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 2003 Foothill Transit Orion V F1337 @ El Monte Station in El Monte, CA On Line 492 eastbound to Montclair Transit Center via Arrow Highway/Bonita Avenue | |
| Founded | 1988 |
|---|---|
| Locale | San Gabriel Valley |
| Service type | bus service |
| Daily ridership | 41,096 [1] |
| Fuel type | CNG |
| Operator | Transdev MV Transportation First Transit[2] |
| Website | foothilltransit.org |
Foothill Transit is a joint powers authority of 21 member cities in the San Gabriel and Pomona Valleys. It operates a fixed-route bus public transit service in the San Gabriel Valley of Greater Los Angeles, California.
Overview
editThe impetus for the formation of the transit agency was Los Angeles County Supervisor Pete Schabarum. Schabarum, annoyed at the cutbacks of bus service by the SCRTD, wanted to secede from the larger agency and form his own transit agency. Schabarum, who hated the influence of trade unions, chose to use contractors to operate the service, and Foothill executives made the service essentially strike-proof by insisting that two different companies operate the two bus yards, even if it would cost more in the short term. However, due to bus industry consolidation, First Transit had operated both yards from 2001 to mid-2007. Currently, both Foothill Transit yards are represented by unions (Arcadia by the Amalgamated Transit Union and Pomona by the Teamsters Union), but past strikes at the agency have been less than successful due to the ability of one yard to operate the other yards' service. In addition, wages are less at Foothill than at other transit operators in the region.
All of Foothill Transit operations are contracted out. Bus service is operated by First Transit at Pomona and Arcadia/Irwindale. Effective July 1, 2013, due to expiration of the existing management services contract and continuing conflicts of interest between the executive director, staff, and board, Foothill Transit transitioned to in house management. Executive Director Doran Barnes became a direct Foothill employee, as well as planning, procurement, and other administrative functions. Transdev (formerly Veolia) staff continues to operate the transit stores and maintain bus shelters.[3]
In 2002, Foothill Transit began purchasing Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) powered buses. By 2013, Foothill Transit was a 100 percent CNG fleet.
Foothill Transit provides shuttle service for UCLA Football games at the Rose Bowl from the Parsons Corporation parking lot, located on Walnut St. and Fair Oaks Avenue in Pasadena.
Routes
editAll service operated as of June 1, 2014 with notes on upcoming service changes where indicated.
Express Routes
editExpress services operate weekdays only in the peak direction, excluding the Silver Streak.
| Route | Terminals | via | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown LA Staples Center |
Montclair Montclair Transit Center |
El Monte Busway, 10 Freeway | "Silver 2 Silver" program only applies on Silver Streak and Metro Silver Line between El Monte Station and Downtown Los Angeles . 24-hour service. | |
481
|
Koreatown Wilshire/Western Purple Line Station |
El Monte El Monte Station |
Wilshire Boulevard, El Monte Busway | Reduced service between December 24 and December 31 |
493
|
Downtown LA Hope Street and 9th Street |
Diamond Bar Diamond Bar Park & Ride |
El Monte Busway, 10 Freeway, 605 Freeway, 60 Freeway, Colima Road, Golden Springs Drive | Service may operate on Valley Boulevard to/from Puente Hills Mall if the 60 Freeway is congested. Reduced service December 24 and December 31. May operate to Phillips Ranch if needed. |
495
|
Downtown LA Hope Street and 9th Street |
City of Industry Industry Park & Ride |
10 Freeway, 605 Freeway, 60 Freeway, Brea Canyon Road | Service may operate on Valley Boulevard to/from Brea Canyon Road if the 60 Freeway is congested. Reduced service between December 24 and December 31 |
497 [8]
|
Downtown LA Figueroa Street and 9th Street |
Chino Hills Chino Park & Ride |
El Monte Busway, 10 Freeway, 605 Freeway, 60 Freeway, 71 Expressway | Service may operate on Valley Boulevard to/from Grand Avenue if the 60 Freeway is congested. Reduced service between December 24 and December 31 |
498 [9]
|
Downtown LA Figueroa Street and 9th Street |
Glendora/Azusa Citrus College |
