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This document is a Technical Questionnaire for the California Department of General Services - Procurement Division Statewide Contract 1-25-23-17B for Zero-Emission Transit Buses. The contract involves Phoenix Motorcars as the primary contractor, detailing technical specifications for three different electric bus models: a 35-foot low-floor battery electric bus (ZX5+), a 40-foot low-floor battery electric bus (ZX5+), and a 24-foot high-floor cutaway shuttle bus (Z400 Shuttle Bus). The document is part of a comprehensive procurement effort to standardize and modernize public transit vehicle fleets with zero-emission vehicles.
The technical specifications cover detailed performance characteristics for each bus model, including operating range (150-240 miles), temperature performance (-22F to 131F), battery specifications, charging capabilities, and comprehensive bus design elements. The buses feature electric drivetrains with single traction motors ranging from 240-250 kW, battery sizes between 82-131 kWh, and charging options including J1772 and CCS1 connectors. Service life warranties range from 3-12 years or 36,000-500,000 miles, depending on the specific component and bus model. Each vehicle is designed to meet ADA requirements, with features like wheelchair accessibility, passenger assists, emergency exits, and various seating configurations. The contract appears to provide transit agencies with flexible, standardized electric bus options across different vehicle sizes and operational needs.
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Group 2 35' LF BEB
| Department of General Services - Procurement Division | |||
| Statewide Contract 1-25-23-17B - Zero-Emission Transit Buses | |||
| Attachment 6 - Technical Questionnaire | |||
| Specification Section Reference | Requirement | Contractor's Response | |
| N/A | Bidder Name | Phoenix Motorcars | |
| N/A | Bus Manufacturer | Phoenix Motorcars | |
| N/A | Bus Model # | ZX5+ | |
| N/A | Cost Workbook Group | Group 2 | |
| N/A | Expected Operating Range (miles) | 160-240 (Operating range and efficiencies approximated from simulations based on Altoona testing results at SLW, and will vary with route conditions, weather, vehicle configuration and driver behavior.) | |
| 4.3 | Operating Environment | ||
| 1. Temperature Range | The bus performs a drive operation under any performance state in ambient temperatures between -22°F and 131°F (-30°C and 55°C) | ||
| 4.4 | Altoona Testing |
(as applicable)
1. Tests performed
2. Tests needing to be performed 1. YES
2. N/A Catalyst 40ft – CAT40DP / LTI-BT-R1906 (Full) Catalyst 35ft E2 (CAT35PD) / LTI-BT-R1811-P (This is a partial and does not include performance testing) ZX5 PD-2 (40ft) / LTI-BT-R2022-07-P (Partial ProDrive 2.0 performance)
| 4.6 | |
| (APTA TS 5.1) | Weight |
1. Curb Weight (pounds)
2. GVWR (pounds) 1. 30,050 lbs
2. 43,650 lbs
| 4.6 | |
| (APTA TS 5.2) | Capacity |
| 1. GAWR (pounds) | Front:18,078 lbs |
Rear: 28,660 lbs
| 4.6 | |
| (APTA TS 5.3) | Service Life |
(as applicable)
| 1. Minimum useful design life (years and miles) | 1. 12 years or 500,000 miles |
| 4.6 | |
| (APTA TS 6.1) | Bus Length |
| 1. Length (feet, inches) | 1. 36 ft. 11 in. (Over bumpers) |
| 4.6 | |
| (APTA TS 6.2) | Bus Width |
| 1. Width (feet, inches) | 1. 8 ft. 6 in. (Over body excluding mirrors) |
| 4.6 | |
| (APTA TS 6.3) | Bus Height |
| 1. Height (feet, inches) | 1. 10 ft. 9 in. |
| 4.6 | |
| (APTA TS 7.1) | Top Speed |
| 1. Top speed (mph) | 1. 65mph |
The electronically controlled forward top speed of the bus is 65mph on a straight level road at GVWR and all accessories operating.
| 4.6 | ||
| (APTA TS 7.3 TABLE 3) | Acceleration | |
| 1. Maximum Start Acceleration Times on a Level Surface, Top Speed, Maximum Time (seconds) | Speed (MPH) | Maximum Time (sec) |
| 0-10 | 5 | |
| 0-20 | 10 | |
| 0-30 | 18 | |
| 0-40 | 30 | |
| 0-50 | 60 |
0-65 97 (Maximum Speed)
| 4.6 | |
| (APTA TS 9.3.4) | Primary Propulsion Unit and Traction Motor(s) |
1. # of traction motor(s)
2. Peak Power (kW or hp)
3. Peak Torque (N*m or ft*lbs) Prodrive 2.0
1. One (1) traction motor
2. 240 kW (320 hp)
3. 850 Nm (627 ft-lbs)
| 4.6 | |
| (APTA TS 9.3.5) | Energy Storage System |
(as applicable)
1. Battery Size(s)
2. Battery Pack
3. Battery Charging 1. 82 kWh x Pack
2. 6 Packs
3. J1772
| 4.6 | |
| (APTA TS 10) | Cooling Systems |
1. Type
2. Manufacturer 1. Liquid to air heat exchanger
2. Modine
| 4.6 | |
| (APTA TS 31.3.4) | Kneeling |
| 1. Type | 1. The Ride Height (RH) system consists of a Pressure Control Unit (PCU) along with an Electronic Control Unit (ECU) dedicated to each axle. The system can control the height of each corner of the bus individually by adjusting the pressure in either front air bags or the 4 air bags (2 per axle) at the rear suspension. It lowers the entrance(s) of the bus a minimum of 2.5 in. during loading or unloading operations regardless of load up to GVWR, measured at the longitudinal centerline of the entrance door(s) by the driver |
| 4.6 | |
| (APTA TS 32.1) | Wheels |
1. Per SAE J1986
2. Material and finish
3. Tire-pressure monitoring system
4. Lug Nut 1. Yes
2. Clean Buff Aluminum, ALCOA PN 896517
3. Not applicable to proposed model.
4. Yes
| 4.6 | |
| (APTA TS 32.2) | Tires |
1. Size
2. Type
3. Manufacturer
4. Rating 1. 315/80R22.5
2. X Incity Energy Z
3. Michelin
4. 9,370 lbs (Single Rating) / 8,820 lbs (Dual Rating)
| 4.6 | |
| (APTA TS 37) | Brakes |
1. Type
2. Manufacturer 1. Air Disc Brakes (ADB)
2. Knorr-Bremse
| 4.6 | |
| (APTA TS 37.1) | Service Brake |
| 1. Type | 1. Phoenix’s 35-Foot ZX5 is equipped with self-adjusting disc brakes on the four wheel ends manufactured by Knorr-Bremse. The brakes are equipped with a rubber bush with axial ribbing. |
| 4.6 | |
| (APTA TS 37.1.1) | Regenerative Braking |
| 1. Equipped with regenerative braking | 1. The propulsion system is able to provide and recover kinetic energy as well as retard mechanical momentum (regenerative braking). |
| 4.6 | |
| (APTA TS 37.2) | Actuation |
| 1. Type | 1. Service brakes are controlled and actuated by a compressed air system. Force to activate the brake pedal control is an essentially linear function of the bus deceleration rate and will not exceed 75 lbs at a point 7 in. above the heel point of the pedal to achieve maximum braking. The heel point is the location of the driver’s heel when his or her foot is rested flat on the pedal and the heel is touching the floor or heel pad of the pedal. The ECU for the ABS system is protected, yet in an accessible location to allow for ease of service. |
Microprocessor controlled automatic traction control (ATC) is provided.
