HIGHLIGHTS OF THE TRANSIT BUS TECHNOLOGY WORKSHOP APRIL 29-30, 1982

The Transit Bus Technology Workshop, held at the Transportation Systems Center on April 29-30, 1982, provided UMTA with current information on research, development, and technical assistance needed to improve the economy and performance of transit buses. The workshop was sponsored by UMTA's Office of Bus and Paratransit Systems, in cooperation with the American Public Transit Association's Bus Technology Liaison Board. Summaries of the individual speeches made during the general session and of the three working groups are in this document. The Workshop included: Introductory general session on the status of the transit industry and bus technology; three parallel working groups reviewing: (a) critical components of the vehicle; (b) maintenance facilities and rehabilitation and; (c) procurement aspects; and brief summary session for concluding remarks.

  • Corporate Authors:

    Transportation Systems Center

    55 Broadway, Kendall Square
    Cambridge, MA  United States  02142

    Urban Mass Transportation Administration

    Office of Technical Assistance & Safety, 400 7th Street, SW
    Washington, DC  United States  20590

    American Public Transit Association

    Bus Technology Liaison Board
    Washington, DC  United States  20036
  • Publication Date: 1982-9

Media Info

  • Pagination: 98 p.

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Filing Info

  • Accession Number: 00387701
  • Record Type: Publication
  • Report/Paper Numbers: DOT-TSC-UMTA-82-38
  • Files: TRIS, USDOT
  • Created Date: Aug 30 1984 12:00AM