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A ceremonial groundbreaking was held for the Metro B Line BRT project.
Photo: Metro Transit
Metro Transit breaks ground
on Metro B Line BRT
▶ A ceremonial groundbreaking event was held in south
Minneapolis, Minn., for Metro Transit's Metro B Line, a 12mile
bus rapid transit (BRT) route that will connect Union
Station in St. Paul to Uptown in south Minneapolis. The two
areas are currently connected with Route 21 service, which
is Metro Transit's busiest route. When Metro B Line begins
operation in 2024, it will deliver service that is 20 percent
faster than Route 21 and offer connections to Metro
Transit's Blue and Green light-rail lines, as well as Metro
Orange, D, A and Green Line BRT routes. The $65 million B
Line project is fully funded with contributions from the FTA,
state of Minnesota and Metropolitan Council. The project
cost includes funding a fleet of 21 60-foot buses, construction
of more than 30 stations, building bus-only lanes on
portions of Lake Street and Lagoon and Marshall Avenues
and improvements to enhance accessibility, reduce crashes
and improve safety for pedestrians, cyclists and other
wheeled mobility options.
MassTransitmag.com/53059815
Two electric buses enter service
on GO Transit lines
▶ Metrolinx placed two electric double decker buses into
passenger service on May 15 as the next step in its efforts
to develop a zero-emission fleet transition plan. The zeroemission
vehicles have been undergoing non-passenger
testing since December 2021. This is the first time they have
carried commuters. Officials say riders can expect a quieter
ride and enhanced amenities, including USB chargers
and seatbelts. The buses also feature additional storage
space and a pedestrian audible visual alert system that
will play a sound and message when the bus is turning or
reversing to notify pedestrians and cyclists. The results
of the initial testing phase were considered when routes
were selected for revenue service to help ensure the buses
return to the garage with 20 percent battery capacity.
Metrolinx President and CEO Phil Verster explained GO
Transit operates routes that can be as long as 650 kilometers
(403.9 miles), and the two electric buses entering
service will assist in determining what a maximum range
might be on the GO Transit system.
MassTransitmag.com/53060498
TRADITIONAL MIRROR
VIEW WHEN RAINING
HIGHLY IMPROVED
VISIBILITY WHEN USING
ROSCO's DCAMS
LOW LIGHT CONDITIONS
The new mirrorless camera system!
Offering better visibility around the vehicle,
the Rosco D*CAMS has been engineered
to replace exterior rear vision mirrors on
commercial vehicles.
* Wider and deeper Field-of-View (FOV)
* Smaller blind zones
* Better visibility and brighter images during the
day and night
* Clearer images in all weather conditions
* Aerodynamic design offers fuel savings and
effi cient operations
D* CAMS
Digital Camera
and Monitor System
Driver side
Door side
www.Rosco-DCAMS.com
800.227.2095
For more information, visit www.MassTransitmag.com/10066392
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