| Title | Low Life Cycle Cost Paratransit Vehicle Design Study |
|---|---|
| Record ID | 50310 |
| Personal Name Creator |
Schneider, Philip H.; Norton, David D. |
| Source | 84p. in various pagings |
| Corporate Creator | John A. Volpe National Transportation Systems Center (U.S.) |
| Corporate Contributor |
United States. Urban Mass Transportation Administration |
| Publisher | United States. Urban Mass Transportation Administration |
| Publication Date | 19780801 |
| Language | English |
| Abstract | A preliminary design and cost study was performed for a low life cycle cost paratransit vehicle. The manufacturing technique and cost analysis were based on limited production of 5000 units per year for a ten year period. The vehicle configuration resembles a small van which will carry six passengers including a passenger confined to wheelchair. A low floor is standard, and ramps can be provided to make wheelchair energy conventient. It is estimated that these PTV's could be manufactured for $10,659.93 each. Operational costs would be lower than conventional taxi cabs for several reasons. Low vehicle weight and an efficient 4 cylinder engine provide good fuel mileage and low fuel costs. Durable front end components and excellent component accessibility provide reduced maintenance costs. |
| Rosap ID | dot:11701 |
| Rosap URL | https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/11701 |
| TRT Terms | Analysis; Costs; Fuel consumption; Life cycle analysis; Maintenance management; Operating costs; Paratransit services; Vehicle design; Wheelchairs |
| Classification | NTL - PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION - PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION; NTL - PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION - Paratransit; NTL - PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION - Transit Economics and Finances |
| Geographical Coverage |
United States |
| TRIS Online Accession No |
331076 |
| Report Number | DOT-TSC-UMTA-78-15; UMTA-MA-06-0052-78-7 |
| Availability | Volpe National Transportation Systems Center, Technical Reference Center |
| Resource type | Tech Report |
| URL | https://ntlrepository.blob.core.windows.net/lib/50000/50300/50310/PB295080.pdf |
| Format | |
| Database | NTL Digital Repository |