Omnitrans is the public transit agency serving the San Bernardino Valley. Founded in 1976 through a joint powers agreement, Omnitrans carries over 15 million passengers each year throughout its 480-square mile service area.
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This project commenced in May 2001. Omnitrans took advantage of the options for additional vehicles included in Tacoma Washington-based Pierce Transit's contract with New Flyer of America. This allowed Omnitrans to significantly shorten the procurement process. On March 17, 2004, the pre-production meeting with New Flyer was held for the manufacture of the three (3) buses. As a result of this meeting minor changes were made to the vehicle configuration; however, no changes were made that effect the vehicles' emissions. During the manufacturing process, Omnitrans contracted with Transit Resource Center to perform on-line inspections of the vehicles.
This project continues Omnitrans' commitment to convert their bus fleet to 100% compressed natural gas (CNG). Omnitrans purchased three (3) new CNG-powered 40-foot transit buses. These buses utilize Cummins 8.3 liter low-emission CNG engines certified by CARB to the Optional low-NOx standard.
To date, the three CNG buses have accrued over 152,000 total miles and have displaced over 39,000 gallons of diesel fuel. No significant issues have been encountered. The three older diesel buses retired as a result of this project were sold at auction in accordance with Omnitrans' policy.
The buses were received in July 2005 and underwent post-delivery inspection. The vehicles were placed into revenue service in July 2005 and continue in active service as of the date of report submittal.
San Bernardino Association of Governments