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69-467: The City of Durham assumed the operation of the local Duke Power bus system in January 1991, naming it Durham Area Transit Authority (DATA). To benefit more riders in safety and accessibility, DATA purchased 31 new Gillig Low Floors in 2002. The first bus arrived on April 16, 2003. The next day on April 17, the bus ran in revenue service on Route 7. The first bus ran through all routes to attract passengers of

138-538: A SAE J1772 CCS Type 1 connector, and an overhead pantograph ( SAE J3105 –1) connection is available. As tested by the Bus Research and Testing Center in Altoona , a 40-foot (12.2 m) battery-electric bus, with a gross capacity of 444 kW-hr (355 kW-hr usable) at 750 VDC, achieved a range of 129 to 187 mi (208 to 301 km), depending on the driving cycle (Manhattan and EPA HD-UDDS, respectively;

207-435: A SAE J1772 CCS Type 1 connector, and an overhead pantograph ( SAE J3105 –1) connection is available. As tested by the Bus Research and Testing Center in Altoona , a 40-foot (12.2 m) battery-electric bus, with a gross capacity of 444 kW-hr (355 kW-hr usable) at 750 VDC, achieved a range of 129 to 187 mi (208 to 301 km), depending on the driving cycle (Manhattan and EPA HD-UDDS, respectively;

276-629: A carpeted interior, luggage racks, and a central entry door, the primary design requirement of Hertz was a low-floor entry for those carrying luggage or with limited mobility. In 1996, the first buses for Hertz (named the Gillig H2000LF) entered production, with Hertz placing the H2000LF in service at Logan International Airport in Boston (expanding to other airports in the United States). Gillig would produce

345-581: A diesel-electric hybrid configuration with the Cummins ISB engine; hybrid models are identified by their roof-mounted battery pack. Hybrid models have been produced with Allison, BAE, and Voith series- and parallel-hybrid powertrains. In 2008, the Allison hybrid drivetrain was 81% more expensive than a conventional bus, which was partially subsidized by federal grants and expected savings in fuel and maintenance costs. The Gillig/Voith hybrid, branded DIWAhybrid,

414-477: A diesel-electric hybrid configuration with the Cummins ISB engine; hybrid models are identified by their roof-mounted battery pack. Hybrid models have been produced with Allison, BAE, and Voith series- and parallel-hybrid powertrains. In 2008, the Allison hybrid drivetrain was 81% more expensive than a conventional bus, which was partially subsidized by federal grants and expected savings in fuel and maintenance costs. The Gillig/Voith hybrid, branded DIWAhybrid,

483-470: A white body with red, yellow, and blue stripes. In 2010 with the delivery of new Gillig BRT Hybrids, a new livery was created, which featured a brighter color, arc scheme on the buses. As the result of the transition to GoDurham, the livery was changed into a gray body with blue triangles in different hues. Retrofitted buses, which are the buses before the rebranding retain the black trim. All buses delivered after 2017 lack any black trim. The slogan used for

552-648: Is a mild parallel hybrid system using Maxwell ultracapacitor on-board energy storage, and was tested to have an observed overall average fuel consumption of 4.75 mpg ‑US (49.5 L/100 km; 5.70 mpg ‑imp ). The Gillig/BAE series hybrid , branded HybriDrive, had comparable fuel consumption, at 4.64 mpg ‑US (50.7 L/100 km; 5.57 mpg ‑imp ) (40-foot) and 3.96–6.14 mpg ‑US (59.4–38.3 L/100 km; 4.76–7.37 mpg ‑imp ) (40-foot, Manhattan and HD-UDDS driving cycles, respectively). The Gillig/Allison dual-mode (series/parallel) hybrid

621-648: Is a mild parallel hybrid system using Maxwell ultracapacitor on-board energy storage, and was tested to have an observed overall average fuel consumption of 4.75 mpg ‑US (49.5 L/100 km; 5.70 mpg ‑imp ). The Gillig/BAE series hybrid , branded HybriDrive, had comparable fuel consumption, at 4.64 mpg ‑US (50.7 L/100 km; 5.57 mpg ‑imp ) (40-foot) and 3.96–6.14 mpg ‑US (59.4–38.3 L/100 km; 4.76–7.37 mpg ‑imp ) (40-foot, Manhattan and HD-UDDS driving cycles, respectively). The Gillig/Allison dual-mode (series/parallel) hybrid

