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Windy City Limousine busline0518.FINAL.qxp_Layout 1 4/24/18 10:31 AM Page 1 busline0518.FINAL.qxp_Layout 1 4/24/18 10:31 AM Page 2 Experience accessibility on a whole new level Newly reimagined, the MCI® D45 CRT LE for Commuter Rapid Transit warmly welcomes all passengers, creating an innovative low-entry vestibule with a ramp and adjoining seating area designed with mobility device users in mind. Beyond game-changing accessibility features to speed entry and exit, the all-new model offers modern good looks and the amenities that commuters have come to expect from MCI, including comfortable forward-facing seats, power outlets, parcel racks and Wi-Fi options, plus the sturdy reliability that has long made the MCI commuter coach the leading choice for commuter express. Reli able. Rapid. Revolutionary. Get it soon in 100% electric Learn more at future-of-commuting.com busline0518.FINAL.qxp_Layout 1 4/24/18 10:31 AM Page 3 WHO’S DRIVING THE BUS? YOU ARE. WheWhenn you cchoosehoose FFreightlinerreightliner CCustomustom CChassis,hassis, you get the REAL COST OF powepower toto ccustomizeustomize yyourour ttransportationransportation to meet yyourour nneeds.eeds. OWNERSHIP™ And with its reputation for durability, reliability, automotive styling and maneuverability, the S2C chassis is the premier choice for o public transportation, resort and hotel shuttles, day-tour operations, armored and utility applications, and any business FUEL EFFICIENCY with special transport needs. Built in Gaffney, South Carolina by American workers, FCCC chassis are backed by the engineering and manufacturing excellence SAFETY of the Daimler Group. This gives you access to the industry’s largest factory-certifi ed service network, ensuring maximum uptime and hassle-free maintenance. QUALITY Learn how our customizable chassis can meet your needs at fcccbus.com. UPTIME Specifi cations are subject to change without notice. Freightliner Custom Chassis Corporation is registered to ISO 9001:2008 and ISO 14001:2004. Copyright ©2016 Daimler Trucks North America LLC. All rights reserved. Freightliner Custom Chassis Corporation is a subsidiary of Daimler Trucks North America LLC, a Daimler company. busline0518.FINAL.qxp_Layout 1 4/24/18 10:31 AM Page 4 MAY/JUNE 2018 Published by Rankin Publishing, Inc. MAGAZINE www.buslinemag.com Providing Services For 6 Cities In Virginia Hampton Roads Transit ................................8 In Business Just 12 Years; 5th Largest In U.S. Windy City Limousine ................................26 Touring America From Iowa Offices Legacy Tour & Travel, Hawkeye Stages.................................38 2018 CTAA Expo Heads For Pittsburgh June 10-14 ...............42 CTAA Product Showcases...............................................43-45 — Busline Buyers Guides — Software ..................................................................... 46 Video, Safety, Entertainment & Tracking .......................57 Busline Vehicle Showcase: Alternative Fuels/Hybrid Vehicles .......50 ON THE COVER: Hampton Roads Transit (HRT) Manager RAPID RESPONSE.........................Page 6 of Bus Maintenance Training Mike Glaeser, left, and HRT Director of Rolling Stock Mike Perez are shown next to one INDUSTRY NEWS........................Page 58 of the transit system’s trolley buses produced by Hometown Trolley. See page 8. CONTENTS CALENDAR OF EVENTS EDITORIAL & CORPORATE OFFICES JUNE 2018 AUGUST 2018 OCTOBER 2018 June 10-14 August 7-10 October 1-3 Rankin Publishing Co., Inc. Community Transportation International Motorcoach BusCon 2018 Don Rankin and Linda Rankin, Publishers Association of America Group (IMG) Indianapolis, IN (CTAA) Expo Strategic Alliance Meeting Info: 800-576-8788 204 E. Main Street • P.O. 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Main, P.O. Box 130, Arcola, IL 61910-0130. Publisher assumes no liability whatsoever for content of any advertisement or editorial material contained herein. Copyright 2018 Rankin Pub- Don Rankin @ 800-598-8083 lishing, Inc. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any form without written consent of Rankin Fax: 217-268-4815 Publishing, Inc. Subscription Rates in United States: 6 issues $25. Single Copy rate: $10 including postage/handling; Buyer’s Guide $15 including postage/handling. International rates: 6 issue annual Air Mail Subscription $60 U.S. dollars net Email: [email protected] Page 4 BUSLINE May/June 2018 busline0518.FINAL.qxp_Layout 1 4/24/18 10:31 AM Page 5 TAKE YOUR Passenger EXPERIENCE FROM MEMORABLE TO UNFORGETTABLE. The striking exterior of the Prevost H3-45 sets the stage for high expectations. The luxurious cabin confirms an unexpected level of comfort. 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The next generation in hybrid electrication that delivers all the necessary clean energy to power: - Electric Air Conditioning - Electric Air Compressors - - Electric Power Steering - IAP II integrates Vanner’s proven energy management technologies including: - Hybrid Beltless Alternator (HBA®/EBA®) - High Voltage Distribution Module (HVDM®) - Vanner’s 80-Series Equalizer with Model Based Battery Monitoring (MBBM®) - Water-cooled Vanner Exportable Power Inverter (VEPITM) The result is up to 30kWs of continuous export power. Learn more about IAP II and its 100% Electrication capabilities at www.vanner.com. Energy Management Systems www.vanner com @VannerHybrid Page 6 BUSLINE May/June 2018 busline0518.FINAL.qxp_Layout 1 4/24/18 10:31 AM Page 7 busline0518.FINAL.qxp_Layout 1 4/24/18 10:31 AM Page 8 Mike Glaeser Mike Perez Tom Holden By Harrell Kerkhoff, Busline Magazine Editor ceanfront property in Virginia Beach, VA, is highly prized by area residents, community leaders, business owners and — perhaps most importantly — tourists. For generations, people have flocked to the city’s Atlantic Avenue, which like its name suggests, runs parallel to the Atlantic Ocean. They came to see Othe sights, enjoy the ocean, shop and dine. They are also now there to ride one of the 14 trolley buses provided by Hampton Roads Transit (HRT), which is headquartered in nearby Hampton, VA. “These vehicles are designed to service the tourist season along the Virginia Beach Oceanfront and become operational in the spring. The service is branded, ‘the VB Wave,’” said HRT Manager
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