FIRST ARTICLE TRANSIT BUS TEST PLAN

The study was prepared to aid transit authorities and bus manufacturers in recognizing and dealing with the problems associated with the purchase and introduction of a new or First Article Bus into revenue service. The report presents a series of tests that can be specified by a bus purchaser when a manufacturer offers a First Article Bus. The conclusions of the study are A First Article Nonrevenue and Revenue Bus Test Plan for 35-Foot and 40-Foot Transit uses. Appendix A states the intent of the test plan, defines First Article Bus, and includes both test plans and criteria for evaluation of test results. Also, Appendix A is structured so that it can be added to the procurement package of a transit authority; and (2) Description of Battelle's Task on First Article Bus Testing Procedures.

  • Corporate Authors:

    Battelle Columbus Laboratories

    505 King Avenue
    Columbus, OH  United States  43201
  • Authors:
    • Francis, G A
    • Hoess, J A
    • Mitchell, D J
  • Publication Date: 1983-10

Media Info

  • Pagination: 57 p.

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Filing Info

  • Accession Number: 00399558
  • Record Type: Publication
  • Report/Paper Numbers: UMTA-IT-06-0219-85-1
  • Files: TRIS
  • Created Date: Nov 30 1985 12:00AM