690-532: Is a program created in 2019 by the City of Durham to plan and improve current bus stops, crosswalks, and roads to both make bus stops more comfortable for riders and to speed up GoDurham service. The 18-month plan, which has six projects plans to improve major corridor routes, more attention on both Holloway Street and Fayetteville Street bus lines. Currently, GoDurham's planned projects are shown here, expected to be planned and finished by 2023-2024: The Durham Transit Plan

759-432: Is also operated during New Years, MLK Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, and Thanksgiving Day. There is no service on Christmas Day. Service operates on Christmas Eve, however, service ends after 7:30 pm. The fleet livery changed throughout the years. The first ever livery, prior to 2003, had buses utilized blue stripes over a white body. However, with the introduction of Gillig Low Floors in 2003, buses used

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828-621: Is available in 30, 35 and 40-foot (9.1, 10.7 and 12.2-meter) lengths. The vintage-style trolley appearance package exterior features include frameless bonded side windows, maintenance-free wood-like trim, ornate gold pinstriping, custom window and body graphic decals, roof cupola, functional solid brass bell, cow catcher, roof perimeter LED ropelights, and front center brass trolley lamp. The interior has solid American white oak seats, optional seat cushions, leather hand straps, brass handrails, stop request pull ropes, wood trim, and woodgrain wall panels and floor covering. In addition to conventional diesel,

897-621: Is available in 30, 35 and 40-foot (9.1, 10.7 and 12.2-meter) lengths. The vintage-style trolley appearance package exterior features include frameless bonded side windows, maintenance-free wood-like trim, ornate gold pinstriping, custom window and body graphic decals, roof cupola, functional solid brass bell, cow catcher, roof perimeter LED ropelights, and front center brass trolley lamp. The interior has solid American white oak seats, optional seat cushions, leather hand straps, brass handrails, stop request pull ropes, wood trim, and woodgrain wall panels and floor covering. In addition to conventional diesel,

966-460: Is currently assembled by Gillig at its Livermore, California facility; prior to 2017, the vehicle was assembled in Hayward, California . The Gillig Low Floor began life in the mid-1990s as Gillig was approached by Hertz Corporation , who sought a shuttle bus for its airport locations (to replace its fleet of GMC RTS buses). Featuring a carpeted interior, luggage racks, and a central entry door,

1035-592: Is currently in its expansion phase, which has started to affect the GoDurham Network. Current changes since August 2024 are: In the summer of 2023, GoDurham and GoTriangle provided the draft for the new Short-Range Transit Plan., which is planned to improve the bus network in Durham from 2024 to 2028. Funding has been approved for these services, which the changes would happen between 2024 and 2028. These changes include: These other ideas are being considered to be added in

1104-492: Is offered with conventional diesel, diesel-electric hybrid, compressed natural gas, and battery-electric powertrain options. The model line is currently assembled by Gillig at its Livermore, California facility; prior to 2017, the vehicle was assembled in Hayward, California . The Gillig Low Floor began life in the mid-1990s as Gillig was approached by Hertz Corporation , who sought a shuttle bus for its airport locations (to replace its fleet of GMC RTS buses). Featuring

1173-523: Is shortened to run to Duke Regional Hospital at all times. All routes run 30 minutes at all times. Transfers will be made in Duke Regional Hospital and Horton Road. Currently GoDurham is fare-free until summer 2025. GoDurham currently runs in three service patterns. Weekday daytime hours which runs from 5:30 am to 6:00 pm, weekday evening hours which runs from 6:00 pm to 12:30 am, and Sundays which runs from 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm Sunday-level service

1242-468: Is the first to receive expansions by the Short-Range and Durham Transit Plans. On August 24th, service was adjusted on routes 1, 4, 6, and 9. Route 1 is realigned to Riverside High School on weekdays until 7 pm. Route 4 is extended to service Tom Wilkinson Road from North Duke Crossing. Route 6 was greatly extended along Hillandale Road, serving Duke/VA, Duke Regional Hospital, and Danube Ln/Hebron Rd. Route 9

