SPACE ALLOCATION IN BUS MAINTENANCE FACILITIES

A summary is given of the findings of a research effort sponsored by UMTA to identify the space guidelines used in the transit industry to plan bus maintenance facilities. Data from 30 maintenance facilities built within the last 15 years were analyzed by examining the statistical relationships between the space allocations within the facilities and variables such as annual vehicle miles operated, fleet size, and employees on site. Although the relationships derived from this research reflect as-built and not necessarily desired conditions, they can be used as guidelines for the initial feasibility phases of facility planning.

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• Authors:
  • Andrle, Stephen J
  • McCollom, Brian
• Publication Date: 1985

Media Info

• Media Type: Print
• Features: Figures; References; Tables;
• Pagination: pp 62-68
• Monograph Title: Winter and transit bus maintenance and highway maintenance management
• Serial:
  • Transportation Research Record
  • Issue Number: 1019
  • Publisher: Transportation Research Board
  • ISSN: 0361-1981

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Aerospace engineering; Buses; Fleet management; Guidelines; Maintenance facilities; Personnel; Size; Statistical analysis; Vehicle maintenance; Vehicle miles of travel
• Uncontrolled Terms: Bus maintenance; Fleets
• Subject Areas: Administration and Management; Data and Information Technology; Highways; Maintenance and Preservation; Public Transportation; Society; Terminals and Facilities; I61: Equipment and Maintenance Methods;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00453129
• Record Type: Publication
• ISBN: 0309039088
• Files: TRIS, TRB
• Created Date: May 31 1986 12:00AM