bus 1043 is service in fort wayne

fort wayne citilnk new hybrild # 1043 is now in service on Wednsday june 30,2010 on route 6 today keep in here on Wesley's bus updates on blogspot! have a nice day!

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Indiana Receiving Funding For Hybrid Buses

InsideINdianaBusiness.com Report

Three Indiana bus operators will use federal grants to purchase electric hybrid buses. IndyGo in Indianapolis is acquiring 10 buses, Greater Lafayette CityBus is buying three vehicles and Fort Wayne Citilink is purchasing two

update for CTA

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hybrid transit bus are they really green? story

Hybrid Transit Buses Are They Really Green? Hybrid transit buses are starting to catch on with transit agencies around the country. But what’s the real story with these buses? Are they really cleaner and more fuel efficient than their conventional diesel counterparts? Under the Hood & Around the Nation Hybrid bus technology is similar to that used in hybrid cars and trucks, with options for both parallel and series drive train designs. These buses employ similar technology including regenerative braking, electric motors, and battery storage. One main difference is that most hybrid buses are coupling diesel-fueled engines with electric motors instead of the typical gasoline-electric hybrid configurations available in light duty vehicles. Maximizing the benefits from these buses requires optimizing the hybrid system for the transit bus routes, which might be affected by the terrain the bus travels or whether the bus frequently travels at freeway speeds or stays on city streets. The majority of hybrid transit buses are currently being manufactured by three companies; General Motors(GM) Allison transmission, British Aerospace Engineering Systems, and ISE corporation. GM is planning to use the same technology from their hybrid bus to make their first real hybrid, a pickup to be offered in 2007. Hopefully the ability to share technology across vehicle types will allow them to keep costs down and compete with Toyota (though it is not clear that GM is so confident). Transit agencies in New York City, Seattle, San Francisco, and other cities around the country are investing in hybrid diesel buses, which promise to be more fuel efficient and lower emitting than conventional diesel buses (See chart). Hybrid Bus Emissions As with other hybrid technology used in cars and trucks, there is a perception that hybrid buses not only save fuel, but inherently are cleaner than their non-hybrid counter parts. As we have previously noted on HybridBlog, hybrids can have lower emissions, but they don’t automatically come that way. The same goes for hybrid transit buses. A recent study by the University of Connecticut measured the particulate emissions from two hybrid transit buses and two conventional diesel buses in over-the-road tests. The researchers found no decrease in particulate emissions from the hybrid buses compared with the conventional diesel buses. Of course, this would be much less of an issue if the buses were equipped with diesel particulate filters that can reduce particulate emissions by more than 85 percent. Diesel particulate filter technology can be employed on both conventional and hybrid diesel buses. Studies have shown lower emissions of nitrogen oxide (NOx) and other smog-forming emissions from hybrid buses than conventional diesel buses in full chassis dynamometer testing. However, the current Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) emission certification method is based on bench testing the diesel-fueled engine only and does not account for the bus configuration and the full benefits of the hybrid drive system. As an interim solution, California is crediting hybrid diesel buses with a 25 percent NOx emission reduction over the engine certification values. Until a proper certification method is established, emission comparisons of hybrid buses will continue to be difficult. Fuel Economy: Potential Promise, but Questions Still Remain The fuel economy of hybrid transit buses is all over the map, but all are improvements over conventional technology. There are reports from transit agencies of fuel economy improvements of 10 percent all the way up to 50 percent, depending on variables such as series or parallel hybrid design, system optimizations, and the type of bus route. Some over-the-road tests are being carried out by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), but final results have not yet been released. However, preliminary results are promising with fuel economy tests showing a 25 percent to 50 percent increase for the hybrid buses being evaluated, depending in part on the conventional diesel used in the comparison. (See NREL’s website for further info). The Connecticut Department of Transportation is also performing in-use testing that shows hybrid buses netting a 35 percent fuel economy improvement over their fleet average, but only 10 percent greater than a comparable conventional diesel bus. More real-world testing and data collection, along with improvements to the hybrid systems themselves, should result in better estimates of fuel economy improvements of the different types of hybrid buses. One interesting development in the hybrid bus world is the introduction of gasoline hybrid buses. Diesels have typically been the power plant of choice for urban buses because of the extra torque diesel engines offer to haul a busload of people. Hybrid technology is enabling gasoline buses to compete in the same market because of the boost in torque the electric motor can give and the increased fuel efficiency that hybrid drive technology offers. The gasoline hybrids offered by ISE Corporation are certified to lower emission standards for NOx and particulate matter than their hybrid diesel and even natural gas counterparts. Cost and Maintenance

