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Consultation version 2.0 21 April 2016

NORDIC BUS City Bus

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CONTENT 1.

Definitions ................................................................................................................................ 3

2.

Introduction .............................................................................................................................. 4

3.

Interior, safety, etc.................................................................................................................... 4 3.1

Statutory requirements .................................................................................................. 4

3.2

Bus Length .................................................................................................................... 4

3.3

Bus types ........................................................................................................................ 4

3.4

Doors ............................................................................................................................ 5

3.5

3.4.1

Door number and configuration ..................................................................... 5

3.4.2

Door width ..................................................................................................... 5

3.4.3

Door Function ................................................................................................ 5

3.4.4

Door safety .................................................................................................... 6

3.4.5

Radio muting and radio usage ....................................................................... 6

Entry and Exit ................................................................................................................ 6 3.5.1

Kneeling ........................................................................................................ 6

3.5.2

Wheelchair ramp ........................................................................................... 6

3.5.3

Wheelchair and pram entry/exit ..................................................................... 7

3.6

Sitting capacity .............................................................................................................. 7

3.7

Seats ............................................................................................................................. 7 3.7.1

Distance between the seats ........................................................................... 7

3.7.2

Number of priority seats................................................................................. 8

3.7.3

Positioning of priority seats ............................................................................ 8

3.7.4

Reserved seat for blind persons and guide dog ............................................. 8

3.7.5

Seat height, cushions, back heights............................................................... 9

3.7.6 Seat covering material....................................................................................... 9 3.8

3.9

3.10

Flex Area ....................................................................................................................... 9 3.8.1

Number, length, space and location............................................................... 9

3.8.2

TIP UP seats ............................................................................................... 10

3.8.3

Fastening devices........................................................................................ 10

Centre aisle and floor area .......................................................................................... 10 3.9.1

Height of podesters ..................................................................................... 10

3.9.2

Gangway width (center aisle)....................................................................... 10

Handrails and stop buttons .......................................................................................... 10 3.10.1 Handrails ....................................................................................................... 10 3.10.2 Stop buttons .................................................................................................. 11 3.10.3 Stop buttons for special needs ...................................................................... 11

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3.10.4 Opening buttons for special needs ................................................................ 11 3.11

Interior climate and windows ....................................................................................... 11 3.11.1 Climate control .............................................................................................. 11 3.11.2 Windows ....................................................................................................... 11

3.12

Interior lighting ............................................................................................................. 12

3.13

Video surveillance ....................................................................................................... 12

3.14

Drivers area................................................................................................................. 12

3.15

Safety + security.......................................................................................................... 13 3.15.1 extra viewing devices for detecting cyclists ................................................... 13 3.15.2 Reverse camera and alarm ........................................................................... 13 3.15.3 Fire extinguishing equipment......................................................................... 13 3.15.4 Automatic parking brake system + warning systems ..................................... 13 3.15.5 Contrast marking floor and steps ................................................................... 13 3.15.6 Emergency equipment .................................................................................. 14

3.16

Flag holders ................................................................................................................ 14

3.17

Destination and route number signs (outside bus) ....................................................... 14 3.17.1 Size and resolution, LED signs ...................................................................... 14 3.17.2 Positioning .................................................................................................... 15

3.18

External loudspeaker................................................................................................... 15

3.19

Passenger Information (inside bus) ............................................................................. 15 3.19.1 Information, Ticketing and Counting Systems................................................ 15 3.19.2 Clock ............................................................................................................. 15

4.

Interior design ........................................................................................................................ 16 4.1

Interior colours ............................................................................................................ 16 4.1.1 Panels and roof ............................................................................................... 16 4.1.2 Stop buttons .................................................................................................... 16 4.1.3 Stop buttons for special needs ........................................................................ 16

4.2

Floor ............................................................................................................................ 16

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1.

Definitions

R 107

ECE Regulations No. 107

LE

Low Entry bus. LE with a low floor (no steps) at the front- and 2nd service door and in the aisle between these doors

LF

Low Floor bus. LF with a low floor (no steps) at all doors and in the aisle area for the entire bus.