El Monte Busway, 10 Freeway, Grand Avenue | Reduced service between December 24 and December 31 |
499 [10]
|
Downtown LA Figueroa Street and 9th Street |
San Dimas San Dimas Park and Ride |
El Monte Busway, 10 Freeway, San Dimas Avenue | Reduced service between December 24 and December 31 |
690 [11]
|
Pasadena Lake Station |
Montclair Montclair Transcenter |
210 Freeway, Foothill Boulevard | |
699 [12]
|
Downtown LA Figueroa Street and 9th Street |
Montclair Montclair Transcenter |
El Monte Busway, 10 Freeway | Reduced service between December 24 and December 31 |
Local Routes
edit| Route | Terminals | via | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
178 [13]
|
El Monte Bus Station | Puente Hills Mall | Los Angeles Street, Pacific Avenue, Valinda Avenue, Nogales Street, Colima Road |
Selected trips serve the Baldwin Park Metrolink Station. As Nogales St stops are closed for construction, access to the bus stops are on Gale Ave near the 99 Ranch Market and Mandarin Plaza entrances. Please see the system map for detour route. |
185 [14]
|
Azusa Azusa Avenue and Foothill Boulevard |
Puente Hills Mall | Irwindale Avenue, Glendora Avenue, Hacienda Boulevard, Colima Road | |
187 [15]
|
Pasadena Raymond Avenue and Walnut Street |
Montclair Transcenter | Colorado Boulevard, Huntington Drive, Foothill Boulevard, Route 66 | |
195 [16]
|
Pomona Valley Boulevard and Humane Way |
Pomona Transit Center | Temple Avenue, Rio Rancho Road, Reservoir Street | Serves Cal Poly Pomona |
197 [17]
|
Montclair Transit Center | Pomona Transit Center | Arrow Highway, White Avenue, Fairplex Drive, Orange Grove Avenue | |
269 [18]
|
El Monte Bus Station | Montebello Town Center | Santa Anita Avenue, Durfee Avenue | |
272 [19]
|
Duarte City of Hope |
Westfield West Covina | Buena Vista Street, Baldwin Park Boulevard, Merced Avenue |
Selected trips serve the Baldwin Park Metrolink Station. |
274 [20]
|
Whittier Beverly Boulevard and Norwalk Boulevard |
Baldwin Park Metrolink Station | Workman Mill Road, Puente Avenue | |
280 [21]
|
Azusa Azusa Avenue and Foothill Boulevard |
Puente Hills Mall | Azusa Avenue | |
281 [22]
|
Citrus College | Puente Hills Mall | Citrus Avenue, Cameron Avenue, Sunset Avenue, Gale Avenue | |
282 [23]
|
El Monte Bus Station | Puente Hills Mall | 10/605 Freeways, Valley Boulevard, Gale Avenue, Colima Road | |
284 [24]
|
Glendora Route 66 and Grand Avenue |
West Covina Westfield Eastland |
Foothill Boulevard, Lone Hill Avenue |
Service operates Weekday and Weekend peak hours only |
285 [25]
|
Puente Hills Mall | La Habra Beach Boulevard and La Habra Boulevard |
Hacienda Boulevard, Colima Road, Whitter Boulevard |
Service operates Weekday and Weekend peak hours only. |
286 [26]
|
Pomona Transit Center | Brea Brea Mall |
Mission Boulevard, Diamond Bar Boulevard, 57 Freeway | |
289 [27]
|
Puente Hills Mall | Cal Poly Pomona | Colima Road, La Puente Road |
As Nogales St stops are closed for construction, access to the bus stops are on Gale Ave near the 99 Ranch Market and Mandarin Plaza entrances. Please see the system map for detour route. |
291 [28]
|
La Verne Foothill Boulevard and White Avenue |
Pomona Pomona Market Place |
Garey Avenue | Serves Pomona Transit Center |
292 [29]
|
Pomona Transit Center | Claremont Transit Center | Towne Avenue, Foothill Boulevard, Baseline Road |
Service operates during Weekday peak hours only. |
480 [30]
|
Westfield West Covina | Montclair Transit Center | 10 Freeway, Mission Boulevard, Indian Hill Boulevard | Serves Cal Poly Pomona and the Pomona Transit Center |
482 [31]
|
Puente Hills Mall | Pomona Transit Center | Colima Road, Mission Boulevard, Golden Springs Drive, Diamond Bar Boulevard, | Serves Cal Poly Pomona
Selected weekday trips serve Gateway Circle and the Industry Park & Ride. |
486 [32]
|
El Monte Bus Station | Cal Poly Pomona | Amar Road | |
488 [33]
|
El Monte Bus Station | Citrus College | Ramona Boulevard, Francisquito Avenue, Grand Avenue | |
492 [34]
|
El Monte Bus Station | Montclair Transit Center | Santa Anita Avenue, Arrow Highway, Bonita Avenue | |
494 [35]
|
El Monte Bus Station | San Dimas San Dimas Park and Ride |
Peck Road, Myrtle Avenue, Huntington Drive, Foothill Boulevard |
Service operates weekdays only in the peak direction. |
School Supplementary Routes
editServices operate weekdays only. Schedules subject to change June 1st - September 1st & December 22nd - January 3rd for Lines 853, 854, and 855.
