People Mover (Anchorage)
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| Founded | July 1, 1974 |
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| Headquarters |
3600 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue, Anchorage, AK 99507 (operations), 700 West Sixth Avenue, Anchorage, AK 99501 (customer service) |
| Locale | Anchorage, Alaska |
| Service area | Anchorage |
| Service type | bus service |
| Routes | 14 |
| Hubs | Dimond Center, Downtown, Eagle River, Muldoon, Providence Hospital |
| Fleet | 52 |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Operator | Municipality of Anchorage |
| Website | www.peoplemover.org |
The People Mover is the public transportation agency that serves metropolitan Anchorage, Alaska. It is owned and operated by the Municipality of Anchorage, with service primarily within city limits and to nearby suburbs, such as Eagle River and Birchwood.
Service
The People Mover bus system includes regular all-day service routes on many of the city's major streets as well as one route with limited service that goes from Anchorage to Eagle River and Birchwood during the weekday commute hours. Many routes terminate at the Downtown Transit Center, located at the southeast corner of 6th Avenue and H Street in Downtown Anchorage.
People Mover service for most routes within Anchorage begins at 6 or 7 am and ends at 9 or 10 pm, with some of the major routes running until 11 pm on weekdays. On Saturdays, most of the all-day routes begin service at 8 or 9 am, and end at 7 or 8 pm. On Sundays, the service in much more limited, with most routes starting at 10 or 11 am and ending at 5 or 6 pm.
The current service plan was developed in 2002 and adjusted frequently in subsequent years, sometimes resulting in reduced service dictated by funding cuts. Many routes offered only one hour frequencies. In 2016, the City of Anchorage undertook a study to redesign the service with the aim of providing more frequent service without increasing its public transit budget. This resulted in a proposed plan by late November 2016 for more streamlined routes, with less off-tracking than previously, combined with 15-minute frequencies in the densest parts of the city; service to outlying communities would be curtailed. It was expected that a new schedule could be introduced as early as August 2017.[1]
There is one park and ride lot within the People Mover system, which serves the Route 102 commuter line.
Routes
| No. | Name | Termini & Major Streets | Schedule |
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| 1 | Crosstown | Muldoon & DeBarr to Dimond Center via Baxter Road, Tudor Road, Providence Drive, Lake Otis Pkwy, Abbott Road | 610AM-940PM every 60 minutes on weekdays 825AM-737PM every 60 minutes on Saturdays 947AM-630PM every 60 minutes on Sundays |
| 2 | Lake Otis | Downtown to Dimond Center via A/C Streets, 36th Avenue, Lake Otis Pkwy, O'Malley Road, Old Seward Hwy | 545AM-945PM every 60 minutes on weekdays 850AM-606PM every 60 minutes on Saturdays 953AM-605PM every 60 minutes on Sundays |
| 3 | Northern Lights | 3N: Downtown to Muldoon & DeBarr via I/L Streets, Northern Lights Blvd, Boniface Pkwy, DeBarr Road 3L: Downtown to Centennial Village via I/L Streets, Northern Lights Blvd, Patterson Road, DeBarr Road, Muldoon Road, Peck Ave |
557AM-650PM every 30 minutes, and 650PM-1040PM every 60 minutes on weekdays 810AM-810PM every 60 minutes on Saturdays 1003AM-610PM every 60 minutes on Sundays |
| 7 | Spenard | 7: Downtown to Dimond Center via I/L Streets, Spenard Road, Jewel Lake Road, Raspberry Road, 88th Ave, Dimond Blvd 7A: Downtown to Dimond Center via I/L Streets, Spenard Road, Airport Road, Jewel Lake Road, Strawberry Road, Northwood Street, 88th Ave, Dimond Blvd |
615AM-645PM every 30 minutes, and 645PM-1040PM every 60 minutes on weekdays 740AM-835PM every 60 minutes on Saturdays 941AM-605PM every 60 minutes on Sundays |
