TCRP Synthesis 75:

Uses of Higher Capacity Buses in Transit Service

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Brendon Hemily; Rolland D King; Transportation Research Board
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TRB's Transportation Cooperative Research Program (TCRP) Synthesis 75: Uses of Higher Capacity Buses in Transit Service explores the use of higher capacity (HC) public transit buses in trunk, express, long-distance commuter, Bus Rapid Transit, and special (e.g., sports and special ...
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Front Matter	i-ix
Summary	1-3	(skim)
Historical Perspective	4-5	(skim)
Approach	6-6	(skim)
Types of Service Using Higher Capacity Buses	7-8	(skim)
Reasons for Implementing Higher Capacity Buses	9-10	(skim)
Facilities or Infrastructure Modifications	11-11	(skim)
Actions Taken to Reduce Dwell Time	12-13	(skim)
Experience with Higher Capacity Buses	14-14	(skim)
Agency-Reported Customer Acceptance of Higher Capacity Buses	15-15	(skim)
Issues or Concerns Raised with Use of Higher Capacity Buses	16-16	(skim)
Vehicle Features and Amenities	17-18	(skim)
Wheelchair Equipment and Passenger Experience	19-19	(skim)
Spare Ratios for Higher Capacity Buses	20-20	(skim)
Future Plans for Higher Capacity Buses	21-21	(skim)
Regional Transportation District (Denver, Colorado): Higher Capacity Buses as a Component of a Family of Services	22-24	(skim)
Victoria Regional Transit System/BC Transit: Search for Higher Capacity in an Older City Context	25-33	(skim)
ChampaignUrbana (Illinois) Mass Transit District: Small Systems Can Effectively Use Higher Capacity Buses	34-37	(skim)
Operating Performance of Current Higher Capacity Buses	38-42	(skim)
A Look at the Future	43-43	(skim)
Capital Costs of Higher Capacity Buses	44-45	(skim)
Experience with Higher Capacity Buses	46-47	(skim)
Safety Issues	48-48	(skim)
Infrastructure Issues	49-49	(skim)
Other Operational Issues	50-52	(skim)
Trade-Offs in Using Higher Capacity Buses	53-53	(skim)
Vehicle Design Issues	54-54	(skim)
Chapter Six - Conclusions	55-57	(skim)
References	58-59	(skim)
Appendix A - Surveys of Transit Agencies and Bus Manufacturers	60-67	(skim)
Appendix B - Study Participants	68-68	(skim)
Appendix C - Regulations on Vehicle Size and Weight	69-71	(skim)
Abbreviations used without definitions in TRB publications	72-72	(skim)

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TRB's Transportation Cooperative Research Program (TCRP) Synthesis 75: Uses of Higher Capacity Buses in Transit Service explores the use of higher capacity (HC) public transit buses in trunk, express, long-distance commuter, Bus Rapid Transit, and special (e.g., sports and special events) services in North America. For purposes of this study, HC buses included articulated, double-deck, 45-ft, and other buses that have a significant increase in passenger capacity compared with conventional 40-ft buses.

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