| Route | Terminals | via | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
851 [36]
|
West Covina Westfield Eastland |
Glendora Foothill Boulevard and Valley Center Avenue |
Glendora Avenue | |
853 [37]
|
Diamond Bar Golden Springs Drive and Copley Drive |
Diamond Bar Diamond Ranch High School |
Golden Springs Drive | |
854 [38]
|
Diamond Bar Golden Springs Drive and Copley Drive |
Diamond Bar Diamond Ranch High School |
Diamond Bar Boulevard | |
855 [38]
|
Pomona Pomona Transcenter |
Claremont Mountain Avenue and Harrison Avenue |
Indian Hill Boulevard | |
Wireless Internet Access
editOn June 26, 2006, Foothill Transit installed wireless Internet hubs on six 1200-series Orion V buses (F1208, F1236, F1237, F1258, F1260, and F1262) that were exclusively assigned to Line 699. Downstream bandwidth of 300 kbit/s was available on each bus. The test program was discontinued and wi-fi service was installed on the Silver Streak until it was discontinued there in Late March 2009.
Fares
editFares as of October 1, 2012
Cash / TAP Card Fares
| Fare Type | Regular | Senior / Disabled / Medicare |
|---|---|---|
| Base Local Fare: | $1.25 | $0.50 |
| 1Line 481 / Line 690: | $2.75 | |
| Silver Streak: | $2.45 | $1.15 |
| 2Commuter Express: | $4.90 | |
| 3Transfers: | $0.50 | $0.25 |
Passes
| Pass Type6 | 431-Day Pass | EZ Transit Pass |
|---|---|---|
| Adult Local: | $70 | $110 |
| Student Local: | $33 | $110 |
| Senior / Disabled / Medicare Local: | $22 | $42 |
| Silver Streak / Line 481 / Line 690: | $105 | $176 (P3) |
| 5Discount Silver Streak: | $52 | $70.50 (P3) |
| Commuter Express: | $170 | $220 (P5) |
- There are no discount fares on Line 481 or 690 as they only operate during peak hours.
- Commuter Express fares apply to Lines 493, 497, 498, 499, and 699. Metrolink Tickets are not accepted; only the full fare of $4.90, the 31-Day Commuter Express pass, or the P5 EZ Transit Pass. Transfers are worth $1.25 toward the full fare. No discounts are given for seniors or the disabled as these routes only operate during peak hours.
- Transfers can be purchased for $0.50 using cash or a TAP card with a cash purse loaded (a TAP card is required either way for Foothill-to-Foothill connections). The transfer is then loaded onto the TAP card and is good for up to two hours. The transfer on the TAP card can also be counted as base fare for any TAP enabled transit agency as well. Paper transfers may be requested for connections to agencies that do not use TAP. They can be counted as base fare for any transit agency to which Foothill Transit connects that accepts transfers.
- A 31-Day Pass' lifespan starts when the pass is first used, not necessarily at the beginning of the month, unless the pass was first used at the beginning of the month. For example, if the pass is bought on March 6, but first used on March 12, the expiration date of the pass is April 12 at midnight, 31 days after it was first used.
- Discount Silver Streak passes can be purchased by students, seniors, the disabled, and Medicare card holders. If the pass is used on Line 481, or Line 690, the difference must be paid in cash.
- All Foothill Transit passes are now sold on TAP cards only.
