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 Bus & Paratransit 

  • Standard Bus Procurement Guidelines - 2011
    This completely updated specification replaces previous versions of the White Book and provides details for the procurement of buses 30 feet to articulated bus lengths and multiple propulsion and fuel types.  This document contains language for a full RFP including Terms and Conditions and Technical specifications.
  • America Rides the Bus
    This brochure provides information on the positive development and direction of the bus industry today, as well as on the broad-based need the bus industry fills in America communities.

    Members: up to 25 free/$0.50 each for 26+,Nonmembers : $1.00

  • Effects of Fare Changes on Bus Ridership - 1991
    Abridged version (eight pages) of the report, “Fare Elasticity and its Application to Forecasting Transit Demand,” prepared for general use by transit executives, managers, and planners. The document briefly summarizes the research methodology and discusses the effects of fare changes on bus ridership by peak vs. off-peak hours and by population category for 52 transit systems.
    Fare Elasticity and its Application to Forecasting Transit Demand - Full Report
  • New Bus Manufacturing Inspection Guidelines - 1995
    Developed by transit systems and business members to be used as a guide during the new bus inspection process.  The use of these guidelines is strongly encouraged.
  • Proceedings from APTA Bus Conferences - 1998-2009
    Members: $30 per conference, Nonmembers: $60 per conference, available on the APTA Bookstore.
  • Public Transportation: Moving America Forward 
    This overview highlights the many benefits of public transportation for individuals and communities. The economic, environmental and social benefits of public transit are detailed. It includes the latest statistics and examples to illustrate the benefits.

    Members: up to 25 free/$0.50 each for 26+, Nonmembers: $1.00

  • Recommended Maintenance Practices for Transit Buses
    Developed by the Technology and Maintenance Council of the American Trucking Association, this special reprint lists selected Recommended Maintenance Practices and those that apply to heavy-duty transit buses. 

    Members: $50, Nonmembers: $100, available on the APTA Bookstore.

  • Resource Kit: Paratransit/ Accessible Transportation - 2001
    This kit contains documents provided 23 transit systems exemplifying current practices in certification applications, contracts, driver training, customer service, marketing, policies and procedures, and travel planning.

    Members: Free, Nonmembers: $25, available on the APTA Bookstore.

  • Standard Bus Procurement Guidelines: Terms and Conditions - 1997
    A model for solicitation of offers and contracts for the procurement of transit buses.  This document provides commercial terms and conditions including RFP's, solicitation, general contractual provisions, quality assurance provisions and warranty provisions.
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