Transit Authority of Northern Kentucky
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| Founded | 1973[1] |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | 3375 Madison Pike, Fort Wright, KY [1] |
| Locale | Northern Kentucky |
| Service area | Boone, Kenton, Campbell Counties & Downtown Cincinnati |
| Service type | bus service, paratransit |
| Routes | 27[1] |
| Destinations | Florence Mall, NKU, Mainstrasee Village, Newport On The Levee |
| Hubs | Fort Wright Hub, Florence Hub |
| Stations | Covington Transit Center |
| Website | tankbus.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]
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 | 2108-2127 * 2107 temporally in service until new buses arrive |
|
Diesel | 2117,2120,2125,2126 are Retired | |
| 2002 | Gillig | Advantage Low Floor | 2128-2132 |
Allison Transmission B400R-5 Speed Automatic |
Diesel | ||
| 2004 | Gillig | Advantage Low Floor | 2133-2143 |
Allison Transmission B400R-5 Speed Automatic |
Diesel | ||
| 2005 | Gillig | Advantage Low Floor | 2144-2153 |
Allison Transmission B400R-5 Speed Automatic |
Diesel | ||
| 2006 | Gillig | BRT | 880-889 |
Allison Transmission B400R-5 Speed Automatic |
Diesel | ||
| 2007 | Gillig | Advantage Low Floor | 2154-2157 |
Allison Transmission B400R-5 Speed Automatic |
Diesel | ||
| 2007 | Gillig | Advantage Low Floor | 601-604 |
|
Diesel-electric | 35ft | |
| 2008 | Gillig | Advantage Low Floor | 2158-2164 |
Allison Transmission B400R-5 Speed Automatic |
Diesel | ||
| 2009 | Gillig | Advantage Low Floor | 2165-2172 |
Allison Transmission B400R-5 Speed Automatic |
Diesel | ||
| 2012 | Gillig | Advantage Low Floor | 706-708 |
|
Diesel-Electric | ||
| 2012 | Gillig | Advantage Low Floor | 2173-2180 |
Allison Transmission B400R-5 Speed Automatic |
Diesel | ||
| 2013 | Gillig | Advantage Low Floor | 2181-2188 |
Allison Transmission B400R-6 Speed Automatic |
Diesel | ||
| 2014 | Gillig | Advantage Low Floor | 2189-2196 | Diesel | Currently on Order Testing out a Demo with Voith transmission |
Routes
| Number | Description |
|---|---|
| 1 | Florence Mall - Industrial Rd. - Turfway Park 1 |
| 1X | Florence Express |
| 2X | Airport Express |
| 3 | Ludlow - Bromley |
| 5 | Holman- City Heights-St. Elizabeth Covington- Tank P&R |
| 7 | Rosedale - Latonia |
| 9 | Taylor Mill (AM & PM Service NO WEEKEND SERVICE) |
| 11 | Ft. Thomas - Northern Kentucky University (NO WEEKEND SERVICE) |
| 12 | Dayton |
| 16 | Grand Towers - St. Elizabeth Fort Thomas-Carmel Manor |
| 17X | Villa Hills Express - Buttermilk Park & Ride |
| 18X | Edgewood Express |
| 19X | Beechgrove Express - Hallam |
| 20 | South Newport (AM & PM SERVICE NO WEEKEND SERVICE) |
| 22X | Walton Express |
| 23 | South Bellevue (AM & PM SERVICE NO WEEKEND SERVICE) |
| 25 | Alexandria, Kentucky—Alexandria, Northern Kentucky University and Eastern Avenue |
| 25X | Village Green and Alexandria Park & Ride Express |
| 28X | Empire Drive Express |
| 29X | Hebron - Hebron Express |
| 30X | Independence Express |
| 32X | Burlington Park & Ride Express |
| 33 | St. Elizabeth Edgewood - Thomas More College - Crestview Hills |
| Southbank Shuttle Map | Southbank Shuttle- serving the river cities of Newport and Covington KY and downtown Cincinnati - Southbank Shuttle Schedule |
References
- ^ a b c AboutTANK: Overview
- ^ "History". Transit Authority of Northern Kentucky Official Website (undated). Retrieved October 5, 2007
- ^ "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.
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