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ride in country as well as the motorcoach industry has led PLarry and Lorna Hundt to build a successful transportation enter- prise in Canada over the past three-plus decades. The couple, married for 32 years, has allowed each other to use his and her specific strengths for the bet - terment of the family-owned/operated Great Canadian Trailways and their

The Great Canadian headquarters (below) is located in Kitchener, ON. affiliated companies. Shown above, left to right, are Lorna Hundt, Michelle Hundt Tupman, Andrea Hundt Lorentz and Larry Hundt. “We once took an

assessment test that identifies individual talents,” Lorna Hundt said. “According to the assessment, Larry’s No. 1 talent is ‘ideation,’ which means he is the idea guy. My No. 1 talent is ‘activator,’ which means I’m a doer. The test showed what we

had already known; that Combined together we make a great team.” Strengths Although both go by the job title of Of Owners managing director, technically Larry Hundt is president of Great Canadian POWER Coaches & Fleet Services; while Lorna Hundt is president of Great Canadian Great Canadian Trailways Holidays, the tour arm of the organiza-

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affiliation with the Trailways Transportation System. It provides both Larry Hundt soon developed a great fondness for the bus industry, tour and charter travel with a fleet of 53 vehicles. which led him to seriously follow this career path. He started working full Overall, the Hundts employ approximately 160 people from a sprawl- time for a motorcoach company in 1972, and later took a job with a larg- ing facility in Kitchener, ON, a city of around 219,000 residents, located er tour business. 57 miles west of Toronto. The couple’s two daughters, as well as a son- “While at the tour company, I hired an assistant which happened to be in-law, are also involved in the family business. Lorna. We have been working together ever since,” Larry Hundt said. One daughter, Michelle Hundt Tupman, serves as director of tour The couple eventually started their own company with the help of a operations for Great Canadian Holidays. third business partner. It was called Golden Age Travel and was in oper- “Michelle specialized in English and history in college and never ation from 1977 to 1984 to service the senior citizen travel market. thought she would be involved with the family business, but has become “After some time, Lorna and I decided to start our own business in an integral part of our tour operation,” Lorna Hundt said. “She brings a 1984 under the name Travel Ventures. It focused on innovative and large lot to the table. Having grown up in the family business, Michelle instinc- group travel,” Larry Hundt said. “It flourished, but there were challenges tively knows plenty about the tour business, and has that youthful energy. with finding reliable coach companies to serve our tour clients.” “Our youngest daughter, Andrea Hundt Lorentz, serves as market- To answer this challenge in 1990, the Hundts purchased a new H Series ing director. She went to school in graphic design and worked for an Prevost European style motorcoach. They were attracted to the vehicle’s‐ advertising agency before joining the family business. Andrea looks panoramic windows‐ for their sightseeing customers. after marketing and brand management. She also designed customized “Buying that particular motorcoach was the best decision we ever vinyl wraps for some of our coaches. These wraps have proven to be made,” Larry Hundt said. “We have built a lot of our success around that huge marketing tools. Her husband, Joel Lorentz, is our human particular Prevost model. It’s still a very important part of where we are resources manager.” as a motorcoach operation.” Today, Great Canadian Trailways operates 43 Prevost H3-45 motor- The Building Of ‘Great Canadian’ coaches. “These vehicles provide great views because of their large windows, lthough the history of the Great Canadian family of companies while the cabin area is very spacious. We get maximum cabin and luggage dates to 1984, both Larry and Lorna Hundt have been involved space due to the height of our motorcoaches,” Larry Hundt said. “That Awith various types of transportation services for most of their has been a huge selling feature for us — luggage capacity and visibility.” adult lives. Events within Canada in the mid-1990s led the Hundts to show their While in college at the University of Waterloo (ON), Larry Hundt pride as Canadians, leading to a major rebranding effort at their compa- became what he described as “a campus entrepreneur.” ny. This was spurred by actions surrounding the October 1995 Quebec “I was involved in many business-related activities. This included stu- referendum, which asked voters in the Canadian province of Quebec dent bus transportation between Waterloo and Toronto during the week- whether the province should proclaim national sovereignty and become ends. Other trips I helped with featured travel to and from the Quebec an independent state. The Hundts were in favor of keeping Canada unit- Winter Carnival (in Quebec City, QC).” ed, and they attended several unity rallies at various Canadian cities dur-

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ing the year. n Coach 1961, named The vote was close, but “Great Canadians,” featur- residents of Quebec chose ing notable prime minis- against becoming an inde- ters, humanitarians, vis - pendent state. After att - ion aries and philanthro- ending the unity rallies pists from the country. and watching the election “Our coach numbers are results, Lorna and Larry not part of a routine sys- Hundt decided that the tem that is used by most company’s fleet should operators. Instead, the exemplify Canadian his- numbers relate to the tory. They hired an artist murals on each coach, fea- to paint murals on the turing historical signifi- sides of several company cance. Our numbers are all motorcoaches, featuring a over the map,” Larry variety of famous Can - Hundt said with a laugh. adian people and themes. “There have been approxi- The vehicles included a mately 15 different themes corresponding numbering painted on our motor- system which is still in coaches. We have also Coach Operations Manager Jim Pattison, left, and COO Pat Grobe display a banner use today. repeated some of these at the launch of the company’s 30th anniversary cruise getaway. Examples of motor- themes with different vari- coaches at Great Canadian Trailways featuring these murals now include: ations. The total number of our vehicles featuring painted murals is n Coach No. 99, named “The Great Canadian Game,” which is dedi- around 25. cated to hockey in Canada; “Unfortunately, it’s hard for our artist to keep up. It takes about six to n Coach No. 1867, named “Great Canadian Moments,” depicting piv- seven weeks of dedicated work to finish a mural on both sides of the vehi- otal scenes of Canada’s history, including the Canadian Confederation of cle. Therefore, our daughter Andrea has designed vinyl graphics that are 1867, which was the process by which the federal Dominion of Canada also used on some of our vehicles. They are very reflective and beautiful, was formed; especially whenever light shines on the side of the coach.” n Coach No. 1919, named “Lest We Forget,” paying tribute to With such elaborate artwork featured on various Great Canadian Canadian men and women who have served Canada in times of war and Trailways’ motorcoaches, it’s not hard to understand the strong interest during peacekeeping missions; and, these vehicles have garnered over the years with not only passengers, but TOYO M144 TIRE NOW BEING USED BY OVER 100 FLEETS!

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“The Ontario market is still highly regulated. We were granted a license in 1998 that covers much of southern Ontario. This allowed us to expand our coach business, from 7 to a current fleet of 53 motorcoaches,” Larry Hundt said. Six years later, in 2004, Great Canadian became a member of the Trailways Transportation System.

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& Fleet Services also opened, offering similar work for trucks, buses and “We are promoting how ‘green’ motorcoach travel is, serving as a motorcoaches. The company’s complex also includes a fueling station. viable alternative to driving cars,” Lorna Hundt said. “This is one of “Since then, we have also included a national franchise at our facil- our industry challenges for the future. There is a large segment of the pop- ity called Great Canadian Tirecraft® Auto Centre. This allows us to ulation that is maturing. They are the Baby Boomers. Getting them to give buy and sell many brands of tires, at very good pricing,” Larry Hundt up their steering wheels and try motorcoach travel is something that is said. “An added feature, due to our large storage capacity, is that we both exciting and challenging.” actually have room to store other people’s off-season summer and win- Another component to Great Canadian Trailways’ success can be ter tires. attributed to its home city. Kitchener is part of a growing metropolitan “Our facility has become very busy with these different enterprises. region in southern Ontario that includes neighboring cities Waterloo and We have rented out a small portion of the building to other companies. Cambridge. This area has easy access to nearby and well known southern Whatever Get Lancer behind However, close to 80 percent of the building is used by our own busi- Ontario destinations. nesses.” “We are very fortunate to be located in a strategic part of southern your fleet! Larry Hundt noted that soon after the factory building was purchased Ontario, with a high population center,” Larry Hundt said. “We are very lies ahead... by his company in 2008, the bottom dropped out of the Canadian and U.S. close to Canada’s No. 1 tourist attraction, which is Niagara Falls. Since 1985, motor coach companies economies due to the Great Recession. Meanwhile, Toronto is a very vibrant gateway city that includes a lot of “We were able to work through this challenge and still complete the international clients. we’ll help you have known that, when disaster needed renovation work,” Larry Hundt said. “I now feel we have a “We are also within a day’s drive of many major tourist cities in the wonderful future with this facility. The synergy we have in place with United States such as Boston, New York, Philadelphia, Washington, D.C. strikes, no insurer has their back like our different services allows us to meet various customer needs in an and Chicago.” get past it. efficient way.” To help spread our Great Canadian Trailways’ coaches to different trav- Lancer. Today, more motorcoach During the renovation process, the Hundts and their staff focused on el markets, the company has developed four satellite facilities that include making the facility as “green” as possible. This included a new roof with maintenance and cleaning capabilities. companies rely on Lancer than any additional insulation, the installation of an air curtain that keeps cold air “These locations help us position vehicles into key regions, while min- other insurer for on-site support from out while large garage doors are open, and 330 solar roof panels, which imizing deadhead and driver hours-of-service issues,” Larry Hundt said. are now generating electricity. “They are all located in southern Ontario.” our exclusive Catastrophic Response “We also installed new lighting within the building. All of this work He added that Great Canadian Trailways’ motorcoaches can be found is helping us reap the benefits of electricity and heat savings,” Larry throughout Canada and the United States for both tour and charter work. (CAT) Team...and over 100 nationwide Hundt said. “I feel we have captured a good part of the market in southern Ontario To market the company’s green initiative, Andrea Hundt Lorentz devel- and beyond,” Larry Hundt said. “We are ranked as the largest motorcoach bus claims specialists whose only job oped a “Think Green, Go Blue” logo. tour company and the second largest charter operation in Ontario.” is to get them back on the road to profits fast!

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“Our coaches are all equipped with engine heaters, which certainly Lorna Hundt added: “We never want to forget those things that helps the starting process. We also use tires with a particular tread that enhance the travel experience for customers. It’s very easy to sit Busline Magazine’s provides very solid grip,” Hundt said. “The drivers we employ are good behind a desk and think only about operating costs. At the end of at what they do and are used to snowy conditions. Our coaches are rarely the day, however, it always comes down to pleasing those customers grounded due to winter weather; we usually get through the season pret- traveling in our vehicles. This always has to be ‘top of mind.’” Suppliers 2016 ty unscathed.” To help gauge customers’ sentiment while traveling on a Great Canadian Trailways vehicle, the company uses comment forms that Looking Forward To Increased Demand have proven very popular. A Directory of Manufacturers and Suppliers to the Motorcoach, Transit, Specialty Vehicle & Para-Transit Industries “We receive a shockingly high number of these forms, and I still read espite challenges that are always present, Lorna and Larry every single one,” Lorna Hundt said. “It’s a lot when considering we Hundt remain optimistic about the future of not only their busi- have over 250 multi-day tours a year, while also receiving completed Dnesses, but overall bus and motorcoach transportation in the forms from one-day trips and the charter side of our operation. years ahead. “Even with a customer base as large as ours, there is still that Company Profile “On the tour side, we feel business will continue to expand as more level of familiarity and comfort associated with many of the passen- Free Listing Baby Boomers let go of their steering wheels. It’s important to recog- gers who are coming aboard our vehicles. It’s important to never nize that they have different tendencies than members of the generation lose that accessibility.” Deadline: Wednesday, June 1, 2016 before them, such as booking later in the process and wanting more Being active in the motorcoach industry outside of southern Ontario choices,” Lorna Hundt said. is also important to the Hundts. In fact, Larry Hundt has served several Mail to: Busline Magazine, 204 E. Main, P.O. Box 130, Arcola, IL 61910 - USA Larry Hundt added that as traffic congestion becomes a greater prob- years on the United Motorcoach Association (UMA) Board of Phone 800-598-8083 (US) • 217-268-4959 • FAX 217-268-4815 lem throughout North America, he expects to see more reliance on Directors. It’s a service he greatly enjoys, and includes being the con- Suppliers 2016, bus/motorcoach travel by people wanting to find better ways to get to ference chairman for the annual UMA Expo. The following form will be used to compile a company profile to be included in published in the and from work. A larger international presence in North America should “I love this industry, and my involvement with UMA has given Suppliers 2016 also help the bus/motorcoach industry. me the opportunity to contribute and give back. You can’t run a July/August 2016 issue of Busline Magazine. is an international suppliers directory that will be read “Many people from China are becoming world travelers. There is business in isolation. The more you network and get involved, the all year long by motorcoach, transit, specialty vehicle and para-transit companies. also a lot of international travel potential from other areas of Asia as more you are going to learn,” Hundt said. “I do feel it’s important to well as Europe. These people want to see Canada and the United give back to the motorcoach industry, and help it move forward Please fill out and return as soon as possible and no later than Wednesday, June 1, 2016. You may also email the infor- States, providing a great opportunity for motorcoach growth,” he said. through creative thinking.” mation requested below to: [email protected]; please use subject line, “Busline Suppliers.” Thank you for your It’s therefore important, Larry Hundt added, to innovate as a help in making this suppliers directory the most helpful and most comprehensive yet. bus/coach provider and guard against complacency. Contact: Great Canadian Trailways, 353 Manitou Drive, Kitchener, “It’s good to recognize future trends and adapt. I feel we, as a com- Ontario, Canada N2C 1L5. Phone: 519-896-8687. SUBMITTED BY:______pany, have been able to do this well,” Larry Hundt said. Website: www.greatcanadiancoaches.com.

