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|Advantage Low Floor
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|2107-2127
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! Description
! Description
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| 1
| [http://tankbus.org/LinkClick.aspx?fileticket=%2bb4YkbQ1QA8%3d&tabid=36&mid=473 1]
| [[Florence Mall]] - Industrial Rd. - Turfway Park [http://tankbus.org/LinkClick.aspx?fileticket=%2bb4YkbQ1QA8%3d&tabid=36&mid=473 1]
| Florence Mall/Industrial Rd/ Turfway Rd
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| 1X
| [http://tankbus.org/LinkClick.aspx?fileticket=a%2fSqqs3kmH0%3d&tabid=36&mid=473 1X]
| [[Florence, Kentucky|Florence]] Express
| Houston Road Express (Monday-Friday)
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|-
| 2X
| [http://tankbus.org/LinkClick.aspx?fileticket=Ml2je6HX92g%3d&tabid=36&mid=473 2X]
| [[Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport|Airport]] Express
| Airport Express
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|-
| 3
| [http://tankbus.org/LinkClick.aspx?fileticket=StAGjhEotl0%3d&tabid=36&mid=473 3]
| [[Ludlow, Kentucky|Ludlow]] - [[Bromley, Kentucky|Bromley]]
| Ludlow / Bromley
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| 5
| [http://tankbus.org/LinkClick.aspx?fileticket=kHBt7JdT4NM%3d&tabid=36&mid=473 5]
| Holman- City Heights-St. Elizabeth Covington- Tank P&R
| Holman / City Heights / Tank P&R/ St Elizabeth Covington
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| 7
| [http://tankbus.org/LinkClick.aspx?fileticket=mBPxTxGFmSY%3d&tabid=36&mid=473 7]
| Rosedale - [[Latonia, Kentucky|Latonia]]
| Rosedale / Latonia
|-
|-
| 9
| [http://tankbus.org/LinkClick.aspx?fileticket=UtpY74VsRbA%3d&tabid=36&mid=473 9]
| Taylor Mill
| [[Taylor Mill, Kentucky|Taylor Mill]] (AM & PM Service NO WEEKEND SERVICE)
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| 11
| [http://tankbus.org/LinkClick.aspx?fileticket=LzR8Aj1XL1s%3d&tabid=36&mid=473 11]
| [[Fort Thomas, Kentucky|Ft. Thomas]] - [[Northern Kentucky University]] (NO WEEKEND SERVICE)
| Fort Thomas / Northern Kentucky University
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| 12
| [http://tankbus.org/LinkClick.aspx?fileticket=kiOzIm6GHGo%3d&tabid=36&mid=473 12]
| [[Dayton, Kentucky|Dayton]]
| Dayton
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|-
| 16
| [http://tankbus.org/LinkClick.aspx?fileticket=TMfGcyt2ifE%3d&tabid=36&mid=473 16]
| Grand Towers - St. Elizabeth Fort Thomas-Carmel Manor
| Grand Towers /Carmel Manor
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|-
| 17X
| [http://tankbus.org/LinkClick.aspx?fileticket=ofRL56wwCS8%3d&tabid=36&mid=473 17X]
| Buttermilk P&R Express
| [[Villa Hills, Kentucky|Villa Hills]] Express - Buttermilk Park & Ride
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|-
| 18X
| [http://tankbus.org/LinkClick.aspx?fileticket=%2bEvtTXNHTeg%3d&tabid=36&mid=473 18X]
| [[Edgewood, Kentucky|Edgewood]] Express
| Edgewood Express
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|-
| 19X
| [http://tankbus.org/LinkClick.aspx?fileticket=7q9KTXcQLOo%3d&tabid=36&mid=473 19X]
| Beechgrove Express - Hallam
| Beechgrove/ Hallam Express
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|-
| 20
| [http://tankbus.org/LinkClick.aspx?fileticket=RQno5DGZwjw%3d&tabid=36&mid=473 20]
| South [[Newport, Kentucky|Newport]] (AM & PM SERVICE NO WEEKEND SERVICE)
| South Newport
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|-
| 22X
| [http://tankbus.org/LinkClick.aspx?fileticket=7tqFl7NbG0E%3d&tabid=36&mid=473 22X]
| [[Walton, Kentucky|Walton]] Express
| Walton Express
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|-
| 23
| [http://tankbus.org/LinkClick.aspx?fileticket=RS4JZqZHO4c%3d&tabid=36&mid=473 23]
| South [[Bellevue, Kentucky|Bellevue]] (AM & PM SERVICE NO WEEKEND SERVICE)
| South Bellevue
|-
|-
| 25
| [http://tankbus.org/LinkClick.aspx?fileticket=yEAjewgG810%3d&tabid=36&mid=473 25]
| Eastern Avenune/ Alexandria
| Alexandria, Kentucky—Alexandria, [[Northern Kentucky University]] and Eastern Avenue
|-
|-
| 25X
| [http://tankbus.org/LinkClick.aspx?fileticket=zMOWON39%2bxc%3d&tabid=36&mid=473 25X]
| Village Green and Alexandria Park & Ride Express
|Alexandria Park & Ride Express
|-25X
|-
|-28X
| 28X
| [http://tankbus.org/LinkClick.aspx?fileticket=3ZsuKZ9rZAM%3d&tabid=36&mid=473 28X]
| Empire Drive Express
| Empire Drive Express
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|-
| 30X
| [http://tankbus.org/LinkClick.aspx?fileticket=YkBPZGA9%2f9M%3d&tabid=36&mid=473 29X]
| [[Hebron, Kentucky|Hebron]] - Hebron Express
| Independence Express
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|-
| 31X
| [http://tankbus.org/LinkClick.aspx?fileticket=k8TEgOL%2beiw%3d&tabid=36&mid=473 30X]
| Rolling Hills Expreess
| [[Independence, Kentucky|Independence]] Express
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|-
| 32X
| [http://tankbus.org/LinkClick.aspx?fileticket=k8TEgOL%2beiw%3d&tabid=36&mid=473 32X]
| Burlington Park & Ride Express
| Burlington Park & Ride Express
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|-
| 33
| [http://tankbus.org/LinkClick.aspx?fileticket=O4e0%2bP5t5mA%3d&tabid=36&mid=473 33]
| Crestview Town Center
| St. Elizabeth Edgewood - [[Thomas More College (Kentucky)|Thomas More College]] - Crestview Hills
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| 39X
| Liamaburg Express
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| 40X
| North Bend P&R / Worldwide Express
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| 42X
| Florence Hub Express
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|Southbank Shuttle
|[http://tankbus.org/LinkClick.aspx?fileticket=qPqVZK7PEOY%3d&tabid=36&mid=473 Southbank Shuttle Map]
| Covington / Cincinnati/ Newport
| Southbank Shuttle- serving the river cities of Newport and Covington KY and downtown Cincinnati - [http://tankbus.org/LinkClick.aspx?fileticket=eY0x7Evc%2bEk%3d&tabid=36&mid=473 Southbank Shuttle Schedule]
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Revision as of 19:54, 10 March 2014

