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D436-03 (R2012)
Accessible Over-the-Road Buses
0. Introduction
0.1
This Standard sets forth the minimum features necessary to accommodate the boarding, transportation, and alighting phases of a trip taken on an accessible over-the-road bus (OTRB).
This Standard incorporates the principle of current minimum requirements in recognition of
(a) the masses of vehicles and the operating speeds (generally at an average speed exceeding 30 km/h (18.6 mph)) covered by this document;
(b) the need to preserve the fluidity of passenger boarding and alighting;
(c) the importance of continuing the widespread acquisition of accessible OTRBs;
(d) the need to further enhance mobility options for persons with mobility impairments;
(e) the many responsibilities of the vehicle operator; and
(f) the safety record of the OTRB industry.
This Standard is primarily based on the requirements of 49 CFR, Part 38, Subpart G, Over-the-Road Buses and Systems, as operators of OTRBs providing cross-border service into the US are required to comply with these requirements.
0.2
This Standard does not presume to cover all possible situations that may be encountered in day-to-day operations. Care should always be taken to ensure that vehicles acquired serve the specific needs and operating conditions encountered by the OTRB operator and its customers.
1. Scope
1.1
This Standard applies to accessible over-the-road buses (OTRBs), as defined in Clause 2.
1.2
The values given in SI (metric) units are the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.