1311-401: Is the plan for GoDurham's long-term future bus improvements for the city by 2040. In April 2011, Durham County added a sales tax for public transit to allow this plan to happen. This plans allows for the improvement of bus stops, acquire electric vehicles, and increased service. Durham was recently awarded $ 10.8 million in funding, which will allow GoDurham to advance with this plan. The program

1380-634: The Gillig Phantom . As transit bus operators shifted toward low-floor designs, the Low Floor has replaced the Phantom entirely, becoming the sole vehicle platform offered by the company since 2008. Offered in three body lengths and multiple body configurations, the Low Floor is offered for a variety of transit applications. It is offered with conventional diesel, diesel-electric hybrid, compressed natural gas, and battery-electric powertrain options. The model line

1449-622: The Greater Dayton Regional Transit Authority (RTA); Gillig was responsible for the chassis, based on the Low Floor BRT/CNG, and Kiepe supplied the traction motor, battery, and trolley pole equipment. The contract was awarded by RTA in 2013 and the resulting buses featured "in-motion charging", using the trolley wires to charge an on-board battery that provided an off-wire range of up to 20 mi (32 km). This meant that buses could detour around stalled traffic and

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1518-479: The Greater Dayton Regional Transit Authority (RTA); Gillig was responsible for the chassis, based on the Low Floor BRT/CNG, and Kiepe supplied the traction motor, battery, and trolley pole equipment. The contract was awarded by RTA in 2013 and the resulting buses featured "in-motion charging", using the trolley wires to charge an on-board battery that provided an off-wire range of up to 20 mi (32 km). This meant that buses could detour around stalled traffic and

1587-466: The step-entrance Phantom. During its production, the Low Floor has undergone several revisions to its body design. In 2002, the windshield was enlarged (with the use of a smaller destination sign) and the side windows were reduced in width. After 2003, the rear side split windows that were configured upside down were reconfigured to match the rest of the side windows; frameless windows later became an option (with or without split openings). In 2005,

1656-573: The 5K route again, minor changes to the 11/11B routes, and restoring the 12B route, servicing RTP. Service started to be mostly restored in February 13, full service returned on route 7. On June 24, routes 2, 8, 11/11B were restored to full frequencies and service. In October, GoDurham plans to get full service restored by early 2024. On November 11, routes 1 and 4 will have restored overnight service, Frequent Service Network on route 5 will be active on Saturdays, and 10/10B will have expanded service. Service

1725-711: The Gilig Low Floor. Introduced in 2017, the Low Floor Plus is more mildly restyled compared to the Gillig BRT and BRT Plus. The Low Floor Plus features the headlights of the BRT and full-length roof fairings similar to the BRTPlus, but retains the same windshield and rear end cap as the traditional Low Floor model. The Gillig Trolley is a trolley-replica bus produced in collaboration with Cable Car Classics of Healdsburg, California . It

1794-447: The Gilig Low Floor. Introduced in 2017, the Low Floor Plus is more mildly restyled compared to the Gillig BRT and BRT Plus. The Low Floor Plus features the headlights of the BRT and full-length roof fairings similar to the BRTPlus, but retains the same windshield and rear end cap as the traditional Low Floor model. The Gillig Trolley is a trolley-replica bus produced in collaboration with Cable Car Classics of Healdsburg, California . It

1863-453: The Gillig BRT has projector headlights. The Gillig BRT is available with CNG, Diesel and Diesel-Electric Hybrid drivetrains. The Gillig BRT Plus is a variant of the BRT which features a full-length roof fairing which hides equipment which can include A/C units, CNG fuel tanks, or batteries. The Plus made its debut in 2011 with Long Beach Transit #1201, which is also the first Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) BRT produced. The newest variant of

1932-453: The Gillig BRT has projector headlights. The Gillig BRT is available with CNG, Diesel and Diesel-Electric Hybrid drivetrains. The Gillig BRT Plus is a variant of the BRT which features a full-length roof fairing which hides equipment which can include A/C units, CNG fuel tanks, or batteries. The Plus made its debut in 2011 with Long Beach Transit #1201, which is also the first Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) BRT produced. The newest variant of