| 8 | Northway | Downtown to Muldoon & Debarr via 5th/6th Avenues, 3rd Ave, Pentland Pkwy, E. 4th Ave, Turpin Street, Boundary Ave, Oklahoma Street, E. 6th Ave, Muldoon Road | 617AM-935PM every 60 minutes on weekdays 721-546PM every 60 minutes on Saturdays 1040AM-540PM every 60 minutes on Sundays |
| 9 | Arctic | Downtown to Dimond Center via E Street, Arctic Blvd, Dimond Blvd | 643AM-551PM every 30 minutes, and 551PM-1000PM every 60 minutes on weekdays 834AM-805PM every 60 minutes on Saturdays 1031AM-602PM every 60 minutes on Sundays |
| 13 | University/Hospitals | Downtown to DeBarr & Muldoon via 5th/6th Avenues, Cordova Street, 13th Ave, Hyder Street, 9th Ave, Medfra Street, 15th Ave, Airport Heights Drive, E. 20th Ave, Lake Otis Pkwy, Providence Drive, Elmore Road, 43rd Ave, Checkmate Drive, Boniface Pkwy, Northern Lights Blvd, Muldoon Road | 545AM-1017PM every 60 minutes on weekdays 823AM-725PM every 60 minutes on Saturdays 1012AM-612PM every 60 minutes on Sundays |
| 14 | Government Hill | Downtown to Hollywood & Loop via A/C Streets, Loop Road, E. Bluff Road, and Hollywood Drive | 645AM-945PM every 60 minutes on weekdays 845AM-745PM every 60 minutes on Saturdays 940AM-540PM every 60 minutes on Sundays |
| 15 | 15th Ave/DeBarr | Downtown to DeBarr & Muldoon via 6th/9th Avenues, Cordova Street, 15th Ave, Pentland Pkwy, Bragaw Street, DeBarr Road | 640AM-540PM every 30 minutes, and 540PM-1010PM every 60 minutes on weekdays 832AM-800PM every 60 minutes on Saturdays 1000AM-528PM every 60 minutes on Sundays |
| 36 | West Anchorage/Medical Center | Downtown to Alaska Pacific University via I/L Streets, Minnesota Drive, Northern Lights Blvd, Aero Ave, Milky Way Drive, Wisconsin Street, Spenard Road, Northwood Street, W. 48th Ave, 36th Ave, Providence Drive | 600AM-1040PM every 60 minutes on weekdays 949AM-704PM every 60 minutes on Saturdays 1045AM-502PM every 60 minutes on Sundays |
| 45 | Mountain View | Downtown to Native Medical Center via 3rd/4th Ave, Commercial Drive, Bragaw Street, Parsons Ave, McCarrey Street, E. 4th Ave, Pentland Pkwy, Northway Drive, Northern Lights Blvd, University Drive, Providence Drive, Elmore Road | 550AM-630PM every 15–30 minutes, and 630PM-1045PM every 30–60 minutes on weekdays 750AM-815PM every 30–60 minutes on Saturdays 945AM-615PM every 30–60 minutes on Sundays |
| 60 | Old Seward | Downtown to Huffman Business Park via E Street, Arctic Blvd, Fireweed Lane, Denali Street, Old Seward Hwy, Klatt Road, Johns Road, Oceanview Drive, Huffman Road | 612AM-915PM every 60 minutes on weekdays 810AM-810PM every 60 minutes on Saturdays 1005AM-505PM every 60 minutes on Sundays |
| 75 | Tudor | Downtown to Tikahtnu Commons via A/C Streets, Tudor Road, Patterson Road, 36th Ave, Muldoon Road | 524AM-920PM every 30–60 minutes on weekdays 808AM-838PM every 60 minutes on Saturdays 954AM-535PM every 60 minutes on Sundays |
| 102 | Eagle River/Peters Creek Commuter | Native Medical Center to Voyles & Stephens via Elmore Road, Providence Drive, 36th Ave, A/C Streets, 3rd/6th Avenues (Downtown), 5th Avenue, Glenn Hwy, Business Blvd, Old Glenn Hwy, Birchwood Loop Road, Settlers Drive, East Side Drive | 5 rush hour round trips per weekday |
Fares
| Fare category | One Way Cash Fare | 1-Day Pass | 30-Day Pass | 20-Ride Ticket | Annual Pass |
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| Adults | $2.00 | US $5.00 | US $60.00 | US $40.00 | US $660.00 |
| Youth (Age 5-18)1 | US $1.00 | US $2.50 | US $30.00 | US $20.00 | US $330.00 |
| Half Fare: Senior 60+, Disabled, Medicare Card Holders & Veterans2 | US $1.00 | US $2.50 | US $30.00 | US $20.00 | US $330.00 |
| Children (Age 4 and under)3 | Free | Free | Free | Free | Free |
| UAA, APU, Charter College Students4 | Free | Free | Free | Free | Free |
1Students 12 or older may be asked to show school ID to receive student fares.
