Ottawa-Carleton Regional Transit Commission
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Ottawa-Carleton Regional Transit Commission | |
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Managed by | City of Ottawa |
Transit type |
Bus Para-transit Train |
Number of lines | 248 |
Daily ridership | 535,600 (Daily) |
Headquarters |
1500 St. Laurent Bvld Ottawa, Ontario |
Website | www.octranspo.com |
Operation | |
Began operation | August 1st, 1972 |
Number of vehicles | Approx. 1050 |
Ottawa-Carleton Regional Transit Commission commonly known under the name of OC Transpo provides public transit service for the residents of Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
History
Ottawa-Carleton Regional Transit Commission was formed in 1973 when they took over service from the Ottawa Transportation Commission.
Routes
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1 to 19 | 20 to 79 | 80 to 89 | 90 to 99 | 100 to 199 | |
200 to 299 | 400 to 406 | 500 to 599 | 600 to 699 | Internal |
Color Codes
In 1983, OC Transpo decided to color code their routes in order to make them are easier to identify. The colors chosen were Black, Red and Green
Color Code | Details |
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Black |
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Red |
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Green |
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Transitway
The Transitway is a bus rapid transit system that uses a bus only dedicated lane. Conception of this bus rapid transit system started in 1978. The first portion was opened from Lees to Hurdman and from Lincoln Fields and Baseline in 1983. In 1984, 3 new stations were added to the Transitway; LeBreton, Tunney's Pasture and Westboro along with a new portion of the Transitway opened between LeBreton and the Ottawa River Parkway, which was renamed to Dominion Station.
In 1987, the Transitway between Hurdman and St-Laurent stations, including the tunnel below the St-Laurent Shopping Centre. Route 95 saw its frequency increased to 4 minutes at Rush Hours and to 5 minutes at all other times. The whole Transitway was completed in 1996.
Fleet
Current Fleet
Thumbnail | Fleet number range | Year | Manufacturer | Model | Engine | Transmission | Remarks |
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4201 to 4202 | 2003 | New Flyer Industries | D40i | Cummins ISL | Allison B400R | ||
4203 to 4273 | 2004 | New Flyer Industries | D40i | Cummins ISL | Allison B400R | ||
4274 to 4439 | 2005 | New Flyer Industries | D40i | Cummins ISL | Allison B400R | ||
4440 to 4526 | 2006 | New Flyer Industries | D40i | Cummins ISL | Allison B400R | ||
5001 to 5002 | 2008 | Orion Bus Industries | Orion 07.501 HEV | Cummins ISB | BAE Systems HybriDrive Hybrid System |
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5003 to 5097 | 2009 | Orion Bus Industries | Orion 07.501 HEV | Cummins ISB | BAE Systems HybriDrive Hybrid System |
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5098 to 5177 | 2010 | Orion Bus Industries | Orion 07.501 HEV | Cummins ISB | BAE Systems HybriDrive Hybrid System |
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6351 to 6398 | 2008 | New Flyer Industries | D60LF | Cummins ISL | Allison B500R | ||
