.501 | Detroit Diesel S50 275HP |
Allison B400R 5 Speed |
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4201-4202 | 2003 | NFI | D40i | Cummins ISL 280HP |
Allison B400R 5 Speed |
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4203-4273 | 2004 | NFI | D40i | Cummins ISL 280HP |
Allison B400R 5 Speed |
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4274-4439 | 2005 2006 |
NFI | D40i | Cummins ISL 280HP |
Allison B400R 5 Speed |
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4440-4526 | 2006 2007 |
NFI | D40i | Cummins ISL 280HP |
Allison B400R 5 Speed |
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5001-5002 | 2008 | OBI | 07.501 NG Hybrid |
Cummins ISB 260HP |
BAE Systems HybriDrive hybrid system | ||
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5003-5097 | 2009 | OBI | 07.501 NG Hybrid |
Cummins ISB 260HP |
BAE Systems HybriDrive hybrid system |
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5098-5177 | 2008 | OBI | 07.501 NG Hybrid |
Cummins ISB 260HP |
BAE Systems HybriDrive hybrid system |
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6351-6398 | 2008 | NFI | D60LF | Cummins ISL 330HP |
Allison B500R6 6 Speed |
- 6383 was rebuilt in the front due to accident at unknown location ( possibly Downtown Ottawa )
- 6391 was rebuilt in the front due to accident at Carleton University |
6399-6403 | 2009 | NFI | D60LF | Cummins ISL 330HP |
Allison B500R6 6 Speed |
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6404-6709 | 2010 2011 |
NFI | D60LFR | Cummins ISL9 330HP |
Allison B500R6 6 Speed |
First Order of Low Floor Restyled buses from New Flyer Industries |
Retired Roster
Retired Roster dates back to buses from 1970 more will be added upon trusted resources
Thumbnail | Fleet number range | Year | Manufacturer | Model | Engine | Transmission | Remarks | |
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9701-9720 | 1998 | OBI | Orion 05.501 |
Detroit Diesel S50 250HP |
Allison B400R5 5 Speed |
9707 is still at OC Transpo's St.Laurent Garage | |
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9721-9740 | 1997 | Nova Bus | LFS | Cummins C8.3 250HP |
ZF 5HP500 5 Speed |
- Buses 9726, 9727, 9729, 9733, 9735 and 9737 sold to Saskatoon Transit | |
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9801-9885 | 1998 | OBI | Orion 05.501 |
Detroit Diesel S50 250HP |
Allison B400R5 5 Speed |
Rapidly being retired | |
6001-6037 | 2001 | NFI | D60LF | Detroit Diesel S50EGR 330HP |
Allison B500R | |||
6038-6067 | 2002 | NFI | D60LF | Detroit Diesel S50EGR 330HP |
Allison B500R | |||
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6068-6143 | 2002 2003 |
NFI | D60LF | Detroit Diesel S50EGR 330HP |
Allison B500R | ||
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6144-6178 | 2003 | NFI | D60LF | Detroit Diesel S50EGR 330HP |
Allison B500R | ||
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6301-6323 | 2003 | NFI | D60LF | Detroit Diesel S50EGR ULSD 330HP |
Allison B500R | ||
6324-6350 | 2004 | NFI | D60LF | Detroit Diesel S50EGR ULSD 330HP |
Allison B500R |
Demo Roster
OC Tranpo has tested many buses over the years, varying from 30 feet to 60. Most demo buses OC Transpo have tested were not purchased
Thumbnail | Fleet number range | Year | Manufacturer | Model | Engine | Transmission | Remarks |
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1771 | 1984 | Orion Bus Indsutries/Ikaurs | 03.501 | N/A | N/A | ||
1780 | 1986 | Orion Bus Indsutries | 02.502 | N/A | N/A | First 25ft bus Demo in Ottawa | |
1781 | 1986 | Vanhool | AG280 | N/A | N/A | ||
1782 | 1986 | Orion Bus Indsutries | 02.506 | N/A | N/A | ||
1783 | 1986 | Orion Bus Indsutries | 01.508 | N/A | N/A | ||
1784 | 1986 | Renault | N/A Articulated Model | N/A | N/A | ||
1786 | 1986 | New Flyer Indsutries | D40HF | N/A | N/A | ||
1787 | 1989 | Ikarus | 436 | N/A | N/A | ||
1789 | 1989 | Orion Bus Indsutries | 05.501 ( V ) | N/A | N/A | ||
92011 | 1995 | New Flyer Indsutries | D40LF | Detroit Diesel 6V92TA 253HP |
Voith D863, 3 Speed Automatic | Borrowed from Kitchener Transit | |
1710 | 1996 | Orion Bus Industries | 6.501 | Cummins L10G, 253 hp | : Allison B400R,5 Speed Automatic | Borrowed from London Transit | |
1711 | 1996 | Orion Bus Industries | 6.501 | Detroit Diesel Series 50, 275HP | Allison B400R,5 Speed Automatic | ||
N/A | 2005 | Orion Bus Industries | 07.501 | Cummins ISB 270HP | BAE HybridDrive System with ZF Transmission | on Loan from MTA New York 6454, this bus never ran in service for OC Transpo | |
4997 | 2006/2007 | AD | Enviro500 | Cummins ISM, 330HP | Voith D864.3, 4 Speed Automatic | First Double Deckers to be tested in Ottawa, these buses would slate the way for a purchase of 75 in 2011/2012 | |
N/A | 2006 | New Flyer Industries | DE60LF | Catepillar C9, 330HP | Allison EP50 |