Bus Fleet
edit- Active
| Year | Model | Length | Width | Numbers | Fleet | Picture | Fuel Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Orion V CNG | 40' | 102" | F1200-F1265 | 66 | CNG | Suburban seating. Used almost exclusively during the weekday peak hours. Run from the Pomona Yard. Also used on 665 and 666 when they are not needed on express services to Rose & Hollywood Bowls. Some units are retired or are being purchased secondhand by Nassau Inter-County Express (NICE) in New York to replace their own batch of 2000 Orion V CNGs. | |
| 2003 | Orion V CNG | 40' | 102" | F1300-F1350 | 51 | 
|
CNG | Run from the Pomona Yard. Used on many local routes. Some units are retired or are being purchased secondhand by NICE to replace their own batch of 2000 Orion V CNGs. |
| 2004/2005 | NABI 40-LFW | 40' | 102" | F1400-F1474 | 75 | 
|
CNG | Suburban seating. F1400-F1450 run from the Pomona Yard. F1451-F1474 run from the Irwindale Yard. |
| 2005/2006 | NABI 40-LFW | 40' | 102" | F1500-F1509 | 10 | CNG | Suburban seating. Run from the Irwindale Yard. The first to have cummins engines. | |
| 2007 | NABI 60-BRT | 60' | 102" | F1600-F1629 | 30 | 
|
CNG | These buses are used exclusively on the Silver Streak, except on weekends. Run from the Irwindale Yard. Suburban seating. |
| 2009 | NABI 42-BRT | 42' | 102" | F1700-F1729 | 30 | 
|
CNG | Suburban seating. Used on the Silver Streak on weekends. F1700-F1724 run from the Irwindale yard F1725-F1729 run from the Pomona yard. |
| 2010 | NABI 42-BRT | 42' | 102" | F1800-F1811 | 12 | 
|
CNG | Suburban seating. Run from the Irwindale Yard. Used on the Silver Streak on weekends. |
| 2010 | Proterra BE35 | 35' | 102" | F2001-F2003 | 3 | 
|
Electric | Branded as "Ecoliners" by Foothill Transit. Most are used on route 291. It is the world’s first heavy duty, fast charging electric bus. One bus costs $1.2 million each.[39] Run from Pomona yard |
| 2012 | Proterra BE35 | 35' | 102" | F2004-F2012 | 9 | Electric | Branded as "Ecoliners" by Foothill Transit.
Primarily used on Line 291 Run from the Pomona yard | |
| 2012 | NABI 42-BRT | 42' | 102" | F1900-F1913 | 14 | CNG | Suburban seating. Run from the Pomona Yard. Used on many express routes. | |
| 1999 | NFI C40LF | 40' | 102' | 8030-8035 | 5 | CNG | Used for a training bus. Owned by Transdev Phoenix. | |
| 2013-2014 | NABI 42-BRT | 42' | 102' | F2100-F2163 | 64 | 
|
CNG | Suburban Seating. Run from the Pomona Yard. Used on many express routes. |
Retired
edit| Fleet number range | Thumbnail | Year | Manufacturer | Model | Engine | Transmission | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F106-F184 | 1988 | NFI | D40 | Cummins L10 | Allison | ||
| F200-F218 | 1988 | Gillig | Phantom 40' | Detroit Diesel 6V92TA | Allison | ||
| F219-F233 | 1988 | Gillig | Phantom 40' | Detroit Diesel 6V92TA | Allison | ||
| F250-F263 | 1991 | Gillig | Phantom 40' | Detroit Diesel 6V92TA | Allison HT748 | ||
| F300-F305, F600-F648, F700-F738 | 1989 | Gillig | Phantom 40' | Detroit Diesel 6V92TA | Allison HT748 | ||
| F750-F768 | 1991 | Gillig | Phantom 40' | Detroit Diesel 6V92TA | Allison HT748 | ||
| F800-F822 | 1992 | Gillig | Phantom 40' | Detroit Diesel 6V92TA | Allison HT748 | ||
| F900-F907 | 1994 | Gillig | Phantom 35' | Detroit Diesel 6V92TA | Allison HT748 | ||
| F1000-F1063 | 1996-1998 | Gillig | S50T4096 Phantom 40' | Detroit Diesel Series 50 | Allison B400R |
| |
| F1181-F1187 | 2000 | Gillig | G22E102R2 Advantage 29' | Detroit Diesel Series 40 | Allison B400R5 |
Because Foothill Transit retires most of their buses at the 12-year FTA minimum standard, many of their buses are sold off or leased to other authorities and operate for years afterwards. Notable lessees include Valley Metro, Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Arizona State University, Monterey-Salinas Transit, Gold Coast Transit, Glendale Beeline, Santa Cruz Metro, Benicia Breeze, and Amtrak California (operated by SFO Airporter).
