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MTA Maryland bus service
top left: QuickBus, top right: Local, bottom left: Commuter, bottom right: Express
ParentMaryland Transit Administration
FoundedApril 30, 1970
HeadquartersBaltimore, Maryland
LocaleBaltimore-Washington Metropolitan Area
Service areaBaltimore-Washington Metropolitan Area
Service typeLocal, QuickBus, Shuttle Bug, Express, Commuter, ICC
RoutesLocal: 46
QuickBus: 4
Shuttle Bug: 2
Express: 4
Commuter: 19
ICC: 5
Total: 80
Hubs70+ (Baltimore area)
FleetUrban bus: 774
Motor coach bus: 68
Total: 842
Daily ridership250,000 (estimated)
Fuel typeDiesel, Diesel-electric Hybrid
OperatorMDOT
Websitewww.mtamaryland.com

The Maryland Transit Administration provides the primary public bus service for the Baltimore Metropolitan Area and commuter bus service in other parts of the state of Maryland. There is currently 80 bus routes, which include 46 local routes, 2 neighborhood shuttle routes, 4 limited stop routes (known as QuickBus), 4 express bus routes (which operate from various suburbs to downtown Baltimore), 19 commuter bus, and 5 Intercounty Connector or "ICC" routes (which operate from various locations mainly in central Maryland to Washington D.C. or various Metrorail stations). The commuter bus routes operate in conjunction with one subway line, three light rail lines, MARC train service, and various connections to other transit agencies.[1][2]

Operation

The MTA's bus service operates throughout the Baltimore-Washington Metropolitan Area and other parts of the state. These include: Local routes 1 through 99; Neighborhood shuttle routes 97 and 98; QuickBus routes qb40, qb46, qb47, and qb48; Express routes 104, 120, 150, and 160;[1] Intercounty Connector routes 201 through 205; Commuter bus routes 310 through 995.[2]

Local buses

Local bus lines are identified with a one- or two-digit number. Many of the numerical designations have origins dating back to the days of the Baltimore streetcars and share the route numbers of the respective streetcars that operated along the same streets.

Most local buses operate regular service seven days a week throughout most hours of the day and evening. Some routes operate 24 hours. A small number of routes operate without evening service, on weekdays only, during peak hours only, or only at the times needed for certain employers.[3]

Until 2009, a series of routes operated in the northwest part of the city and suburbs known as Metro connection buses. These routes had designations of the letter M followed by a number, and operated from a Metro station to a specified location or between two Metro stations. When the Metro connection bus service began in 1984, it used designations beginning with the letter M (Mondawmin), R (Rogers Avenue), or P (Plaza), followed by a number. After the Metro was extended to Owings Mills in 1987, only the letter M was used, and it denoted "Metro."

Since 1988, the number of M-lines had declined, as many of them were consolidated, and some were completely eliminated. After the first phase of the Greater Baltimore Bus Initiative took effect in 2005, only seven M-lines remained, though this increased to eight after Route M-6 was restored months later.

Throughout 2008 and 2009, all M-lines were renamed to plain two-digit numerical designations, ranging from 52 to 54 and 56 to 60. During this series of revisions, route changes were also made to some of them, including merging some, splitting others, and completely eliminating part of Route M-17 without any replacement.[4][5]

Express, Commuter, and Intercounty Connector buses

The MTA's express routes should not be confused with the "express" trips assigned to several of the local bus routes. Express routes are dedicated to providing rapid service by limiting the number of stops along the route. The number of express routes has declined over the past two decades as new rapid transit services have been constructed, and poor-performing routes were eliminated or consolidated.

Unlike the commuter buses, express bus routes serve areas where local buses are available. Comparable slower trips can also be accomplished with local buses.[6] Commuter routes, however, provide service between locations not connected by local bus routes.[2]

Both the express and commuter routes, identified with 3-digit numbers, offer limited service mostly during weekday rush hour between downtown Baltimore or Washington and various Park-and-Ride lots or other suburban locations in the state of Maryland. The commuter routes, designated with higher numbers, are operated by contractors rather than MTA employees.[2]

The newest addition to the commuter bus service since 2010. Known as Intercounty Connector or ICC for short, service operates from Gaithersburg to BWI Marshall Airport, University of Maryland College Park or DoD/Fort Meade, traveling along the newly built Intercounty Connector expressway in central Maryland.