| 4.6 | |
| (APTA TS 37.4) | Hubs and Drums/Discs |
| 1. Type | 1. Disc Brakes |
| 4.6 | |
| (APTA TS 37.6) | Parking/Emergency Brake |
| 1. Type | 1. The parking brakes are spring operated using a dual chamber actuator on the rear axle. When the driver releases the brakes by pushing and holding the hand control valve, air is supplied to the parking brake chambers to compress the parking springs. The parking brakes will automatically and fully reapply when both the Secondary and Primary air pressures fall below 40 psi (2.8 bar). |
| 4.6 | |
| (APTA TS 38.1) | Passenger Door Interlocks |
| 1. Type | 1. To prevent opening rear passenger doors while the bus is in motion, a speed sensor is integrated with the door controls to prevent the rear door from being enabled or opened unless the bus speed is less than 2 mph. |
To preclude movement of the bus, an accelerator interlock locks the accelerator in the closed position, and a brake interlock engages the service brake system to stop movement of the bus when the driver’s door control is moved to an open position, or the rear door panel is opened more than 3 in. from the fully closed position (as measured at the leading edge of the door panel). The interlock engagement brings the bus to a smooth stop and will be capable of holding a fully loaded bus on a 6 percent grade, until the interlocks are released. These interlock functions are active whenever the vehicle master run switch is in any run position.
All door systems employing brake and accelerator interlocks are supplied with supporting failure mode effects analysis (FEMA) documentation, which demonstrates that failure modes are of a failsafe type, thereby never allowing the possibility of release of interlock while an interlocked door is in an unsecured condition, unless the door master switch has been actuated to intentionally release the interlocks.
The brake interlock regulator is non-adjustable.
As an option, an accelerator interlock locks the accelerator in the closed position, and a brake interlock engages the service brake system to stop movement of the bus whenever front doors are open.
| 4.6 | |
| (APTA TS 46) | Driver Provisions, Controls and Instrumentation |
| 1. Per SAE Best Practices and Standards/Codes | In general, when designing the driver’s area, SAE J833, “Human Physical Dimensions,” was used. Switches and controls are divided into basic groups and assigned to specific areas, in conformance with SAE Recommended Practice J680, Revised 1988, “Location and Operation of Instruments and Controls in Motor Truck Cabs,” and are essentially within the hand reach envelope described in SAE Recommended Practice J287, “Driver Hand Control Reach.” Additionally, the list of instruments and alarms provided in this section may or may not apply to the Phoenix electric bus and should be used for reference purposes only. Details on dash layout and final list of switches will be discussed in detail at the preproduction meeting. |
| 4.6 | |
| (APTA TS 47) | Driver's Amenities |
1. Coat Hanger
2. Drink Holder
3. Storage Box 1. YES
2. Proposed standard configuration does not include a drink holder.
3. YES
| 4.6 | |
| (APTA TS 49) | Driver Seat |
| 1. Brand/Model | 1. Recaro Ergo Metro P/N 8H0.21.591.VV11 |
| 4.6 | |
| (APTA TS 49.2) | Driver Seat Belt |
| 1. Type | 1. Phoenix 35-Foot ZX5 standard configuration comes with 2 Point, black color belts. The seat belts are stored in auto-locking retractors (ALR). The belts are mounted to the seat frame so that the driver may adjust the seat without resetting the seat belt. Standard the lap belt assembly is a minimum of 72 in. in length.. |
| 4.6 | |
| (APTA TS 49.8.1) | Exterior Mirrors |
| 1. Type | 1. Curb Side: Safe Fleet Tube Style High Mount, 9x13" head. Street Side: Safe Fleet Tube Style Low Mount, 9x13" head. |
| 4.6 | |
| (APTA TS 53) | Side Windows |
| 1. Aluminum/steel material treated to prevent corrosion | 1. Side windows are not bonded in place and are easily replaceable without disturbing adjacent windows. They are mounted so that flexing or vibration from operation or normal road excitation is not apparent. All aluminum and steel material is treated to prevent corrosion. |
| 4.6 | |
| (APTA TS 53.2) | Emergency Exit (Egress) Configuration |
| 1. Type | 1. Passenger windows meet the requirements of FMVSS 217 for emergency egress. The standard configuration is 2 street-side egress windows. The addition of extra egress windows is optional. |
| 4.6 | |
| (APTA TS 53.4) | Materials |
| 1. Type | 1. Arow Storm-Tite hiden fram flush glass series. Windows bonded to frame for an all-glass exterior w/ heavy duty with full egress. Black anodized frame. Primary glazing is a 5mm tempered glass, Gray with 50% LT. |
| 4.6 | |
| (APTA TS 54) | Heating, Ventilating and Air Conditioning (HVAC) |
1. Type
2. Manufacturer
3. Capacity and Performance 1. Unit has a heat pump and a PTC heater, and a Battery Chiller with a five-fan design.
2. Valeo
3. PTC: 68,000 BTU ; Heat Pump: 65,000 BTU
| 4.6 | |
| (APTA TS 55) | Controls and Temperature Uniformity |
| 1. Per J1939 Communication Protocol | 1. Please see below for current system design and planned performance. |
The HVAC system, excluding the driver’s heater/defroster, is centrally controlled with an advanced electronic/diagnostic control system with provisions for extracting/reading data. The system is compliant with J1939 Communication Protocol for receiving and broadcasting of data. The 35-Foot ZX5 is an all-electric vehicle and does not have hot engine coolant. Therefore, hot engine coolant water cannot be delivered to the driver’s defroster/heater. The driver’s defroster/heater is an all-electric system.
