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Re: Proterra doubledeckers in The City of Angels
Author: That Bus Guy
Date: 07-14-2018 - 19:52

synonymouse Wrote:
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>
> This seems dicey to me but then what do I know.
> GGT does not run any articulateds over the GG
> Bridge because of bounce and sway issues.

How is Golden Gate Transit's decision to not operate articulated coaches over the Golden Gate Bridge relevant to Foothill Transit's decision to purchase double-deck buses?

Still
> doubledeckers would also be prone to crosswind
> problems. Obviously no handicapped or old people
> on the top deck and then you have the accident
> potential on the stairs.

Double deck commuter trains and double deck Amtrak trains operate all over the United States. Why would lack of access for persons with disabilities and older people to the upper level be an issue for buses, but not trains?

And tour buses are
> basically all off and all on loading not stop and
> go. Should be interesting.
>
> Still I'd like to know more about the motors and
> controls and the nature of the battery packs.

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  Re: Proterra doubledeckers in LaLaland JOHN 07-13-2018 - 19:57
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  Re: Doubledeckers in LA,? BOB2 07-14-2018 - 08:02
  Re: Doubledeckers in LA,? Wrong key stroke...oops BOB2 07-14-2018 - 08:09
  Re: Doubledeckers in LA,? Wrong key stroke...oops synonymouse 07-14-2018 - 12:01
  Re: Doubledeckers in LA,? Max wyss 07-14-2018 - 12:08
  Re: Doubledeckers in LA and "unsafe" Artics....? BOB2 07-14-2018 - 13:31
  Re: Doubledeckers in LA and "unsafe" Artics....? synonymouse 07-14-2018 - 14:38
  Re: Doubledeckers in LA and "unsafe" Artics....? jst3751 07-14-2018 - 18:26
  Re: Doubledeckers in LA and "unsafe" Artics....? Max Wyss 07-15-2018 - 02:48
  Re: Doubledeckers in LA and "unsafe" Artics....? synonymouse 07-15-2018 - 10:33
  Re: Doubledeckers in LA and "unsafe" Artics....? Max Wyss 07-16-2018 - 17:59
  Re: Proterra doubledeckers in The City of Angels That Bus Guy 07-14-2018 - 19:52
  Re: Proterra doubledeckers in The City of Angels synonymouse 07-14-2018 - 21:39
  Re: Proterra doubledeckers in The City of Angels jst3751 07-15-2018 - 12:53
  Re: Proterra doubledeckers in The City of Angels synonymouse 07-15-2018 - 13:04


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