References
edit- ^ annual ridership
- ^ Foothill Transit contracts with Veolia Transportation for management and administrative services and with MV Transportations and First Transit for operations.
- ^ http://www.sgvtribune.com/news/ci_23325116/foothill-transit-sheds-management-contract-outside-firm
- ^ "Silver Streak". Foothill Transit. Foothill Transit. Retrieved 29 February 2016.
- ^ "Line 481". Foothill Transit. Foothill Transit. Retrieved 29 February 2016.
- ^ "Line 493". Foothill Transit. Foothill Transit. Retrieved 29 February 2016.
- ^ "Line 495". Foothill Transit. Foothill Transit. Retrieved 29 February 2016.
- ^ http://www.foothilltransit.org/BusSchedule.aspx?busnumber=497
- ^ http://www.foothilltransit.org/BusSchedule.aspx?busnumber=498
- ^ http://www.foothilltransit.org/BusSchedule.aspx?busnumber=499
- ^ http://www.foothilltransit.org/BusSchedule.aspx?busnumber=690
- ^ http://www.foothilltransit.org/BusSchedule.aspx?busnumber=699
- ^ http://www.foothilltransit.org/BusSchedule.aspx?busnumber=178
- ^ http://www.foothilltransit.org/BusSchedule.aspx?busnumber=185
- ^ http://www.foothilltransit.org/BusSchedule.aspx?busnumber=187
- ^ http://www.foothilltransit.org/BusSchedule.aspx?busnumber=195
- ^ http://www.foothilltransit.org/BusSchedule.aspx?busnumber=197
- ^ http://www.foothilltransit.org/BusSchedule.aspx?busnumber=269
- ^ http://www.foothilltransit.org/BusSchedule.aspx?busnumber=272
- ^ http://www.foothilltransit.org/BusSchedule.aspx?busnumber=274
- ^ http://www.foothilltransit.org/BusSchedule.aspx?busnumber=280
- ^ http://www.foothilltransit.org/BusSchedule.aspx?busnumber=281
- ^ http://www.foothilltransit.org/BusSchedule.aspx?busnumber=282
- ^ http://www.foothilltransit.org/BusSchedule.aspx?busnumber=284
- ^ http://www.foothilltransit.org/BusSchedule.aspx?busnumber=285
- ^ http://www.foothilltransit.org/BusSchedule.aspx?busnumber=286
- ^ http://www.foothilltransit.org/BusSchedule.aspx?busnumber=289
- ^ http://www.foothilltransit.org/BusSchedule.aspx?busnumber=291
- ^ http://www.foothilltransit.org/BusSchedule.aspx?busnumber=292
- ^ http://www.foothilltransit.org/BusSchedule.aspx?busnumber=480
- ^ http://www.foothilltransit.org/BusSchedule.aspx?busnumber=482
- ^ http://www.foothilltransit.org/BusSchedule.aspx?busnumber=486
- ^ http://www.foothilltransit.org/BusSchedule.aspx?busnumber=488
- ^ http://www.foothilltransit.org/BusSchedule.aspx?busnumber=492
- ^ http://www.foothilltransit.org/BusSchedule.aspx?busnumber=494
- ^ http://www.foothilltransit.org/BusSchedule.aspx?busnumber=851
- ^ http://www.foothilltransit.org/BusSchedule.aspx?busnumber=853
- ^ a b http://www.foothilltransit.org/BusSchedule.aspx?busnumber=854
- ^ http://www.foothilltransit.org/NewsDisplay.aspx?ID=688&type=news
External links
edit- Official Foothill Transit website
- May 2006 Footnotes detailing Silver Streak service
- Electric bus order 2013 September
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