Typical components of a series drivetrain hybrid transit bus (picture courtesy of ISE Corporation) Motive Drive Subsystems—electric drive motors, motor controller, gear reduction system, driveline, and related components. Auxiliary Power Units (APU)—engine, electric generator, and related components. Alternative APU concepts offered by ISE include microturbines and fuel cells. Energy Storage System—integrated pack of either batteries or ultracapacitors. Monitoring, charging, equalization, and thermal control elements are included with both versions. Vehicle Control and Diagnostics—hybrid energy management controllers, dashboard displays, remote diagnostic tools, and related components. Electrically-Driven Accessories—electrical power steering and braking systems, air conditioning systems, and related components. How much do hybrid buses cost? Hybrid buses can cost up to $500,000, a significant increase over a standard diesel transit bus, the cost of which is closer to $300,000. Natural gas buses, a lower-emission alternative to conventional diesel transit buses, are generally $20,000 to $50,000 more than a diesel bus. Natural gas buses will likely continue to be able to meet lower NOx emission standards than even diesel hybrid buses until at least 2010 when stronger diesel emission standards go into effect. One advantage of diesel hybrids over natural gas buses is the relative ease for transit agencies currently using diesel buses to incorporate diesel hybrids into their fleet. Adopting natural gas technology requires installation of natural gas fueling and maintenance infrastructure that is not required for diesel hybrids (though diesel hybrids may require additional training and equipment for maintenance). For transit agencies looking only to purchase a few buses, hybrids may make sense. However, for transit agencies looking to purchase a large number of buses, a closer look at the full life-cycle cost and emission benefits of hybrids versus natural gas buses is required to make sure they are not paying more money for fewer emission benefits. A Promising, but Cloudy Future As with hybrid technology in cars and trucks, there is potential for significant fuel economy improvements and emission reductions from hybrid transit buses. So far, the results look promising. We’ll just have to wait and see how far manufacturers can go to improve emissions and fuel economy of hybrid transit buses, while lowering the overall cost of the buses.

butterflys 2010

Here is photos form butterflys 2010 at ACPL

weather today in fort wayne

is hot in fort wayne

sorry about not fil post

no services for July 4th weekend

CITILNK NO BUS SERVICE ON JULY 4 AND 5

COMMUNITY TRANSIT NO SERVICE ON JULY 4 AND 5,2010

REATING COMMUNITY TRANSIT NO HAVE SUNDAY SERVICE ANY MORE

CALL YOUR LOCAL PUBILC TRANSIT FOR SERVICES OR NO SERVICE ON JULY 4 AND 5 ME ON JULY 3,2010

CITILNK (260) 432-4546

CTA,PACE,SOUND TRANSIT IS UNKNOW INFO ON THIS BLOG CALL CTA, PACE OR SOUND TRANSIT FOR HOILDAY SERVICES

WEATHER ALARM 2:17 PM JUNE 27,2010

WESLEY'S BUS TRACKING CENTER IN ALLEN COUNTY REPORT

TUMBER BY FORT WAYNE AIRPORT

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WEATHER ALARM 2:17 PM JUNE 27,2010

WESLEY'S BUS TRACKING CENTER IN ALLEN COUNTY REPORT

TUMBER BY FORT WAYNE AIRPORT

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WEATHER ALARM 1:52 PM JUNE 27,20

FLOOD ADVIRTY FOR NOBLE COUNTY INDIANA 2:30 PM JUNE 27,2010

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Weather Alarm 1:51 pm june 27,2010

the NOAA weather service issiane a servre tumberstrom watchb for countyies in indiana wells,allen,jay,black fold,adams go to www.weather.gov for updates

citybus add more hybrild buses

Greater Lafayette CityBus is getting $480,000 in grant funding that will enable it to add three electric hybrid buses to its growing fleet of fuel-efficient buses.