Neighborhood Shuttle Bug

Two of the local routes MTA operates are considered neighborhood shuttles, also known as Shuttle Bugs. Theses local routes focus on a specific neighborhood and the transportation of persons within these communities.

During the early 2000s, MTA introduced two such routes. These routes, rather than operating like others around town, have differences that include:

  • Reduced fare for a single ride: $1.00 rather than the $1.60 charged on regular buses. MTA unlimited ride passes (also known as "GO-passes") also cover the fare.[7]
  • In 2006, three shorter, distinctively painted buses, 30-foot Opus buses were purchased and are used exclusively by the Mondawmin shuttle.[8] The Opus buses are the only non 40- and 60-foot buses in MTA's fleet; held at Northwest (4) garage. In mid-2011, MTA retired the three 30-foot Opus buses due to reliability issues.
  • Schedules are printed in full color, rather than the monochrome design of most printed schedules, in order to attract more riders.[citation needed]
  • Bus stop signs have unique identifications different from usual bus stops. The Hampden Shuttle is identified by a ladybug, and the Mondawmin Shuttle uses the grasshopper symbol.[9]

The Hampden Shuttle Bug was the first of seven shuttle routes originally planned for Baltimore and its suburbs. Only the Hampden and Mondawmin routes were implemented; no timetable was ever set for other neighborhood shuttle routes.[10]

A proposed Shuttle Bug route between Randallstown and the Owings Mills Metro Subway Station was fought by residents along the route the shuttle would take. Objections included that the service would operate on quiet residential streets not accustomed to bus traffic, and area residents did not need the service.[11]

In 2005 and 2006, in various phases of the Greater Baltimore Bus Initiative, MTA proposed various changes to these routes which included routing changes and threats to eliminate Route 98 completely and reduce service on Route 97 to once an hour.[12] The only change that was actually made was a shift on Route 98 in 2008 to replace service on Roland Avenue, that was lost through a change to Route 27.[13]

QuickBus

In 2005, MTA introduced a new form of express transit, known as “rapid bus service.” The first of these services was designated Route 40. The line operates every 10–15 minutes from the western to the eastern suburbs of Baltimore through the downtown area, serving various communities in West and East Baltimore. Stops are limited to major intersections, transfer points, and points of interest. Unlike other express buses, local fares are applicable on Route 40. Route 40 was later named "QuickBus."[14]

In 2009, a new "QuickBus" route was introduced. Designated as QuickBus 48, it operates along the same route as Route 8 minus the section north of Towson Town Center.[4] Introduction of another QuickBus service that would operate along the route Route 3 and would have carry the designation "Route 43", but this proposal was delayed.[15]

Two more QuickBus routes began service on August 30, 2010. QuickBus 46 operates alongside routes 5 and 10 from Paradise Avenue loop to Cedonia Loop. QuickBus 47 travel along the route 15 from Walbrook Junction to Overlea Loop. Both buses operate on weekdays at peak hours only.[16]