After manual selection and/or activation of climate control system operation mode, all interior climate control system requirements for the selected mode will be attained automatically to within ±2 °F of specified temperature control set point.
The driver has full control over the defroster and driver’s heater. The driver is able to adjust the temperature in the driver’s area through air distribution and fans. The interior climate control system switches automatically to the ventilating mode if the refrigerant compressor or condenser fan fails.
Interior temperature distribution is uniform to the extent practicable to prevent hot and/or cold spots. After stabilization with doors closed, the temperatures between any two points in the passenger compartment in the same vertical plane, and 6 to 72 in. above the floor, will not vary by more than 15 °F with doors closed while the HVAC is actively providing heat to the cabin.
Any measured interior temperature will not vary more than ±10 °F from the average temperature determined in accordance with APTA’s “Recommended Instrumentation and Performance Testing for Transit Bus Air Conditioning System" while the HVAC is actively providing heat to the cabin.
| 4.6 | |
| (APTA TS 57) | Air Filtration |
1. Type
1. Air filters are cleanable and replaced easily through roof access periodically.
The filter meets the ANSI/ASHRAE 52.1 requirement for 5% or better atmospheric dust spot efficiency, 50% weight arrestance, and a dust holding capacity of 120g (0.26lb) per 1000 CFM (28,316LPM). The standard filtration for HVAC is Merv 7 filter
| 4.6 | |
| (APTA TS 58) | Roof Ventilators |
| 1. Quantity | 1. One (1) |
| 4.6 | |
| (APTA TS 64.1) | Side Body Panels (Transit Coach) |
(as applicable)
| 1. Type | 1. The 35-Foot ZX5 has an all-composite body. Composite body buses do not have exterior paneling. The outer skin is integral to the body structure. The windows, hatches and doors are able to be sealed. Accumulation of spray and splash generated by the bus’s wheels is minimized on windows and mirrors. |
| 4.6 | |
| (APTA TS 66) | License Plate Provisions |
1. Per SAE J686
2. Per SAE J587 1. Provisions have been made to mount standard-size U.S./Canada license plates per SAE J686 on the rear of bus. These provisions direct-mount the license plates so that they can be cleaned by automatic bus-washing equipment without being caught by the brushes.
2. The rear license plate provision is illuminated per SAE J587. An option for a front license plate is available.
| 4.6 | |
| (APTA TS 68.1) | Splash Aprons |
| 1. Type | 1. Splash aprons, composed of ¼ in. minimum composition or rubberized fabric, are installed behind wheels to reduce road splash and to protect underfloor components. The splash aprons extend downward to within 6 in. off the road surface at static conditions. Apron widths are no less than tire widths. Splash aprons are bolted to the bus understructure. Splash aprons and their attachments are inherently weaker than the structure to which they are attached. The flexible portions of the splash aprons are not included in the road clearance measurements. Splash apron are installed as necessary to protect the wheelchair loading device from road splash. |
| 4.6 | |
| (APTA TS 71) | Finish and Color |
1. Appearance per ASTM
2. Finish 1. All exterior surfaces are smooth and free of wrinkles and dents.
2. The 35-Foot ZX5 is a composite body. It has a gel-coated exterior finish in white with Phoenix logos on the front & rear.
| 4.6 | |
| (APTA TS 72) | Decals, Numbering and Signing |
| 1. Per ADA requirements | 1. Monograms, numbers and other special signing will be applied to the inside and outside of the bus as required. Signs are durable and fade, chip and peel-resistant. All decals are installed per the decal supplier recommendations. Signs are provided in compliance with the ADA requirements defined in 49 CFR Part 38, Subpart B, 38.27. The standard configuration is for an English decal package. |
| 4.6 | |
| (APTA TS 73) | Exterior Lighting |
| 1. LED | 1. Yes. All exterior lights are LED. |
| 4.6 | |
| (APTA TS 73.1) | Backup Light/Alarm |
1. Per SAE J593
2. Audible reverse operation warning system shall conform to SAE J994 Type C or D 1. Visible and audible warnings inform following vehicles or pedestrians of reverse operation. Visible reverse operation warning conforms to SAE Standard J593.
2. Audible reverse operation warning conforms to SAE Recommended Practice J994 Type C or D.
| 4.6 | |
| (APTA TS 73.2) | Doorway Lighting |
| 1. Per ADA requirements | 1. Lamps at the front and rear passenger doorways comply with ADA requirements and activate only when the doors open. These lamps illuminate the street surface to a level of no less than 1 foot-candle for a distance of 3 ft outward from the outboard edge of the door threshold. The lights are positioned below the lower daylight opening of the windows and are shielded to protect passengers’ eyes from glare |
| 4.6 | |
| (APTA TS 73.4) | Headlamps |
| 1. Designed for ease of replacement | 1. Headlamps are designed for ease of replacement. Standard OEM headlight installation will be provided in accordance with federal regulations. The headlamps can be configured for daytime running. The standard configuration is for LED headlamps. |
| 4.6 | |
| (APTA TS 73.5) | Brake Lamps |
| 1. Per FMVSS | 1. Brake lights are provided in accordance with FMVSS 108 and Part 393, Subpart B of the FMCSA as applicable. An addition brake strip light center mounted is provided. |
| 4.6 | |
| (APTA TS 75) | Interior Panels |
| 1. Type | 1. Panels are easily replaceable and tamper resistant. They are reinforced, as necessary, to resist vandalism and other rigors of transit bus service. Individual trim panels and parts are interchangeable to the extent practicable. Interior panels meet FMVSS 302. |
Lustran is used as wall panels and ceiling panels. Kydex material is used at the front and rear of the bus driver's workplace trim and rear deck trim.
| 4.6 | |
| (APTA TS 75.1) | Driver Area Barrier |
| 1. Type | 1. A barrier or bulkhead between the driver and the street-side front passenger seat is provided. The barrier minimizes glare and reflections in the windshield directly in front of the barrier from interior lighting during night operation. Location and shape permits full seat travel and reclining possibilities that can accommodate the shoulders of a 95th-percentile male. The partition has a side return and stanchion to prevent passengers from reaching the driver by standing behind the driver’s seat. The lower area between the seat and panel is accessible to the driver. The partition is strong enough in conjunction with the entire partition assembly for mounting of such equipment as flare kits, fire extinguishers (1.2kg), microcomputer, public address amplifier, etc. The panel is properly attached to minimize noise and rattles. The driver’s barrier extends continually from the floor area to the ceiling and from the bus wall to the first stanchion immediately behind the driver to provide security to the driver and to limit passenger conversation. Options for full or partial driver barriers that provide a barrier between entering passengers are available. |
| 4.6 | |
| (APTA TS 75.2) | Modesty Panels |
| 1. Type | 1. Sturdy divider panels constructed of durable, unpainted, corrosion-resistant material complementing the interior are provided to act as both a physical and visual barrier for seated passengers. Design and installation of modesty panels located in front of forward-facing seats include a handhold or grab handle along its top edge. These dividers are mounted on the sidewall and project toward the aisle no farther than passenger knee projection in longitudinal seats or the aisle side of the transverse seats. Modesty panels extend from at least the window opening of the side windows, and those forward of transverse seats extend downward to 1 and 1½ in. above the floor. Panels forward of longitudinal seats extend to below the level of the seat cushion. Dividers positioned at the doorways, where applicable, |
provide no less than a 2½ in. clearance between the modesty panel and a fully open, inward opening door, or the path of a deploying flip-out ramp to protect passengers from being pinched. Modesty panels installed at doorways are equipped with grab rails if passenger assists are not provided by other means.
