Monterey Park Spirit Bus
 | |
| Parent | City of Monterey Park |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | 320 West Newmark Avenue |
| Locale | Monterey Park, California, U.S. |
| Service type | bus service, paratransit |
| Routes | 6 |
| Lounge | the best transportation |
| Operator | First Transit[1] |
| Website | Spirit Bus |
The Monterey Park Spirit Bus is the transportation service of Monterey Park, California, United States, providing local routes that serve the need of those commuting within the city itself or who plan on using the bus to connect with rail service to Los Angeles or surrounding suburbs. The bus lines complement the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority's crosstown routes through the city.
Route overview
[edit]As of June 2024, Spirit Bus operates 5 local routes and one shuttle. Route 1 to 4 operating in loops with terminal at Monterey Park City Hall. In addition, Spirit Bus operates Route 5 connect with regional train service at CSULA on weekdays.[2][3]
Fixed-Route
[edit]| Route | Terminals | Service Area | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Monterey Park Monterey Park City Hall | Atlantic Square | |
| 2 | Brightwood | ||
| 3 | Emerson | ||
| 4 | Pinetree Park | ||
| 5 | Los Angeles Cal State LA station | Monterey Park Riggin St & Atlantic Bl | Atlantic Square |
| Monterey Park Atlas Av & Saturn St | Saturn | ||
| Link Shuttle | Los Angeles Cal State station | Monterey Park Corporate Center Dr & Corporate Pl | CSULA/Corporate Center |
Spirit Bus does not operate on Saturday, Sundays, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day or New Year's Day. Service is provided on Memorial Day, Independence Day and Labor Day within limited hours.[4]
Bus fleet
[edit]Active fleet
[edit]| Make/Model | Fleet Numbers | Thumbnail | Year | Engine | Transmission | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ford F550 | 19 | 2011 | ||||
| Glaval Bus Entourage | ||||||
| ENC E-Z Rider II BRT 32' CNG | 85-87 | 2013 | Cummins Westport ISL G | Allison B400R | ||
| Ford F550 | 103 | 2011 | ||||
| ENC Aero Elite | ||||||
| Chevrolet Express | 106 | 2015 | ||||
| Arboc Spirit of Freedom | ||||||
| Chevrolet Express | 148-150 | 2018 | Chevrolet 6.0L V8 CNG | 6-Speed Automatic | ||
| Arboc Spirit of Freedom |
References
[edit]- ^ Barron, David. "MPk Council to Discuss Building Moratorium Because of Drought". SGVJOURNAL, West Valley Journal, Monterey Park News. Retrieved 2018-11-24.
- ^ Map and Schedule, City of Monterey Park, archived from the original on 16 June 2023, retrieved 29 May 2024
- ^ "Monterey Park Spirit Bus Link Shuttle".
- ^ Spirit Bus Monterey Park, CA, City of Monterey Park, retrieved 27 April 2015