In response to the transit industry’s need for rail vehicles maintenance training, the Transportation Learning Center has partnered with APTA, transit agencies and unions representing transit workers to develop these joint labor-management training …
Preventative maintenance (PM) is the cornerstone of a transit agency’s maintenance program. A PM program seeks to identify and subsequently repair or replace worn or defective vehicle components before they result in a failure. This should be accomplished through a systematic
Key Steps To Properly Maintaining A Fleet Of Transit Vehicles
2023年8月1日 · Here are four top strategies to keeping a well-maintained and well-serviced fleet: 1). Preventative maintenance is key — This is about as 101 as you can get, but the basics are always where we need to start. Anytime an agency deviates from a preventative maintenance schedule, it’s asking for trouble.
National Transit Database (NTD) Glossary | FTA
Facilities where maintenance activities are conducted including garages, shops (e.g., body, paint, machine) and operations centers (see Vehicle Maintenance (041) function). Include in maintenance buildings, equipment that enhances the maintenance function, for example: bus (MB) diagnostic equipment.
Preventive Maintenance Requirements for Vehicles | FTA
2016年1月5日 · The National Transit Database's definition of "Maintenance" is clear and specific. If the cost is not one of the enumerated line items, it must be excluded as an ineligible maintenance expense. Additional clarity on the definition of "maintenance" can be found in the Uniform System of Accounts (USOA) established by FTA.
1. To measure how your current maintenance staffing levels compare with agencies in your peer group who were part of the E-10 staffing study. 2. As a planning tool to determine necessary staffing levels for your particular maintenance operation based on existing factors such as the number of buses in
SMS is a preventative maintenance program based on the planned replacement of key components and systems to sustain a state of good repair (SOGR) and optimize performance through the vehicle’s lifecycle. Existing Scheduled Maintenance Intervals and SMS Programs are based upon ridership history and current car technologies.
The purpose of a vehicle maintenance program is to: 1. Ensure that the fleet is in a state of good repair 2. Ensure that a sufficient number of agency vehicles are available to meet daily service demands 3. Ensure that agency vehicles are safe, serviced regularly, and clean 4. Ensure that good vehicle maintenance is provided at a reasonable cost
Fleet Vehicle Maintenance: A Complete Guide for Fleet Maintenance …
2023年6月9日 · In this guide, we offer a complete overview of fleet vehicle maintenance. Some of the key components we cover include: What is fleet vehicle maintenance; Why fleet vehicle maintenance is vital for fleets of all sizes; The essential elements of a successful fleet maintenance program; Tips for improving your fleet maintenance processes
Preventive maintenance (PM) is the most important activity of the total maintenance and repair done on the buses. It is carried out in order to inspect all the components of the bus and ensure that they are functioning properly.