Author: Uwe Rutenberg
Publisher: Transportation Research Board
ISBN: 0309069734
Category : Buses
Languages : en
Pages : 53
Book Description
This synthesis will be of interest to transit agency staff and those who work with them in dealing with common wheelchair securement on transit buses. It offers information on existing programs in many countries and documents transit agency experiences for the benefit of others considering similar deployments, in particular with respect to the Americans with Disability Act (ADA) and to its use in U.S. Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) systems. The report describes the state of the practice with respect to the use of rearfacing position for accommodating common wheelchairs (as defined by the ADA) on large transit buses (more than 30,000 lb) and identifies pertinent issues related to its transferability to the U.S. context.
Use of Rear-facing Position for Common Wheelchairs on Transit Buses
Author: Uwe Rutenberg
Publisher: Transportation Research Board
ISBN: 0309069734
Category : Buses
Languages : en
Pages : 53
Book Description
This synthesis will be of interest to transit agency staff and those who work with them in dealing with common wheelchair securement on transit buses. It offers information on existing programs in many countries and documents transit agency experiences for the benefit of others considering similar deployments, in particular with respect to the Americans with Disability Act (ADA) and to its use in U.S. Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) systems. The report describes the state of the practice with respect to the use of rearfacing position for accommodating common wheelchairs (as defined by the ADA) on large transit buses (more than 30,000 lb) and identifies pertinent issues related to its transferability to the U.S. context.
Publisher: Transportation Research Board
ISBN: 0309069734
Category : Buses
Languages : en
Pages : 53
Book Description
This synthesis will be of interest to transit agency staff and those who work with them in dealing with common wheelchair securement on transit buses. It offers information on existing programs in many countries and documents transit agency experiences for the benefit of others considering similar deployments, in particular with respect to the Americans with Disability Act (ADA) and to its use in U.S. Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) systems. The report describes the state of the practice with respect to the use of rearfacing position for accommodating common wheelchairs (as defined by the ADA) on large transit buses (more than 30,000 lb) and identifies pertinent issues related to its transferability to the U.S. context.
Uses of Higher Capacity Buses in Transit Service
Author: P. Brendon Hemily
Publisher: Transportation Research Board
ISBN: 0309098041
Category : Bus lines
Languages : en
Pages : 81
Book Description
"Transportation Research Board, National Research Council."
Publisher: Transportation Research Board
ISBN: 0309098041
Category : Bus lines
Languages : en
Pages : 81
Book Description
"Transportation Research Board, National Research Council."
New Designs and Operating Experiences with Low-floor Buses
Author: Rolland D. King
Publisher: Transportation Research Board
ISBN: 9780309063081
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 108
Book Description
The report provides information on the current market for low-floor buses and provides a summary of operating experiences on the basis of discussions with transit agencies and low-floor bus manufacturers. The report includes information on customer satisfaction and acceptance, bus capacity and ridership impacts, bus operating experiences, impacts on maintenance and facilities, safety experiences, and operator and mechanic acceptance and satisfaction. Also included is a discussion of the current market and market trends for low-floor buses, an update of the status of low-floor bus technology and technological developments, and a summary of key specifications for low-floor buses available to the North American transit market.
Publisher: Transportation Research Board
ISBN: 9780309063081
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 108
Book Description
The report provides information on the current market for low-floor buses and provides a summary of operating experiences on the basis of discussions with transit agencies and low-floor bus manufacturers. The report includes information on customer satisfaction and acceptance, bus capacity and ridership impacts, bus operating experiences, impacts on maintenance and facilities, safety experiences, and operator and mechanic acceptance and satisfaction. Also included is a discussion of the current market and market trends for low-floor buses, an update of the status of low-floor bus technology and technological developments, and a summary of key specifications for low-floor buses available to the North American transit market.
Strollers, Carts, and Other Large Items on Buses and Trains
Author: Joey M. Goldman
Publisher: Transportation Research Board
ISBN: 0309143292
Category : Baby strollers
Languages : en
Pages : 174
Book Description
"TRB's Transit Cooperative Research Program (TCRP) Synthesis 88: Strollers, Carts, and Other Large Items on Buses and Trains documents the state of the practice of transit agencies managing capacity on vehicles carrying customers with large items. The synthesis also includes a discussion of vehicle designs to accommodate these various large items."--pub. desc.
Publisher: Transportation Research Board
ISBN: 0309143292
Category : Baby strollers
Languages : en
Pages : 174
Book Description
"TRB's Transit Cooperative Research Program (TCRP) Synthesis 88: Strollers, Carts, and Other Large Items on Buses and Trains documents the state of the practice of transit agencies managing capacity on vehicles carrying customers with large items. The synthesis also includes a discussion of vehicle designs to accommodate these various large items."--pub. desc.
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Author: National Research Council (U.S.). Transportation Research Board
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Category : Bibliography (National Research Council (U.S.). Transportation Research Board)
Languages : en
Pages : 48
Book Description
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Category : Bibliography (National Research Council (U.S.). Transportation Research Board)
Languages : en
Pages : 48
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Annual Report of Progress
Author: Transit Cooperative Research Program
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Category : Local transit
Languages : en
Pages : 106
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Category : Local transit
Languages : en
Pages : 106
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Accessible Public Transportation
Author: Aaron Steinfeld
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1351644602
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 308
Book Description
The United States is home to more than 54 million people with disabilities. This book looks at public transit and transportation systems with a focus on new and emerging needs for individuals with disabilities, including the elderly. The book covers the various technologies, policies, and programs that researchers and transportation stakeholders are exploring or putting into place. Examples of innovations are provided, with close attention to inclusive solutions that serve the needs of all transportation users.
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1351644602
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 308
Book Description
The United States is home to more than 54 million people with disabilities. This book looks at public transit and transportation systems with a focus on new and emerging needs for individuals with disabilities, including the elderly. The book covers the various technologies, policies, and programs that researchers and transportation stakeholders are exploring or putting into place. Examples of innovations are provided, with close attention to inclusive solutions that serve the needs of all transportation users.
Journal of Rehabilitation R & D
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Category : Prosthesis
Languages : en
Pages : 552
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Category : Prosthesis
Languages : en
Pages : 552
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Journal of Rehabilitation Research & Development
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Category : Disabled veterans
Languages : en
Pages : 920
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Category : Disabled veterans
Languages : en
Pages : 920
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Synthesis of Transit Practice
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Category : Buses
Languages : en
Pages : 56
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Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Buses
Languages : en
Pages : 56
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