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Above: Lextran General Manager Carrie Butler (left) and Director of Community Affairs Jill Barnett are looking forward to the move to the transit system’s new state-of-the-art facility currently under construction (lower left).

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or many, Lexington, KY, means horse racing and big-time collegiate basketball. There is more, how- ever, to Kentucky’s second largest city, as it is home to several major companies and was named by F time.com as one of its five “great small cities to retire.” Another major asset of the city is its public transit system, Lextran, as many local residents traveling to and from work and school can attest. “Lextran is the transit authority of the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government,” said Lextran General Manager Carrie Butler, during a recent interview with Busline Magazine at the system’s headquarters in Lexington. “We provide both fixed-route and paratransit service in Fayette County, carrying about 5 million passengers a year between those two services.

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Above: Lextran General Manager Carrie Butler (left) and Director of Community Affairs Jill Barnett are looking forward to the move to the transit system’s new state-of-the-art facility currently under construction (lower left).

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“We have a contract with American the men’s basketball program, well Red Cross WHEELS for our paratransit known to hoops fans nationwide. It is the service, which is provided countywide, largest indoor sporting arena in the coun- in addition to the 3/4-mile service try, according to www.rupparena.com, requirements as per the Americans with with a capacity of 23,500 people. It is Disabilities Act (ADA). We have a hub- named after legendary Kentucky Wildcats and-spoke system with mostly all of our men’s basketball coach Adolph Rupp, routes converging at the downtown tran- who headed the team from 1930 to 1972. sit center. From the transit center, riders “We provide service on the University can transfer and travel to just about any- of Kentucky campus,” Butler said. “They where in the city. We have a couple of have a few buses that they operate, but passenger waiting areas there with vend- we provide the largest component of the ing machines.” on-campus bus service.” A customer service center is also Lextran’s vision statement is: “To located at Lextran’s downtown transit enhance the quality of life for the citi- center, where calls are taken from zens of Lexington and beyond by pro- patrons who have an issue or who want viding optimal mobility solutions.” to offer feedback. The transit system’s mission statement “We have an open-door policy,” is: “To become the preferred choice of Butler said. “We also have a Passenger transportation by providing courteous, Advisory Committee, comprised of rid- Tracy Sewell, director of operations timely, safe, accessible, affordable, sus- ers and other interested community tainable and reliable transportation members. The committee meets every other month to talk about customer modes. We strive to demonstrate operational excellence, while ensur- issues or challenges customers might have. ing our customers a positive experience.” “The population of Fayette County is about 350,000 people. Lexington is the home of the University of Kentucky Wildcats, several major Moving Down The Street employers, including Xerox, Lexmark International, Amazon, and a num- ber of breweries and distilleries. Other major attractions include n April 1972, the local government incorporated what is now known Keeneland horse racing facility and the Kentucky Horse Park.” as Lextran. Before 1972, the system had been privately owned. The region is also known for its horse farms. Keeneland has been a ILextran’s current facility, housing administrative offices and mainte- horse-racing mecca since 1936. In addition, Lexington is home to Red nance facilities, has been the system’s headquarters for nearly four Miles Harness Track, which is billed as the second oldest racing track in decades, Butler said. However, a new, larger state-of-the-art building is the nation. being constructed down the street from the system’s current location. The University of Kentucky’s main campus is located in Lexington, Construction is about 75 percent completed. and Lexington is home of Rupp Arena, which serves as the home court of “The new construction will expand our maintenance facilities, as well

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as consolidate our administration offices,” Butler said. “We currently first and second quarters of 2016,” Butler said. “We will be building a have a satellite administration office. Also, expanding our maintenance CNG facility at the new location. We are working on a partnership with facilities will improve our service reliability, allowing us to fix vehicles the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government to jointly share the quicker and work on preventive CNG fueling station, but it hasn’t maintenance issues. The new “We have several hybrid-electric buses in service been confirmed at this time. The facility will be a huge change and majority of the rest of our fleet is improvement for our riders and right now, and we are scheduled to take delivery clean-diesel. our organization. We have been “We have been able to pur- in this current location about 40 of some CNG and electric vehicles during the first chase CNG buses because of the years, and have outgrown the federal Congestion Mitigation space. and second quarters of 2016.” Air Quality Program, and the “The new facility will be electric vehicles by way of the — Lextran General Manager Carrie Butler LEED (Leadership in Energy and federal Low or No Emissions Environmental Design) certified. We will have some nice features at the Vehicle Program. We are supportive of those programs increasing. We are site, including bioswales for storm water retention, and other features to grateful for those funding sources, both to get into alternative fuel buses, support environmental sustainability.” and also to offer a more sustainable and environmentally friendly fleet.” The first public transit system in Lexington was established in 1874 and featured oversized horse-drawn stagecoaches. From 1890 to 1938, The Battle To Mitigate Traffic Congestion streetcars were the mode of travel for what was called the Kentucky Traction and Terminal Company, owned by Kentucky Utilities. The sys- extran operates 65 buses on its 22 fixed-routes. The system’s tem was sold to D.D. Stewart, who renamed it Lexington Railway System door-to-door paratransit service is also growing and is popular, when motor buses replaced the streetcars in early 1938. Lparticularly with senior citizens, as the city has been touted as a The Lexington Railway System later was renamed the Lexington good place to retire. Transit Corporation, which underwent two more changes in owner- “We are seeing a lot of growth in our paratransit service as the popu- ship and management, leading up to 1972. lation ages,” Butler said. “Lexington has won a number of recognitions Lextran’s new headquarters and maintenance facility will also include as being a great place in which to age, with the city’s relatively low cost a compressed natural gas (CNG) terminal. of living and decent weather. We have definitely seen an increase in our “We have several hybrid-electric buses in service right now, and we are paratransit demand.” scheduled to take delivery of some CNG and electric vehicles during the Mainline bus service runs from 5:30 a.m. until 12:30 a.m. All Lextran

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buses are wheelchair accessible and equipped with bike racks. Lexington is located on Interstate 75, a major cross-country, north-south freeway, which is one of the longest in the U.S., extending from the northern tip of Michigan to southern Florida. The thoroughfare is also one of the busiest, expanding to six lanes even in rural areas. Another heavily traveled roadway that commuters use to go in and out of Lexington is Nicholasville Road (U.S. 27). As in many other cities its size, Lexington battles traf- fic congestion, and Lextran is constantly exploring ways to help. “Certainly we have some congestion problems,” Butler said. “One criticism that we hear is, ‘The bus takes too long. It is stuck in the same traffic as everybody else. I can’t get to where I am going any faster than I can in my own car.’” Lextran has studied ways in which bus transit can miti- gate the congestion problem by perhaps adding designated routes for commuters or possibly designing some kind of bus rapid transit lanes. Pictured from left are Wesley Shearer, Lextran maintenance supervisor, “A couple of years ago, we did an alternatives analysis Sharon Newman, transportation supervisor and Steve Rohde, transportation supervisor. study on the Nicholasville Road corridor,” said Lextran Director of Community Affairs Jill Barnett. “That is the road that Lexington, but that would involve a huge capital expenditure.” the majority of commuters from outside the county use to access the One of the challenges in developing alternative routes to encourage city. The road, at various times of day, has interchangeable lanes. For commuters to ride the bus has to do with the layout of Lexington. inbound traffic in the morning, there are multiple lanes to get com- Barnett explained: “We don’t have a centralized employment core muters downtown, with only two serving as outbound lanes. Then, in here. We have one area that has a little bit of industry and another that the evening, that is reversed. We conducted the alternatives analysis has a little more industry. In some cities our size, there might be one to look at some options, like maybe a BRT route, or something simi- zone where there is a lot of industry and office parks. We don’t real- lar. We hear people say it would be great to have light rail in ly have that. There are office parks spread throughout the city, so it is

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hard to design a route that might serve commuters. We know where would mention Lextran on Twitter. I thought, ‘Why not have a way to the majority of commuters come into the city, but where they go, once communicate with them?’” they get into Lexington, is all over the place. It is difficult in that regard.” Currently, Lextran is on Facebook and Twitter. “Social media has opened doors to interaction with riders,” Barnett Riding To Work And School said. “When people have a complaint, it gives us the opportunity to clar- ify, and to identify the problem and come up with a solution. n discussing Lextran’s ridership demographic, rather than categoriz- “Another example of being more responsive to students concerns ing passengers as “transit dependent” or as “choice riders,” Butler routes that operate on the University of Kentucky campus. We also have Isaid Lextran looks at why people ride the bus. a route that serves the periphery of the campus where student apartments, “About 70 percent of our riders use Lextran to get to work or school,” etc., are located.” Butler said. The rise of the Millennial generation is also “Social media has opened doors to interaction with riders. impacting “why” people ride the bus. “Many younger people of the Millennial When people have a complaint, it gives us the opportunity to generation are delaying the purchase of a car, either because they don’t want to make such a clarify, and to identify the problem and come up with a solution.” purchase, or because of other reasons, includ- — Lextran Director of Community Affairs Jill Barnett ing the benefits of taking public transit,” Butler said. Butler added: “As many agencies have recognized, the days of printing Evidence would indicate many Millennials are buying into what is a pocket schedule and being done with it have gone by the wayside. We called “sharing economy,” also known as “collaborative consumption,” have a vibrant presence because of our website and social media, such as Butler explained. The sharing economy concept is a trend that involves Facebook and Twitter. With these communication platforms, we receive a the ability or preference of people to rent or borrow goods, rather than lot of responses about our service, especially from the student population purchasing them to own. Millennials also seem to more quickly embrace at the University of Kentucky, and we are able to communicate with peo- modern communication technologies, such as smartphones, tablets, lap- ple in that way. tops and social media. “We have made some improvements with the information available on “When I started here six years ago, we weren’t involved in social mobile devices. We have developed a real-time information app. We are media,” Barnett said. “However, the ridership on our student routes was always looking for new ways to disseminate information. Jill (Barnett) growing faster than any of our other routes, and I started noticing students and our community affairs department have developed a nice campaign

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in conjunction with our Metropolitan Planning Organization.” Barnett said: “The campaign touts ‘People You Count On Count on Lextran.’ It is, in part, a reminder to people, whether customers or not, that their tax dollars (for Lextran) contribute to economic develop- ment, quality of life, and mobility access for people who might not otherwise have a way to get around.” Indeed, the public, whether users of Lextran or not, have an investment, as a sig- nificant chunk of the system’s funding comes from a local property tax. “We are funded by a percentage of the property tax raised here in Fayette County,” Butler said. “This was the result of a voter referendum that passed in 2004. From left, Ronda Brooks, receptionist; Roy Campbell, bus operator; Jerry Plummer and Bill Ratcliffe, mechanics We are very appreciative of that funding. It helps us balance our operation, because we know what is coming local standpoint.” year-to-year. Obviously, federal funding sources are important as well. While funding issues are challenges for most public transit operations, “However, there are some challenges. The change from a discre- competing with Americans’ love for their automobiles is also an industry- tionary capital program to a formula capital program for bus replace- wide challenge. ment hit us, and other public transit agencies, hard. We were averag- “People often do a lot of different things when they are out in their ing about $1.5 million per year from discretionary rewards. We cars,” Butler said. “They go from home to the dry cleaner, for example. received nearly $500,000 less with the capital awards formula. They take their children to school and go grocery shopping. We under- “We also receive support from the Commonwealth of Kentucky. stand that people do a lot on their trips, and that riding on a Lextran route However, public transit in Kentucky is lowest on the list of per capita is not often the most convenient way to go.” spending. More money would help us match federal dollars from a Being a college town, there is some enthusiasm about bicycle travel

