This report describes a procedure for selecting the right kind of transit or paratransit vehicle to meet a particular need or serve in a particular application, and then explores how to develop the necessary kinds of specifications to obtain it. The document describes how to put together specifications for standard vans, modified vans, body-on-chassis transit vehicles, and small transit buses. Among topics covered are dimensions, seating and floor plans, windows and mirrors, doors, interior materials, heating and air conditioning, engines, transmissions, suspension, cooling systems, brakes, tires, steering, electrical systems, and other equipment. The document should be of particular interest to those responsible for vanpools, rural or small city transit systems, special transit services in metropolitan areas, and private shuttle services.
Specification Guide for Small Transit Vehicles
1984
58 pages
Report
No indication
English
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