The modesty panel and its mounting withstand a static force of 250 lbs applied to a 4 × 4 in. area in the center of the panel without permanent visible deformation.
| 4.6 | |
| (APTA TS 75.7) | Insulation |
| 1. Type | 1. The Phoenix ZX5 insulation meets the requirement of FMVSS 302. It has a composite body that provides even better insulation performance than adding insulation to a metal body bus. Composite body offers better U-factor / insulating properties. Insulation properties are unimpaired during the service life of the bus. Any insulation material used inside the motor compartment will not absorb or retain oils or water and are designed to prevent casual damage that may occur during maintenance operations. |
The bus body is thoroughly sealed so that the driver or passengers cannot feel drafts during normal operations with the passenger doors closed.
| 4.6 | |
| (APTA TS 75.10) | Passenger Area Lighting |
| 1. Type | 1. LED lights. Phoenix ZX5 first light on each side (behind the driver and the front door) is normally turned on only when the front door is opened, in “night run” and “night park.” As soon as the door closes, these lights shall go out. These lights shall be turned on at any time if the switch is in the “on” position. |
| 4.6 | |
| (APTA TS 75.19) | Farebox/Card Reader Lighting |
| 1. Type | 1. LED Light. A light fixture is mounted in the ceiling above the farebox location. The fixture is capable of projecting a concentrated beam of light on the farebox. This light will automatically come on whenever the front doors are opened and the run switch is in the “night run” position. |
| 4.6 | |
| (APTA TS 76) | Fare Collection |
| 1. Space and Structural Provisions | 1. Space and structural provisions are made for installation of currently available fare collection devices, which will be as far forward as practicable. Location of the fare collection device will not restrict traffic in the vestibule, including wheelchairs if a front door loading device is used, and will allow the driver to easily reach the farebox controls and to view the fare register. The farebox will not restrict access to the driver’s area, will not restrict operation of driver controls, and will not—either by itself or in combination with stanchions, transfer mounting, cutting and punching equipment, or route destination signs—restrict the driver’s field of view per SAE J1050. The location and mounting of the fare collection device will allow use, without restriction, by passengers. The farebox location will permit accessibility to the vault for easy manual removal or attachment of suction devices. Meters and counters on the farebox will be readable on a daily basis. The floor under the farebox will be reinforced as necessary to provide a sturdy mounting platform and to prevent shaking of the farebox. |
| 4.6 | |
| (APTA TS 77) | Interior Access Panels and Doors (Transit Coach) |
(as applicable)
| 1. Type | 1. Standard-No floor access to inferior part of the bus. Additionally our standard access panel design incorporates pan head torx fasteners which was approved via the RFA process. |
| 4.6 | |
| (APTA TS 78.1) | Arrangements and Seat Style (Transit Coach) |
(as applicable)
| 1. Type | 1. The standard passenger seating arrangement in the bus is such that seating capacity is maximized. Passenger seats are arranged in a transverse, forward-facing configuration, except at the wheel housings where aisle-facing seats may be arranged as appropriate with due regard for passenger access and comfort. Other areas where aisle-facing seats may be provided are at wheelchair securement areas and platforms. Phoenix’s standard seating for the 35-Foot ZX5 vehicle is a 29-passenger, American Seat Insight Prime seats. In the standard configuration, the seats are equipped with Advanced Restraint Module (Qty 2), Q’Straint belt system (Qty 2), Barrier (Qty 2), Remote release (Qty 2), Touch pad stop request (Qty 2), FMVSS 302 compliant, Non-upholstered composite resin seat module, Energy absorbing composite resin grab rails, Aluminum/stainless steel support structure. Options are available. |
| 4.6 | |
| (APTA TS 78.3) | Turntable Seating (Articulated Coach) |
(as applicable)
| 1. Type | 1. Not applicable to proposed model. |
| 4.6 | |
| (APTA TS 78.4) | Padded Inserts/Cushioned Seats (Transit Coach) |
(as applicable)
| 1. Type | 1. Proposed ZX5 complies with the APTA default option and the passenger seats are equipped with unupholstered inserts throughout the bus. |
| 4.6 | |
| (APTA TS 78.5) | Seat Back Configuration |
| 1. Type | 1. Proposed ZX5 complies with the APTA default option and the passenger seat back inserts thickness will not exceed 1 in. in the knee room area. |
| 4.6 | |
| (APTA TS 78.8) | Hip-to-Knee Room |
| 1. Hip-to-knee room (inches) | 1. Hip-to-knee room measured from the center of the seating position, from the front of one seat back horizontally across the highest part of the seat to a vertical surface immediately in front, is a minimum of 26 in. At all seating positions in paired transverse seats immediately behind other seating positions, hip-to-knee room is no less than 27 in. |
| 4.6 | |
| (APTA TS 78.9) | Foot Room |
| 1. Foot room (inches) | 1. Foot room, measured at the floor forward from a point vertically below the front of the seat cushion, is no less than 14 in. Seats immediately behind the wheel housings and modesty panels may have foot room reduced. |
| 4.6 | |
| (APTA TS 78.10) | Aisles (Transit Coach) |
(as applicable)
| 1. Aisle Width (inches) | 1. The aisle between the seats is no less than 20 in. wide at seated passenger hip height. Seat backs are shaped to increase this dimension to no less than 24 in. at 32 in. above the floor (standing passenger hip height). |
| 4.6 | |
| (APTA TS 78.11) | Aisles (Commuter Coach) |
(as applicable)
| 1. Aisle Width (inches) | 1. Not applicable to proposed model. |
| 4.6 | |
| (APTA TS 79) | Passenger Assists (Transit Coach) |
(as applicable)
| 1. Type | 1. Passenger assists in the form of full grip, vertical stanchions or handholds are provided for the safety of standees and for ingress/egress. Passenger assists are convenient in location, shape and size for both the 95th-percentile male and the 5thpercentile female standee. Starting from the entrance door and moving anywhere in the bus and out the exit door, a vertical assist is provided either as the vertical portion of the seat back assist or as a separate item so that a 5th-percentile female passenger may easily move from one assist to another using one hand and the other without losing support. All handholds and stanchions at the front doorway, around the farebox, and at interior steps for bi-level designs are powder-coated in a high-contrast yellow color. The forward-most vertical stanchions on either side of the aisle immediately behind the driver’s area are a stainless steel finish. |
| 4.6 | |
| (APTA TS 80) | Passenger Doors |
| 1. Per ADA requirements | 1. Passenger doors and doorways comply with ADA requirements. The 35-Foot ZX5 comes standard with pneumatic doors from Ventura Systems. |
| 4.6 | |
| (APTA TS 80.10) | Emergency Operation |
| 1. Per FMVSS 217 | 1. In the event of an emergency, it is possible to manually open doors designated as emergency exits from inside the bus using a force of no more than 25 lbs after actuating an unlocking device. The unlocking device is clearly marked as an emergency only device and requires two distinct actions to actuate. The respective door emergency unlocking device is accessible from the doorway area. The unlocking device is easily reset by the operator without special tools or opening the door mechanism enclosure. Doors that are required to be classified as “emergency exits” meet the requirements of FMVSS 217. |
| 4.6 | |
| (APTA TS 81.2) | Lift/ramp |
(as applicable)
1. Type
2. Location 1. Electrically operated and controlled
2. Front door The 35-Foot ZX5 will be equipped with a 6:1 slope ADA Ramp manufactured by Lift U and electrically operated. Options are available for alternative ADA ramps manufactured by Ricon and Lift-U.
