What are the specific accessibility requirements for city buses?
General: All buses shall provide a level-change mechanism or boarding device (e.g., lift or ramp) and sufficient clearances to permit a wheelchair or other mobility aid user to reach a securement location. At least two securement locations and devices shall be provided on vehicles in excess of 22 feet in length; at least one securement location and device shall be provided on vehicles 22 feet in length or less. (§38.23(a)) Vehicle Lift – Design Load: The design load of a lift shall be at least 600 pounds. Working parts, such as cables, pulleys, and shafts, which can be expected to wear, and upon which the lift depends for support of the load, shall have a safety factor of at least six, based on the ultimate strength of the material. Nonworking parts, such as platform, frame, and attachment hardware which would not be expected to wear, shall have a safety factor of at least three, based on the ultimate strength of the material. (§38.
General: All buses shall provide a level-change mechanism or boarding device (e.g., lift or ramp) and sufficient clearances to permit a wheelchair or other mobility aid user to reach a securement location. At least two securement locations and devices shall be provided on vehicles in excess of 22 feet in length; at least one securement location and device shall be provided on vehicles 22 feet in length or less. Vehicle Lift – Design Load: The design load of a lift shall be at least 600 pounds. Working parts, such as cables, pulleys, and shafts, which can be expected to wear, and upon which the lift depends for support of the load, shall have a safety factor of at least six, based on the ultimate strength of the material. Nonworking parts, such as platform, frame, and attachment hardware which would not be expected to wear, shall have a safety factor of at least three, based on the ultimate strength of the material. Controls: The lift controls shall be interlocked with the vehicle brake
