Medicine Hat Transit
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| Headquarters | 333 6th Avenue SE |
|---|---|
| Locale | Medicine Hat |
| Service area | urban area |
| Service type | bus service, paratransit |
| Routes | 11 (Peak); 8 (Non-peak) |
| Stops | 279 (Peak); 212 (Non-peak) |
| Hubs | 6 |
| Fleet | 14 Minibuses, 14 40-Foot buses |
| Fuel type | Diesel and CNG |
| Operator | City of Medicine Hat |
| Website | mhtransit.ca |
Medicine Hat Transit is the municipal public transportation system operated by Medicine Hat, a small city in southeastern Alberta, Canada. Service is available and accessible to all residents of the community, including specialized transit for persons with disabilities; all of the MHT fleet is fully wheelchair-accessible.[1]
History
In the 1950s local bus service was provided by Blair's Bus Lines, which was superseded by Medicine Hat Transportation Company, until 1972, when city-owned Medicine Hat Transit commenced operation of the current system.[2] Starting in October 2008 Medicine Hat Transit began a transformation, with new routes and schedules and a fleet makeover and rebranding.[3]
Services
Peak-service bus routes are scheduled to operate on weekdays between 6:45 am and 6:45 pm. Non-peak routes extend operations until 10:45 pm on weekdays and all day Saturday, with Sunday service 8:15 am– 7:15pm & holiday service provided between 10:15 am and 6:15 pm.
Specialized paratransit is available for people who can't use regular transit, a service for which they must be registered. Hours of operation are Monday to Saturday between 6:45 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. and all trips must be booked the day before.
Routes
This following service is in effect from Monday – Friday, 6:45 am – 6:45 pm except Holidays, on what Medicine Hat Transit defines as peak service.
- 10 Northeast Crescent Heights
- 11 Northwest Crescent Heights
- 20 Flats
- 21 Hospital
- 22 South Hill
- 31 Dunmore Road
- 40/41 College
- 50/51 Ross Glen
- 60 South Ridge
- 62 Southlands
Service becomes more limited during the non-peak, which is defined as the following times: Monday – Friday 6:45 pm – 10:45 pm Saturday 6:45 am – 10:45 pm Sundays -8:15 am – 7:15pm Holidays 10:15 am – 6:15 pm
- 10 Northeast Crescent Heights
- 11 Northwest Crescent Heights
- 20 Flats
- 21 Hospital
- 22 South Hill
- 30 Dunmore Road
- 53 Ross Glen
- 61 South Ridge
Fleet
Medicine Hat Transit currently operates 14 40-foot buses (all built by New Flyer, or NFL) and an additional 14 Mini buses (Arbocs). The oldest active bus was built in 2005, and the newest was built in 2015.
Full-size Buses
In this example, full-sized refers to buses that are 40 feet long or longer.
Current
| Fleet numbers | Thumbnail | Year Built | Manufacturer | Model | Engine | Transmission | Sign | Natural Gas? | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 745-747 | - | 2005 | NFL | D40LF | Cummins ISL | Allison B400R | Luminator Horizon | No | 745 Retired, all will be replaced by the next order of buses. First buses to have a digital sign. |
| 748-750 | - | 2009 | NFL | D40LFR | Cummins ISL | Allison B400R | Luminator Horizon | No | Will be replaced by the next order of buses. |
| 751-753 | - | 2010 | NFL | D40LFR | Cummins ISL | Allison B400R | Luminator Horizon | No | Will be replaced by the next order of buses. |
| 754-759 | - | 2014 | NFL | XN40 | Cummins Westport ISL G | Allison B400R | Luminator Horizon | Yes | First natural gas buses in Medicine Hat. |
| 760 and 761 | - | 2012 | NFL | C40LFR | Cummins Westport ISL G | Allison B400R | Luminator Titan | Yes | Ex Edmonton Transit System 6007 and 6008, purchased in 2015. |