The funding will come from the Lugar Electric Hybrid Bus Grants, and was announced this week by Indiana Sen. Richard Lugar and the Indiana Transportation Association.

THE IMPACT

With the addition of three hybrid buses from the grant, plus six other hybrid buses already purchased or planned for, by the end of this year 15 of CityBus' 70 buses will be hybrid, said John Metzinger, manager of development.

"Our board has been very committed to investing in hybrid technology," Metzinger said. "Fuel savings and environmental benefits are important to CityBus."

THE BACKGROUND

A total of $2.4 million was awarded to Indiana operators through the Lugar grants. It will pay for upgrading 15 buses from diesel to hybrid -- 10 in Indianapolis, two in Fort Wayne and three in Lafayette.

The bus companies are responsible for the cost of a standard bus and the grants will cover the conversion to electric hybrid technology, according to a press release from the Indiana Transportation Association.

QUOTABLE

"We are very grateful for the support Sen. Lugar has shown and continues to show for public transportation," said Marty Sennett, general manager of CityBus and president of the ITA.

"These hybrid buses will help us reduce emissions and reduce our dependence on fossil fuels."

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for updates

Daily bus report fort wayne for June 26

1 0835 and 0630

2 0834 and 0228

3 0836 and 0227

4 0224 and 0221

6 0629 and 0831

7A unknow

8 0832 and 0833 (no :45 after service today)
9 1090 and 1089 (today is saturday route 9s are little buses)

10 0222

no 21 or 22 service today

route 5 unknow

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(NOTE NO SERVICE ON JULY 4 AND 5 ,2010 )

ALLEN COUNTY PUBILC LIBRARY WILL BE CLOSED ON JULY 3,4 AND 5,2010

REOPEN ON JULY 6,2010

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Good Morning!

today is 3 hurricanes today
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river fest is today at IPFW 9am-12am sunday
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no service dates for WA

community transit will not run on July 4 or 5,2010

or NO MORE SUNDAY SERVICES

no swift service sunday services or July 4 ,2010 or July 5,2010

no service dates

fort wayne citilink no service on July 4 and 5,2010

call 432-4546

sorry about is not mark post thanks you for visting wesley's bus update haven a nice night

sorry!

VIDEO NOW READY

THE HYBRILD BUS VIDEO IS NOW THIS BLOG

go to is web sites for videos about hybrild buses

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pHrYwRrVwqs (school buses)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dddkBRQWl30&feature=player_embedded

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jKbeUaBIeUU&feature=player_embedded

Good morning

today's date is: June 24,2010 time of this post 7:10 am

stady post here on Wesley's Bus updates

WEATHER ALARM 10:13 PM

TORNADO WARNING 11:00 PM FOR ALLEN,WELLS COUNTIES

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POWER OUTAGE FOR SOUTHERN ALLEN COUNTY 10:10 PM

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REEATING TORNADO WARNING

WEATHER ALARM 10:00 PM

TORNADO WARNING 10:15 NORTHERN ALLEN COUNTY

SERVER TUMBERSTORM WARNING 10:30 FOR SOUTHRN ALLEN COUNTY,WELLS WATCH YOUR LOCAL TV STATION FOR UPDATES AFTER 10:30 PM

NEW BUSES POSTING SET WILL BE START UP ON JUNE 24,2010 DUE OF SERVE WEATHER LAST UPDATE WEATER ALARM AT 10:25 PM TODAY.