NC

Normal Capacity bus: maximized number of seats, less doors

HC

High Capacity bus: maximized total number of passengers, fewer seats, more standees, more or wider doors

PAX

Number of passengers

FLEX area

multifunctional area for e.g. wheelchairs, prams, push chairs, bicycles, etc.

S, M, L, XL

general bus length types (see 3.2)

PTA

Public Transport Authority

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2.

Introduction

Nordic Bus is a joint project within the Nordic Public Transport Cooperation Agreement between the five Nordic Capital Area PTAs: Strætó, Movia, Ruter, SLL and HSL. The Nordic Bus requirements are based on the ECE Regulation R 107. It concretizes the R 107 where adaptations to Nordic conditions and passenger needs in the Nordics are necessary. For items that are not described in Nordic Bus, the regulations in R 107 are applicable. Emphasis has been put on ensuring that Nordic Bus will not hinder competition or innovation. Hence, requirements are made in such a way that the market can meet the demands, and on an on-going basis, Nordic Bus will regularly be adjusted so it supports new solutions on the market.

3.

Interior, safety, etc.

3.1

Statutory requirements All buses have to apply with national - and European laws and regulations.

3.2

Bus Length The following bus length schemes are approximatively (*) and designed as examples.

3.3

S MIDI - 2 axles

M REGULAR - 2 axles

L BOGIE - 3 axles

XL ARTICULATED - 3 axles

< 11.5 m *

11.5 - 13 m *

13 - 15 m *

≥ 18m *

Bus types The type of bus is determined by the necessary number of total number of passengers in a bus. There are 2 major city buses: • •

“normal” capacity city buses (NC) “high” capacity city buses (HC)

All city buses have to have a low floor design either: • LE with a low floor (no steps) at the front- and 2nd service door and in the aisle between these doors - or • LF with a low floor (no steps) at all doors and in the aisle area for the entire bus.

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3.4

Doors

3.4.1 DOOR NUMBER AND CONFIGURATION

The following number of door openings and service door configurations shall be used: Number of doors and Configuration

S MIDI - 2 axles

M REGULAR - 2 axles

L BOGIE - 3 axles

XL ARTICULATED - 3 axles

< 11.5 m *

11.5 - 13 m * 3

13 - 15 m * 3

min. 3 1)

1 or 2 - 2 - 1 (LE) 1 or 2 - 2 - 2 (LF)

1 or 2 - 2 - 1 (LE) 1 or 2 - 2 - 2 (LF)

2- 2- 2- 0 2- 2- 2- 2

Number of door openings

2

Configuration Service doors (both high and low capazity) *

1)

1 or 2 - 2 - 0

≥ 18m *

a pprox. or s i mi l a r s ol uti ons wi th s a me tota l openi ng wi dth (s ee 3.4.2)

3.4.2 DOOR WIDTH The following door width shall be used: Door width (Net Clearance)

Single blade doors Double blade doors

S MIDI - 2 axles

M REGULAR - 2 axles

L BOGIE - 3 axles

XL ARTICULATED - 3 axles

< 11.5 m *

11.5 - 13 m *

13 - 15 m *

≥ 18m *

≥ 70 cm (≥ 72,5 cm for front doors) ( ≥ 60 cm for rear/3rd door on L buses) For NC ≥ 100 cm. For HC ≥ 120 cm.

* approx.

Alternatively, a double blade door can be replaced by single blade if the door opening is still ≥ 100 cm. The given width above is the door opening net clearance (obstacle free space). Handrails to support entry and exit of the bus shall not be installed in the middle of the entry or exit areas.

3.4.3 DOOR FUNCTION Opening and closing time of the doors shall be less than 5 seconds.

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3.4.4 DOOR SAFETY The opening and closing of doors shall be designed in a way that enables all passengers, including visually impaired passengers, to embark and disembark the bus in safe and secure manner. Exit doors shall have safety devices that prevent passengers getting caught between closing doors. All buses have to be prepared for an installation of a sound buzzing unit which buzzes when closing centre or rear doors. At the middle and rear doors there shall be a light source that illuminates the disembarking areas outside the bus A security brake shall be activated if the bus operates with doors open or not properly closed. 3.4.5 RADIO MUTING AND RADIO USAGE The driver entertainment system shall be automatically muted when the front door is open. The loudspeaker system in the passenger compartment has to be separate from loudspeaker system in the driver compartment.