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Transit Authority of Northern Kentucky
Founded1973[1]
Headquarters3375 Madison Pike,
Fort Wright, KY [1]
LocaleNorthern Kentucky
Service areaBoone, Kenton, Campbell Counties & Downtown Cincinnati
Service typebus service, paratransit
Routes27[1]
DestinationsFlorence Mall, NKU, Mainstrasee Village, Newport On The Levee
HubsFort Wright Hub, Florence Hub
StationsCovington Transit Center
Websitetankbus.org

The Transit Authority of Northern Kentucky (TANK) is the public transit system serving the Northern Kentucky suburbs of Cincinnati, Ohio located in Kenton County, Boone County and Campbell County. TANK was founded in 1973 when the privately funded Greenline Bus Company ceased operation, and voters in the three counties elected to publicly fund the transit system.[2]

Southbank Shuttle trolley, Philadelphia street, Covington

Currently TANK operates a fleet of 100 fixed route buses and 25 demand response vehicles.[3]

While TANK's primary service area is the three Northern Kentucky counties, all TANK routes also connect with Downtown Cincinnati where riders can transfer to vehicles operated by the Southwest Ohio Regional Transit Authority if necessary. Although the two systems are separate, the TANK and SORTA work to make transfers between systems easy and even sell a joint pass.