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and bike lanes can be spotted on city streets. “(Winburn) has a program in which middle school students learn how “It is interesting to see how popular biking and some of the transporta- to balance a checkbook, how to purchase insurance, the do’s and don’ts tion demand management companies are,” Butler said. “I believe we can of getting a credit card, etc.” Barnett said. “The program teaches life skills all work together. Maybe one day a person is going to ride a bike to work, that aren’t really taught much in schools. and then another day he or she might take Lextran. People can leave their “The program has evolved and also teaches students about the bus. It cars at home and use Uber to go out on Friday and Saturday nights.” has been good for us to have a lot of face time with that group.” On the whole, both Butler and Barnett agree public transportation is Lextran also has relationships with some local employers whereby they being well received and has the support of the community. purchase passes and then offer them to their employees at a discount. In “‘When it comes to people using Lextran, more is better,” Butler said. addition, University of Kentucky students, faculty and staff, can ride the “We receive a lot of positive remarks from the community. I think we bus for free by showing their university IDs. have a good sense that people understand how important public transit is and what it means for individuals. We certainly would love to have more Lextran Employees Go Beyond Call Of Duty people using it, whether they are commuting to work or using it on the weekends to go to a park and spend time with their families. It is always hile the recent spate of gun violence and terrorist attacks in the great to have more riders.” United States and elsewhere have many people a little skittish, Barnett added: “The Millennial generation and the on-campus popula- Wriders can be assured Lextran staff members are highly trained tion are big segments of our rider base. We get good feedback from them in handling emergencies. about what we do and how they are able to use Lextran.” “We have a director of safety and risk management (John Givens) on To further reach out to current and potential riders, Lextran often visits our senior management team,” Butler said. “We have a system safety and schools and senior citizen facilities to promote the system and to teach emergency preparedness plan. We think it is important to make sure that people how to ride the bus. we have the foundation in our organization to understand what happens “We have a staff person who does a lot of community outreach,” in an emergency. In addition, we maintain contact with first-line respon- Barnett said. “She will go places such as the senior citizens center and ders in the community, as well as the police department. We have a con- middle school and high school career fairs. She not only teaches how to tract with the police department whereby officers provide services at our use the bus to get to and from jobs, she also shares what it is like to be an downtown transfer center. Police are also available to respond to any operator, or mechanic or any other position here.” issue or emergency that would happen on a vehicle. We have video cam- In reaching out to the community, Lextran and the local Salvation eras on our vehicles and facilities.” Army are involved in a life skills program. The system also has an ongo- Mother Nature is also the cause of emergency events from time to time, ing relationship with the Winburn Middle School Family Resource as Lexington is not immune to rain and snow, and even hurricanes. Center. Indeed, the region was touched by the remnants of Superstorm Sandy,

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which struck the East Coast “One of our directors start- in October 2012. ed here years ago as a bus “Last year, we had two operator,” Barnett said. “The major snow events, and we route he operated was one of didn’t stop service. We kept our campus routes. One day, running everyday,” Barnett while on his route, he met a said. “At one point, we had young lady and they are now more than 18 inches of married and have children snow on the ground. Our and grandchildren.” operators came to work and While some companies are drove their buses and our facing the challenges of hav- maintenance people were ing an older workforce head- on hand to keep them run- ing for retirement, Lextran’s ning. workforce has a good balance “Our maintenance emp - of younger and older people, loyees were kind of the Butler said. unsung heroes to passen- These colorful murals at Lextran’s facility depict several eras of “We have been experienc- gers, as they work behind public transportation in Lexington, Kentucky’s second largest city. ing some challenges in hiring the scenes. In some cases, operators,” she added. “I they left the shop and were out driving snowplows.” think right now is particularly challenging because of the holiday season. Butler added: “We have 186 employees, including operators, mechan- There are many seasonal jobs available.” ics, service workers, utility workers and the administrative staff. They are Lextran is currently hiring new operators, Barnett said. An operator the heart of what we do. I have been proud to work with this group of candidate must bring to the table a mix of good driving and customer people. They do a tremendous job in our community. I hope they under- service skills. stand how much of a difference they make in people’s lives everyday, “Both safe driving skills and customer service skills are very impor- getting them to work and to school, etc. Operators know their passengers tant,” Butler said. “Our operators have a very strong customer service very well.” mentality. We want to make sure the people we hire like working with In speaking about how Lextran operators get to know their passengers, people. They must understand that the job is a people-to-people position. Barnett told the story about how one operator met his future wife. We are looking for that mix of safety and customer service skills.”

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Lextran has an extensive initial driver training program, as well as portation. We are in contact and work with them all the time. They will ongoing refresher training throughout the year. bring people to our transit center if they need to come into Fayette “We recently extended the program we use for safe driving and refresh- County. Although there are no definite plans to expand in the next six er training,” Barnett said. months, these are some of the things we are exploring.” One of the challenges with expanding to nearby counties is that Fayette Goals And The Future County residents pay for the service as a part of their property tax. Indeed, this funding mechanism is how Lextran receives the majority of its oper- ome of the goals Butler has set for Lextran’s future have to do with ating funds, Barnett said. a couple of significant events scheduled to take place next year. She added: “There are people living in Fayette County who pay the tax, SWith the transit system’s move into its new headquarters in 2016, yet don’t have service. These people would likely ask, ‘I don’t have bus Lextran officials will continue to explore the facility’s potential in the sus- service, so why are you going outside the county?’” tainable infrastructure arena. Butler also offered some thoughts on what she sees for overall public In addition, Butler said, Lextran will continue to move forward with transit in the near future. the diversification of it energy resources, with the planned delivery of “One positive development has been the interest in public transit electric and CNG vehicles. shown by the Millennial generation, as well as by senior citizens,” Butler “We are also looking to grow our service with some major employers said. “I think it is a great time to be in transit in Lexington. The Millennial in the city,” Butler said. and senior citizen markets are growing and contributing to the value and When it comes to expanding services down the road, Butler and importance of public transit. I think it is a great time. Barnett said offering service within Fayette County is more feasible at “I also see public transit on a growth trajectory nationwide. When I talk this time, rather than trying to do any major projects beyond the county’s to colleagues in some larger cities, such as San Francisco, Boston, and boundaries. New York City, that have made an investment in rail and bus service, it is “As Jill (Barnett) mentioned earlier, we have explored the possibility of evident public transportation is really making a difference and is becom- creating some kind of bus rapid transit or expanded commuter service in ing more and more popular. It is also encouraging when cities such as the Nicholasville Road corridor,” Butler said. “This route is used by peo- Houston, Dallas and Los Angeles — traditionally car cities — are leading ple commuting back and forth from adjacent Jessamine County (just the way in transit design and transit facilities. If the tide is turning, it is south of Lexington). certainly turning back toward transit.” “In addition, there is a Toyota plant in Georgetown (KY), which is just north of Fayette County, and we have talked with Toyota officials about Contact: Lextran, 109 West Loudon Ave., Lexington, KY 40508. providing service to and from the factory. There are some transportation Phone: 859-255-7756. providers in adjacent counties that provide a small amount of rural trans- Website: www.lextran.com.

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Atlanta, GA, is the location for the 2016 United Motorcoach Association’s (UMA) Motorcoach Expo. The annual event will take place January 31 through February 3 at the Georgia World Congress Center, and will include a large tradeshow, educational seminars and many networking opportunities.

Events begin on Sunday, January 31, with the Mayor of Atlanta. Also taking place at the The UMA Maintenance Interchange is 9:30 12th Annual Ray Dupuis Memorial Golf Opening Session will be the annual UMA a.m to 4:30 p.m. on Monday. This event fea- Tournament. It’s scheduled from 8 a.m. to 4 tures motorcoach owners, operators and p.m. at Marriott’s Stone Mountain Golf Club, in maintenance personnel discussing mainte- Stone Mountain, GA. Additionally, the UMA nance issues. State Association Summit/FMCSA Listening UMA The first group of several UMA Concurrent Session is scheduled from 1 to 5 p.m. on Solution Sessions is scheduled from 11:15 Sunday at the Georgia World Congress EXHIBIT HALL HOURS a.m. to 12:15 p.m. on Monday. They are: Center. n Being The Highest Priced Player In Sunday’s events will conclude with the February 1 - 3 Your Market (Marketing); UMA Welcome Reception for all atten- n Cash Flow Management (Finance); dees. The event will take place from 6 MONDAY,Sneak Preview n Creative Ways To Retain Drivers to 8 p.m. at the Hyatt Recency Atlanta (Operations); and, Centennial Ballroom. 4:30 to 6:45 p.m. n Session 1 - Big Ideas, Small Fleet; Monday, February 1, starts with Business 101; as well as Subcontracting, UMA registration from 7:30 a.m. to Farms-outs, And The New Leasing 6:45 p.m. at C1 and C2 lobby at the TUESDAY Requirement (Small Fleet Operator). Georgia World Congress Center. There 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. A UMA Associate/Travel Partner will be a continental breakfast at the Membership Meeting is also scheduled for foyer of the Georgia Ballroom from 8 to 11:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m., followed by the 8:30 a.m. WEDNESDAY UMA Luncheon from 12:30 to 1:45 p.m. The The Georgia Ballroom will be the site of the 9 a.m. - Noon luncheon will take place in the Georgia UMA Expo Opening Session, scheduled from Ballroom. 8:30 to 11 a.m. The session will include an The second group of UMA Concurrent address from keynote speaker Andrew Solution Sessions is scheduled from 2 to 3 p.m. Young, who is a former U.S. Congressman, Active Member Meeting and Legislative & They are: U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations and Regulatory Update. n Integrating Online Marketing Such As

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Emails, Websites, Social Media, Etc., With More Traditional Offline Marketing Including Print Advertising, Broadcast/Cable, Direct Mail, Etc. (Marketing); n Spader Business Management-Part 1 Financial Trends (Finance); n Electronic Logging Devices (ELDs) - What Now? (Operations); and, n Session 2 - Cash Is King; The Fundamentals Of Regulatory Compliance; and Understanding IRP, IFTA, UCR and URS (Small Fleet Operator). The third group of UMA Concurrent Solution Sessions on Monday is slated for 3:15 to 4:15 p.m. They are: n Reaching New Customers By Tapping Into Emerging Markets (Marketing); n Spader Business Management - Part 2 Managing Growth And Plateaus (Finance); UMA Expo attendees meet with industry suppliers. n The Next Generation - How Are and showcase their latest industry products World of Coca-Cola. In a separate event, the Millennials Looking At This Industry? and services during the sneak preview. Go Motorcoach Annual Fundraiser is also (Operations); and, Also scheduled for 4:30 to 6:45 p.m. on scheduled for Monday evening at a site to be n Session 3 - Equipment Maintenance For Monday is the first day of the Motorcoach determined. Small Fleet Operators; Managing A Marketing Council’s silent auction, along with a The 2016 UMA Motorcoach Expo on Breakdown; and Americans With Disabilities live auction starting at 6 p.m. Both events will Tuesday, February 2, will begin at 7:30 a.m. Act Compliance (Small Fleet Operator). take place in the exhibit hall. with the UMA Maintenance Competition. This A major event on Monday will be the Two events are scheduled immediately fol- event, which will take place at the Southeastern UMA Expo Exhibit Hall Sneak Preview, tak- lowing the Sneak Preview. A new function set Stages, Inc., facility in Atlanta, lasts until 11 ing place from 4:30 to 6:45 p.m. in Halls C1 for 7 to 10 p.m. is the UMA Expo Sneak a.m. and provides participants with a chance to & C2. Exhibitors will give demonstrations Preview After-Party, with the site being the compete against each other to solve different Bus HVAC Solutions SYSTEMS PARTS SERVICE TRAINING ACT CR-2 Roof Mounted Condenser Lightweight, Rugged, Low Profile Attractive Durable TPO Cover Available in 12- and 24-volt Models Easy to Install and Service ACT EV-2 In Wall Evaporator Enhanced Airflow Easy Installation and Filter Access Lightweight Aluminum Chassis Strong ABS Cover

