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In an order designed to perk up Snohomish County commuters, Community Transit has ordered 23 double decker buses to replace an equal number of 60-foot articulated buses that are nearing the end of their service life.

"Aside from the great views on The Double Tall, this bus can hold more passengers than a 60-foot bus while taking up less roadspace," said Joyce Eleanor, Community Transit CEO. "The smaller footprint also means it takes up less room on downtown Seattle streets and less space at our operating base."

The agency has extended its lease on the first “double tall” bus until the new fleet arrives in 2010. Community Transit leased the first bus in 2007 to study its performance on the agency’s routes and gauge public opinion. The bus scored well in both measures.

"This is a sturdy, dependable bus that performs well in all weather conditions," Eleanor said. "I have never received more enthusiastic compliments about a bus in my 30 years in the transit industry than I have about The Double Tall. People love it!"

Twice as Smart

The double decker can seat 70 and accommodate 90 passengers total in the same footprint as a 40-passenger bus. This means it will take less fuel to transport more passengers while taking up less space on the road... an important advantage given the ever-increasing traffic in the region.

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