2001-533: The Gillig Low Floor range is equipped with three engines: the Cummins B6.7 diesel, Cummins L9 diesel, and Cummins L9N compressed natural gas inline-six engines. Throughout its production, the Gillig Low Floor has featured a range of Cummins engines along with Caterpillar and Detroit Diesel engines. Allison, Voith, and ZF automatic transmissions are available. Since 2004, the Gillig Low Floor has been available in

2070-421: The Gillig Low Floor range is equipped with three engines: the Cummins B6.7 diesel, Cummins L9 diesel, and Cummins L9N compressed natural gas inline-six engines. Throughout its production, the Gillig Low Floor has featured a range of Cummins engines along with Caterpillar and Detroit Diesel engines. Allison, Voith, and ZF automatic transmissions are available. Since 2004, the Gillig Low Floor has been available in

2139-573: The Gillig Trolley is available with optional power trains, including Allison hybrid-electric, all-electric, and CNG. Gillig BRT The Gillig Low Floor (originally named Gillig H2000LF and also nicknamed Gillig Advantage ) is a transit bus manufactured by Gillig since 1997. The second low-floor bus design introduced in the United States (after the New Flyer Low Floor ),

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2208-406: The H2000LF for Hertz through 2005, as the design was replaced by standard Gillig Low Floor buses. In 1997, Gillig developed the H2000LF shuttle bus into the Low Floor transit bus. Several changes were made to the design, distinguished primarily by the reconfiguration of the entry doors (replacing the central entry with dual entry doors). Following the renaming of the model line, Gillig introduced

2277-420: The Low Floor as an expansion of its product range, marketed alongside the step-entrance Phantom. During its production, the Low Floor has undergone several revisions to its body design. In 2002, the windshield was enlarged (with the use of a smaller destination sign) and the side windows were reduced in width. After 2003, the rear side split windows that were configured upside down were reconfigured to match

2346-516: The Low Floor model line was expanded by the addition of the Low Floor BRT, adding restyled front and rear bodywork and a front roof fairing; the Trolley Replica (not a trolleybus) restyled the standard Low Floor body as a vintage trolley. In 2008, the entry doors were revised, adopting larger glass panels (distinguished by squared-off corners). A suburban configuration was introduced alongside

2415-417: The Low Floor originally served as a second product range for the company alongside the Gillig Phantom . As transit bus operators shifted toward low-floor designs, the Low Floor has replaced the Phantom entirely, becoming the sole vehicle platform offered by the company since 2008. Offered in three body lengths and multiple body configurations, the Low Floor is offered for a variety of transit applications. It

2484-485: The Orange County cycle fell in between). Observed energy consumption was 3.04 kW⋅h/mi (11.1 mpg‑e) (Manhattan), 2.27 kW⋅h/mi (14.8 mpg‑e) (Orange County), and 2.09 kW⋅h/mi (16.1 mpg‑e) (HD-UDDS). The Cummins TM4 traction motor had a rated output of 262.5 to 562.5 kW (352 to 754 hp). Gillig partnered with Kiepe Electric to build 45 "NexGen" trolleybuses for

2553-429: The Orange County cycle fell in between). Observed energy consumption was 3.04 kW⋅h/mi (11.1 mpg‑e) (Manhattan), 2.27 kW⋅h/mi (14.8 mpg‑e) (Orange County), and 2.09 kW⋅h/mi (16.1 mpg‑e) (HD-UDDS). The Cummins TM4 traction motor had a rated output of 262.5 to 562.5 kW (352 to 754 hp). Gillig partnered with Kiepe Electric to build 45 "NexGen" trolleybuses for

2622-567: The Plus adopted a full-length body fairing to accommodate CNG tanks and hybrid equipment on the roof. In 2017, a Low Floor Plus was introduced, combining the roof fairing of the BRT Plus with the body of the standard Low Floor. A battery-electric powertrain developed by Cummins was made available for the Low Floor Plus variant starting in 2019. The launch client for the Gillig/Cummins battery-electric bus

