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44 C H A P T E R 8 Research Product It is anticipated that a significant result of this research project will be a "roadmap" to harmonization of standards that impact the use of mobility devices on paratransit vehicles and buses. Product Market Harmonized standards pertaining to the size and use of mobility devices on paratransit vehicles and buses as well as other modes of public transportation will benefit all stakeholders, including: (i)
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45 (3–5 years) , and long term (over 5 years)
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46 Item Implementation Short term 1-3 years Implementation Medium term 3-5 years Implementation Long term Over 5 years Paratransit layout Increase use of low floor vehicles with ramp. Wheelchair position between front and rear axle.
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47 providers to clearly delineate size and types of WhMDs that can safely be transported • Work to develop "ADA eligibility centers" that provide opportunities for travel training including boarding and securing on buses Standards New and defined parameters for WhMD that are transported on paratransit vehicles and buses will bring consistency for WhMD users and the transit industry. Transit Industry • Low floor paratransit vehicles and transit buses, with sufficiently large vestibules that accommodate a 39 in.
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