Current bus routes

Further information: List of MTA Maryland bus routes

Fares

See: Current MTA Fares

Fleet roster

Current fleet roster

Image Builder Model Length (ft/m) Order Year Fuel Propulsion Powertrain
(Engine/Transmission) 		Fleet Series
(Quantity) 		Notes
NABI 416.08 40 ft (12 m) 1998 Diesel 9801-9865
(65)
  • Estimated 1/3 of fleet have been retired
NABI 416.09 40 ft (12 m) 1999 Diesel
  • Cummins M-11E
    • Allison B400R-6
 9901-9967
(67)
  • Last fleet order under the then named Mass Transit Administration
NABI 416.10 40 ft (12 m) 2000 Diesel 0001-0080
(80)
  • First fleet order under the new name Maryland Transit Administration
  • #0032 used as a Caterpillar C9 engine test model
  • #0074 retrofitted as American Seating demo
MCI D4500 45 ft (14 m) 2002 Diesel 119C-144C
(26)
  • First motor coach buses in fleet
  • Replaced 90-series Flxible Metro B
    • "Suburban" (Commuter bus service)
  • Used on Commuter bus service
  • Operate under private contractors
Neoplan USA AN440LF 40 ft (12 m) 2002 Diesel
  • Detroit Diesel Series 50
  • Cummins ISL
    • Allison B400R-6
 0200-0299
(100)
  • First Neoplan order since 1986
  • First low-floor buses in fleet
  • Fifty-two units to be retrofitted with Cummins ISL engines
  • Headsigns currently being reset to "white" LED Chroma IV
NFI D40LF 40 ft (12 m) 2004 Diesel 04001-04125
(125)
  • #04008 retrofitted with an Allison B400R-6 IV transmission in 2010 as a test model
NFI D40LF 40 ft (12 m) 2005 Diesel
  • Cummins ISM
    • Voith D864.3
    • Allison B400R-6 IV
 05001-05094
(94)
  • #05007 retrofitted with White Twinvision Chroma IV head signs
  • #05073 retired and scrapped; involved in a fire early 2013.
NFI DE40LFR[17] 40 ft (12 m) 2006 Diesel-electric Hybrid 06001-06010
(10)
  • First hybrids in fleet
  • Split order with WMATA
  • Fleet wrapped in MTA advertisements
NFI DE60LFR[17] 60 ft (18 m) 2008 Diesel-electric Hybrid 08001-08030
(30)
  • First articulated bus order since 1995 & 1996
  • Began service in 2009
  • Replaced 95- & 96-series NABI 436 in 2009
NFI DE41LFR[17][18] 41 ft (12 m) 2009 Diesel-electric Hybrid
  • Cummins ISL
    • Allison EP-40 HybriDrive
 09001-09100
(100)
NFI DE40LFR[19][20] 40 ft (12 m) 2010 Diesel-electric Hybrid
  • Cummins ISL
    • Allison EP-40 HybriDrive
 10001-10041
(41)
  • New HVAC unit design mounted on roof of bus
NFI DE60LF[21][22] 60 ft (18 m) 2010* Diesel-electric Hybrid
  • Cummins ISL
    • Allison EP-50 HybriDrive
 11081-11092
(12)
  • Rejected order from Chicago Transit Authority in 2009
    • Each bus the price of a 40-foot vehicle
  • White Twinvision Chroma IV headsigns
MCI D4500CT[23] 45 ft (14 m) 2010 Diesel
  • Cummins ISX11.9
    • Allison B500-6
 145C-168C
(24)
  • First MCI order since 2002
  • Used on Commuter bus service
  • Operate under private contractors
MCI D4500CT 45 ft (14 m) 2011 Diesel
  • Cummins ISX11.9 (ISX-12)
    • Allison B500-6
 169C-188C
(18)
  • Used on Commuter bus service
  • Used on Inter-county Connector
  • Operate under private contractors
NFI XDE40[24] 40 ft (12 m) 2011 Diesel-electric Hybrid
  • Cummins ISL8.9 (ISL-9)
    • Allison EP-40 HybriDrive
 11001-11057
(57)
[24]
  • Began service in December 2011.
  • First buses in fleet to carry White Twinvision Chroma IV head signs.
  • First buses in fleet with frameless windows.
  • First NFI Xcelsior model buses in fleet.
NFI XDE40[25][26] 40 ft (12 m) 2012 Diesel-electric Hybrid
  • Cummins ISL8.9 (ISL-9)
    • Allison EP-40 HybriDrive
 12001-12053
(53)
[26]
  • First bus to begin revenue service in September 2012, process until February 2013.
  • To feature new ergonomic passenger seating
NFI XDE60 60 ft (18 m) 2013 Diesel-electric Hybrid
  • Cummins ISL8.9 (ISL-9)
    • Allison EP-50 HybriDrive
 12081-12090
(10)
  • Option order from 2011 contract
  • Delivery in process; to continue through the 2nd quarter of 2013
  • Bus #12081 [27]
  • Note: * = The New Flyer DE60LFs were ordered by MTA on a rejection order from Chicago Transit Authority in 2009 and was purchased in 2010, but did not begin revenue service until August 2011.