6399 to 6403 | 2009 | New Flyer Industries | D60LF | Cummins ISL | Allison B500R | ||
6404 to 6537 | 2010 | New Flyer Industries | D60LFR | Cummins ISL9 | Allison B500R |
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6538 to 6709 | 2011 | New Flyer Industries | D60LFR | Cummins ISL9 | Allison B500R | ||
8001 to 8075 | 2012 | Alexander Dennis Limited | Enviro500 | Cummins ISL9 | Allison B500R6 |
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Retired Fleet
Thumbnail | Fleet number range | Year | Manufacturer | Model | Engine | Transmission | Remarks |
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1201 to 1203 | 2008 | Alexander Dennis Limited | Enviro500 | Cummins ISM | Allison B500R |
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1756 to 1758, 1760 to 1761, 1763 to 1768 and 1770 | 1973 | General Motors Diesel Division | T8H-5307A | Detroit Diesel 6V71N | Allison V730 | ||
2601 | 2005 | Ford | E-450 | Ford PowerStroke 7.3L | Ford 4R100 | ||
4001 to 4140 | 1999 | Bus Industries of America | Orion VI | Detroit Diesel | Allison B400R | ||
5701 to 5769 | 1975 | General Motors Diesel Division | T6H-5307N | Detroit Diesel 6V71N | Allison VH9 | ||
6001 to 6037 | 2001 | New Flyer Industries | D60LF | Detroit Diesel Series 50 | Allison B500R | ||
6038 to 6067 | 2002 | New Flyer Industries | D60LF | Detroit Diesel Series 50 | Allison B500R | ||
6068 to 6100 and 6102 to 6143 | 2001 | New Flyer Industries | D60LF | Detroit Diesel Series 50 | Allison B500R |
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6101 to 6112 | 1961 | General Motors Diesel Division | TDH-5301 | Detroit Diesel 6V71 | Allison VH9 |
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6144 to 6178 | 2003 | New Flyer Industries | D60LF | Detroit Diesel Series 50 | Allison B500R | ||
6221 to 6230 | 1962 | General Motors Diesel Division | TDH-5301 | Detroit Diesel 6V71 | Allison VH9 | ||
6301 to 6323 | 2003 | New Flyer Industries | D60LF | Detroit Diesel Series 50 | Allison B500R | ||
6324 to 6350 | 2004 | New Flyer Industries | D60LF | Detroit Diesel Series 50 | Allison B500R | ||
6331 to 6340 | 1963 | General Motors Diesel Division | TDH-5303 | Detroit Diesel 6V71 | Allison VH9 | ||
6441 to 6452 | 1964 | General Motors Diesel Division | TDH-5303 | Detroit Diesel 6V71 | Allison VH9 | ||
6561 to 6573 | 1965 | General Motors Diesel Division | TDH-5303 | Detroit Diesel 6V71 | Allison VH9 | ||
6674 to 6697 | 1966 | General Motors Diesel Division | TDH-5303 | Detroit Diesel 6V71 | Allison VH9 | ||
6701 to 6726 | 1967 | General Motors Diesel Division | TDH-5303 | Detroit Diesel 6V71 | Allison VH9 | ||
6831 to 6850 | 1968 | General Motors Diesel Division | T6H-5305 | Detroit Diesel 6V71 | Allison VH9 | ||
6961 to 6990 | 1969 | General Motors Diesel Division | T6H-5305 | Detroit Diesel 6V71 | Allison VH9 | ||
7001 to 7020 | 1970 | General Motors Diesel Division | T6H-5305 | Detroit Diesel 6V71 | Allison VH9 | ||
7121 to 7140 | 1971 | General Motors Diesel Division | T6H-5305 | Detroit Diesel 6V71 | Allison VH9 | ||
7241 to 7290 | 1972 | General Motors Diesel Division | T6H-5307N | Detroit Diesel 6V71N | Allison VH9 | ||
7301 to 7320 | 1973 | General Motors Diesel Division | T6H-5307N | Detroit Diesel 6V71N | Allison VH9 | ||
