Low Life Cycle Cost Paratransit Vehicle Design Study

Schneider, Philip H.; Norton, David D.; John A. Volpe National Transportation Systems Center (U.S.)

doi:10.21949/1527133

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Low Life Cycle Cost Paratransit Vehicle Design Study

1978-08-01
By Schneider, Philip H. ; Norton, David D.

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Schneider, Philip H. ; Norton, David D.

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John A. Volpe National Transportation Systems Center (U.S.)
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United States. Urban Mass Transportation Administration
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Analysis Costs Fuel Consumption Life Cycle Analysis Maintenance Management Operating Costs Paratransit Services Vehicle Design Wheelchairs
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DOT-TSC-UMTA-78-15;UMTA-MA-06-0052-78-7
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https://doi.org/10.21949/1527133
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United States
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United States. Urban Mass Transportation Administration
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A preliminary design and cost study was performed for a low life cycle cost paratransit vehicle. The manufacturing technique and cost analysis were based on limited production of 5000 units per year for a ten year period. The vehicle configuration resembles a small van which will carry six passengers including a passenger confined to wheelchair. A low floor is standard, and ramps can be provided to make wheelchair energy conventient. It is estimated that these PTV's could be manufactured for $10,659.93 each. Operational costs would be lower than conventional taxi cabs for several reasons. Low vehicle weight and an efficient 4 cylinder engine provide good fuel mileage and low fuel costs. Durable front end components and excellent component accessibility provide reduced maintenance costs.
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