Use of Rear-Facing Position for Common Wheelchairs on Transit Buses (2003) / Chapter Skim
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14 CHAPTER THREE CURRENT PRACTICE: CANADIAN TRANSIT SYSTEMS, INTERNATIONAL REGULATIONS AND STANDARDS, AND NEW DEVELOPMENTS IN NORTH AMERICA SURVEY OF CANADIAN PRACTICE Survey of Canadian Transit Systems Using the RearFacing Position During the summer of 2002, transit systems in Canada that had adopted the rear-facing system were surveyed concerning their experiences. The questionnaire was also translated into French for the benefit of transit systems in Québec (see Appendix A)
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15 The width of the rear-facing position varies from 0.65 to 1.2 m (26 to 48 in.)
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16 66 33 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 Less then 1 minute 1 - 2 minutes Dwell Time in Minutes P er ce nt ag e of O pe ra to rs FIGURE 10 Dwell times with rear-facing systems. Two-thirds have also reviewed the system with a focus group before implementation.
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17 moving into the aisle require further study, for the following reasons: • Fixed stanchions can take up space in aisles and interfere with passenger flow, • Movable flip-up armrests cannot be operated by some passengers in wheelchairs, and • The deployment of straps used to prevent tipping may require the assistance of other persons. Customer Acceptance Some respondents indicated that there had been some apprehension from the wheelchair user community concerning the rear-facing position before its implementation.
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18 of demand for accessible transportation services. In addition to accessible low-floor buses, BC Transit provides specialized door-to-door service for those with mobility impairments who cannot use public transportation.
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19 • Generally, passengers in urban buses, especially those standing, are not provided with any safety provisions, except for handholds and stanchions. Passengers who are seated are not required to wear seat belts.
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20 Transit is the only transit system in Canada to have experimented with and adopted this design. Currently, the combi design is used in two variations.
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21 FIGURE 16 Two straps hooked together wrap around scooter in rear-facing position to prevent tipping, moving into the aisle, or rearward movement on BC Transit bus. FIGURE 17 Combi 2 design for two travelers in the same position on BC Transit bus.
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22 Although he believes there is room for even more improvement, he continues: "Thank you very much for having brought this double decker, which is the most accessible bus so far, to our region" (From the Vice President of the Action Committee of People with Disabilities, Victoria, BC, personal communication to Mr. Dale Lapointe, Vice President, Fleet & Facilities, BC Transit, November 17, 2000)
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23 • Improved employee training and customer education -- These programs use retired buses that are retained as "Securement Training Buses." • Cleveland Clinic Foundation Securement Prototype -- AC Transit was one of three transit systems to test the prototype of this new universal design system. AC Transit recently purchased new standard and articulated buses for new BRT service, with limited stops and fast boarding by means of multiple doors.
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24 4. Let the driver know you are set and ready to go!
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25 – The backrest should have a width of ¾ not less than 0.27 m (10.8 in.) and not more than 0.42 m (16.8 in.)
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26 • Acceleration forces experienced by large transit buses with a GVWR of 7000 kg or more are much smaller than on lighter vehicles (e.g., small buses, vans, special vehicles) , owing to their larger mass and lower operating speeds.
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