Valley Metro ( Total Transit) 2020 MCI D45 CRT LE

Heres a Brand new MCI bus to be used for west Valley Express, (which were long over due for replacing the 2007 New Flyer D40-LFRS, and for having up to date buses in the fleet)

12 MCIS are on order


heres the specs about this bus:

Standard in basic coach


FMVSS 210 load compliant seat track and mounting system with infinite adjustability

High-visibility yellow ergonomic handrails throughout the vehicle

Frameless single pane passenger emergency egress windows with laminated safety glass and dual-latch


Frameless dual pane passenger emergency egress windows with tempered / laminated safety glass and dual-latch

Brigade 360 degree camera system

Brigade 500 GB (4 exterior cameras) or 1 TB (4 interior & 4 exterior cameras) digital recording system

 POWERTRAIN AND ECONOMY 
Standard basic coach

Cummins X12 w/engine brake, 410 hp, 1,450 lb-ft torque

Allison Gen V transmission with prognostics capability

Fuel economy optimized rear axle ratios

Relocated engine air intake system including standard pre-filter / water separator and enhanced engine compartment service lighting

2 x 250 Amp Delco (Borg Warner) 55 SI alternators

Optional addition in basic coach

"MCI Connect" option for enhanced engine diagnostics

45,000 BTU ProHeat or 120,000 BTU Valeo (Spheros/Webasto) auxiliary heaters

 EXTERIOR 
Standard in basic coach

Semi-monocoque low-corrosion stainless steel body

Dual entry / egress locations - air operated bi-part entrance and mid-coach doors


Patent-pending headlight bezel design for easier service access

Long-life, high-visibility LED high/low beam forward lighting

New acrylic rear tail lamp panels

Hub-piloted steel wheels, 22.5 x 9.0 inch

Firestone® tires 315/80 R22.5, L-rated

Optional addition in basic coach

Front entry pantograph (plug style) door in lieu of bi-part door

Drip rail overhead lighting

Alcoa aluminum wheels with Durabrite coating, 22.5 x 9.0 inch

Michelin® tires 315/80 R22.5, L-rated

 HANDLING, RIDE AND BRAKING 
Standard in basic coach

Independent Front Suspension system with labyrinthically sealed unitized wheel ends - 17,000 lb rating

23,000 lb drive axle and 16,500 lb tag axle with independent suspension

Tilt and telescoping steering wheel with integrated controls and ZF variable ratio steering



Passive rear steering system provides amazingly tight 40' 11" turning radius

Patent-pending vestibule area with ample room for mobility challenged passengers and their companions, offering greatly reduced dwell times and greater independence

MCI-exclusive mid-coach door with vestibule area and integrated ramp conforming to the latest ADA 6:1 slope guidelines

Best-in-class interior passenger space with comfortable seating for 54 passengers (53 passengers with 1 mobility device or 52 passengers with 2 mobility devices)

MCI-exclusive front spiral entrance stairway with ergonomic grab rails

USSC A-220 thin-back seat for improved passenger space, with separate headrest and integral 3-point seatbelts

Large rear transom windows

LED tube lights in ceiling

Industry leading capacity parcel racks featuring more robust components and improved aesthetics

Customizable fabric, flooring and interior trim options


Kiel 2050 or 1020 seating featuring modern styling and integral 3-point seatbelts

USSC GT seating with integrated headrest and FMVSS 210 compliant 3-point seatbelts

Quantum automatic restraint system

Enhanced LED interior lighting choices including stepwell nosing lights and window lights

Enclosed parcel racks

Larger, re-configured lavatory with vandal resistant features

 DRIVER'S COCKPIT, INSTRUMENTATION AND CONTROLS 
Driver's toe kick area, streamlined LH console with larger cup holder and 12V plus USB charging ports.
Power windshield blinds without guide rods that recess into the front upper cap when not in use

New, unbreakable driver's defrost vents

 ELECTRONICS SYSTEMS 
Standard in basic coach

Generic 12V power supply provided for Wi-Fi installation, as well as powering any operator-added accessory


110V outlets w/USB at every seat,


 COACH OPERATION & PERFORMANCE 

improved docking and cornering light logic for enhanced low-speed visibility and passenger entry / exit

Flat composite baggage bay flooring for improved corrosion resistance and driver ease-of-use


 GENERAL WEIGHTS AND MEASUREMENT   Overall Length (bumper to bumper): 45.58 ft - 13.80 mWheelbase: 315.00 in - 8.00 mFront Overhang: 78.25 in - 1.99 mRear Overhang: 150.25 in - 3.82 mOverall Width: 102.00 in - 2.59 mOverall Height: 138.00 in - 3.51 mInterior Height: 78.25 in - 1.99 m
Front Track: 84.84 in - 2.15 mRear Track (drive): 75.38 in - 1.91 mRear Track (trailing): 84.84 in - 2.15 mTurning Diameter: 40 ft 11 in - 12.42 mGross Vehicle Weight: 54,000 lb - 24,494 kgTotal Luggage Compartment Volume 135 cu ft - 3.82 cu m w/o parcel rack
220 cu ft - 6.23 cu m w/parcel rackFuel Tank Capacity (usable) 183 gal - 692.73 LDEF Tank Capacity 15 gal - 56.78 LPayload Capacity 16,000 lbs - 7,257 kg