3.5

Entry and Exit

3.5.1 KNEELING All city buses shall have a kneeling function so that the embarking and disembarking height is reduced by 5-10 cm. 3.5.2 WHEELCHAIR RAMP The dimension of the wheelchair ramp has to be 87 cm x 87 cm including the outer edge of the ramp. The ramp shall be able to bear a load of min. 300 Kg. The surface of the ramp shall be slip resistant. The bus shall not be able to drive when the wheelchair ramp is in use.

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3.5.3 WHEELCHAIR AND PRAM ENTRY/EXIT It shall be possible for passenger with wheelchairs, prams and bicycles (transport of bicycles is subject of local allowance) to embark and disembark through the 2nd service door (closest to the FLEX area) of the bus. It is also allowed to embark in the rear section on XL buses. The second service door shall be equipped with a wheelchair ramp (point 3.5.2).

3.6

Sitting capacity Following minimum requirements apply. Capacity types

S MIDI - 2 axles

approx.

< 11.5 m

12 m

13 m

13.5 m

15 m

18 - 19 m

25 21

31 25

37 31

41 35

45 37

47 39

NC Normal Capacity min. number seats 1) min of which driving po HC High Capacity PAX total min. number seats 1)

M REGULAR - 2 axles

max 1/4

max max 1/3 1/3 as many as reasonable possible

min of which driving po 1)

3.7

L BOGIE - 3 axles

XL ARTICULATED - 3 axles

max 1/5

without tip up seats

Seats

3.7.1 DISTANCE BETWEEN THE SEATS The distance between the seats (measured as “H” in R107, Annex, figure 12) shall be not less than: A) 70 cm for 85% of all seats (without folding seats) of the bus. B) For the remaining 15 % of seats the minimum distances given in R 107 apply.

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3.7.2 NUMBER OF PRIORITY SEATS Buses shall have at least 4 priority seats (primary priority seats) for persons with reduced mobility. They are marked with a pictogram and have a stop button for special needs, which can be reached by passengers from each seat. Locally buses can have 4 “additional” priority seats. These seats are marked with a pictogram and no stop buttons for special needs are requested. The distances between these 4 additional priority seats are at minimum 70 cm.

3.7.3 POSITIONING OF PRIORITY SEATS At minimum 4 priority seats (primary seats) shall not be installed on daises. If this cannot be avoided the maximum height of these daises shall not exceed 20 cm from the centre aisle floor.

3.7.4 RESERVED SEAT FOR BLIND PERSONS AND GUIDE DOG All buses shall be designed so that one passenger seat can be installed in the first row behind the driver, and one seat next to this could be minimum a tip up seat if the leg room is less than 45 cm. Option: This area shall be reserved (and marked) for blind persons and their guide dog. Examples:

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Photos: HSL (tip-up seat at window if legroom is less than 45 cm)

3.7.5 SEAT HEIGHT, CUSHIONS, BACK HEIGHTS Seat height from floor level has to be 45 – 50 cm (exceptions possible according to R 107, Annex III, 7.7.8.3). Seat back heights: 69 – 71 cm for NC buses (measured from the highest point of the seat cushion). Except in moulds integrated seats and rear bench. Seat cushions: Seats shall be comfortable and padded. For NC buses, seats have to be padded and comfortable to sit in for over 30 minutes. Seat back paddings: Seats shall be comfortable and padded. 3.7.6 SEAT COVERING MATERIAL The material of the seat covering shall have minimized impact on allergies and be easy to keep clean.

3.8

Flex Area

3.8.1 NUMBER, LENGTH, SPACE AND LOCATION S, M and L-buses and NC XL buses shall have one flex area of min. 200 cm (net clearance) located by the second service door. HC XL-buses shall have in total min. 400 cm flex area and at least have one flex area of min. 200 cm located by the second service door.

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As a minimum, the flex area by the second service door shall have an area of min. 75 x 130 cm reserved for wheelchairs. 3.8.2 TIP UP SEATS Tip up seats shall be comfortable and padded.

