School Bus Acceleration Characteristics

Gattis, J. L.; Nelson, S. H.; Tubbs, J. D.

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School Bus Acceleration Characteristics

1998-09-01
By Gattis, J. L. ; Nelson, S. H. ; Tubbs, J. D.

File Language:

English

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Creators:

Gattis, J. L. ; Nelson, S. H. ; Tubbs, J. D.
Corporate Creators:

Mack-Blackwell Transportation Center (University of Arkansas)
Corporate Contributors:

Arkansas. State Highway & Transportation Department ; United States. Department of Transportation
Subject/TRT Terms:

Acceleration (Mechanics) Acceleration Tests Distance Highway Design Intersections Literature Reviews Railroad Grade Crossings School Buses Sight Distance Speed Tests Time Vehicle Performance
Publication/ Report Number:

MBTC-FR-1054-2 ; FHWA/AR-98-009
Resource Type:

Tech Report
Geographical Coverage:

United States
Edition:

Final Report
Corporate Publisher:

University of Arkansas. Mack-Blackwell Transportation Center
Abstract:

Research was conducted to collect speed, time, and distance data for Type C and Type D ("full size") school buses accelerating from a stopped position. Most of the tests were conducted on level terrain. By combining the knowledge of how quickly a school bus can accelerate with assumed speeds of oncoming through-street vehicles, the needed intersection sight distance can be calculated. Another application of the findings is analyzing departure sight distance at railroad grade crossings used by school buses.
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PDF
Funding:

DTRS92-G-0013
Collection(s):

University Transportation Centers US Transportation Collection
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File Language:

English

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