System-Specific Spare Bus Ratios Update (2014) / Chapter Skim
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26 60-ft articulated buses ("artics")
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27 extremes; 2012 was a particularly difficult winter for CTA. The past few winters have been unusually wet, taxing vehicle air dry (dehumidifier)
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28 In addition, CTA is currently looking into a different inspection process that will improve the spare bus situation. CTA is considering a "one-stop shop" where a bus would be inspected and repaired immediately, thus eliminating wait time and reducing the number of buses being tied up.
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29 Service and Ridership Issues In January 2012, RTD had a reduction in service of about 10% because of the slowed economy. This resulted in an increase in the spare bus ratio between 2011 and 2012.
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30 enter a modified apprentice program for about four months, becoming proficient in how to inspect and perform minor repairs. Over the next two years, they take other classes and prepare to take the mechanics' entrance test.
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31 during the summer; monitoring the air cleaners nightly, to make sure the engines can breathe (air filters, etc.) ; and conducting above-and-beyond daily servicing requirements to anticipate wear because of extreme temperatures.
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32 The Airport Flyer service route is very flat. Its hybrid buses operate at low speeds and make frequent stops.
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33 VTA works collaboratively to manage the fleet within the given parameters (funding, staffing levels, etc.) while still maximizing condition of the vehicles and transit services provided to the public.
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34 as electronic fare boxes, the biggest technological change in the pipeline. WT has only 50 high-floor buses left; the remainder of the fleet is low-floor.
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35 dispatch/parking database system (a maintenance management information system or MMIS) developed in the 1990s.
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36 buses) , all diesel-powered (no alternative fuel/propulsion technologies)
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37 remove salt and provide visibility to identify leaks, corrosion, abraded hoses and wires, etc. For the major "C" inspections, WT allots more time for repairs during the inspections so there is less deferral of defects.
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