Overview
Bus Standards address many facets of the industry including Operations, Training, Rapid Transit and more. The documents being developed are performance-based, not prescriptive in nature and are designed to be a resource for all programs, big and small.
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For more information about the APTA Standards Development Program email us at standards@apta.com.
Published Documents
Brake & Chassis
- APTA-BTS-BC-RP-001-05
Transit Bus In-Service Brake System Performance Testing - APTA-BTS-BC-RP-002-05
Transit Bus Foundation Brake Lining Classification - APTA BTS-BC-RP-003-07
Transit Bus Brake Shoe Rebuild - APTA-BTS-BC-RP-004-07
Transit Bus Front and Rear Axle S-Cam Brake Reline - APTA BTS-BC-RP-005-10
Troubleshooting Common Transit Bus S-cam and Air Brake Complaints - APTA BTS-BC-RP-006-17
Transit Bus Air Disc Brake Operation and Wheels On Inspection - APTA BTS-BC-RP-007-17
Transit Bus Air Disc Brake Wheel Off Inspection and Reline - APTA BTS-BC-RP-008-20
Transit Bus Brake Valve Treadle Assembly Maintenance - APTA BTS-BC-RP-009-20
Remanufacturing or Rebuilding of Transit Bus Brake and Chassis Components - APTA BTS-BC-RP-010-20 – webinar video presentations available
Troubleshooting Transit Bus Air Systems - APTA BTS-BC-RP-011-22
Aftermarket Disc Brake Pad Evaluation
Bus Maintenance Facility
- APTA-BTS-BMF-RP-001-11
Architectural and Engineering Design for a Transit Operating and Maintenance Facility
Bus Operations
- APTA-BTS-BO-RP-001-07
Transit Bus Operator Training - APTA-BTS-BO-RP-002-7
Transit Supervisor Training - APTA-BTS-BO-RP-003-009
Recruiting and Retaining Bus Operations Employees - APTA-BTS-BO-RP-004-09
Developing and Maintaining a Customer Service Culture
Bus Procurement Guidelines
- APTA BTS-BPG-GL-001-13
Bus Procurement Guidelines RFP
Bus Rapid Transit
- APTA-BTS-BRT-RP-001-10
BRT Branding, Imaging and Marketing - APTA-BTS-BRT-RP-002-10
Bus Rapid Transit Stations - APTA-BTS-BRT-RP-003-10
Designing Bus Rapid Transit Running Ways - APTA-BTS-BRT-RP-004-10
Bus Rapid Transit Service Design and Operations - APTA-BTS-BRT-RP-005-10
Implementing BRT Intelligent Transportation Systems
Bus Safety
- APTA-BTS-BS-RP-001-05
Transit Bus Fire Safety Shutdown - APTA-BTS-BS-RP-002-07
Transit Bus Electrical System Requirements Related to Fire Safety - APTA-BTS-BS-RP-003-08
Installation of Transit Vehicle Fire Protection Systems - APTA-BTS-BS-RP-004-09
Fire Thermal Investigation Questionnaire Transit Fire Incidents - APTA-BTS-BS-RP-005-09
Reducing Driver-Controlled Distractions While Operating a Vehicle on Agency Time - APTA-BTS-BS-RP-006-09
Reducing Agency-Controlled Distractions While Operating a Vehicle on Agency Time
In-Plant Inspection
- APTA-BTS-II-RP-001-11
Recommended Practice In-Plant Inspection for Bus Procurements
Maintenance Training
- APTA BTS-BMT-RP-001-10
Training Syllabus to Instruct/Prepare for the ASE Transit Bus HVAC Test - APTA BTS-BMT-RP-002-10
Training Syllabus to Instruct/Prepare for the ASE Transit Bus Transmission and Drive Train Test - APTA BTS-BMT-RP-003-10
Training Syllabus to Instruct/Prepare for the ASE Transit Bus Air Brake Systems Test - APTA BTS-BMT-RP-004-10
Training Syllabus to Instruct/Prepare for the ASE Transit Bus Electrical/Electronics Test - APTA BTS-BMT-RP-005-10
Training Syllabus to Instruct/Prepare for the ASE Transit Bus Diesel Engines Test - APTA BTS-BMT-RP-006-16
Training Syllabus to Instruct/Prepare for the ASE Transit Bus Steering and Suspension Test - APTA BTS-BMT-RP-007-16
Training Syllabus to Instruct Bus Technicians on Hybrid Drive Systems Operations and Maintenance - APTA BTS-BMT-RP-008-16
Training Syllabus to Instruct Bus Technicians on EPA Emissions Standards and Treatment Technologies - APTA BTS-BMT-RP-009-16
Training Syllabus to Instruct Bus Technicians on Fan Drive Operations, Maintenance and Troubleshooting - APTA BTS-BMT-RP-010-16
Training Syllabus to Instruct Bus Technicians on Door and Interlock Operations and Maintenance - APTA BTS-BMT-RP-011-16
Training Syllabus to Instruct/Prepare for the ASE Electronic Diesel Engine Diagnosis Specialist Test
Zero-Emission Bus Maintenance Training
- APTA BTS-ZBT-RP-001-23
Zero-Emission Bus Maintenance Training