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maintenance-related issues. n Maximizing Equipment Utilization Business More Efficient (from 10:15 to 11:15 Tuesday’s UMA Expo registration is sched- (Operations). a.m.); uled from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the C1 and C2 Also during Tuesday morning’s events, a n Like New, Re-energized, Reman or As Is - lobby. Meanwhile, a continental breakfast will National Association of Motorcoach Operators What’s What When Purchasing Preowned be located outside the concurrent solution ses- (NAMO) meeting is slated for 10 to 11 a.m. Vehicles (from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.); sion rooms from 8:15 to 8:45 a.m. The UMA Expo exhibit hall will be open n Reduce Downtime And Save Money With The first group of UMA Concurrent Solution from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Tuesday, allowing The Use Of Nickel Carbon (from 11:30 a.m. to Sessions on Tuesday are slated for 8:45 to 9:45 attendees to visit a wide variety of vendors. 12:30 p.m.); a.m. They are: Lunch will be served at the exhibit hall from n Passenger Safety & Defensible Use Of n Leveraging Your Current Customer Base 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on this day. Force (from 12:45 to 1:45 p.m.); (Marketing); Also taking place on Tuesday will be several n Heavy-Duty Diesel Vehicle Regulation n Putting The Best Financing Strategy In UMA Education Sessions at the exhibit hall. Training For Entering California (from 12:45 to Place For Your Next Coach Purchase (Finance); Topics include: 1:45 p.m.); and, n How Tracking Technology Can Make Your n Managing Large Claims In A Volatile Legal Environment (from 2 to 3 p.m.); n Vehicle And Driver Certifications - Improve Margins, Save Fuel And Money And Gain Marketshare (from 2 to 3 p.m.); n Passenger & Driver Safety - Technology And The Motorcoach Experience (from 3:15 to 4:15 p.m.); and, n FMCSA Record Retention & Recordkeeping Requirements (from 3:15 to 4:15 p.m.). The Motorcoach Marketing Council’s silent auction will take place for its second day, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., on Tuesday in the exhibit hall. Meanwhile, the OMCA Coach Operator Council will meet from 2 to 3 p.m. Tuesday’s final event will be the UMA Leadership Awards Celebration, scheduled from 6:30 to 11 p.m. at the Georgia Ballroom. This will include a reception, dinner, presenta- tion of awards and cigars/cordials. The final day that the exhibit hall will be open for the 2016 UMA Motorcoach Expo is Wed - nesday, February 3. Show floor hours are 9 a.m. until noon, with registration beginning at 8 a.m. The Motorcoach Marketing Council’s silent auction will take place for its third and final day, from 9 to 10 a.m. on Wednesday, while a brunch is scheduled from 10 a.m. to Noon. Both events will again be located in the exhibit hall. Also on Wednesday will be three UMA Education Sessions at the exhibit hall. Topics include: n E-logs and ELDs Workshop (from 9:15 to 10:15 a.m.); n CVSA Inspection Demonstration (from 9:15 to 10:15 a.m.); and, n Using Your Coach As A Billboard For Your Company’s Brand (from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.). Meanwhile, the UMA Member Bus Op - erations Site Visit is scheduled from 12:15 to 1:45 p.m. at the nearby Southeastern Stages, Inc., facility. Wednesday will conclude with the “Tourism Rocks At Hard Rock Cafe Atlanta” event from 9:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. All motorcoach opera- tors who attended UMA Motorcoach Expo are invited to attend this event free as guests of the sponsors. Visit www.motorcoachexpo.com for more information. See us at UMA Expo Booth #732 Dates, times and events are subject to change. Page 38 BUSLINE January/February 2016 0116Busline.FINAL_Layout 1 1/18/16 9:15 AM Page 39

Complete Coach Installing MCC Acquires Climatic Technologies International Ltd. Diesel Particulate Filters For EPLA Buses Mobile Climate Control China (MCC) has acquired the assets of Climatic Technologies International Ltd (CTIL) from TRACS Pty., an Australian distributor of HVAC products. Complete Coach Works (CCW) is in the CTIL is a Hong Kong-based provider of HVAC products to bus builders in mainland China. process of completing the installation of Diesel “The acquisition of CTIL’s assets greatly enhances MCC’s offer of HVAC products to bus Particulate Filters (DPF’s) on 20 coach buses builders in China, as well as complementing MCC’s current bus AC product portfolio. MCC will for El Paso-Los Angeles Limousine Express, continue supporting all of CTIL’s customers, and we are looking forward to enhancing the strong Inc. (EPLA). relationships established by CTIL,” said Clas Gunneberg, president and CEO of MCC Group. “The project ensures that coaches operat- Mobile Climate Control (MCC) offers complete climate comfort systems for three main ed by EPLA meet particulate emission stan- customer segments: buses, off-road and defense vehicles. dards for diesel-powered vehicles set by var- Visit www.mcc-hvac.com for more information. ious regulatory agencies. Several days of data logging on each engine are performed to obtain crucial information about the vehicle's exhaust system,” according to CCW.

“The data logger, which is temporarily installed on each vehicle, documents exhaust temperatures during normal engine opera- tion. Exhaust temperatures, which can be influenced by vehicle speed, load, idling, ambient air temperatures and driver tenden- cies, can impact the operation of the proper filter.” “After data logging, each engine under- goes an assessment for flaws such as oil leaks, heavy smoke and exhaust leaks. “The assessment is then preceded by the installation of the DPF, which is a three-day process. Every EPLA coach receives the same type of passive filter, which can be removed, cleaned and replaced while the coaches are in the shop for routine mainte- nance.” Complete Coach Works is a U.S. bus remanufacturing and rehabilitation company with over 28 years of service in the trans- portation industry. El Paso-Los Angeles Limousine Express, Inc. was established in 1966 to provide trans- portation between Los Angeles and El Paso with few stops. It has expanded to more than 20 bus terminals in six states, with main ter- minals in El Paso, Albuquerque, Denver, Phoenix, Las Vegas and Los Angeles. The com- pany also offers shipping and charter services to schools, government agencies and professional sports teams. E-mail [email protected] for more information. See us at UMA Expo Booth #928 January/February 2016 BUSLINE Page 39 0116Busline.FINAL_Layout 1 1/18/16 9:15 AM Page 40

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From Nova Bus: Christian Riddell, have been named to fill the “The Motorcoach Council’s GoMotorcoach John Manzi Named Regional Sales position. Riddell has been the spokesman for program has recently been receiving interna- Manager For The U.S. East Coast the council for the past two years. tional attention and has helped hundreds of Riddell started his motorcoach career as a operators around North America create power- Nova Bus has named John Manzi regional driver and sales manager for a company in ful inexpensive marketing materials, train their sales manager for the East Coast. Prior to join- Portland, OR. After a decade away from the sales staff, created powerful social media cam- ing Nova Bus, Manzi served as Eastern paigns, recruit new drivers and market more Regional transit sales manager for a transmis- effectively,” according to the council. sion manufacturer. He has over 30 years of The Motorcoach Marketing Council is a experience in the transportation industry. nonprofit organization whose volunteer board Rob Mowat leads the team in North America, members are motorcoach operators and motor- which includes the United States: Judy K. coach associations from around North America. Dennis for the West, Steve Kratzer for the Its mission is to help operators sell more char- Midwest, and John Manzi for the East Coast. ters to more people for more money. Nova Bus offers propulsion technologies Visit www.motorcoachmarketing.org for such as natural gas and electric buses to more information. American transit authorities. Nova Bus is part of the Volvo Group. Arnold Isham Named Cincinnati Visit www.novabus.com for more informa- Metro’s Director Of Transit tion. Operations

Motorcoach Marketing Council Cincinnati Metro has promoted Arnold Names Christian Riddell New Christian Riddell Isham to the position of director of transit operations, responsible for overseeing the Executive Director industry as the creative director for a West Coast delivery of Metro’s fixed-route services to the company, he came back to the industry. community. At its semi-annual meeting in Phoenix on In the last five years, he has created several Isham has been with Metro for 23 years October 29, the Motorcoach Marketing Council companies that all serve the motorcoach indus- and began his career as a bus operator. He announced the hiring of a new executive direc- try, including the development of websites, mar- has held various leadership positions within tor. Chinook Holdings, and its principal, keting materials, industry newsletters and more.

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Metro including serving as group manager, Greater Cincinnati. Florida, and he will be working with both exist- sector manager, street operations and on-time Visit www.go-metro.com. ing users of SEFAC mobile lifts and pursuing performance manager, station manager, and new customers. most recently as assistant director of transit SEFAC Names Dustin Sweeney For more information, contact Jamie Pedrick operations. Southeastern Regional at (443) 730-1023 ext.105. Sales Manager Greater Dayton (OH) RTA SEFAC, Inc., manufacturer of heavy-duty Announces Promotions Of Tony mobile lifts, has named Dustin Sweeney Nicely And Thomas Nichols

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PERSONNEL Nichols to p.m. shift supervisor. Nicely is responsible for overseeing the day- to-day operations of the Wright Stop Plaza tran- Mobile Climate Control Opens Microchannel Aluminum sit center. His job is to ensure that “excellent Coil Manufacturing Facility In North America service is delivered to customers every day.” He will provide leadership to the RTA transit “Mobile Climate Control (MCC) has invested more than $3.5 million in new state-of-the- ambassadors in their daily engagement with, art production capabilities to be able to deliver its own in-house designed and manufactured and quality service to, RTA customers. microchannel aluminum heat exchangers. In his previous position as an operations “This investment in supervisor, Nicely received the 2014 RTA Mississauga (Toronto), Supervisor Safety Award. Ontario in Canada brings manufacturing and jobs back to North America from Asia. The investment is also a strategic move that strengthens our vertical integration. It also shows our owner’s dedication to, and trust in MCC,” said Clas Gunneberg, CEO of MCC Group. The company said this investment allows MCC to take control of another component of the HVAC system. Mobile Climate Control (MCC) offers climate comfort systems for three customer seg- ments: buses, off-road and defense vehicles. Visit www.mcc-hvac.com for more information

evening shift. He leads all supervisors and bus 3,300 stops on 31 routes throughout operators within the framework of RTA’s core Montgomery and parts of Greene County. The values. His focus is safety, quality of service, agency operates diesel, hybrid diesel, and elec- Thomas Nichols and on-time performance. tric trolley buses that take people to work, Nichols has been with RTA nearly five years. school and shopping. Customers ride RTA on Nichols has been promoted to p.m. shift He began his career as a Project Mobility driv- more than 9 million passenger trips each year. supervisor. As one of three in that role, he man- er, became a fixed route driver, and was then Visit www.i-riderta.org ages all aspects of revenue operation on the promoted to operations supervisor. RTA serves for more information.

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Oklahoma State University’s Big Orange Bus MCI said that passengers especially like the Service Has Three New MCI D4500 model’s forward-facing seating, reading lights, airflow controls, 110-volt outlets, Wi-Fi con- Coaches Powered By CNG nectivity and three-point passenger seatbelts. The Big Orange Bus travels a 71-mile route Oklahoma State University (OSU) has staff and the public between the university’s between Stillwater and Tulsa Monday through switched its bus fleet to compressed natural gas. Stillwater and Tulsa campuses. Friday. The system is self-sustaining through Its three new CNG MCI D4500 coaches, “It’s a big milestone: We're the first in the bus fares and state and federal funds. state to have a bus OSU has a Ride System smartphone app that fleet that is com- displays bus routes and real-time locations, pletely CNG,” said along with estimated arrival times at each stop. Tom Duncan, Okla - The university uses Twitter to announce delays homa State Univers - and route changes, texting information related ity transit services to passengers’ stops. manager, crediting All together, OSU operates 24 CNG vehicles BOB service with on a system that includes fixed route, shuttle increases in employ- and paratransit service. ment, educational Visit www.osu-tulsa.okstate.edu/bob for opp ortunities and more information. attendance at OSU’s Motor Coach Industries (MCI), headquar- Tulsa campus. “The tered in Des Plaines, IL, is an intercity coach majority of rider- manufacturer in the United States and Canada, ship is tied to the with sales, service and repair facilities in both university, but resi- countries. MCI is also the distributor of the dents and travelers Setra S 417, Setra S 407 and Setra parts in the Oklahoma State University Transit Services Manager Tom Duncan with one to the area find the U.S. and Canada. The company offers 24-hour of three new MCI D4500 coaches powered by CNG. service convenient technical support and technician training along because we connect with aftermarket parts and repair service. equipped with wheelchair lifts and Wi-Fi, will with Greyhound and Tulsa International serve the University’s Big Orange Bus (BOB) Airport. And the free Wi-Fi allows riders to take Visit www.mcicoach.com transit system, which shuttles students, faculty, care of business while they commute . for more information.

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HART And St. Petersburg College Team-Up mental advantages of being green. It is also a great example of collaboration for the better- For Green Initiative In The Tampa Bay Area ment of the Tampa Bay area and surrounding The HART Environmental and Sustainability learned to real-world environmental initiatives communities.” Management Program (ESMS) has created a at HART. In turn, HART will use data generated Cooperative work has begun and a project new partnership with students at St. Petersburg from those studies to continue growing its sus- team is analyzing the impact of implementing a College’s (SPC) College of Business. tainability culture implementing additional solid waste recycling program to serve HART “As part of their final course work before green initiatives,” said HART CFO Jeff Seward. personnel and passengers. HART environmen- graduation, college seniors enrolled in the “We take pride in the authority's ability to tal staff and SPC students are developing ways Sustainability Management Degree curriculum foster more sustainable lifestyles and help com- to decrease solid waste management costs; must complete a 16-week sustainability muters reduce their carbon footprint. We hope quantify how much waste is disposed of by pas- improvement project. HART invites those stu- this partnership will increase the ability to recy- sengers at HART facilities around Hillsborough dents to apply the theories and concepts they've cle, and educate our customers on the environ- County; improve resource optimization; and enhance core services. “The waste reduction initiative is also the first Design For Six Sigma HART project. Using Lean Six Sigma techniques and tools, the project team is designing a solution to address the large amounts of solid waste that HART either direct- ly produces or is responsible for managing. “The goal of these studies is to increase the amount of recycled materials captured from HART waste streams and diverted away from landfills by as much as 10 percent, which will translate to solid waste management cost reduc- tions and greater operational efficiency at HART.” Visit www.goHART.org.