| 4.6 | |
| (APTA TS 85) | Passenger Stop Request/Exit Signal |
| 1. Per ADA requirements defined in 49 CFR, Part 38.37 | 1. A passenger “stop requested” signal system that complies with applicable ADA requirements defined in 49 CFR, Part 38.37, is provided. The system consists of a touch tape, chime and interior sign message. The touch tape is accessible to all seated passengers, with provisions for standees. It is easily accessible to all passengers, seated or standing. Vertical touch tape is provided at each window mullion and adjacent to each wheelchair parking position and priority seating positions. |
Additional provisions are included at each wheelchair passenger position and at priority seating positions, to allow a passenger in a mobility aid to easily activate the “stop requested” signal. An additional “stop request” button on the rear door stanchion is available. Optional configurations are available.
| 4.6 | ||
| (APTA TS 85.3) | Signal Chime | |
| 1. Type | 1. A single “stop requested” chime sounds when the system is first activated. A double chime sounds anytime the system is activated from wheelchair passenger areas. Exit signals located in the wheelchair passenger area are no higher than 4 ft. above the floor. Instructions are provided to clearly indicate function and operation of these signals. | |
| 4.7.2 | Energy Storage System (ESS): Fuel Cell |
(as applicable)
1. Compliant to ANSI HGV 2-2014 (2019), SAE J2578, SAE J2579
2. # of stacks
3. Capacity of individual tanks
| 4. Total capacity of Hydrogen Tank System | Not applicable to the proposed model. | |
| 4.7.3 | Shop/Depot Charging/Fueling Connections |
(as applicable)
1. Type of connector(s)
a. J1772
b. J3068
c. Other (Please specify)
2. Location of ports
3. AC Charge Rate
4. DC Charge Rate
5. Maximum J3068 Charge Rate 1. a. J1772
b. N/A
c. N/A
2. The 35-Foot ZX5 comes standard with a single manual charging port located at the rear curb-side of the bus that meets the SAE J1772 CCS Type 1 North American standard for plug-in charging.
3. N/A
4. Max Plug-in Charge Rate at 200A is 132 kW.
5. N/A
4.8.1 Design/Configuration
1. Nominal Length
2. Low-Floor
3. High-Floor
4. Transit
5. Commuter Coach
6. Extended-Range 1. 35-Foot ZX5
2. Low Floor
3. N/A
4. Transit Battery Electric Bus
5. N/A
6. N/A End of Sheet
Group 3 40' LF BEB
| Department of General Services - Procurement Division | |||
| Statewide Contract 1-25-23-17B - Zero-Emission Transit Buses | |||
| Attachment 6 - Technical Questionnaire | |||
| Specification Section Reference | Requirement | Contractor's Response | |
| N/A | Bidder Name | Phoenix Motorcars | |
| N/A | Bus Manufacturer | Phoenix Motorcars | |
| N/A | Bus Model # | ZX5+ | |
| N/A | Cost Workbook Group | Group 3 | |
| N/A | Expected Operating Range (miles) | 160-240 (Operating range and efficiencies approximated from simulations based on Altoona testing results at SLW, and will vary with route conditions, weather, vehicle configuration and driver behavior.) | |
| 4.3 | Operating Environment | ||
| 1. Temperature Range | The bus performs a drive operation under any performance state in ambient temperatures between -22°F and 131°F (-30°C and 55°C) | ||
| 4.4 | Altoona Testing |
(as applicable)
1. Tests performed
2. Tests needing to be performed 1. YES
2. N/A Catalyst 40ft – CAT40DP / LTI-BT-R1906 (Full) ZX5 PD-2 (40ft) / LTI-BT-R2022-07-P (Partial ProDrive 2.0 performance)
| 4.6 | |
| (APTA TS 5.1) | Weight |
1. Curb Weight (pounds)
2. GVWR (pounds) 1. 30,900 lbs
2. 45,700 lbs
| 4.6 | |
| (APTA TS 5.2) | Capacity |
| 1. GAWR (pounds) | Front:18,078 lbs |
Rear: 28,660 lbs
| 4.6 | |
| (APTA TS 5.3) | Service Life |
(as applicable)
| 1. Minimum useful design life (years and miles) | 1. 12 years or 500,000 miles |
| 4.6 | |
| (APTA TS 6.1) | Bus Length |
| 1. Length (feet, inches) | 1. 42 ft. 6 in. (Over bumpers) |
| 4.6 | |
| (APTA TS 6.2) | Bus Width |
| 1. Width (feet, inches) | 1. 8 ft. 6 in. (Over body excluding mirrors) |
| 4.6 | |
| (APTA TS 6.3) | Bus Height |
| 1. Height (feet, inches) | 1. 10 ft. 9 in. |
| 4.6 | |
| (APTA TS 7.1) | Top Speed |
| 1. Top speed (mph) | 1. 65mph |
The electronically controlled forward top speed of the bus is 65mph on a straight level road at GVWR and all accessories operating.