Bus Fleet Notes

The first two digits of every local bus on the MTAs fleet indicate the year the bus was built. Although the 30 hybrid articulated buses (series 08001-08030) purchased from New Flyer began service during 2009, they were ordered and built in 2008; or like the New Flyer XDE40 hybrids (series 11001-11057) ordered in mid-2011, but will did not go into revenue service until the winter of 2012. Another exception to this are the 2013 New Flyer XDE60 hybrids (series 12081-12090) ordered in 2013 however will not start with 13000 but will contain fleet numbers that would suggest it was built and ordered in 2012 however 12081-12090 are in fact, MTA's first 10 new buses of 2013. The following cited picture was taken on board of 12081 that shows the manufacture date of 12081 as January 2013.[29]

The three Optima Bus Opus models (series 06011-06013) were purchased second-hand from Annapolis Transit in 2006, and specifically for the Mondawmin Shuttle Bug service.[8] The models have been retired since 2010.

During summer seasons, the MTA loans several of its articulated buses to the Ocean City Transit fleet in Ocean City, Maryland to accommodate the large ridership of the summer season. Ocean City runs the buses from around Memorial Day until around Labor Day, returning them to the MTA at the end of the summer season.

Retired fleet roster

Order Year/Retired Builder Model Picture Length (ft) Fuel
Propulsion 		Fleet/(Qty.) Disabled access Configuration Notes
1971/1992 General Motors New Look 5306 [1]
[2]
[3] 		40 Diesel 2301-2484
(184) 		No City
  • First buses ordered by the new Mass Transit Administration after taking over operations from BTCo. in 1970
1971/1992 General Motors New Look 5306 [4]
[5] 		40 Diesel 2501-2674
(174) 		No City
1971/1990 General Motors New Look 5306 [6] 40 Diesel 2700-2709
(10) 		No City
1974/1992 General Motors New Look 5308 [7] 40 Diesel 2901-2960
(60) 		No City
1973/1992 Flxible New Look 40 Diesel 2801-2840
(40) 		No Semi-Suburban
1975/1992 Grumman Flxible Metro A [8] 40 Diesel 3001-3205
(205) 		No City
1979/1990 General Motors RTS-II [9] 40 Diesel 3301-3360
(60) 		No City
1980/1990 General Motors RTS-II [10] 40 Diesel 3361-3401
(41) 		No City
1982/1998 Grumman Flxible Metro A [11] 40 Diesel 3501-3541
(41) 		No City
1982/1999 Grumman Flxible Metro A [12] 40 Diesel 3542-3581
(41) 		Yes City
  • First fleet to be wheelchair accessible
1983/1999 Flxible Metro Metro A [13] 40 Diesel 8301-8370
(70) 		No City
1983/2001 Flxible Metro A [14] 40 Diesel 8371-8380
(10) 		Yes Semi-suburban
1984/200? Flxible Metro A 40 Diesel 8401-8430
(30) 		No City
1984/200? Flxible Metro A [15] 40 Diesel 8431-8480
(50) 		No City
1984/1998 Flxible Metro A [16] 30 Diesel 8581
(1) 		No Semi-suburban
  • ex- Flxible demonstrator
1985/200? Flxible Metro A [17] 40 Diesel 8501-8570
(70) 		Yes Suburban
1985/200? Flxible Metro A 40 Diesel 8571-8580
(10) 		No Semi-Suburban
1985/1993 General Motors New Look 5306 40 Diesel 3601-3625
(25) 		No City
  • Rehabbed GM New Looks that were selected choices from 1974 (23-, 25-, 26-series) fleet