Southern California Transit Training Consortium Receives Achievements In Transit Award

The Southern California Transit Training Consortium (SCRTTC) was awarded the Your one stop shop for coach, rail, and ship interiors. National Transit Institute’s (NTI) Achievements in Transit Training Model Program Award for Upholstery, New & Used passenger & Drivers its National Innovative Transit Training seats, ooring, oor structural, foam, gas Learning Model. “SCRTTC was conceived over a decade ago struts and upholstery cleaning machines. by a grassroots effort of transits in Southern California that were mandated by the South Dealers for Isringhausin and National Seats, Coast Air Quality Management District to be we have a full stock of seats and parts for the first in the country to procure, maintain, operate and repair low/zero emission buses,” both brands. We also have parts for Ameri- SCRTTC Chair Tommy Edwards of Sunline can, Amaya, Vanhool and Wakeeld seats. Transit said upon receipt of the award. The SCRTTC has delivered over 65,000 If we don't have it, we can get it. hours of transit training to over 4,500 partici- pants to date. Originally funded under SAFETEA-LU Over 40 years of service to the enabling the development of its foundational motorcoach industry, all seat covers courses, the SCRTTC also pursued supplemen- tal funding as a non-profit to provide hybrid guaranteed for 4 years or 400,000 miles. and electric transit bus training. SCRTTC also recently completed a Federal Any questions about your seats or other needs, please Transit Administration’s (FTA) Innovative call 425-432-9867 or visit us at www.willinghaminc.com. Transit Workforce Development (ITWD) Program; an award specific to training that enabled the development and the delivery of a Distance Education Technician Program.

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Van Hool Deliveries 9 Van Hool TX45s For Hotard Coaches

8 New Van Hools For TX’s Roadrunner Company

“I've loved coaches as long as I can remember and drove my first bus at 12 years old. I grew up singing and traveling all over America with my family riding in motorcoaches,” said Ron Wills, CEO of Euless, TX-based Roadrunner Companies. The companies’ eight new Van Hool CX45s are equipped with wood grain flooring, aluminum wheels and Van Hool’s contoured parcel racks, including a video system with 22-inch monitors.

Callen Hotard, president of New Orleans, LA-based Hotard Coaches, represents the third generation of Hotards to run the company since it was founded in 1935. Specializing in charters and contract transporta- tion services, its fleet has grown to 78 coaches and 10 mini-coaches. ABC Companies, Van Hool's exclusive U.S. distributor, recently Roadrunner Companies (www.roadrunnercompanies.com) serves delivered nine Van Hool TX45 luxury motorcoaches equipped with the Dallas/Ft. Worth market with 88 buses, offering charters to destina- entertainment systems, wood grain floors and leather accented passen- tions throughout the United States and Canada. The company began ger seating. with a single small bus in 2001. The coaches are equipped with Van Hool safety features including “Ron Wills and the Roadrunner family continue to be market leaders three-point seatbelts, backup camera, lane departure warning, antilock in our industry,” ABC Account Manager Zane Gray said. “They're brakes, tire pressure monitoring, fire suppression systems and automat- long-term thinkers and have been extremely successful in managing ic stability control. Hotard has seven additional TXs on order. their acquisitions and growth. All of us at ABC are extremely grateful Call 800-222-2875 or visit www.abc-companies.com for their loyalty and our strategic partnership.” for more information.

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Camira Group Hosts Royal Visit For Queen’s Award Presentation

“UK-based global textile company, Camira Group Ltd., welcomed HRH The Duke of Gloucester and Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of West Yorkshire Dr. Ingrid Roscoe to its Mirfield headquarters in West Yorkshire, December 2, for the presentation of The Queen’s Award for Enterprise: Sustainable Dev - elopment Category 2015,” acording to a press release from Camira Group. “Following the announcement earlier this year, Camira hosted The Duke and Lord-Lieutenant for a site tour and presentation of the award to Camira’s Director of Design Dr. Fern Kelly. With five years of continuous environmental advancement and best in class performance, this is the second time Camira has been awarded The Queen’s Award for Enterprise: Sustainable Development,” said Camira Chief Executive Grant Russell Camira, with headquarters in Mirfield, UK, and 400,000-square-feet of manufacturing at its three sites Pictured, left to right, are Camira Chief Executive Grant Russell, in Huddersfield, has been recognized for its outstand- HRH The Duke of Gloucester, Camira Director of Design Fern Kelly, and ing achievements in sustainable product design, supply Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of West Yorkshire Dr. Ingrid Roscoe. chain initiatives, waste saving and recycling, people development and corporate social responsibility. This is the com- fabrics for commercial interiors and public transport, supplying the pany’s fourth Queen’s Award, following previous awards in both London Underground, high street banks, and tech firms such as the Innovation and International Trade categories. Google, Microsoft, Facebook and LinkedIn. The Camira Group manufactures over 8 million meters of fab- Visit www.camirafabrics.com ric a year and sells to 70 countries worldwide. Camira Group offers for more information.

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American Seating Introduces INSIGHT-PRIME™ And INSIGHT-PRIME+™ Transit Seating

New from American Seating are its INSIGHT-PRIME™ and INSIGHT- sanitary and modern aesthetic. Plus, they’re looking for cost-effective- PRIME+™ transit seating. ness. With this new generation of InSight, we’re meeting these needs and The new products were introduced at the American Public more,” said Doug Oswald, director of marketing for transportation at Transportation Association (APTA) annual meeting in San Francisco. American Seating. “All features and options have been maintained with They join the InSight line which was launched in 2006. The INSIGHT- the new design, including comfort and durability.” PRIME and INSIGHT-PRIME+ seats The INSIGHT-PRIME texture pat- are engineered to be lighter in weight. tern provides a two-tone look without The seats were also designed for clean- an insert. INSIGHT-PRIME+ offers an ability and aesthetics, according to the insert that allows for two-color selec- company. tions. Both products’ 18-inch-wide “INSIGHT-PRIME is the primary seats do not require an added back element of InSight – a new solution panel. The 17-inch-wide seat has the without fabric inserts, back panels and same insert shapes as the 18-inch-wide associated hardware, yielding a seat, while maintaining design continu- weight savings of more than 25 per- ity throughout the vehicle. cent compared to the typical two-pass InSight received the iF (International transverse seat. Forum) award for design in 2010. “INSIGHT-PRIME+ adds color Chicago’s major transit authorities inserts for an aesthetic value while were the first to purchase InSight. offering cleanability, weight and cost Since then, Baltimore, Cincinnati, advantages. INSIGHT-PRIME and Cleveland, Grand Rapids, Miami, INSIGHT-PRIME+ are available in all the same configurations as Minneapolis, San Diego, Washington, D.C., Victoria, British Columbia, InSight, including transverse, longitudinal, flip-ups, rear cross and back- and others have also installed the seats. Canada’s SkyTrain selected to-back,” according to a press release. InSight for the 2010 Olympics. “Transit authorities need new ways to make vehicles weigh less so they Visit www.americanseating.com can achieve greater fuel efficiency. At the same time, they want a clean, for more information.

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ARBOC Breaks Ground On New Lamination Facility

ARBOC Specialty Vehicles, of Middlebury, IN, has broken ground on a 14,000-square-foot building to house its lamination process. “This addition will enable us to streamline our current production process and provide flexibility for future multiple product offerings in our current production environment,” ARBOC Specialty Vehicles President/CEO Don Roberts said. Founded in 2008, ARBOC Specialty Vehicles develops and manu- factures low-floor technology up to 30-feet. Its three key product offerings are: the Spirit of Mobility, Spirit of Freedom and Spirit of Liberty. ARBOC paratransit products meet and exceed 2014-2018 federal fuel economy standards.

The ARBOC management team pictured breaking ground on the com- pany’s new addition is, left to right, Don Roberts, Mike Skibbe, Blain Hite, Robb Ledbetter, Del Herr and Bill Fay. Pictured is a rendering of the completed addition behind ARBOC’s current production facility. Visit www.ARBOCsv.com for more information.

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From Angeltrax: 500GB Solid-State Hard Drives Standard In All Hard Drive DVRs

AngelTrax has announced an across-the-board switch to 500GB solid-state hard drives in all AngelTrax hard drive DVRs, backing the SSDs with a 10-year full replacement warranty. AngelTrax President and CEO Richie Howard said, “Effective immediately, the Hybrid Quest, Hybrid Vault and HDX mobile Home of the Best Full-Service DVRs will now ship standard with 500GB solid-state hard Travel Plaza in Northern Illinois drives. The CoPilot-WA and Featuring… SDX DVRs feature solid-state SD cards, which now include capacities up to 256GB each. “We strive to supply our cus- tomers with the latest and most reliable technology. That focus has led us to solid-state storage, for its dependability and efficiency, as a logical advancement in the mobile surveillance marketplace.” Seating for 175, Homestyle Cooking, Daily Specials, AngelTrax solid-state hard drives are available in 256GB, 500GB Buffet, Soup & Salad Bar, Full Menu, Carry-Out and 1TB capacities for upgrades on existing DVRs and can be installed quickly. (815) 562-5840 AngelTrax is a designer, manufacturer and provider of in-vehicle mobile surveillance for the student transit, mass transit, waste manage- ment, law enforcement and rail industries. Call 1-800-673-1788 or visit www.angeltrax.com for more information.

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Cincinnati Metro has announced plans to build a new Oakley transit center in 2016; it also plans the introduction of new small buses, and mobile ticketing. During the 2015 State of Metro annual meet- ing, Metro announced ways that, “it is rein- venting transit in the community,” including the new construction and other improvements beginning in 2016, according to a release. The Oakley Transit Center will break ground in 2016. It will serve several eastside routes and offer customer amenities like real-time information and a ticket vending machine Metro also plans to offer new smaller buses for more efficient operations on low-ridership routes that don’t require a 40-foot bus, but that still need lifeline transit service. It will also add new commuter-style buses for longer routes serving suburban park and rides. For more information about Metro’s plans for 2016, visit www.go-meto.com. See us at UMA Expo Booth #831 January/February 2016 BUSLINE Page 51 0116Busline.FINAL_Layout 1 1/18/16 9:15 AM Page 52

Amaya-Astron Seating passenger safety, fulfilling the FMVSS and industry building and equipping motorcoaches, See Ad On Page 18 CMVSS standards for 3-point seatbelt seats. Amaya-Astron seats also have a large list of Pirules 16E, Complejo Industrial Cuamatla Amaya-Astron seats focus on ergonomic design, options and accessories available to meet and Cuautitlán Izcalli, 52786 MEXICO allowing for more hip to knee room and thus exceed customer expectations and requirements. +52(55)5881-2007 more legroom overall. The introduction of the The most common of these are the automatic E-Mail: [email protected] newest model, the GT, will increase this footrests, grab handles, airline style and flip-up Website: www.amaya-astron.com.mx legroom because of its thinner seat back design tray tables, cup holders, mesh magazine pockets, Company Officers: Donovan Albarran, Export while maintaining comfort in the seat. The goal and 110V outlets. Amaya-Astron also offers lux- Sales Director; Rosario Arellano, Sales and is to continually develop seats which use the ury seating options, such as the 2 plus 1 seats. Customer Service highest quality materials and latest and most For sales and service inquires in the United Products: The Amaya-Astron Seating models: innovative technological advances available States and Canada, contact George Farrell, A-2TEN, TORINO G PLUS and the new GT seat, today. email: [email protected]; or Bob Greene, provide the latest in ergonomic technology and As North American leaders in the seating email: [email protected]. 16

