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TCRP Synthesis J-07/Topic SA-16 [Final (Synthesis)]

Uses of Higher Capacity Buses in Transit Service
[ TCRP J-07 (Synthesis of Information Related to Transit Practices) ]

  Project Data
Funds: $30,000
Authorization to Begin Work: 5/4/2006 -- estimated
Staff Responsibility: Donna L. Vlasak
Effective Date: 10/1/2006
Completion Date: 10/1/2007
Fiscal Year: 2006

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.

This report is published at https://www.trb.org/news/blurb_detail.asp?id=9213

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