1985/1993 Flxible New Looks 40 Diesel 3626-3650
(25) 		No City
  • Rehabbed Flxible New Looks that were selected choices from 1975 (30-series) fleet
1986/2000 Neoplan USA AN440A [18]
[19] 		40 Diesel 3701-3705
(5) 		Yes City
1986/2000 Neoplan USA AN440A 40 Diesel 3706-3710
(5) 		No City
1987/200? Flxible Metro A [20] 40 Diesel 8601-8680
(80) 		No City
1987/200? Flxible Metro B [21] 40 Diesel 8701-8730
(30) 		No City
  • First fleet to be equipped with AVL satellite tracking system
1987/200? Flxible Metro B [22] 40 Diesel 8731-8740
(10) 		No City
1987/200? Flxible Metro B 30 Diesel 8741-8750
(10) 		No Semi-suburban
1987/200? Flxible Metro B [23] 30 Diesel 8751-8760
(10) 		Yes Semi-suburban
  • Used for now defunct Baltimore Zoo shuttle service
  • Used for Mondawmin Shuttle Bug service
1987/200? Flxible Metro B [24] 40 Diesel 7001-7035
(35) 		No Semi-suburban
  • Suburban configuration with one door
  • Used for Express bus service
1987/200? Flxible Metro B 40 Diesel 7036-7055
(20) 		Yes Semi-suburban
  • Used for Express bus service
1988/200? Flxible Metro B 40 Diesel 8801-8840
(40) 		No City
1988/200? Flxible Metro B [25] 40 Diesel 8841-8880
(40) 		Yes City
1989/200? Flxible Metro B 40 Diesel 8901-8940
(40) 		No City
1989/200? Flxible Metro B [26] 40 Diesel 8941-8960
(20) 		Yes City
1989/200? Flxible Metro B [27] 40 Diesel 8961-8980
(20) 		Yes Semi-suburban
1990/200? Flxible Metro B [28] 40 Diesel 9001-9080
(80) 		Yes City
1990/200? Flxible Metro B [29] 40 Diesel 101C-118C
(18) 		Yes Suburban
  • Suburban configuration with one door
  • Used for Commuter bus service only
1992/200? Flxible Metro C [30] 40 Diesel 9201-9250
(1) 		Yes City
1993/1995 Flxible Metro D [31][32]
[33][34]
[35] 		40 LNG 9301-9304
(4) 		Yes City
  • First and only natural gas fleet ordered by MTA
  • Seasonal service
  • Sold to Ride-On in 1995
1994/200? Flxible Metro D [36] 40 Diesel 9401-9425
(25) 		Yes City
1994/200? Flxible Metro D 40 Diesel 9426-9430
(5) 		Yes City
1994/200? Flxible Metro D [37] 40 Diesel 9431-9435
(5) 		Yes City
1994/2009 American Ikarus/NABI 436.05 [38] 60 Diesel 9501-9510
(10) 		Yes City
  • First articulated buses in fleet
  • Some with Semi-suburban seating configuration
  • Began service in 1995
1995/200? Flxible Metro E [39] 40 Diesel 9521-9539
(19) 		Yes City
1997/2009 American Ikarus/NABI 436.08 [40] 60 Diesel 9601-9620
(20) 		Yes City
  • Some with Semi-suburban seating configuration
2000/2004 Thomas SLF-230 [41] 30 Diesel 3001-3004
(4) 		Yes City
  • Used for Mondawmin Shuttle Bug service
2001/2004 Thomas SLF-230 30 Diesel 3005-3009
(5) 		Yes City
  • Used for Hampden Shuttle Bug service
2001/2004 Thomas SLF-230 30 Diesel 3010-3016
(7) 		Yes City
2006/2010 Optima Opus [42]
[43] 		30 Diesel 06011-06013
(3) 		Yes City
  • Ex- Annapolis Transit buses ordered in Winter 2006
  • Used for Mondawmin Shuttle Bug service
1997/2012 NABI 416.08 [44] 40 Diesel 9701-9750
(50) 		Yes City
  • Note: To view the images and history of these retired vehicles, access to these sites: btco.net/Vehicles/ or [45]

