Requirements for urban buses in New Zealand

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Contents

Section 1:  General arrangement

• 1.1   Introduction
• 1.2   Purpose and scope
• 1.3   Applicability of requirements

Section 2:  Design and performance

• 2.1   Introduction
• 2.2   Maximum vehicle age and fleet average age profile
• 2.3   Engine
• 2.4   Transmission
• 2.5   Suspension
• 2.6   Stability and steering
• 2.7   Braking

Section 3:  Access

• 3.1   Introduction to the priority seating area
• 3.2   Doors
• 3.3   Step height/depths
• 3.4   Floors
• 3.5   Aisle width
• 3.6   Seating configuration
• 3.7   Seating
• 3.8   Luggage/stroller/prams/mobility devices

Section 4:  Vehicle interior, entrance and exit

• 4.1   Introduction
• 4.2   Step and plinth edges
• 4.3   Stanchions/handrails
• 4.4   Grab handles
• 4.5   Lighting
• 4.6   Security
• 4.7   Heating, ventilation and air conditioning
• 4.8   Demisting

Section 5:  Communication

• 5.1   Introduction
• 5.2   Bus stopping signals
• 5.3   External destination display
• 5.4   Internal information
• 5.5   Driver operational communication

Section 6:  Facilities for passengers with impairments

• 6.1   Introduction
• 6.2   Priority seating area
• 6.3   Wheelchairs
• 6.4   Boarding or alighting
• 6.5   Ramp

Section 7:  Driver compartment

Section 8:  Existing buses

• 8.1   Introduction
• 8.2   Existing bus standards

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Page created: 27 January 2009