2691-412: The Plus adopted a full-length body fairing to accommodate CNG tanks and hybrid equipment on the roof. In 2017, a Low Floor Plus was introduced, combining the roof fairing of the BRT Plus with the body of the standard Low Floor. A battery-electric powertrain developed by Cummins was made available for the Low Floor Plus variant starting in 2019. The launch client for the Gillig/Cummins battery-electric bus

2760-462: The buses was changed to Connecting the Bull City. GoDurham's fixed-route service currently runs 58 vehicles, running on 21 routes. GoDurham currently operates Gillig Low Floor, Gillig BRT, and Gillig Low Floor Plus buses. They currently run diesel, hybrid and electric buses. As part of the clean-energy program, 20 Gillig BRT Hybrids were delivered to the city in 2009–2010. Bicycle racks are fitted to

2829-403: The far future. These include: Gillig Low Floor The Gillig Low Floor (originally named Gillig H2000LF and also nicknamed Gillig Advantage ) is a transit bus manufactured by Gillig since 1997. The second low-floor bus design introduced in the United States (after the New Flyer Low Floor ), the Low Floor originally served as a second product range for the company alongside

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2898-563: The first of the 41 regular production models arrived in August 2019. The final bus was delivered in September 2020. The Gillig Low Floor series is currently and formerly available the following engine and transmission options: Gillig also manufactures four models of buses based on the Low Floor chassis: the Low Floor BRT, Low Floor BRT Plus, Low Floor Plus, and the Low Floor Trolley. All have

2967-402: The first of the 41 regular production models arrived in August 2019. The final bus was delivered in September 2020. The Gillig Low Floor series is currently and formerly available the following engine and transmission options: Gillig also manufactures four models of buses based on the Low Floor chassis: the Low Floor BRT, Low Floor BRT Plus, Low Floor Plus, and the Low Floor Trolley. All have

3036-738: The fleet. These included LED destination signs, longer 40-foot buses, and automated announcements. In 2005, DATA collaborated and funded with Capital Area Transit (now GoRaleigh) and Triangle Transit Authority (now GoTriangle) to create a route connecting the DATA Downtown Terminal with the Brier Creek Shopping Center in Raleigh . The new route, designated 15, began in November 2005. The downtown terminal, located at Great Jones St and W Main St,

3105-698: The following two years. As of now, this is the current fleet as of August 2024. Total: 23 units 2019 2001 0101-0103 (11 units) Here is the list of routes in the current system as of August 2024. All routes depart from Durham Station. Refer to the GoDurham site for more information. All GoDurham service runs 30 minutes at all times. Select routes run under the Frequent Service Network program, which provides 15 minute service during daytime hours. (First) (Second) (Second) Tom Wilkinson Road The GoDurham Better Bus Project

3174-425: The front of all buses to increase efforts for public transit. All buses are equipped with Wi-Fi on board. USB ports were introduced with the 2018-2019 units. In 2019, GoDurham placed an order for six electric buses. Two of these buses were delivered on Earth Day 2021. The rest of the fleet arrived in 2023, to replace aging units. Further, in February 2024 it was announced that 18 more electric buses are to be received in

3243-491: The improvements and suspending certain routes. However, in late 2021, GoDurham slowly restoring service again, adding the 5K and 10B routes back. During 2022, further service restorations occurred. To provide lost service to Croasdaile Crossings previously served by the 1 route, on February 1, 2022, route 6 service was extended to serve Croasdaile Crossings during weekday daytime hours. Major restorations occurred on October 28, when GoDurham restored 15-minute service, discontinuing

3312-405: The primary design requirement of Hertz was a low-floor entry for those carrying luggage or with limited mobility. In 1996, the first buses for Hertz (named the Gillig H2000LF) entered production, with Hertz placing the H2000LF in service at Logan International Airport in Boston (expanding to other airports in the United States). Gillig would produce the H2000LF for Hertz through 2005, as the design

3381-435: The rear part of the interior (behind the rear axle) is raised to provide sufficient space for the powertrain. The Gillig Low Floor is produced in three nominal body lengths in its standard transit bus configuration: 40 ft (12.2 m). Maximum seating capacity is 40 passengers for the 40-foot length. The turning radius of the Gillig Low Floor is 43 ft (13.1 m) (40 foot body). Currently (as of 2019 production),