Hybrid vehicles (2008-)

Governor Martin O'Malley announced, in 2008, a commitment to convert the MTA's fleet to hybrid-electric buses by 2014 after the previous order of ten DE40LFRs in 2006. This involves purchasing up to 500 hybrids over a five year period. In 2009, the MTA put the first 130 New Flyer hybrids into service.[17] Thirty of the hybrids were the 60-foot articulated "DE60LFR" model (ordered in 2008) and one-hundred were the 41-foot "DE41LFR" model (ordered in 2009).[18] In 2010, forty-one more hybrids joined the fleet. These buses are "DE40LFR" models, similar to the DE41LFR, but with the air conditioning unit mounted on the top front half of the vehicle to make it appear with a streamline roof styling. In 2011, twelve "DE60LF" articulated hybrids began service August as rejects from a previous CTA order in 2009. The 60-foot DE60LF, similar configuration to DE60LFR except with the original model style. These buses are intended for the most heavily traveled routes carrying up to 100 passengers sitting and standing.[22]

Since 2006, the MTA has put one hundred ninety-three hybrid buses in service and has plans for fifty-seven more hybrids from New Flyer (known as "Xcelsior" or "XDE40" model) scheduled to arrive in January 2012. On October 7, 2011, MTA Maryland posted on their official Facebook page, a picture of 11001 one of the first XDE40s to roll off of New Flyer's production line for Baltimore with the caption of "MTA's first pilot Xcelsior Bus is here! Can't wait to get it on the streets of Baltimore!"[30] New features of the hybrid buses (since 2008) include:

<<< New features >>>
Tip-in windows, which open only at the top[19]
Blue & light green wave paint scheme (orders since 2009)
White LED headsigns (orders since 2011)
Non-tinted and frameless windows
Traction flooring
HVAC unit mounted on roof of vehicle
American seating 4th generation urban style seats
Noise reduction
'Vandalism-proof interior (orders since 2011)
Automatic touch-motion handles on rear doors
Wider doorways
Fluorescent interior lighting
Better safety equipment
20% higher fuel mileage
25% longer brake life
More than 3x as many miles before a major road call[22]

Bus yards

MTA local bus service in Baltimore is divided into four divisions, each served by its own maintenance yard. The first digit of a bus's "block number", attached to the bottom right corner of its windshield (from inside of bus), indicates its "base" division. As well on the buses, they feature a letter attached to the end of the fleet number. The letter represent the "first letter" of the division from where the bus is based.

Base (No.) Base (Letter) Division Routes Yard location[31]
1 B Bush Street 1, 3, 8, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 23, 27, 29, 30, 35, 36, 38, 40, 46, 47, 48, 51, 61, 64, 77, 99, 150 1515 Washington Blvd.
2 E Eastern 4, 5, 7, 10, 13, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 30, 33, 35, 40, 46, 55, 160 201 S. Oldham St.
3 K Kirk Avenue 3, 8, 9, 11, 12, 15, 19, 36, 44, 47, 48, 50, 55, 104, 120 2226 Kirk Ave.
4 N Northwest 5, 7, 13, 16, 18, 22, 27, 33, 44, 51, 52, 53, 54, 56, 57, 58, 59, 60, 77, 91, 97, 98, 99 4401 Mt. Hope Dr.

