12-02-2017, 04:08 PM
(This post was last modified: 12-02-2017, 04:11 PM by Pheidippides.)
They weren't kidding about the bus paint scheme matching the Ion, the buses also don't have the blue strip across the nose.
From planning and works agenda:
The nine (9) ION buses approved for purchase in March 2017 (COR-TRY-17-14) are being delivered between now and the end of the year. A picture of the ION bus is attached and one of them will be on display at 150 Frederick St. on December 5th, 2017. These buses incorporate a number of additional features which were determined through a public consultation process in 2015 and are listed below.
Interior Features
• USB Charging Stations
• Cushioned high back seating
• WiFi
• Paint scheme consistent with the ION light rail vehicles
• Aluminum Wheels
• High visibility white destination sign
• Flush Mounted Windows
• Streamlined Rooftop
"Until the ION light rail service is operational the ION buses will be used on Cambridge
local routes to introduce them to the community."
"The wifi feature will not be activated until the launch of the full ION service. Offering wifi while these buses operate on local routes will create an inconsistent service.
"They need to be safety certified and outfitted with GRT equipment such as the radio, farebox and automatic vehicle location technology and will be ready for service in February 2018."
From planning and works agenda:
The nine (9) ION buses approved for purchase in March 2017 (COR-TRY-17-14) are being delivered between now and the end of the year. A picture of the ION bus is attached and one of them will be on display at 150 Frederick St. on December 5th, 2017. These buses incorporate a number of additional features which were determined through a public consultation process in 2015 and are listed below.
Interior Features
• USB Charging Stations
• Cushioned high back seating
• WiFi
• Paint scheme consistent with the ION light rail vehicles
• Aluminum Wheels
• High visibility white destination sign
• Flush Mounted Windows
• Streamlined Rooftop
"Until the ION light rail service is operational the ION buses will be used on Cambridge
local routes to introduce them to the community."
"The wifi feature will not be activated until the launch of the full ION service. Offering wifi while these buses operate on local routes will create an inconsistent service.
"They need to be safety certified and outfitted with GRT equipment such as the radio, farebox and automatic vehicle location technology and will be ready for service in February 2018."
Everyone move to the back of the bus and we all get home faster.