2Seniors, age 60 and over, must show proof of age, People Mover Half Fare Pass or Medicare Card to qualify. Disabled persons must show People Mover Reduced fare Pass or Medicare Card to qualify. Veterans must obtain Half Fare ID Card.
3Children 4 and Under are FREE and must be accompanied by an adult.
4UAA students, faculty and staff must show their current semester WOLFCard to qualify. APU and Charter College students, faculty and staff must show their current semester university ID card.
Transit fleet
Active roster
| Fleet Number | Thumbnail | Year | Manufacturer | Model | Engine | Transmission | Notes |
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| 60251-60268 | 2008 | NFI | D40LF | Cummins ISL | Replacements for 1995 units[2] | ||
| 60269-60283 | 2010 | NFI | D40LFR | Cummins ISL9 | Replacements for some 1998 series units[3] | ||
| 60284-60291 | 2011 | NFI | D40LFR | Cummins ISL9 | |||
| 60292-60302 | 2013 | NFI | D40LFR | Cummins ISL9 |
Retired roster
| Fleet Number | Thumbnail | Year | Manufacturer | Model | Engine | Transmission | Notes |
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| 6001-6002 | 1969 | GMC | S6M-4503A | Detroit Diesel 6V71N | Manual |
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| 6003-6006 | 1976 | GMC | T6H-4523N | Detroit Diesel 6V71N | Allison | Formerly Greater Anchorage Area Borough 751-754. | |
| 6007-6016 | 1976 | Mercedes-Benz | O309D | ||||
| 6017-6018 | 1965 | GMC | TDH-3501 |
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| 6019 | 1967 | GMC | TDH-3501 |
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| 6020-6023 | 1985 | Iveco | A55 |
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| 6024-6027 | 1973 | GMC | TPY-353 |
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| 6028-6029 | 1963 | GMC | TGH-3102 |
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| 6030-6031 | 1972 | Flxible | Flxette (511KE-F72-1) |
Formerly Greater Anchorage Area Borough 721-722. | |||
| 6032-6043 | 1977 | Flxible | 35096-6-1 | Detroit Diesel 6V71N | Allison V730 | ||
| 6045-6054 | 1981 | Flyer | D901 (10240C) |
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| 6055-6059 | 1981 | Flyer | D901A (10240) |
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| 6060 | 1978 | Flyer | D900 (10240) |
Cummins VTB-903 | Allison V730 | Ex-Flyer Demo; bought 1981 or 1982? | |
| 6061-6063 | 1975 | Crown | Supercoach | Ex-?; bought in 1982. | |||
| 6070-6092 | 1983 | Flyer | D901A (10240) |
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| 6101-6122 | 1984 | GMDD | T6H-5307N | Detroit Diesel 6V92TA | Allison V730 |
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| 60201-60218 | 1995 | NFI | D40LF | Detroit Diesel Series 50 | Allison B400R | Most units were bought by Valley Mover. | |
| 60219-60250 | 1998 | NFI | D40LF | Detroit Diesel Series 50 | Allison B400R | ||
| 63001-63005 | 2003 | DBNA | SLF229 | To Metropolitan Area Commuter System in summer 2011. |
References
- ↑ Devin Kelly, "Anchorage’s People Mover bus system considers major changes to the way routes are designed," Anchorage Daily News, November 26, 2016. Accessed December 2, 2016.
- ↑ New People Mover Buses Hitting Anchorage Streets, muni.org, retrieved 08-11-2010
- ↑ New Public Transportation Vehicles Hitting Anchorage Streets, muni.org, retrieved 08-11-2010