CLEVELAND – Officials of the City of Cleveland and the Greater
Cleveland Regional Transit Authority (RTA) today unveiled the prototype Euclid Corridor vehicle. It is referred to as an
RTV – Rapid Transit Vehicle
The vehicle is in Cleveland on
its way to a testing facility in Altoona, PA. Some facts:
Final color scheme has not been determined
$20.52 million contract awarded to New Flyer of
America Inc. on April 20, 2004. The award includes money for development
and delivery of 21 vehicles, operator and maintenance training, and parts
and maintenance. Federal funds will pay for 80 percent.
RTA purchased 21 vehicles at a cost not to exceed
$900,000 each.
Each vehicle is 61 feet, 8 inches long. Standard buses
are 40 feet long
Low-floor, for fast, easy boarding for all customers,
including those with disabilities
Articulated, for ease in turning at Public Square and
Windermere station.
State-of-the-art hybrid-electric propulsion --
quieter, cleaner and lower emissions than standard buses
Two doors on the operator's side, and three doors on
the curb side.
Seats for 46 customers
120 standing capacity, with places for two wheelchairs
and two interior bike racks
The new Silver Line will be operational in late 2008,
when the $200-million project is completed.