3450-435: The rear part of the interior (behind the rear axle) is raised to provide sufficient space for the powertrain. The Gillig Low Floor is produced in three nominal body lengths in its standard transit bus configuration: 40 ft (12.2 m). Maximum seating capacity is 40 passengers for the 40-foot length. The turning radius of the Gillig Low Floor is 43 ft (13.1 m) (40 foot body). Currently (as of 2019 production),

3519-494: The rest of the side windows; frameless windows later became an option (with or without split openings). In 2005, the Low Floor model line was expanded by the addition of the Low Floor BRT, adding restyled front and rear bodywork and a front roof fairing; the Trolley Replica (not a trolleybus) restyled the standard Low Floor body as a vintage trolley. In 2008, the entry doors were revised, adopting larger glass panels (distinguished by squared-off corners). A suburban configuration

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3588-399: The same engine and transmission options as the standard Low Floor. The Gillig BRT is a restyled version of the Low Floor with different front and rear fascias. It wears a more futuristic look than the standard model. It is available in the same lengths as the standard Low Floor model, although the front fascia adds roughly an extra foot of length to the bus. Instead of sealed-beam headlights,

3657-399: The same engine and transmission options as the standard Low Floor. The Gillig BRT is a restyled version of the Low Floor with different front and rear fascias. It wears a more futuristic look than the standard model. It is available in the same lengths as the standard Low Floor model, although the front fascia adds roughly an extra foot of length to the bus. Instead of sealed-beam headlights,

3726-539: The standard transit Low Floor (replacing the version previously offered on the Gillig Phantom). Distinguished by its lack of a rear entry door, the suburban Low Floor was configured with forward-facing seating, internal luggage racks, onboard Wi-Fi, and other passenger-related options. For 2011, the Low Floor BRT Plus was introduced. Coinciding with the introduction of CNG and diesel-electric hybrid powertrains,

3795-424: The system could be expanded without installing more overhead wire; to facilitate off-wire operation, the driver could move the poles up and down without leaving their seat. Four prototypes were supplied in 2014: two used diesel engines to operate off-wire, while the other two used storage batteries. The remaining 41 would be equipped with storage batteries; the prototypes would be tested for more than five years before

3864-424: The system could be expanded without installing more overhead wire; to facilitate off-wire operation, the driver could move the poles up and down without leaving their seat. Four prototypes were supplied in 2014: two used diesel engines to operate off-wire, while the other two used storage batteries. The remaining 41 would be equipped with storage batteries; the prototypes would be tested for more than five years before

3933-500: Was Big Blue Bus , serving Santa Monica, California . A battery-electric Low Floor (29-foot) was tested at Altoona in 2018, using a drivetrain adapted from the BAE HybriDrive powertrain. Of the two body configurations for low-floor buses, the Gillig Low Floor is a low-entry bus (the front two-thirds to three-fourths of the interior is low-floor) with a low-step entry (nearly curb height) and integrated manual wheelchair ramp while

4002-443: Was Big Blue Bus , serving Santa Monica, California . A battery-electric Low Floor (29-foot) was tested at Altoona in 2018, using a drivetrain adapted from the BAE HybriDrive powertrain. Of the two body configurations for low-floor buses, the Gillig Low Floor is a low-entry bus (the front two-thirds to three-fourths of the interior is low-floor) with a low-step entry (nearly curb height) and integrated manual wheelchair ramp while

4071-456: Was allowed. However, on March 30, GoDurham severely reduced service as operators start to drop. The following service changes included reductions of service to hourly or every 2 hours. In April, bus capacity was reduced to 16 passengers max. Seats were taped off from buses to prioritize social distancing. However, in May, they reduced service to a modified Sunday schedule. This took effect on May 4. This

4140-457: Was done by late 2019 and by January 2020, the new routes began running service. However, the implementation of the plan was slowed and eventually halted due to the COVID-19 pandemic. During the pandemic, GoDurham service ran normally until March 20. Service was reduced, as service was scheduled to end at 9:30 pm, similar to Sundays. On March 22, fare collections were suspended, and rear-door boarding