| 4.6 | ||
| (APTA TS 7.3 TABLE 3) | Acceleration | |
| 1. Maximum Start Acceleration Times on a Level Surface, Top Speed, Maximum Time (seconds) | Speed (MPH) | Maximum Time (sec) |
| 0-10 | 5 | |
| 0-20 | 10 | |
| 0-30 | 18 | |
| 0-40 | 30 | |
| 0-50 | 60 |
0-65 97 (Maximum Speed)
| 4.6 | |
| (APTA TS 9.3.4) | Primary Propulsion Unit and Traction Motor(s) |
1. # of traction motor(s)
2. Peak Power (kW or hp)
3. Peak Torque (N*m or ft*lbs) Prodrive 2.0
1. One (1) traction motor
2. 240 kW (320 hp)
3. 850 Nm (627 ft-lbs)
| 4.6 | |
| (APTA TS 9.3.5) | Energy Storage System |
(as applicable)
1. Battery Size(s)
2. Battery Pack
3. Battery Charging 1. 123 kWh x Pack
2. 4 Packs
3. J1772
| 4.6 | |
| (APTA TS 10) | Cooling Systems |
1. Type
2. Manufacturer 1. Liquid to air heat exchanger
2. Modine
| 4.6 | |
| (APTA TS 31.3.4) | Kneeling |
| 1. Type | 1. The Ride Height (RH) system consists of a Pressure Control Unit (PCU) along with an Electronic Control Unit (ECU) dedicated to each axle. The system can control the height of each corner of the bus individually by adjusting the pressure in either front air bags or the 4 air bags (2 per axle) at the rear suspension. It lowers the entrance(s) of the bus a minimum of 2.5 in. during loading or unloading operations regardless of load up to GVWR, measured at the longitudinal centerline of the entrance door(s) by the driver |
| 4.6 | |
| (APTA TS 32.1) | Wheels |
1. Per SAE J1986
2. Material and finish
3. Tire-pressure monitoring system
4. Lug Nut 1. Yes
2. Clean Buff Aluminum, ALCOA PN 896517
3. Not applicable to proposed model.
4. Yes
| 4.6 | |
| (APTA TS 32.2) | Tires |
1. Size
2. Type
3. Manufacturer
4. Rating 1. 315/80R22.5
2. X Incity Energy Z
3. Michelin
4. 9,370 lbs (Single Rating) / 8,820 lbs (Dual Rating)
| 4.6 | |
| (APTA TS 37) | Brakes |
1. Type
2. Manufacturer 1. Air Disc Brakes (ADB)
2. Knorr-Bremse
| 4.6 | |
| (APTA TS 37.1) | Service Brake |
| 1. Type | 1. Phoenix’s 40-Foot ZX5 is equipped with self-adjusting disc brakes on the four wheel ends manufactured by Knorr-Bremse. The brakes are equipped with a rubber bush with axial ribbing. |
| 4.6 | |
| (APTA TS 37.1.1) | Regenerative Braking |
| 1. Equipped with regenerative braking | 1. The propulsion system is able to provide and recover kinetic energy as well as retard mechanical momentum (regenerative braking). |
| 4.6 | |
| (APTA TS 37.2) | Actuation |
| 1. Type | 1. Service brakes are controlled and actuated by a compressed air system. Force to activate the brake pedal control is an essentially linear function of the bus deceleration rate and will not exceed 75 lbs at a point 7 in. above the heel point of the pedal to achieve maximum braking. The heel point is the location of the driver’s heel when his or her foot is rested flat on the pedal and the heel is touching the floor or heel pad of the pedal. The ECU for the ABS system is protected, yet in an accessible location to allow for ease of service. |
Microprocessor controlled automatic traction control (ATC) is provided.
| 4.6 | |
| (APTA TS 37.4) | Hubs and Drums/Discs |
| 1. Type | 1. Disc Brakes |
| 4.6 | |
| (APTA TS 37.6) | Parking/Emergency Brake |
| 1. Type | 1. The parking brakes are spring operated using a dual chamber actuator on the rear axle. When the driver releases the brakes by pushing and holding the hand control valve, air is supplied to the parking brake chambers to compress the parking springs. The parking brakes will automatically and fully reapply when both the Secondary and Primary air pressures fall below 40 psi (2.8 bar). |
| 4.6 | |
| (APTA TS 38.1) | Passenger Door Interlocks |
| 1. Type | 1. To prevent opening rear passenger doors while the bus is in motion, a speed sensor is integrated with the door controls to prevent the rear door from being enabled or opened unless the bus speed is less than 2 mph. |
To preclude movement of the bus, an accelerator interlock locks the accelerator in the closed position, and a brake interlock engages the service brake system to stop movement of the bus when the driver’s door control is moved to an open position, or the rear door panel is opened more than 3 in. from the fully closed position (as measured at the leading edge of the door panel). The interlock engagement brings the bus to a smooth stop and will be capable of holding a fully loaded bus on a 6 percent grade, until the interlocks are released. These interlock functions are active whenever the vehicle master run switch is in any run position.
All door systems employing brake and accelerator interlocks are supplied with supporting failure mode effects analysis (FEMA) documentation, which demonstrates that failure modes are of a failsafe type, thereby never allowing the possibility of release of interlock while an interlocked door is in an unsecured condition, unless the door master switch has been actuated to intentionally release the interlocks.
The brake interlock regulator is non-adjustable.
As an option, an accelerator interlock locks the accelerator in the closed position, and a brake interlock engages the service brake system to stop movement of the bus whenever front doors are open.
