OCTA Purchase of 68 LNG UrbanTransit Buses

Contract Number
03041
MSRC Award
$1,360,000.00
Project Background

In 2006, OCTA entered into an agreement with New Flyer of American to deliver 299 Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) powered buses to OCTA. As of September 2008, the bus manufacturer has delivered 202 CNG powered buses to OCTA. The CNG buses purchased under this Contract replace 68 diesel fueled buses that will be retired from service.

Emission Tons CO Annual
0.00
Emission Tons CO Total
0.00
Emission Tons NOX Annual
37.03
Emission Tons NOX Total
444.40
Emission Tons PM Annual
0.48
Emission Tons PM Total
5.80
Emission Tons Rog Annual
0.00
Emission Tons Rog Total
0.00
Project Cost Description

The total project cost for the 68 buses was $23,460,000. The MSRC contributed $20,000 per vehicle at a cost of $1,360,000. OCTA provided $22,100,000 in co-funding.

Project Implementation

Delivery of the 68 buses was complete in March 2008. The new buses are slated to be operated from four OCTA operating bases; Santa Ana, Garden Grove, Anaheim, and Irvine.

Project Objectives

The purpose of this project was to co-fund the purchase of sixty-eight (68) 40-foot CNG fueled urban buses. These 68 buses are part of the first lot of the 202 CNG buses that have been delivered to date. Each bus has a 12-year/50,000 mile life expectancy.

Project Results Description

Once the above issues are resolved OCTA believes the reliability factor with the buses will be similar to the rest of its active fleet. 

OCTA continues to provide its Operations and Maintenance staff hands on training in areas such as the fuel system, fires suppression, methane detection and electrical systems.

Project Status Description

The buses are all available for revenue service but are experiencing some issues with the electrical systems, suspension and slow bus complaints. The manufacturer is working with OCTA staff to correct the issues.

Project Year
Summary Approved
No
Total Project Cost
$23,460,000.00
Co Funding Amount
$22,100,000.00
Project Category
Final Report Approved
No
Start Date
End Date