Omnitrans facts for kids
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| Founded | 1976 |
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| Headquarters | 1700 West Fifth Street, San Bernardino, California |
| Locale | San Bernardino Valley |
| Service area | San Bernardino Valley |
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| Routes | 30 Fixed Route 5 OmniGo |
| Stations | 16 BRT |
| Fleet | 178 Local & Express Buses 106 Demand Response/Shuttles |
| Fuel type | CNG, diesel |
| Operator | First Transit (paratransit only) |
| Chief executive | P. Scott Graham |
| Web site | http://www.omnitrans.org/ |
Omnitrans is a company that provides public transportation in Southern California. It runs buses and other services in the San Bernardino Valley area. Omnitrans started in 1976 to help people get around easily.
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What Omnitrans Does
Omnitrans helps thousands of people travel every day. It offers different ways to get around. This includes regular bus routes and special services.
Bus Services
Omnitrans has many bus routes. These routes connect different towns and cities in the San Bernardino Valley. You can use these buses to go to school, work, or visit friends. There are 30 regular bus routes. There are also 5 special OmniGo routes.
Bus Rapid Transit
Omnitrans also has a faster bus service called Bus Rapid Transit (BRT). This service is like a train on wheels. It has fewer stops and can get you to your destination quicker. There are 16 special BRT stations.
Paratransit Services
For people who need extra help, Omnitrans offers Paratransit services. This is a special type of transportation. It helps people with disabilities travel safely. These services often use smaller vans or shuttles.
Where Omnitrans Operates
Omnitrans mainly serves the San Bernardino Valley. This area is in Southern California. It includes many cities and towns. The main office, or headquarters, is in San Bernardino, California.
The Omnitrans Fleet
Omnitrans uses many different vehicles to provide its services. These vehicles are called a "fleet."
Types of Buses
The Omnitrans fleet includes:
- 178 local and express buses. These are the large buses you see on regular routes.
- 106 smaller vehicles. These are used for demand-response and shuttle services. They are often part of the Paratransit service.
Fueling the Fleet
Omnitrans uses different types of fuel for its buses. Many buses run on CNG. This is a cleaner-burning fuel. Some buses also use diesel. Using cleaner fuels helps protect the environment.
Omnitrans History
Omnitrans was created in 1976. It was formed by a special agreement. This agreement helped different local governments work together. Their goal was to provide good public transportation for everyone in the San Bernardino Valley.
Getting Around with Omnitrans
Many people use Omnitrans every year. About 11.1 million trips are made on Omnitrans buses each year. This shows how important public transportation is for the community. It helps people get where they need to go.