7351 to 7357 | 1973 | General Motors Diesel Division | T6H-5307N | Detroit Diesel 6V71N | Allison VH9 | ||
7401 to 7460 | 1974 | General Motors Diesel Division | T6H-5307N | Detroit Diesel 6V71N | Allison VH9 | ||
7501 to 7545 | 1975 | General Motors Diesel Division | T6H-5307N | Detroit Diesel 6V71N | Allison VH9 | ||
7551 to 7570 | 1975 | General Motors Diesel Division | T6H-5307N | Detroit Diesel 6V71N | Allison VH9 | ||
7601 to 7653 | 1976 | General Motors Diesel Division | T6H-5307N | Detroit Diesel 6V71N |
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7701 to 7721 | 1977 | General Motors Diesel Division | T6H-5307N | Detroit Diesel 6V71N | Allison V730 | ||
7731 to 7765 | 1977 | General Motors Diesel Division | T6H-5307N | Detroit Diesel 6V71N | Allison V730 | ||
7801 to 7858 | 1978 | General Motors Diesel Division | T6H-5307N | Detroit Diesel 6V71N | Allison V730 | ||
7901 to 7930 | 1979 | General Motors Diesel Division | T6H-5307N | Detroit Diesel 6V71N | Allison V730 | ||
8001 to 8020 | 1980 | General Motors Diesel Division | T6H-5307N | Detroit Diesel 6V71N | Allison V730 |
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8101 to 8122 | 1981 | General Motors Diesel Division | T6H-5307N | Detroit Diesel 6V71N | Allison V730 | ||
8201 to 8221 | 1982 | General Motors Diesel Division | TA60-102N | Detroit Diesel 8V71N | Allison V735 | ||
8231 to 8240 | 1982 | General Motors Diesel Division | T6H-5307N | Detroit Diesel 6V71N | Allison V730 | ||
8241 to 8266 | 1982 | Ontario Bus Industries | Orion 01.501 | Detroit Diesel 6V53 | Allison MT-643 | ||
8371 to 8392 | 1983 | Ontario Bus Industries | Orion 01.501 | Detroit Diesel 6V53 | Allison MT-643 | ||
8401 to 8425 | 1984 | General Motors Diesel Division | TC40-102N | Detroit Diesel 6V71N | Allison V730 | ||
8501 to 8533 | 1985 | Ontario Bus Industries | Orion 03.501 | Cummins NHHTC | Allison HT-740 | ||
8541 to 8555 | 1985 | General Motors Diesel Division | TC40-102N | Detroit Diesel 6V71N | Allison V731 | ||
8591 | 1985 | Ontario Bus Industries | Orion 02.501 | Detroit Diesel 8.2L | Allison AT-545 | ||
8601 to 8655 | 1986 | Ontario Bus Industries | Orion 03.501 | Cummins NHHTC | Allison HT-740 | ||
8701 to 8703 | 1970 | Flyer Industries Limited | D700A | Detroit Diesel 6V71N | Spicer 183 | ||
8704 to 8708 | 1974 | Flyer Industries Limited | D800 | Detroit Diesel 6V71N | Spicer 183 | ||
8709 to 8718 | 1978 | Flyer Industries Limited | D800B | Detroit Diesel 6V71N | Allison V730 | ||
8719 to 8764 | 1986 | Ontario Bus Industries | Orion 03.501 | Cummins NHHTC | Allison HT-740 | ||
8765 to 8799 | 1987 | General Motors Diesel Division | TC40-102N | Detroit Diesel 6V71N | Allison V731 | ||
8801 to 8815 | 1978 | Ontario Bus Industries | Orion 01.501 | Detroit Diesel 6V53 | Allison MT-643 | ||
8816 | 1979 | Ontario Bus Industries | Orion 01.504 | Detroit Diesel 6V53 | Allison MT-643 | ||
8817 to 8832 | 1978 | Ontario Bus Industries | Orion 01.501 | Detroit Diesel 6V53 | Allison MT-643 | ||
8841 to 8870 | 1988 | Ontario Bus Industries | Orion 03.501 | Detroit Diesel 6L71TA | ZF 5HP590 | ||
8875 to 8899 | 1988 | Ontario Bus Industries | Orion 03.501 | Detroit Diesel 6L71TA | ZF 5HP590 | ||