4209-547: Was in 2011, when DATA, along with GoTriangle began the Designing Better Bus Service project, a project offering the following improvements: These revamped routes debuted in two phases. Phase One, which affected routes 1 (became 1/1A/1B/1N), 6 (became 6/6B), and 11 (became 11/11B) began on September 29, 2012. The rest of the routes were changed on January 9, 2013. In 2015, as part of the GoTransit naming scheme, DATA

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4278-446: Was introduced alongside the standard transit Low Floor (replacing the version previously offered on the Gillig Phantom). Distinguished by its lack of a rear entry door, the suburban Low Floor was configured with forward-facing seating, internal luggage racks, onboard Wi-Fi, and other passenger-related options. For 2011, the Low Floor BRT Plus was introduced. Coinciding with the introduction of CNG and diesel-electric hybrid powertrains,

4347-555: Was relocated to a new transportation center, named Durham Station. This also serves the GoTriangle and Greyhound Lines buses on February 22, 2009. It later served Megabus and FlixBus . The building was designed by the Freelon group. Triangle Transit decided to merge operations with DATA in 2010. As a result, DATA was dissolved, with Triangle Transit (now GoTriangle) handling management, planning, and marketing. The first major thing they did

4416-532: Was renamed GoDurham . Total ridership, for the fiscal year 2015 was almost 6.3 million ridership. To plan enhance service, GoTriangle introduced GoDurham's Short-Range Transit Plan in April 2019. This plan intended to speed up service while the original 2017 and current revision of the Durham Transit Plan were being done. These improvements were: They offered the changes GoDurham can in the upcoming years. The plan

4485-427: Was replaced by standard Gillig Low Floor buses. In 1997, Gillig developed the H2000LF shuttle bus into the Low Floor transit bus. Several changes were made to the design, distinguished primarily by the reconfiguration of the entry doors (replacing the central entry with dual entry doors). Following the renaming of the model line, Gillig introduced the Low Floor as an expansion of its product range, marketed alongside

4554-527: Was restored to January 2020 levels with the service changes on routes 1/6/12/12B on January 27th, 2024. Route 1 was interlined with route 6, route 6 was restored to 30 minute frequencies, and 12/12B service runs to Saturday. GoDurham started to expand service based on their transit plans with the April 27th service changes. This service expansion made all routes run until 12:30 am weekdays and 9:30 pm weekends with half-hourly service running at all times. This affected routes 6, 7, 8, 9A/9B, and 12/12B. North Durham

4623-527: Was short-lived as on May 18, some service was restored. By June 29, GoDurham restored all bus service back to pre-COVID service patterns. In October 2020, GoDurham expanded service with the Short-Range Transit Plan, adding 15-minute service to Fayetteville St and adding better weekday evening and weekend service to various routes. On June 29, 2021, service was reduced due to another operator shortage. The following service reductions included, reversing

4692-593: Was similar, at 3.64–6.40 mpg ‑US (64.6–36.8 L/100 km; 4.37–7.69 mpg ‑imp ) (40-foot (12.2 m), Manhattan and HD-UDDS driving cycles). A fully electric configuration was introduced in 2019, with serial production commencing in 2020; it was developed as a prototype at the request of Big Blue Bus , (who was the lead customer for the model ) which had reduced an order of 20 CNG buses to 19 in order to test an all-electric powertrain system developed by Cummins (branded "Cummins Battery Electric System"). The buses use plug-in charging with

4761-593: Was similar, at 3.64–6.40 mpg ‑US (64.6–36.8 L/100 km; 4.37–7.69 mpg ‑imp ) (40-foot (12.2 m), Manhattan and HD-UDDS driving cycles). A fully electric configuration was introduced in 2019, with serial production commencing in 2020; it was developed as a prototype at the request of Big Blue Bus , (who was the lead customer for the model ) which had reduced an order of 20 CNG buses to 19 in order to test an all-electric powertrain system developed by Cummins (branded "Cummins Battery Electric System"). The buses use plug-in charging with

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