| 4.6 | |
| (APTA TS 46) | Driver Provisions, Controls and Instrumentation |
| 1. Per SAE Best Practices and Standards/Codes | In general, when designing the driver’s area, SAE J833, “Human Physical Dimensions,” was used. Switches and controls are divided into basic groups and assigned to specific areas, in conformance with SAE Recommended Practice J680, Revised 1988, “Location and Operation of Instruments and Controls in Motor Truck Cabs,” and are essentially within the hand reach envelope described in SAE Recommended Practice J287, “Driver Hand Control Reach.” Additionally, the list of instruments and alarms provided in this section may or may not apply to the Phoenix electric bus and should be used for reference purposes only. Details on dash layout and final list of switches will be discussed in detail at the preproduction meeting. |
| 4.6 | |
| (APTA TS 47) | Driver's Amenities |
1. Coat Hanger
2. Drink Holder
3. Storage Box 1. YES
2. Proposed standard configuration does not include a drink holder.
3. YES
| 4.6 | |
| (APTA TS 49) | Driver Seat |
| 1. Brand/Model | 1. Recaro Ergo Metro P/N 8H0.21.591.VV11 |
| 4.6 | |
| (APTA TS 49.2) | Driver Seat Belt |
| 1. Type | 1. Phoenix 40-Foot ZX5 standard configuration comes with 2 Point, black color belts. The seat belts are stored in auto-locking retractors (ALR). The belts are mounted to the seat frame so that the driver may adjust the seat without resetting the seat belt. Standard the lap belt assembly is a minimum of 72 in. in length. |
| 4.6 | |
| (APTA TS 49.8.1) | Exterior Mirrors |
| 1. Type | 1. Curb Side: Safe Fleet Tube Style High Mount, 9x13" head. Street Side: Safe Fleet Tube Style Low Mount, 9x13" head. |
| 4.6 | |
| (APTA TS 53) | Side Windows |
| 1. Aluminum/steel material treated to prevent corrosion | 1. Side windows are not bonded in place and are easily replaceable without disturbing adjacent windows. They are mounted so that flexing or vibration from operation or normal road excitation is not apparent. All aluminum and steel material is treated to prevent corrosion. |
| 4.6 | |
| (APTA TS 53.2) | Emergency Exit (Egress) Configuration |
| 1. Type | 1. Passenger windows meet the requirements of FMVSS 217 for emergency egress. The standard configuration is 1 curb-side and 3 street-side egress windows. The addition of extra egress windows is optional. |
| 4.6 | |
| (APTA TS 53.4) | Materials |
| 1. Type | 1. Arow Storm-Tite hiden fram flush glass series. Windows bonded to frame for an all-glass exterior w/ heavy duty with full egress. Black anodized frame. Primary glazing is a 5mm tempered glass, Gray with 50% LT. |
| 4.6 | |
| (APTA TS 54) | Heating, Ventilating and Air Conditioning (HVAC) |
1. Type
2. Manufacturer
3. Capacity and Performance 1. Unit has a heat pump and a PTC heater, and a Battery Chiller with a five-fan design.
2. Valeo
3. PTC: 68,000 BTU ; Heat Pump: 65,000 BTU
| 4.6 | |
| (APTA TS 55) | Controls and Temperature Uniformity |
| 1. Per J1939 Communication Protocol | 1. Please see below for current system design and planned performance. |
The HVAC system, excluding the driver’s heater/defroster, is centrally controlled with an advanced electronic/diagnostic control system with provisions for extracting/reading data. The system is compliant with J1939 Communication Protocol for receiving and broadcasting of data. The 40-Foot ZX5 is an all-electric vehicle and does not have hot engine coolant. Therefore, hot engine coolant water cannot be delivered to the driver’s defroster/heater. The driver’s defroster/heater is an all-electric system.
After manual selection and/or activation of climate control system operation mode, all interior climate control system requirements for the selected mode will be attained automatically to within ±2 °F of specified temperature control set point.
The driver has full control over the defroster and driver’s heater. The driver is able to adjust the temperature in the driver’s area through air distribution and fans. The interior climate control system switches automatically to the ventilating mode if the refrigerant compressor or condenser fan fails.
Interior temperature distribution is uniform to the extent practicable to prevent hot and/or cold spots. After stabilization with doors closed, the temperatures between any two points in the passenger compartment in the same vertical plane, and 6 to 72 in. above the floor, will not vary by more than 15 °F with doors closed while the HVAC is actively providing heat to the cabin.
Any measured interior temperature will not vary more than ±10 °F from the average temperature determined in accordance with APTA’s “Recommended Instrumentation and Performance Testing for Transit Bus Air Conditioning System" while the HVAC is actively providing heat to the cabin.
| 4.6 | |
| (APTA TS 57) | Air Filtration |
1. Type
1. Air filters are cleanable and replaced easily through roof access periodically.
The filter meets the ANSI/ASHRAE 52.1 requirement for 5% or better atmospheric dust spot efficiency, 50% weight arrestance, and a dust holding capacity of 120g (0.26lb) per 1000 CFM (28,316LPM). The standard filtration for HVAC is Merv 7 filter
| 4.6 | |
| (APTA TS 58) | Roof Ventilators |
| 1. Quantity | 1. Two (2) |
| 4.6 | |
| (APTA TS 64.1) | Side Body Panels (Transit Coach) |
(as applicable)
| 1. Type | 1. The 40-Foot ZX5 has an all-composite body. Composite body buses do not have exterior paneling. The outer skin is integral to the body structure. The windows, hatches and doors are able to be sealed. Accumulation of spray and splash generated by the bus’s wheels is minimized on windows and mirrors. |
| 4.6 | |
| (APTA TS 66) | License Plate Provisions |
1. Per SAE J686
2. Per SAE J587 1. Provisions have been made to mount standard-size U.S./Canada license plates per SAE J686 on the rear of bus. These provisions direct-mount the license plates so that they can be cleaned by automatic bus-washing equipment without being caught by the brushes.
2. The rear license plate provision is illuminated per SAE J587. An option for a front license plate is available.
| 4.6 | |
| (APTA TS 68.1) | Splash Aprons |
| 1. Type | 1. Splash aprons, composed of ¼ in. minimum composition or rubberized fabric, are installed behind wheels to reduce road splash and to protect underfloor components. The splash aprons extend downward to within 6 in. off the road surface at static conditions. Apron widths are no less than tire widths. Splash aprons are bolted to the bus understructure. Splash aprons and their attachments are inherently weaker than the structure to which they are attached. The flexible portions of the splash aprons are not included in the road clearance measurements. Splash apron are installed as necessary to protect the wheelchair loading device from road splash. |
| 4.6 | |
| (APTA TS 71) | Finish and Color |
1. Appearance per ASTM
2. Finish 1. All exterior surfaces are smooth and free of wrinkles and dents.
2. The 40-Foot ZX5 is a composite body. It has a gel-coated exterior finish in white with Phoenix logos on the front & rear.
| 4.6 | |
| (APTA TS 72) | Decals, Numbering and Signing |
| 1. Per ADA requirements | 1. Monograms, numbers and other special signing will be applied to the inside and outside of the bus as required. Signs are durable and fade, chip and peel-resistant. All decals are installed per the decal supplier recommendations. Signs are provided in compliance with the ADA requirements defined in 49 CFR Part 38, Subpart B, 38.27. The standard configuration is for an English decal package. |
| 4.6 | |
| (APTA TS 73) | Exterior Lighting |
| 1. LED | 1. Yes. All exterior lights are LED. |
| 4.6 | |
| (APTA TS 73.1) | Backup Light/Alarm |
1. Per SAE J593
2. Audible reverse operation warning system shall conform to SAE J994 Type C or D 1. Visible and audible warnings inform following vehicles or pedestrians of reverse operation. Visible reverse operation warning conforms to SAE Standard J593.