8901 to 8960 | 1989 | Motor Coach Industries | TC40-102N | Detroit Diesel 6V92TA | Allison V731 | ||
9001 to 9055 | 1990 | New Flyer Industries | D40 | Detroit Diesel 6V92TA | Allison V731 | ||
9101 to 9125 | 1991 | Motor Coach Industries | TC40-102N | Detroit Diesel 6V92TA | Allison VR731 | ||
9126 to 9150 | 1991 | Ontario Bus Industries | Orion 05.501 | Detroit Diesel 6V92TA | Allison HTB-748 | ||
9201 to 9227 | 1992 | New Flyer Industries | D40 | Detroit Diesel 6V92TA | Allison VR731 | ||
9231 to 9258 | 1992 | Ontario Bus Industries | Orion 05.501 | Detroit Diesel 6V92TA | Allison HTB-748 | ||
9261 to 9264 | 1992 | Ontario Bus Industries | Orion 02.502 | Navistar 7.3L | Allison AT-545 | ||
9301 to 9330 | 1993 | Nova Bus | [[Nova Bus TC40-102N|TC40-102N] | Detroit Diesel 6V92TA | Allison VR731 | ||
9651 to 9652 | 1994 | Ontario Bus Industries | Orion 02.502 | Navistar 7.3L | Allison AT-545 | ||
9701 to 9720 | 1997 | Ontario Bus Industries | Orion 05.501 | Detroit Diesel Series 50 | Allison B400R | ||
9721 to 9740 | 1997 | Nova Bus | LFS | Cummins C8.3 | ZF 5HP500 | ||
9801 to 9885 | 1998 | Ontario Bus Industries | Orion 05.501 | Detroit Diesel Series 50 | Allison B400R |
Demonstrators
Thumbnail | Fleet number range | Year | Manufacturer | Model | Engine | Transmission | Remarks |
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1771 | 1984 | Orion Bus Indsutries/Ikaurs | 03.501 | N/A | N/A | ||
1780 | 1986 | Orion Bus Indsutries | 02.502 | N/A | N/A | First 25ft bus Demo in Ottawa | |
1781 | 1986 | Vanhool | AG280 | N/A | N/A | ||
1783 | 1986 | Orion Bus Indsutries | 02.506 | N/A | N/A | ||
1783 | 1986 | Orion Bus Indsutries | 01.508 | N/A | N/A | ||
1784 | 1986 | Renault | N/A Articulated Model | N/A | N/A | ||
1786 | 1986 | 1786 | D40HF | N/A | N/A | ||
1787 | 1989 | Ikarus | 436 | N/A | N/A | ||
1789 | 1989 | Orion Bus Indsutries | 05.501 ( V ) | N/A | N/A | ||
92011 | 1995 | New Flyer Indsutries | D40LF | Detroit Diesel 6V92TA 253HP |
Voith D863, 3 Speed Automatic | Borrowed from Kitchener Transit | |
1710 | 1996 | Orion Bus Industries | 6.501 | Cummins L10G, 253 hp | : Allison B400R,5 Speed Automatic | Borrowed from London Transit | |
1711 | 1996 | Orion Bus Industries | 6.501 | Detroit Diesel Series 50, 275HP | Allison B400R,5 Speed Automatic | ||
No Number | 2005 | Orion Bus Industries | 07.501 | Cummins ISB 270HP | BAE HybridDrive System with ZF Transmission | on Loan from MTA New York 6454, this bus never ran in service for OC Transpo | |
4997 | 2006/2007 | ADL | Enviro500 | Cummins ISM, 330HP | Voith D864.3, 4 Speed Automatic | First Double Deckers to be tested in Ottawa, these buses would slate the way for a purchase of 75 in 2011/2012 | |
No Number | 2006 | New Flyer Industries | DE60LF | Catepillar C9, 330HP | Allison EP50 |
Garages/Facilities
Garage | Location | Status |
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Industrial | Active | |
Merivale | Active | |
St-Laurent North | Active | |
St-Laurent | Active | |
Walkley Yard | Active | |
875 Belfast | 875 Belfast Road | Active |
899 Belfast | 899 Belfast Road | Active |
Champagne | Closed | |
Leeds | Closed | |
805 Belfast | 805 Belfast Road | Closed |
O-Train
Ottawa-Carleton Regional Transit Commission operates a Light-Rail System known as the O-Train