3.8.3 FASTENING DEVICES Sufficient straps for fastening of prams and other objects shall be mounted in the flex area. Installation of a 2-point belt for securing wheelchairs in the flex area shall be prepared.

3.9

Centre aisle and floor area

3.9.1 HEIGHT OF PODESTERS Height from gangway floor (centre aisle) to seating area floor (podesters) shall be as low as possible.

However following height restrictions shall apply in: A) LE: in the front of the bus < 20 cm and in the back of the bus < 25 cm (except seats on wheel houses and rear bench) B) LF:

< 25 cm only for a maximum of 70% of the total number of seats

3.9.2 GANGWAY WIDTH (CENTER AISLE) To ensure a good passenger flow in the bus the gangway width shall be wide enough for the passengers to move safely and efficient around in the bus. R107 is a minimum requirement.

3.10 Handrails and stop buttons 3.10.1 HANDRAILS The passengers standing in the bus shall be able to hold themselves in holding straps or other installations in all areas meant for standing passengers (for example flex area, gangway and articulation). The amount of holding straps or other installations shall be adjusted to allow support for all standing passengers.

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3.10.2 STOP BUTTONS Stop buttons shall be reachable from all seating positions for all passengers (design see point 4.5.1.3). When the stop button is pressed, the passengers shall receive a visual and audio signal.

3.10.3 STOP BUTTONS FOR SPECIAL NEEDS Is subject to local requirements, but the bus should at least be prepared for the following solutions. Stop buttons for special needs shall be mounted at the walls under the window at the priority seats, the wheelchair space and the flex area see point 4.1.3). When pressed both visual and audio signal shall be received by the user. The driver gets a signal different from the signal in 3.10.2. 3.10.4 OPENING BUTTONS FOR SPECIAL NEEDS Opening buttons for special needs may apply on local level (design see point 4.5.1.5). If chosen they shall be installed at the doors inside and/or outside the bus (except front door). When a button is pushed the driver will be informed about an embarking/disembarking request. If buttons for special needs are not chosen for new buses, a later installing shall be possible and be prepared (e.g. cable tubes).

3.11 Interior climate and windows

3.11.1 CLIMATE CONTROL All buses shall be equipped with a heating and cooling system, which gives a stable comfortable temperature even on hot and cold days in the year. Comfortable temperatures are considered to be around 18 – 25 ° Celsius. For extreme outdoor temperatures, local exceptions can be made.

3.11.2 WINDOWS All windows have to be mist free at all weather- and temperature conditions (for example double glass or other solutions).

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There shall be good visibility through windows for all passengers both short and tall, and regardless whether they are sitting or standing. Toning of windows shall be the same for all side windows (single toning).

3.12 Interior lighting All buses shall be equipped with illumination in such manner that passengers can move safely around in the bus as well as embarking and disembarking the vehicle. When bus stands still, the drivers compartment shall be illuminated in such a manner that the driver can perform his/hers duties. When driving the illumination shall be dimmed so that the driver is not disturbed by reflections in the front window or other disturbances caused by any artificial illumination inside the bus.

3.13 Video surveillance All buses have to be equipped inside with video surveillance systems with following features: Security: Real time camera surveillance: All door openings (except front door) shall be displayed on screens for the driver in real time when doors are open. Safety: Recorded camera surveillance: A) The camera surveillance system has to cover most of the passenger area at all driving conditions. B) The quality of the video data shall have a resolution that secures identification of persons and incidents. C) All data shall be stored digitally for at least 120 real hours on the bus. Usage of the storing system is subject to local permissions. In case the storage device is not required by local PTA, new buses shall to be prepared for later installation of such a storage device.

3.14 Drivers area The driver area shall be designed and equipped according to European regulations.

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The driver’s cabin have to be designed in a manner that allows the driver to perform his/hers duties. It is important to ensure a comfortable and secure working environment for the driver. The drivers shall be allowed to give input when it comes to design of the driver’s area. It is recommended that the driver's arena has a security warning system that connects the driver with the operational central of the Bus operator or similar. It is also necessary with a system that secure a good climate for the drivers. Aspects of acceptance of today chosen solutions in another country (2nd hand buses) have to be checked and solved on local level according to local regulations. It is highly recommended to find a common approach of harmonization of the driver area specification(s) in the near future. This includes also differences of local communication systems (radio, etc.).