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WEATHER ALARM 9:37 PM

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DUE OF SEVER TUMBERSTROM WARNING IS UNIT 10:30 PM THE EIXT POST WILL NOT BE UNIT JUNE 24,2010 AT 7 AM TO 9 AM

STORM REPORTS WILL BE POST ON WESLEY'S BUS UPDATES BLOG

WEATHER ALARM! 9:28

TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHERN ALLEN COUNTY UNILT 10:15 PM

REEATING TORNADO WARNING!!!!!!! FOR ALLEN COUNTY INDIANA

WEATHER ALARM! 9:15 PM

SERER TUMBERSTOM WARNING 10:15 PM TODAY

TORNADO WATCH 1:00 AM THURSDAY MORNING

TONADO WARNING 10:00 PM WHITY COUNTY INDIANA

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CITILNK IS OUT OF SERVICE AT 9:00 PM

LAST LINE

photos of hybrid buses comeing to fort wayne

THIS POST 2 OF THE SET OF HYBRID BUSES

HERE IS A VIDEO ABOUT THE NEW HYBRID BUSES IN FORT WAYNE INDIANA ON WEDNESDAY JUNE 23,2010

THE BUSES ARE BLUE AND WHITE WITH GREEN CITY LEGO AND CITITLNK LEGO.

THE UPDATES ABOUT THE HYBRID BUSES WILL BE ON THIS BLOG HERE AT WESLEY'S BUS UPDATES

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hybrid buses comes to fort wayne

On Wednesday June 23,2010 citlink was add 7 new hybrid buses. Wesley only have 2 of 7 bus ids# for the new hybrid buses 1043 and 1046.
The new hybrid buses will be on the roads in fort wayne soon!
i will post photos of the new hybrid buses on this blog
keep post here at Wesley's bus updates!
p.s note: the title may chage hybrid buses or fort wayne's new hybrid buses.

3 cars and city bus UPDATE 12:00

at 11:58 am a vister was post a computam the frllowing
Wesley's bus updates said...
i was go to downtown for 7:15 line up

3 vehicle and a citilnk bus

3 vehicle wreck involving Citilink bus
No injuries reported

According to Fort Wayne police, a sport utility vehicle ran a red light and hit another car. That car slammed into the Citilink bus.

The wreck happened around 7:00 p.m. at the intersection of State Boulevard and Clinton Street. Police said the bus was parked near the Lassus gas station letting people off when the crash occured.

No injuries were reported. The bus was evacuated and another Citilink bus replaced it. Traffic was not affected by the wreck.
the bus id# 0831 is route 8 tilman via cahoun
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Daily bus report fort wayne

route 1 is 0228 and 9806
2 is 0227 and 9809
3 is 0225 and 9803
4 is 0629 and 9801
5 is unknow
6 is 0834 and 0226
7A is 0630
8 is 0831,0836:45 after 9812 and 9811
9 is 0833 and 0835
10 is 9802
7 (:45 after) 0221

update at 6:18 pm EDT 5:18 CDT

CTA's System Status

Trains:
Red Line
Normal Service
Blue Line
Normal Service
Brown Line
Normal Service
Green Line
Normal Service
Orange Line
Normal Service*
Purple Line
Normal Service
Pink Line
Normal Service
Yellow Line
Normal Service
Buses:
Routes with Current Alerts (View All):
2 6 7 8 10 11
12 14 17 21 24 26
28 X28 33 36 56A 66
70 78 94 111 121 126
132 135 136 143 144 145
146 147 148 151 156

weather in fort wayne

this red hot in fort wayne NO STORMS AT THIS TIME

elevator alarm 2:43

Alert Date: 06/22/2010 2:43 PM

Title: Elevator at Sedgwick Temporarily Out-of-Service

Transit Alert: CTA Train Brown Line
Elevator at Sedgwick Temporarily Out-of-Service Route(s): Brown Line Purple Line Express Stop(s): Sedgwick Length: Tuesday, June 22, 2010 to TBD Impact Level: Elevator Status Full Description: The elevator to the Loop-bound platform at Sedgwick (Brown Line) is temporarily out-of-service.

CTA's Accessibity staus

red line:
randlolph and washington escaltor work
95th elevator out of service
blue line:
monore escalator work
forest park: esclator work
clark/ lake elevtor work
washington/wells
to see more go to www.transitchicago.com
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