Retired
| Fleet numbers | Thumbnail | Year Built | Year Retired | Manufacturer | Model | Engine | Transmission | Sign | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 754-756 | - | 1979 | Unknown | GMDD | T6H-5307N (New Look) | Detroit Diesel (DDC) 6V71N | Allison V730 | Roll sign | 754 was repowered with a DDC 6V92TA |
| 757 | - | 1980 | Unknown | GMDD | T6H-5307N (New Look) | DDC 6V71N | Allison V730 | Roll Sign | |
| 758 and 759 | - | 1981 | Unknown | GMDD | T6H-5307N (New Look) | DDC 6V71N | Allison V730 | Roll sign | 759 was repowered with a DDC 6V92TA |
| 760-762 | - | 1987 | All retired by 2010, 761 active May 2010 | GMDD | TC40-102N (Classic) | DDC 6V92TA | Allison V731 | Roll sign | |
| 763-765 | - | 1989 | Started 2005, 765 retired 2009 | MCI | TC40-102N (Classic) | DDC 6V92TA | Allison V731 | Roll sign | |
| 766-768 | - | 1990 | Started 2005, 766 retired 2010 | MCI | TC40-102N (Classic) | DDC 6V92TA | Allison V731 | Roll sign | 766 was briefly retired in 2007. It was the last Classic running in Medicine Hat. Last high-floor buses ordered. |
| 770 | - | 1995 | 2010 | NFL | D40LF | DDC Series 50 | Allison B400R | Roll sign | First low-floor full size bus in Medicine Hat |
| 740 and 741 | - | 2000 | 2015 | NFL | D40LF | Cummins ISC | Allison B400R | Roll sign, later Luminator Horizon | 741 active in 2015 |
| 742-744 | - | 2002 | 2015 (742 and 744) 2017 (743) | NFL | D40LF | DDC Series 50 EGR | Allison B400R | Roll sign, later Luminator Horizon | |
| 745 | - | 2005 | 2015 | NFL | D40LF | Cummins ISC | Allison B400R | Luminator Horizon | 746 and 747 remain in service |
Mini Bus Fleet
In this example, a mini bus refers to a bus that is less than 40 feet long.
Current
| Fleet Numbers | Thumbnail | Year Built | Manufacturer | Model | Transmission | Sign | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 720 and 721 | - | 2009 | Chevrolet Arboc | 4500/SOM | GMC 4L80-E | Luminator | To be retired with next order of Arbocs |
| 722-725 and 730 | - | 2010 | Chevrolet Arboc | 4500/SOM | GMC 4L80-E | Luminator | To be retired with next order of Arbocs |
| 732 | - | 2012 | Chevrolet Arboc | 4500/SOM | GMC 4L80-E | Luminator | |
| 731, 733 and 734 | - | 2013 | Chevrolet Arboc | 4500/SOM | GMC 4L80-E | Luminator | |
| 735 | - | 2014 | Chevrolet Arboc | 4500/SOM | GMC 4L80-E | Luminator | |
| 736 | - | 2015 | Chevrolet Arboc | 4500/SOM | GMC 4L80-E | Luminator |
Retired
Incomplete.
Note: includes Medium-length buses
| Fleet Numbers | Thumbnail | Year Built | Year Retired | Manufacturer | Model | Engine | Transmission | Sign | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 714 | Unknown | Unknown, before 06/06 | Unknown | Unknown, possibly ELF (driver speculation) | Unknown | Unknown | None | Seen in city storage yard retired in 2006, still there in 2010. In "Flame" livery. | |
| 741 | 1961 | GMC | TGH-3102 "Old Look" | rollsign | Ex. Hamilton Street Railway 93 | ||||
| 742-744 | 1969 | GMC | TGH-3502 Old Look | Allison AT-540 | rollsign | ||||
| 745-747 | 1975 | GMDD | T6H-4523N New Look | DDC 6V71N | Allison VH9 | rollsign | 745 bought by Central Alberta Railway Museum in 2010. Oldest active bus in Alberta. | ||
| 748-750 | 1976 | GMDD | T6H-4523N New Look | DDC 6V71N | Allison VH9 | rollsign | |||
| 751-753 | 1976 | GMDD | T6H-4523N New Look | DDC 6V71N | Allison V730 | rollsign | |||
| 769 | 1993 | Unknown, presumably 2000 (upon delivery of Overlands) | OBI | Orion II (02.501) | Allison AT-545 | rollsign | Sitting at Gas City Metals, Dunmore, AB |
References
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