Uses of Higher Capacity Buses in Transit Service (2008) / Chapter Skim
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Chapter Six - Conclusions
Chapter Six - Conclusions
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Of the eight North American HC bus manufacturers, three meet the testing requirements of both the Altoona Bus Testing Center and Buy America that are needed for transit agencies planning to use U.S. federal capital grants to purchase HC buses.
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The time and effort required to accommodate wheelchairs represents the most common complaint from transit agencies with 45-ft intercity coaches. Some transit agencies with double-deck or articulated buses have implemented mid-door access and/or rear-facing wheelchair positions as a method for reducing the dwell time of HC buses.
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However, little understanding exists on the potential benefits from addressing overloads and pass-ups on potential transit ridership retention rates. • Some transit agencies are using POP fare control for HC buses and the concept is becoming increasingly important 58 for new BRT systems.
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