References

  1. ^ a b "Local Bus". MTA Maryland. Retrieved August 17, 2011.
  2. ^ a b c d "Commuter Bus". MTA Maryland. Retrieved August 17, 2011.
  3. ^ Local Bus retrieved 2009-12-16
  4. ^ a b MTA Announces New Quickbus Service and Changes to Fall Schedule MTA press release (August 18, 2009). Retrieved 2010-04-23
  5. ^ MTA Announces Local Bus Service Changes Effective February 17, 2008 MTA press release (December 27, 2007). Retrieved 2010-04-23
  6. ^ Express Bus retrieved 2009-12-16
  7. ^ Fares. MTA Maryland. Retrieved 2010-06-22
  8. ^ a b "Governor Ehrlich unveils new buses for Mondawmin shuttle". MTA press release (September 16, 2006). Retrieved 2010-06-18
  9. ^ "Neighborhood Shuttles". MTA Maryland. Retrieved June 6, 2011.
  10. ^ Marcia Myers (December 19, 2000). "Neighborhood shuttle service begins with Hampden route". The Baltimore Sun. Retrieved June 6, 2011.
  11. ^ Joan Jacobson (November 24, 2000). "`Shuttle bug' route proposed to assist people seeking jobs". The Baltimore Sun. Retrieved June 6, 2011.
  12. ^ Allen Hicks (June 2005). "Residents unhappy about proposed bus changes" (PDF). Historic Hampden Happenings. Hampden Community Council. Retrieved June 6, 2011.
  13. ^ MTA press release (February 11, 2008). "MTA announces winter schedule improvements for bus routes for Baltimore metropolitan region". MTA Maryland. Retrieved June 6, 2011.
  14. ^ MTA customers to get real-time information at bus stops MTA press release (December 20, 2006). Retrieved 2010-04-23
  15. ^ Michael Dresser (April 27, 2009). "MTA schedules public meetings on proposed new quick bus routes". The Baltimore sun. Retrieved 2010-04-23.
  16. ^ "MTA Fall Service Changes". MTA Maryland. Retrieved June 6, 2011.
  17. ^ a b c d Governor O'Malley announces commitment to convert MTA bus fleet to hybrids by 2014. MDOT press release (July 15, 2008). Retrieved 2010-06-15
  18. ^ a b New Flyer press release (April 30, 2009). "New Flyer Announces First Quarter 2009 Orders and Backlog". New Flyers Industries, Inc. Retrieved June 6, 2011.
  19. ^ a b New Flyer press release (July 16, 2010). "New Flyer Announces Second Quarter 2010 Orders and Backlog". New Flyer Industries Inc. Retrieved June 6, 2011.
  20. ^ MDOT press release (November 15, 2010). "Transition to all-hybrid MTA bus fleet continues". Maryland Department of Transportation. Retrieved August 11, 2011.
  21. ^ New Flyer press release (January 20, 2011). "New Flyer Announces Fourth Quarter 2010 Orders and Backlog". New Flyer Industries, Inc. Retrieved June 6, 2011.
  22. ^ a b c "Governor O'Malley announces more hybrid buses added to MTA fleet". Maryland Department of Transportation press release. August 4, 2011. Retrieved August 11, 2011.
  23. ^ MCI press release (February 14, 2011). "Maryland Transit Administration goes with 18 MCI Commuter Coaches for new ICC toll road". Motor Coach Industries Inc. Retrieved October 1, 2011.
  24. ^ a b "Monumentalcity.net btco.net Forum - Xcelsior". September 21, 2011. p. 5. Retrieved September 23, 2011.
  25. ^ "Hybrid diesel electric transit buses". MTA Maryland press release. June 21, 2012. Retrieved July 8, 2012.
  26. ^ a b "Maryland's Draft FY 2013-2018 Consolidated Transportation Program". Maryland Department of Transportation. September 6, 2012. Retrieved September 12, 2012.
  27. ^ https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=4723240312029&set=a.1585972362291.2082505.1025224688&type=1&theater
  28. ^ https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=530766963612841&set=a.126580300698178.16471.110997865589755&type=1&permPage=1
  29. ^ https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10151314551043598&set=pcb.10151314550938598&type=1&theater
  30. ^ MTA Maryland's picture of the first XDE40 for Baltimore. MTA Maryland Facebook Page (October 7, 2011). Retrieved 2011-10-09
  31. ^ "2010-2011 MTA Media Guide" (PDF). MTA Maryland. August 2010. p. 2. Retrieved June 6, 2011.
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