Fare Structure

As of January 1, 2012, TANK charges $1.50 for non-express routes, and $2 for express routes (marked with X at end of bus route). Students in Kindergarten through 12th grade on school days riding to and from school only have to pay $1. TANK also has passes: a monthly pass (unlimited) for $53, an express monthly pass (unlimited) for $70, a METRO/TANK monthly non-express pass (unlimited, METRO fare zone 1) for $105. The express combined pass is $115. Also, TANK has a 10 ride pass for $13.50, and a 10 ride express pass for $18. Beginning in summer of 2010 TANK upgraded their fare system and passes that were valid for a calendar month were replaced with passes good for 30 consecutive days from first use. Also, other pass options were introduced including a 1-day pass. For a complete list of fare options, click here.

Current Bus Fleet

Current As of 03/10/14

Year Manufacturer Model Fleet Numbers Engine & Transmission Fuel Type Notes Image
2000 Gillig Advantage Low Floor 2107-2127 Diesel 2117,2120,2125,2126 are Retired
Tank 2108
2002 Gillig Advantage Low Floor 2128-2132
  • Cummins ISL

Allison Transmission B400R-5 Speed Automatic

Diesel
2004 Gillig Advantage Low Floor 2133-2143
  • Cummins ISL

Allison Transmission B400R-5 Speed Automatic

Diesel
TANK 2134
2005 Gillig Advantage Low Floor 2144-2153
  • Cummins ISL

Allison Transmission B400R-5 Speed Automatic

Diesel
TANK 2145
2006 Gillig BRT 880-889
  • Cummins ISL

Allison Transmission B400R-5 Speed Automatic

Diesel
TANK Express BRT
2007 Gillig Advantage Low Floor 2154-2157
  • Cummins ISL

Allison Transmission B400R-5 Speed Automatic

Diesel
2007 Gillig Advantage Low Floor 601-604
  • Cummins ISB
  • Allison Hybrid Drive EV40
Diesel-electric 35ft
TANK 601
2008 Gillig Advantage Low Floor 2158-2164
  • Cummins ISL

Allison Transmission B400R-5 Speed Automatic

Diesel
2009 Gillig Advantage Low Floor 2165-2172
  • Cummins ISL

Allison Transmission B400R-5 Speed Automatic

Diesel
TANK 2172
2012 Gillig Advantage Low Floor 706-708
  • Cummins ISL9
  • Allison Hybrid Electric Drive EV40
Diesel-Electric
2012 Gillig Advantage Low Floor 2173-2180
  • Cummins ISL9

Allison Transmission B400R-5 Speed Automatic

Diesel
TANK 2179
2013 Gillig Advantage Low Floor 2181-2188
  • Cummins ISL9

Allison Transmission B400R-6 Speed Automatic

Diesel
Tank 2181
2014 Gillig Advantage Low Floor 2189-2196 Diesel Currently on Order Testing out a Demo with Voith transmission

Routes

Cincinnati Transit Frequency Map
TANK Routes
Number Description
1 Florence Mall/Industrial Rd/ Turfway Rd
1X Houston Road Express (Monday-Friday)
2X Airport Express
3 Ludlow / Bromley
5 Holman / City Heights / Tank P&R/ St Elizabeth Covington
7 Rosedale / Latonia
9 Taylor Mill
11 Fort Thomas / Northern Kentucky University
12 Dayton
16 Grand Towers /Carmel Manor
17X Buttermilk P&R Express
18X Edgewood Express
19X Beechgrove/ Hallam Express
20 South Newport
22X Walton Express
23 South Bellevue
25 Eastern Avenune/ Alexandria
25X Alexandria Park & Ride Express
28X Empire Drive Express
30X Independence Express
31X Rolling Hills Expreess
32X Burlington Park & Ride Express
33 Crestview Town Center
39X Liamaburg Express
40X North Bend P&R / Worldwide Express
42X Florence Hub Express
Southbank Shuttle Covington / Cincinnati/ Newport

References

  1. ^ a b c AboutTANK: Overview
  2. ^ "History". Transit Authority of Northern Kentucky Official Website (undated). Retrieved October 5, 2007
  3. ^ "Bill passes Senate". The Kentucky Post. E. W. Scripps Company. 2007-09-13. p. A2. Retrieved 2007-10-05. The bill, the 2008 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill, would help TANK replace three buses in its 90-bus fleet.