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American Seating Comprising a variety of designs, the range offers Bologna, CFO; Anthony Tomasello, Sales 401 American Seating Center a mixed palette of subtle trend colors and tradi- Manager Grand Rapids, MI 49504 USA tional brights - a total of 36 options are available. Products: SAFGUARD XL fire-resistant seat 616-732-6600 Camira are represented by Wagner & cushioning to comply with F.T.A. fire safety cri- Website: www.americanseating.com Associates (tel 919-552-4466) and BusTex Corp teria. SAFGUARD XL eliminates the profuse Products: American Seating has a long history (tel 303-404-0890). 16 burning and known fire hazards associated with of researching, designing, and manufacturing FMVSS 302 cushioning if exposed to open flame products that meet the ever changing needs of Chestnut Ridge Foam, Inc. ignition sources. Provides the fire performance customers. The company manufactures passen- 443 Warehouse Drive, P.O. Box 781 needed in today’s environment. The use of F.T.A. ger seating for city service bus, rail, motorcoach Latrobe, PA 15650-0781 USA fire performance criteria helps avoid the potential and mobility aid securement. These products are 724-537-9000 FAX: 724-537-9003 for individual and transit authority liability. This on the road and rail each day in every major E-Mail: [email protected] fire-resistant cushioning is available to all seating North American city. 15 Website: www.chestnutridgefoam.com manufacturers for O.E.M. vehicles. SAFGUARD Company Officers: Carl Ogburn, President; XL represents major advancements in seat cush- Bergen Auto Upholstery Co., Inc. George Romanish, Vice President, OPS; Robert ioning durability and comfort. See Ad On Page 54 375 North Street Secaucus, NJ 07094 USA 201-457-9100 FAX: 201-457-9103 E-Mail: [email protected] Website: www.bergenseat.com Products: Seat replacement and com- plete interior refurbishing, including seat covers, ceilings, sidewalls, lav area, under racks, dash, entrance door. Parts distributor with large inventory in stock. Bergen offers a complete cleaning serv- ice, seat cover shampooing, seat frame cleaning, cleaning of sidewalls and A/C ducts, and shampooing of any carpeted surface. Bergen road crew is available to install on location. 14

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Call, fax or e-mail us today for a quick quote, and see for yourself why Bergen Auto Upholstery is your seating headquarters. Bergen Auto Upholstery Co., Inc. 375 North Street, Suite U, Teterboro, NJ 07608 Toll Free: 800-732-8750 Phone: (201) 457-9100 Fax: (201)457-9103 e-mail: [email protected] website: www.bergenseat.com See us at UMA Expo Booth #948 Page 54 BUSLINE January/February 2016

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Lantal Textiles, Inc. 425-432-9867 FAX: 425-432-3668 P.O. Box 965, Rural Hall, NC 27045 USA Website: www.willinghaminc.com 905-823-9427 Products: Seatcovers, complete interiors, floors, step tread kits, parcel Website: www.lantal.com rack door and bay door pistons, foam rubber replacement kits, net pockets, Products: Lantal Textiles is a Swiss company specializing in the cup holders, grab handles and accessories. Seat parts for all models. 12 weaving of high-quality, well-designed velvet pile fabrics for the bus industry. Though Lantal has been in business in Europe for over 69 years, the company first introduced these velvet pile fabrics to North America in 1997. Lantal is a supplier of upholstery and companion fab- rics to bus and seating manufacturers. 11 Your Ideal Lazzerini Corporation Traveling Companion See Ad On Page 55 Since 1967 the name Lazzerini has been synonymous 1011 Herman St., Elkhart, IN 46516 USA with creativity and innovation in the design and production E-Mail: [email protected] of high quality light weight seating for transit bus and Web Site: www.lazzerini.us motorcoach. Products: Founded in 1967, the company produces seating for transit buses and motorcoaches. Based in Italy with a U.S. office. 15

National Seating Co./CVG 200 National Dr., Vonore, TN 37885 USA 800-222-7328 FAX: 423-884-4859 Website: www.cvgrp.com Products: Motorcoach driver and passenger seats, including 4210 passenger seats that feature the comfort and durability long associated with National Seating with the added safety of 3-point seat belts. All products are produced in the company’s Vonore, TN, facility. 13

RECARO North America 4120 Luella Lane, Auburn Hills, MI 48326 USA 248-484-3203 FAX: 248-364-3806 “ ” Website: www.recaro-automotive.com BUY AMERICA COMPLIANT Products: RECARO has been manufacturing seating products for over 100 years. RECARO manufactures ergonomically correct seating that will support customers through the hours of operation they perform. RECARO products are designed to optimize comfort and reduce fatigue by offering superb support. 15 Lazzerini Corporation | 1011 Herman St. - 46516 Elkhart, IN Sardo Bus & Coach Upholstery See Ad On Pages 17 & 55 See us at UMA Expo Booth #1041 503 S. Main Avenue, Minneola, FL 34715 USA 800-654-3824 FAX: 352-242-9290 E-Mail: [email protected] Website: www.sardobus.com Company Officers: Sandy Follis, President of Sales; Kathy Cruse, National Sales Manager; Lou Sardo, President Products: Sardo Bus & Coach Upholstery’s craftsmanship and customer service have made the company an industry leader in motorcoach and transit refurbishment. It man- ufactures custom fit seat covers for mail out service. Sardo’s Professional Mobile Road Crew is a trendsetter, providing experienced on-site installation service at a customer’s facility. This minimizes down time, and gives customers personal attention to every detail. Seat covers, sidewalls, flooring and more, Sardo helps with all interior objectives. Warranties are offered. 16

Willingham Inc. See Ad On Page 44 20008 244th Ave. S.E., Maple Valley, WA 98038 USA See us at UMA Expo Booth #1022 January/February 2016 BUSLINE Page 55 0116Busline.FINAL_Layout 1 1/18/16 9:15 AM Page 56

ARI-HETRA 12775 Randolph Ridge Lane Gray Manufacturing Company, Inc. Manassas, VA 20109 USA 3501 S. Leonard Rd., St. Joseph, MO 64503 USA 703-359-6265, 800-562-3250 816-233-6121 FAX: 816-233-7251 Web Site: www.ari-hetra.com Web Site: www.grayusa.com Products: Privately held company offering heavy-duty mobile lifting Products: Gray Manufacturing is a family-owned and operated compa- equipment, exhaust extraction systems and wheel service equipment. 15 ny. It designs, manufactures, sells and services innovative, high-quality and reliable professional service equipment for the automotive, truck, and service vehicle industries. Gray offers a complete line of professional service equipment including: mobile column lifts, wheel lift systems, transmission and component jacks, air jacks, floor jacks, vehicle support stands, shop presses, wheel dollies, fluid handlers, forklift jacks, oil filter crushers, and truck tire changers. 09

MAHA USA 2404 East Highway 134, Pinckard, AL 36371 USA 866-624-2872 FAX: 334-983-1094 E-Mail: [email protected] Web Site: www.maha-usa.com Products: MAHA USA unites German engineering with American craftsmanship to produce heavy-duty mobile column lifts. MAHA USA manufactures vehicle lifting systems from its 90,000-square-foot produc- tion facility in Pinckard, AL. Its wireless mobile column lifts are powered by state-of-the-art ball-screw technology. MAHA USA also offers a full line of heavy-duty workshop equipment consisting of pantograph and parallelogram lifts; wheel lifting systems; various floor, transmission and clutch jacks; wheel service equipment; emission testers and PBBT-certi- fied brake testers. 15

Mohawk Lifts See Ad On Page 57 65 Vrooman Ave. \ P.O. Box 110, Amsterdam, NY 12010 USA 800-833-2006 FAX: 518-842-1289 E-Mail: [email protected] Web Site: www.mohawklifts.com Company Officers: Steve Perlstein, Sales & Marketing Manager; Ray Pedrick, Assistant Sales Manager Products: Mohawk Lifts manufactures environmentally safe above ground garage lifts ranging from 7,000 to 240,000 pound capacities and many lift accessories. Included in Mohawk’s product lines are two post, four post, mobile column and parallelogram lifts, capable of lifting all See us at UMA Expo Booth #432 Page 56 BUSLINE January/February 2016 0116Busline.FINAL_Layout 1 1/18/16 9:15 AM Page 57

tour and transit buses. Mohawk’s popularity is E-Mail: [email protected] based on a combination of safety systems, design, Website: www.slec.com construction, and inclusive warranty. Mohawk Company Officers: Allister Collings, President Lifts are designed, welded and manufactured in Products: SLEC, Inc., which began manufac- the U.S.A. 16 turing its own heavy-duty vehicle lifts last year, has seen significant sales growth in 2015, Omer North America Inc. with volume up 20 percent. The new lift, des- 2300 Speers Rd. ignated the 18Type, has many new and innova- Oakville, Ontario L6L 2X8 CANADA tive features. However; one feature which has 877-799-5438 FAX: 905-891-1214 evolved but never changed is the drive system Web Site: www.karliftsolutions.com which comprises a bronze load nut mounted on Products: Omer North America offers the KAR a threaded screw. The screw and load nut are LIFT Pantograph lift in capacities of 44,000, guaranteed self-locking, meaning the vehicle 55,000, 66,000, 77,000, 88,000 and 99,000 will always remain in the air as it is only power pounds. The KAR LIFT is available in runway that can cause the screw to rotate. A self-lock- lengths of 23’, 26’, 30’, 33’, 36’, 48.5’ long pow- ing drive screw and load-bearing nut system der coated or completely hot-dipped galvanized. will also last longer - usually 20 years or more All of these models have been ALI/ETL certified. - because it is only wearing when the lift is Omer has built KAR LIFTS up to 57’ long and raising or lowering. 121,000 pound capacity. Omer holds several SLEC lifts are certified by the Automotive patented design features that include a Lift Institute, to ANSI/ALI ALCTV: 2011 stan- “Volumetric Control” that eliminates all electron- dards. The company employs factory trained ics on the lift, and AOS energy absorbing materi- service technicians located in the northeast, al that eliminates the need for the lift scissors to southeast, southwest, northwest and Baltimore. have “slide” to eliminate stress. For customers The company is committed to providing a high who prefer electronic synchronization, Omer level of after-sales support. It offers annual offers a four motor/pump control with industrial inspection programs, off-contract inspections inclinometers mounted on each scissor. 13 and always aims to react quickly to any non- scheduled call-outs. SLEC lifts are made in the Rotary Lift USA. 16 2700 Lanier Drive Madison, IN 47250 USA Stertil-Koni USA, Inc. 800-640-5438 FAX:800-578-5438 200 Log Canoe Circle E-Mail: [email protected] Stevensville, MD 21666 USA Web Site: www.rotarylift.com 410-643-9001 Company Officers: David Fischmer, Marketing FAX: 410-643-8901 Director E-Mail: [email protected] Products: Rotary Lift is a manufacturer of Web Site: www.stertil-koni.com vehicle lifts designed to increase technician Company Officers: Jean DellAmore, President; productivity and fleet uptime, with a commit- Paul Feldman, Director of Marketing ment to quality, testing and safety. Rotary Lift Products: Stertil-Koni offers heavy-duty vehi- offers a full line of heavy-duty vehicle lifts for cle lifts - notably serving the transit bus and servicing the wide range of buses on the road motorcoach industries - and is a supplier to the today. The line includes modular inground, world’s leading transit agencies and private mobile column, scissor, parallelogram and four- companies in the bus and truck industries. post lifts. The new MOD35 is the next genera- Stertil-Koni’s products meet all ranges of lift- tion of Rotary Lift’s MOD Series modular, ing needs and include mobile column lifts, environmentally friendly heavy-duty inground two-post FREEDOM LIFTS, four-post, plat- lift. More than 1,100 MOD Series lifts have form lifts, half-scissors and its U.S. and been installed since the product’s introduction Canadian-patented axle-engaging, in-ground, in 2002. Rotary Lift offers patented universal scissor style ECOLIFT. Of particular interest style lifting saddles. to transits, Stertil-Koni has recently begun Rotary Lift’s Mach™ Series of mobile column installing the DIAMOND LIFT, a full rise tel- lifts can be used anywhere to service almost any escopic piston lift designed to set new stan- vehicle. Wired and wireless communications dards in precision heavy-duty lifting. In addi- options are available. Rotary Lift is a Vehicle tion, the company has recently introduced a Service Group (VSG) brand. Its American head- “frame” version of this in-ground piston lift - quarters and flagship manufacturing facilities are ideal for replacement situations with existing in Madison, IN. 16 concrete pits. Stertil-Koni has introduced a Reverse Roll-off SEFAC, Inc. Protection option for the company’s vertical rise See Ad On Page 56 heavy-duty platform vehicle lifting system, 23 Fontana Ln., Suite 109 SKYLIFT. Stertil-Koni is headquartered in Baltimore, MD 21237 USA Stevensville, MD, and has recently expanded its 443-730-1023 U.S. production facilities in Streator, IL. 16