2. Audible reverse operation warning conforms to SAE Recommended Practice J994 Type C or D.
| 4.6 | |
| (APTA TS 73.2) | Doorway Lighting |
| 1. Per ADA requirements | 1. Lamps at the front and rear passenger doorways comply with ADA requirements and activate only when the doors open. These lamps illuminate the street surface to a level of no less than 1 foot-candle for a distance of 3 ft outward from the outboard edge of the door threshold. The lights are positioned below the lower daylight opening of the windows and are shielded to protect passengers’ eyes from glare |
| 4.6 | |
| (APTA TS 73.4) | Headlamps |
| 1. Designed for ease of replacement | 1. Headlamps are designed for ease of replacement. Standard OEM headlight installation will be provided in accordance with federal regulations. The headlamps can be configured for daytime running. The standard configuration is for LED headlamps. |
| 4.6 | |
| (APTA TS 73.5) | Brake Lamps |
| 1. Per FMVSS | 1. Brake lights are provided in accordance with FMVSS 108 and Part 393, Subpart B of the FMCSA as applicable. An addition brake strip light center mounted is provided. |
| 4.6 | |
| (APTA TS 75) | Interior Panels |
| 1. Type | 1. Panels are easily replaceable and tamper resistant. They are reinforced, as necessary, to resist vandalism and other rigors of transit bus service. Individual trim panels and parts are interchangeable to the extent practicable. Interior panels meet FMVSS 302. |
Lustran is used as wall panels and ceiling panels. Kydex material is used at the front and rear of the bus driver's workplace trim and rear deck trim.
| 4.6 | |
| (APTA TS 75.1) | Driver Area Barrier |
| 1. Type | 1. A barrier or bulkhead between the driver and the street-side front passenger seat is provided. The barrier minimizes glare and reflections in the windshield directly in front of the barrier from interior lighting during night operation. Location and shape permits full seat travel and reclining possibilities that can accommodate the shoulders of a 95th-percentile male. The partition has a side return and stanchion to prevent passengers from reaching the driver by standing behind the driver’s seat. The lower area between the seat and panel is accessible to the driver. The partition is strong enough in conjunction with the entire partition assembly for mounting of such equipment as flare kits, fire extinguishers (1.2kg), microcomputer, public address amplifier, etc. The panel is properly attached to minimize noise and rattles. The driver’s barrier extends continually from the floor area to the ceiling and from the bus wall to the first stanchion immediately behind the driver to provide security to the driver and to limit passenger conversation. Options for full or partial driver barriers that provide a barrier between entering passengers are available. |
| 4.6 | |
| (APTA TS 75.2) | Modesty Panels |
| 1. Type | 1. Sturdy divider panels constructed of durable, unpainted, corrosion-resistant material complementing the interior are provided to act as both a physical and visual barrier for seated passengers. Design and installation of modesty panels located in front of forward-facing seats include a handhold or grab handle along its top edge. These dividers are mounted on the sidewall and project toward the aisle no farther than passenger knee projection in longitudinal seats or the aisle side of the transverse seats. Modesty panels extend from at least the window opening of the side windows, and those forward of transverse seats extend downward to 1 and 1½ in. above the floor. Panels forward of longitudinal seats extend to below the level of the seat cushion. Dividers positioned at the doorways, where applicable, |
provide no less than a 2½ in. clearance between the modesty panel and a fully open, inward opening door, or the path of a deploying flip-out ramp to protect passengers from being pinched. Modesty panels installed at doorways are equipped with grab rails if passenger assists are not provided by other means.
The modesty panel and its mounting withstand a static force of 250 lbs applied to a 4 × 4 in. area in the center of the panel without permanent visible deformation.
| 4.6 | |
| (APTA TS 75.7) | Insulation |
| 1. Type | 1. The Phoenix ZX5 insulation meets the requirement of FMVSS 302. It has a composite body that provides even better insulation performance than adding insulation to a metal body bus. Composite body offers better U-factor / insulating properties. Insulation properties are unimpaired during the service life of the bus. Any insulation material used inside the motor compartment will not absorb or retain oils or water and are designed to prevent casual damage that may occur during maintenance operations. |
The bus body is thoroughly sealed so that the driver or passengers cannot feel drafts during normal operations with the passenger doors closed.
| 4.6 | |
| (APTA TS 75.10) | Passenger Area Lighting |
| 1. Type | 1. LED lights. Phoenix ZX5 first light on each side (behind the driver and the front door) is normally turned on only when the front door is opened, in “night run” and “night park.” As soon as the door closes, these lights shall go out. These lights shall be turned on at any time if the switch is in the “on” position. |
| 4.6 | |
| (APTA TS 75.19) | Farebox/Card Reader Lighting |
| 1. Type | 1. LED Light. A light fixture is mounted in the ceiling above the farebox location. The fixture is capable of projecting a concentrated beam of light on the farebox. This light will automatically come on whenever the front doors are opened and the run switch is in the “night run” position. |
| 4.6 | |
| (APTA TS 76) | Fare Collection |
| 1. Space and Structural Provisions | 1. Space and structural provisions are made for installation of currently available fare collection devices, which will be as far forward as practicable. Location of the fare collection device will not restrict traffic in the vestibule, including wheelchairs if a front door loading device is used, and will allow the driver to easily reach the farebox controls and to view the fare register. The farebox will not restrict access to the driver’s area, will not restrict operation of driver controls, and will not—either by itself or in combination with stanchions, transfer mounting, cutting and punching equipment, or route destination signs—restrict the driver’s field of view per SAE J1050. The location and mounting of the fare collection device will allow use, without restriction, by passengers. The farebox location will permit accessibility to the vault for easy manual removal or attachment of suction devices. Meters and counters on the farebox will be readable on a daily basis. The floor under the farebox will be reinforced as necessary to provide a sturdy mounting platform and to prevent shaking of the farebox. |
| 4.6 | |
| (APTA TS 77) | Interior Access Panels and Doors (Transit Coach) |
(as applicable)
| 1. Type | 1. Standard-No floor access to inferior part of the bus. Additionally our standard access panel design incorporates pan head torx fasteners which was approved via the RFA process. |
| 4.6 | |
| (APTA TS 78.1) | Arrangements and Seat Style (Transit Coach) |
(as applicable)
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