3.15 Safety + security 3.15.1 EXTRA VIEWING DEVICES FOR DETECTING CYCLISTS A viewing device, which provides the driver a better view of cyclists when turning the bus to the right, shall be installed.

3.15.2 REVERSE CAMERA AND ALARM All buses have to be equipped with a back camera that is automatically activated and gives real time surveillance for the driver of the area behind the bus when reversing. Buses are equipped with an automatic sound signal when reversing 3.15.3 FIRE EXTINGUISHING EQUIPMENT Buses shall have an automatic fire extinguish system installed at relevant place, where a fire can self-ignite. 3.15.4 AUTOMATIC PARKING BRAKE SYSTEM + WARNING SYSTEMS If the driver leaves the cabin without activating the parking brake a warning sound shall be activated automatically. The bus shall not be able to move when there is no driver in the driving cabin. 3.15.5 CONTRAST MARKING FLOOR AND STEPS For improved safety the floor at doors, the door mechanism, all steps inside bus and podesters have to be marked with a contrast marking. The contrast in relation to

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surrounding surfaces has to be at least at 0.4 NCS, based on the Natural Colour System standard.

3.15.6 EMERGENCY EQUIPMENT The emergency equipment in the bus shall comprise at minimum: fire extinguisher and first-aid box.

3.16 Flag holders All buses shall be equipped with flag holders at each front corner (roof).

3.17 Destination and route number signs (outside bus) All buses have to be equipped with destination- and route number signs. They shall be readable in the best way at all light conditions at all times. The text has to be alighted. Route- and destination signs have to be programmable. They shall be of LED technology.

3.17.1 SIZE AND RESOLUTION, LED SIGNS Minimum size and resolution shall be according to future EU standard. If an EU standard is not ready, yet following rules shall apply: LED Destination- and Route number signs Minimum size and resolution Combined destination- and route number sign (bus front) Combined destination- and route number sign (left*/right/rear side) Route number signs at bus rear (outside and inside)

number of points in height in width 24 160 24 160 24 40

diodes area (cm) 30 x 158 20 x 110 20 x 27

* = subject to local requirement, after-installation shall be prepared.

It is appreciated to get a maximum of legibility of the displayed information. Shall be able to show colour "amber" or "white light" on black. Further technical development is welcomed which further improves the quality and legibility of the signs. It shall be possible to control the data shown on the display with the procurer’s information system using IBIS protocol either over an RS485 or over Ethernet connection. The driver shall be able to control all of the route number display from their seat.

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3.17.2 POSITIONING It shall be at least one display at the front, rear, left, and right side of the bus showing line number and destination.

3.18 External loudspeaker Buses shall be prepared for installation of external loudspeakers at front door and on rear door on articulated XL bus.

3.19 Passenger Information (inside bus)

3.19.1 INFORMATION, TICKETING AND COUNTING SYSTEMS Buses shall be equipped with passenger information system(s). Systems may differ from PTA to PTA and may change due to technical development. In order to facilitate the change of systems during lifetime of a bus following preparations of new buses shall be made: A) All buses have to be equipped with cable tubes allowing easy installation and replacement of cables necessary for connection of different information, ticketing and passenger counting systems, including internal and external loudspeakers B) Approximate location of cable exits (panel openings) could be prepared according to following generic scheme as an example (location of equipment is subject to local requirements):

3.19.2 CLOCK

A clock shall be installed which shows exact time for the passengers.

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Option: Alternatively, the exact time can be shown through the passenger information system.

4.

Interior design

4.1

Interior colours

4.1.1 PANELS AND ROOF Panels and roof shall have a light grey colour.

4.1.2 STOP BUTTONS Stop buttons is recommended to be in red colour with white text in relief surrounded by a grey box.

4.1.3 STOP BUTTONS FOR SPECIAL NEEDS They shall be in blue with a white symbol in relief surrounded by a grey box, like following example:

4.2

Floor The surface of the floor shall prevent passengers to slip at all weather conditions. The Colour of the floor shall be light grey, or light grey with black and white dots.

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