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Prevost Prevost

Prevost H3-45 Prevost X3-45

The H Series’ striking style is clean and timeless with flush-mounted, The X3-45 carries on the Prevost tradition of innovation, showcasing advanced frameless windows that ensure exceptional panoramic views, greater passen- technologies. The Prevost Welded Rail System and Prevost Electronic Stability ger privacy and a reduced strain on the air-conditioning system. In addition, Program take safety to a new level. the coach boasts the most luggage space on the market with an impressive Volvo’s D13 engine has smooth, quiet operation and drastically lowers emission amount of underfloor capacity and the highest deck in the Prevost lineup. The of air pollutants. The Volvo D13 with advanced SCR exceeds EPA emissions standards. dependable Volvo D13 engine has smooth, quiet operation and drastically low- The Prevost X3-45 has the longest wheelbase in the touring coach market ers emission of air pollutants. (334.5 in.), giving passengers a smooth ride, and features the largest under-floor For the safety of passengers and drivers alike, Prevost AWARE Adaptive surface area (139 sq. ft.) in the industry. At 134 inches, the Prevost X3-45 has the lowest overall height of all seated coaches, providing easy access to virtually any Cruise Braking, the Prevost Electronic Stability Program, and the Prevost Welded pick-up or drop-off site. Rail System take safety to a new level. In addition, driver controls for key func- Equipped with the Prevost Advanced Multiplex System, the Prevost X3-45 deliv- tions are located on the steering wheel, rather than the dashboard, helping to ers dependability and maximizes operational efficiency. The user-friendly system increase safety for all on board. features a multitude of benefits, including easier maintenance, faster trou- The Driver Information Display (DID) provides significant advantages to bleshooting and quick and accurate diagnosis of problems with vital components. drivers and operators. Important information is easily communicated, offer- ing several valuable tools such as fuel data management, data logging and Prevost clear text display messages. 35 Gagnon Blvd., Ste-Claire, Quebec GOR 2VO CANADA From its distinctive and proud front end to its elegant rear treatment, there is no mistaking any ordinary bus for the Ultimate in Touring Coaches: Tel: 418-883-3391 Toll-Free: 877-773-8678 the Prevost H-Series. Fax: 418-883-4157 Website: www.prevostcar.com

Model...... Prevost H3-45 Model...... Prevost X3-45 Seating Capacity...... 56 Seating Capacity...... 55 Length...... 45’ Length...... 45’ Width ...... 102” Width ...... 102” Height...... 146.25” Height...... 134” Wheelbase...... 314” Wheelbase ...... 334.5” Overhang (front/rear)...... 75” - 107” Overhang (front/rear) ...... 72.30” - 86.60” Inside Height (min./max.)...... Floor to Ceiling - 77” Inside Height (min./max.)...... Floor to Ceiling - 80” Turning Radius ...... 45.6’ Turning Radius ...... 42.6’ Tire Size...... 315/80 R22.5 Tire Size...... 315/80 R22.5 Engine...... EPA Compliant Volvo D13 w/DPF and SCR, 435 HP, 13L Engine ...... EPA Compliant Volvo D13 w/DPF and SCR, 435 HP, 13L Transmission ...... Allison World, 5th Gen., 6-Speed Auto. Trans.; Transmission ...... Allison World, 5th Gen., 6-Speed Auto. Trans.; Volvo I-Shift, 12-Speed Automated Manual Volvo I-Shift, 12-Speed Automated Manual Brakes...... All-Wheel Disc Brakes with ABS Brakes...... All-Wheel Disc Brakes with ABS Fuel Tank Capacity...... 230 U.S. gal. Fuel Tank Capacity...... 192 U.S. gal. Air Conditioning...... Bitzer 4FNCY Air Conditioning...... Bitzer 4FNCY Baggage Capacity...... 580 cu. ft. Baggage Capacity ...... 513 cu. ft. Wheelchair Lift Option...... Interchangeable Swap & Plug Wheelchair Lift Option...... Interchangeable Swap & Plug Steering ...... Steering Wheel w/Integrated Controls, Steering ...... Steering Wheel w/Integrated Controls, Tilt & Telescopic, and Integral Power Steering, Tilt & Telescopic, and Integral Power Steering, Variable Assistance Power Steering Variable Assistance Power Steering Available Suspension...... Wide-Stance Tuned Suspension w/Liftable Tag Axle Suspension...... Wide-Stance Tuned Suspension w/Liftable Tag Axle

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Prevost Prevost

Prevost X3-45 Commuter Coach

The X3-45 Commuter Coach is designed from the Prevost plat- Volvo 9700 form known for durability, reliability, and lifetime value. The coach has been Exova Certified for structural integrity and is BAA The Volvo 9700 is a coach that makes an impression. A modern exte- compliant. Developed with a focus on transit operation concerns rior with characteristic Volvo feel is matched by an elegant interior fea- such as passenger safety, accessibility, low operation costs and turing soft, gentle shapes and well-designed trim. ease of maintenance, the X3-45 Commuter is the ideal coach for Exceptional comfort abounds throughout the Volvo 9700. Electronically controlled air suspension and a rigid frame design make the commuter market. for a confident, reassuring ride. A low interior noise level and comfort- The Prevost Electronic Stability Program is the first system with able seats also ensure an enjoyable journey, and large tinted windows rollover and under/over-steer protection and electronically com- provide excellent visibility all around. pensates for quick reaction in adverse conditions. The Prevost X3- High-efficiency brakes, electronic stability program, three-point seat 45 includes three-point seat belts on a 20G rated welded rail sys- belts and Volvo-unique impact protection for the driver and the other tem for an exceptionally secure passenger environment. road users are just some examples of its safety equipment. With all its Passengers of the X3-45 Commuter immediately notice the large service points grouped together logically, the Volvo 9700 is easy to main- entry area through the bi-part doors with the lowest steps and tain. Highly integrated components – like the D13 engine and I-Shift shortest stairway, making it easier on mobility challenged passen- Transmission – simplify service scheduling and make for convenient gers. Another feature noticed by passengers is the high interior “one-stop shopping” when vehicles require maintenance. space - a full 80-inches of space from floor to ceiling. Additionally, The I-Shift is an intelligent transmission system that combines the the commuter can be outfitted with a Wi-Fi system, state-of-the-art robustness and dependability of a manual gearbox with the comfort and sound and video, and electrical outlets at each seat to keep pas- convenience of an automatic transmission. Its latest generation ensures sengers plugged in and in touch while commuting. substantially improved performance and fuel economy. Productivity, effi- cient design and safety define the Volvo 9700. Model ...... Prevost X3-45 Commuter Coach Seating Capacity ...... 57 Model ...... Volvo 9700 Length...... 45’ Seating Capacity...... 54 Width ...... 102” Length...... 45’ Height...... 134” Width ...... 102” Wheelbase ...... 334.5” Height...... 145” Overhang (front/rear)...... 72.30”; 86.60” Wheelbase...... Between front and tag axle - 254.84” Inside Height (min./max.) ...... Floor to ceiling - 80” Overhang (front/rear) ...... 112” - 109” Turning Radius ...... 42.6’ Inside Height (min./max.) ...... Front - 77.2”; Rear - 72.8” Tire Size...... 315/80 R22.5 Turning Radius...... 42.83’ Engine...... EPA Compliant Volvo D13 w/DPF and SCR, 435 HP,13L Tire Size...... 315/80 R22.5 Transmission ...... Allison World, 5th gen., 6-speed auto. trans. Engine ...... EPA Compliant Volvo D13 w/DPF and SCR, 435 HP, 13L Brakes...... All-Wheel disc. w/ ABS Transmission...... Volvo I-Shift, 12-Speed Automated Manual Fuel Tank Capacity...... 192 U.S. gal. Brakes...... All-Wheel Disc Brakes w/ABS double circuitry Air Conditioning...... Bitzer 4FNCY Fuel Tank Capacity...... 210 U.S. gal. Baggage Capacity ...... 513 cu. ft. Air Conditioning...... Carrier - AC353 GenIV Wheelchair Lift Option...... Interchangeable swap & plug Baggage Capacity...... 400 cu. ft. (under-floor capacity) Steering...... Steering wheel w/integrated controls, Wheelchair Lift Option ...... Built in Tilt & telescopic, and integral power steering, Steering ...... Tilt and Telescopic, and Integral Power Steering (Variable Assistance Power Steering Available) Suspension...... Wide-Stance Tuned Suspension w/Liftable Tag Axle Suspension...... Wide-stance tuned suspension w/liftable tag axle

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Motor Coach Industries Motor Coach Industries

MCI® J4500 MCI® D4005 and D4505

The best-selling MCI J4500 offers premium curb appeal, relia- The workhorse. Built to legendary quality standards, MCI 40- bility and excellent fuel economy. In addition to its BMW USA- and 45-foot D-Series coaches offer low cost, high quality perform- designed good looks, the J4500 turning radius stands at 41 feet, 9 ance, while maintaining a high level of passenger comfort. The inches, with the standard passive rear tag - tight enough to model recently received many of the improvements made to the maneuver more easily on congested city streets and parking lots. MCI J4500, including dual 150-amp Denso alternators, new parcel The model’s best-in-class 16,400-pound payload capacity to racks that expand capacity, and the REI A/V system. improvements like new 150-amp Denso alternators, REI entertain- The D models also gained new 90-mm headlights, including an ment systems and easier access to electrical components, proves LED headlight option. Reliable and value-motivated, the MCI D- its leadership. A Bendix braking system delivers car-like control, Series is North America’s best selling coach. along with the optional Bendix Wingman Advanced, a collision mit- igation technology that uses a forward-mounted radar sensor to issue warnings and prompt active driver intervention to help Motor Coach Industries; 200 East Oakton St., avoid incidents. Options also include 110-volt outlets, USB plugs Des Plaines, IL 60018; 847-285-2000; 800-428-7626; and Wi-Fi. Fax: 847-285-2013 • Email: [email protected]; Operators serving mining and other rugged applications will Website: www.mcicoach.com appreciate MCI’s optional heavy-duty package, with protection against rocks, gravel and road debris. Add in MCI’s investments in service and support, and excellent residual value, and this is a coach that will reward operators with exceptional performance for years to come.

Model ...... MCI J4500 Seating Capacity...... 56 Length ...... 45.58’ Height...... 140.75” Model...... MCI D-Series Headroom ...... 78.25” Seating Capacity ...... 55; 47 Turning Radius...... 40 ft 11 in Length...... 45’; 40’ Wheelbase...... 315” Height...... 137” Floor - Low or standard...... Standard Headroom...... 78.25” Engine Options...... Cummins ISX 12L, 425 HP engine Turning Radius ...... 47’; 44.70’ w/engine brake; Wheelbase (s)...... 318”; 279” optional Detroit Diesel DD 13 also w/engine brake Floor - Low or Standard...... Standard Transmission...... Allison B500 6-speed automatic transmission with Engine...... Cummins ISX prognostics capability Transmission...... Allison B500 Chassis ...... Monocoque Chassis ...... Monocoque Fuel Tank Capacity...... 183 gal. Fuel Tank Capacity...... 164 gal. Fuel Options ...... ULSD Fuel Options ...... ULSD Brakes...... Bendix® ADB22X™ Air Disc Brakes Brakes...... Meritor all-wheel EX-225 disc GVWR ...... 54,000 lbs. GVWR...... 50,000 lbs.; 46,000 lbs.

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Motor Coach Industries Motor Coach Industries

Setra S 417 TC

MCI® Commuter Coach With luxury plus personalized design, operators can differenti- ate their fleet with the Daimler-built Setra S 417, now with more The MCI Commuter Coach, based on the best-selling D-Series choices including an optional second door; 2-1, reversiblie execu- model, is the preferred vehicle on long-distance express routes tive or club-corner lounge seating; premium fabrics; galleys; and because of its passenger comfort and safety at higher speeds. the optional TopSky and rear window. The front collision guard, Safety technologies include electronic stability control (which cornering lights and rain/light sensors are just a few of the fea- helps secure directional stability), fire suppression systems and tures contributing to the model’s safety standards. three-point passenger seatbelts. The MCI Commuter Coach offers a highly competitive per-seat Motor Coach Industries; 200 East Oakton St., price, and workhorse reliability. Increasing fuel economy and Des Plaines, IL 60018; 847-285-2000; 800-428-7626; helping public transit agencies advance their clean-energy goals Fax: 847-285-2013 • Email: [email protected]; also factor into MCI’s engineering. That’s why the MCI Commuter Website: www.mcicoach.com Coach is available in clean-diesel; diesel electric and CNG engine configurations. Options also include 110-volt outlets, USB plugs and Wi-Fi.

Motor Coach Industries; 200 East Oakton St., Des Plaines, IL 60018; 847-285-2000; 800-428-7626; Fax: 847-285-2013 • Email: [email protected]; Website: www.mcicoach.com

Model...... MCI® Commuter Coach D4500/D4000 Available in CNG, Hybrid & Clean-Diesel Model...... TopClass S 417 Seating Capacity...... 57 Passengers; 49 Passengers Seating Capacity...... 56 Length...... 45’; 40’ Length...... 45’ Height...... 137” Height...... 12’ Headroom ...... 78.25” Headroom ...... 6.6’ Turning Radius ...... 47’; 44.70’ Turning Radius ...... 481.7” Wheelbase...... 318”; 279” Wheelbase...... 280” Engine Options...... Cummins ISL (hybrid), ISX or ISX G Floor - Low or Standard...... Standard Transmission...... Allison B500, Allison EP 50, Hybrid drive Engine...... Mercedes-Benz OM 471 450 hp Chassis ...... Monocoque Transmission...... Allison B 500R Fuel Tank Capacity ...... 164 gal. CNG 114.6 (DGE) Chassis...... Monocoque Integral Diesel Gallon Equivalent Fuel Tank Capacity...... 180 gal. Fuel Options...... Clean-diesel, hybrid, CNG Fuel Options...... Ultra low sulfur diesel Brakes...... Meritor all-wheel EX-225 disc Brakes - Air or Hydraulic...... Knorr disc brakes GVWR...... 50,000 lbs.; 46,000 lbs. GVWR...... 50,534 lbs.

