NTL Record

Title The Accessible Fixed-Route Bus Service Experience
Record ID 50447
Personal Name
Creator
Casey, Robert F.
Source 36p. 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 19810501
Language English
Abstract The research report discusses the operator and user experience with lifting devices on regular bus transit services that facilitate the entry and exit of wheelchair users and semi-ambulatory passengers. The study draws data mainly from experiences at sites of Service and Methods Demonstration sponsored projects where detailed operational data have been recorded. The report also estimates the cost of such services.
Rosap ID dot:11834
Rosap URL https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/11834
TRT Terms Accessibility; Aerodynamic lift; Bus drivers; Bus transportation; Buses; Cost estimating; Costs; Demonstration projects; Estimates; Facilities; Fixed routes; Level of service; Persons with disabilities; Urban transportation; Wheelchair lifts; Wheelchairs
Classification NTL - PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION - PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION;
NTL - PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION - Social Impacts;
NTL - PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION - Bus Transportation;
NTL - PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION - Transit Planning and Policy;
NTL - PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION - Transit Economics and Finances
Geographical
Coverage
United States
Report Number DOT-TSC-UMTA-81-28; UMTA-MA-06-0049-81-7; PB81-238990
Resource type Tech Report
URL https://ntlrepository.blob.core.windows.net/lib/50000/50400/50447/DOT-TSC-UMTA-81-28.pdf
Format PDF
Database NTL Digital Repository