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Glaval Bus Temsa

Glaval Legacy Temsa TS 30 The Legacy is built on the heavy-duty Freightliner S2C chassis and powered by the proven Cummins 6.7L ISB diesel engine and The Temsa TS 30 coach is manufactured in Turkey and is dis- Allison transmission. Built with rear air-ride suspension, the tributed in the United States exclusively by CH Bus Sales, LLC. Legacy is sure to impress with stylish beauty, outstanding ride The TS 30 is a fully integral designed mid-size coach that pro- quality and rugged durability. vides the same level of comfort and amenities as a full size Whether looking for first-class transportation or even public coach. shuttle service, the Legacy is just the answer. The Legacy can seat The TS 30 has independent front suspension and automatic up to 45 passengers and is available with a wide variety of ADA- transmission, contributing to a smooth, comfortable drive. With compliant paratransit options. Also available with rear luggage, an American driveline (Cummins/Allison), the TS 30 provides overhead and under floor storage, the Legacy has the versatility power and serviceability. These are combined with European to fit all transportation needs. quality and craftsmanship to create a high quality driving expe- rience. It is stringently tested to ensure the highest standards. Despite its compact dimensions, the TS 30 has a tough, inte- Glaval Bus gral stainless steel chassis for extra durability and safety. The 914 CR #1 North luxury interior integrates a high quality heating and air condi- Elkhart, IN 46514 tioning system, abundant luggage space, a restroom and reclin- 800-445-2825 ing seats. Website: www.glavalbus.com The TS 30 is appropriate for smaller groups and is more eco- nomical to purchase and operate than a larger coach, according to the company. It is fuel efficient and kind to the environment as well as an operator’s finances.

CH Bus Sales, LLC 1645 Lyndale Avenue N., Suite 102, Faribault, MN 55021 Phone: 507-331-7911; Fax: 507-331-1338 Website: www.chbussales.com

Model...... Temsa TS 30 Model...... Glaval Legacy Seating Capacity ...... Up to 34 passengers with restroom Seating Capacity...... 45 Max Length ...... 30.64’ Length...... 32’, 35’, 37’ and 40’ Width...... 94.64” Width...... 96” and 102” Height...... 10.89’ (including air conditioner) Height...... 129” Engine...... Cummins ISB 6.7 250 HP-EPA 13 Engine...... Cummins 6.7L Diesel Type of Fuel ...... Diesel Transmission ...... Allison 2200 PTS w/Park Pawl 5-Speed Chassis ...... Frameless monocoque in stainless steel Chassis...... Freightliner S2C Air Conditioning ...... Full auto HVAC system/roof type unit Air Conditioning ...... Carrier/Mcc, ACC, Trans Air and ACT (27 KW cooling, 39 KW heating) Wheelchair Option...... Accommodates up to 14 Wheelchair Lift Option...... Yes Steering...... Tilt/Telescopic Steering ...... ZF Suspension ...... Front Spring, Rear Air Ride Suspension...... Independent front suspension w/shock absorber

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Temsa Temsa

Temsa TS 45

Temsa TS 35E The Temsa TS 45 is manufactured in Turkey and is distributed exclusively in the United States by CH Bus Sales, LLC. The TS 45 is a fully integral full size coach constructed from stainless steel The newly enhanced Temsa TS 35E coach is manufactured in offering strength and stability. This coach is tested to ensure the Turkey and is distributed in the United States and Canada exclu- highest quality performance. sively by CH Bus Sales, LLC. The TS 35E is a fully integral With an American driveline (Cummins/Allison), the TS 45 pro- designed mid-size coach that provides the same level of comfort vides power and serviceability. These are combined with and amenities as a full size coach. This mid-size coach offers a European quality and craftsmanship to create a high quality luxurious and spacious interior for passengers and driver. driving experience. With an American driveline (Cummins/Allison), the TS 35E This 56 passenger coach ensures the safety of passengers by provides power and serviceability. These are combined with offering the highest safety features on every coach. Standard European quality and craftsmanship to create a high quality features include an engine fire suppression system, lane depar- driving experience. ture warning system, tire pressure monitoring system, ABS, ATC, The TS 35E is constructed from stainless steel for extra dura- ESC, RSC, brake pad wear monitoring and warning system, and 3- bility and safety. It is stringently tested to ensure the highest point safety belts. Also installed on this coach is laminated plus standards. The TS 35E is appropriate for smaller groups, more tempered window glass that is an excellent safety feature. economical to purchase and operate than a larger coach, but with the same high-end features, according to the company. CH Bus Sales, LLC 1645 Lyndale Avenue N., Suite 102, Faribault, MN 55021 Phone: 507-331-7911; Fax: 507-331-1338 CH Bus Sales, LLC Website: www.chbussales.com 1645 Lyndale Avenue N., Suite 102, Faribault, MN 55021 Phone: 507-331-7911; Fax: 507-331-1338 Website: www.chbussales.com Model...... Temsa TS 45 Seating Capacity...... Up to 56 passengers with restroom Model...... Temsa TS 35E Length...... 45’ Seating Capacity...... Up to 40 passengers with restroom Width ...... 102” Length ...... 35’ Height ...... 11.6’ Width...... 100.4” Engine...... Cummins ISX 425 HP-EPA 16 Height ...... 11.5’ Type of Fuel ...... Diesel Engine...... Cummins ISL 8.9 345 HP-EPA 16 Chassis ...... Frameless monocoque in stainless steel Type of Fuel ...... Diesel Air Conditioning...... Full automatic HVAC system/ Chassis ...... Frameless monocoque in stainless steel 6 cylinder Bitzer A/C compressor Air Conditioning...... Full automatic convector system/ with brushless evaporator and condenser Roof type air conditioning unit 32 KW/Carrier 05G Wheelchair Lift Option ...... Yes Wheelchair Lift Option...... Yes Steering ...... Power Steering Steering ...... Power Steering Suspension...... Independent front suspension w/2 shock absorbers; Suspension ...... Independent front suspension Rear suspension w/4 shock absorbers; w/shock absorber Tag suspension w/2 shock absorbers

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Van Hool CX Motorcoach Van Hool TX Motorcoach The CX series brings Van Hool’s quality design and engineering, With its retooled chassis design, the TX Motorcoach features plus rugged reliability and the perfect flexibility to a fleet. With expanded baggage capacity and a host of luxury appointments. parts interchangeability, fleet maintenance is a lot easier. The 35 Offering advanced technology and European design, the Van Hool and 45 foot models share a nearly identical design. Their high TX class delivers high-style to American operators. level of parts and components interchangeability drive some Available in 40- and 45-foot lengths, the TX luxury touring high-value benefits to operators. A dramatic reduction in spare coach series combines the ultimate sophistication in engineering, parts investment is an obvious advantage, but for operators that styling and design with a robust, reliable performance. It’s in a already run the Van Hool CX45 in their fleets, the need for driver class by itself, delivering high traveling style across North and mechanic training is greatly mitigated. America. The CX35 features the same driver’s area layout, control panel and a familiar engine compartment layout - allowing drivers to ABC Companies; 1506 30th Street, NW; Faribault, MN confidently slip behind the wheel while enabling quick and easy 55021 USA; 507-334-1871 Fax: 507-334-0246 mechanical serviceability - just like the CX45. E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.abc-companies.com ABC Companies; 1506 30th Street, NW; Faribault, MN 55021 USA; 507-334-1871 Fax: 507-334-0246 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.abc-companies.com

Model...... Van Hool TX Seating Capacity...... 40’ - 48 Passenger with 3 point seat belts; 45’ - 56 Passenger with 3 point seat belts Model...... Van Hool CX45 Length...... 40’, 45’ Seating Capacity ...... 56 Passenger with 3 point seat belts Width ...... 102” Length ...... 45’ Height...... 12’ 2.25” Width ...... 102” Inside Height ...... 77” Height...... 11’ 6” Engine ...... Detroit Diesel DD13 (450 HP) EPA 2013 - Standard Engine ...... Detroit Diesel DD13 (450 HP) EPA 2013 - Standard; ...... Cummins ISX 12.9 (425 HP) EPA 2013 - Optional Cummins ISX 12.0 (425 HP) EPA 2013 Emission - Optional Transmission ...... Allison B500 Six-Speed Automatic (Gen5) Transmission ...... Allison B500 Six-Speed Automatic (Gen5) Chassis ...... Stainless Steel Chassis ...... Stainless Steel Air Conditioning...... Integrated HVAC system/134a Refrigerant Air Conditioning...... Integrated HVAC system/134a Refrigerant Wheelchair Lift Option Braun NL-502 Wheelchair Lift Option Braun NL-501 or Ricon (BayLift®) Steering...... ZF Variable Ratio Steering Steering...... ZF Variable Ratio Steering Suspension...... Independent Front & Tag Axle Suspension Suspension...... Independent Front & Tag Axle Suspension

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Van Hool CX35 Motorcoach

The CX35 and CX45 share a nearly identical design, including an extensive array of common parts and components that can Van Hool TDX drive some high-value benefits to operators. A dramatic reduction Double Deck Intercity Coach in spare parts investment is an obvious advantage, but for opera- tors that already run the Van Hool CX45 in their fleets, the need The highline Van Hool TDX double deck coach makes a bold for driver and mechanic training is greatly mitigated. statement in any marketplace. With passenger seating up to 81, The CX35 features the same driver’s area layout and control this coach is the industry frontrunner in reduced carbon emissions panel as the CX45 - allowing drivers to easily adapt to operating and fuel consumption - providing an additional 43 percent more the smaller vehicle with minimal training. And, a familiar engine passenger capacity and up to 486 passenger miles per gallon. compartment layout similar to the CX45 will enable technicians to Featuring a dramatic upper deck sky view rooftop, centrally quickly and easily understand how to service the coach. located restroom, ample storage, front and rear stairs, dual-deck With many exclusive features unique to the small-coach seg- entertainment system and more, the TDX offers one of the most ment, the new Van Hool CX35 offers a truly user-friendly design. innovative coach designs offered to the U.S. traveling public since Featuring front-to-rear flat passenger floor design, the coach’s 102 the Scenicruiser®. inch exterior width and full-size coach height offers a roomy and The generously proportioned steps and wide doorways provide spacious cabin design, with no step-up throughout. The integrated easy access and easy loading and unloading from both the front A/C system translates to more luggage space below, plus a curved and the rear staircases. The lowered aisle and increased interior passenger entry is both aesthetically pleasing and offers the same height enables every passenger to walk upright through the coach. uniform step height as the CX45 for passenger boarding. The CX35 Three-point seat belts are standard on all seats. Individual lighting also features a mid-ship wheelchair lift for ADA passengers. and ventilation, together with state-of-the-art integrated heating and air conditioning systems with upper and lower controls at ABC Companies; 1506 30th Street, NW; Faribault, MN each level, provide a comfortable environment for all passengers. 55021 USA; 507-334-1871 Fax: 507-334-0246 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.abc-companies.com Model...... Van Hool TDX Seating Capacity...... 59 Seats Upper Deck and 22 Seats Lower Deck (81 Passenger Capacity) with 3 point seat belts; Model...... Van Hool CX35 Restroom Deletion - Add 2 additional seats Seating Capacity 38 Passenger with 3 point seat belts (83 Passenger Capacity) - Optional Length ...... 35’ Length...... 44’ 4-9/32” Width ...... 102” Width ...... 102” Height...... 11’ 6” Height...... 13’ 1-1/16” Engine...... Cummins ISL 9 (345 HP) EPA 2013 Engine...... Cummins ISX 12.0 EPA 2013 (425 HP) Transmission ...... Allison B500 Six-Speed Automatic (Gen5) Transmission...... Allison B500R G5 Chassis ...... Stainless Steel Chassis ...... Stainless Steel Lower Body Frame Air Conditioning...... Integrated HVAC system/134a Refrigerant Air Conditioning ...... Integrated HVAC system Wheelchair Lift Option Mid-Ship Position Wheelchair Lift Wheelchair Lift Option...... Foldable Wheelchair (ADA) Ramp w/ 2 Tie-Down Positions with two tie-down positions in lower deck Steering...... ZF Variable Ratio Steering Steering...... ZF Variable Ratio Steering Suspension...... Independent Front Suspension Suspension...... Independent Front & Tag Axle Suspension

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Van Hool CX35 Van Hool Sky Deck

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