Dallas Smith Corp - Low Floor Shuttle Buses

• No Steps – No Wheelchair Lifts
• Full-Time Front Wheel Drive
• All Wheel Independent Air-Ride Suspension
• Up to 35% More Cargo Space

• Up to 22 Passengers & 7 Wheelchair Positions
• Over 35 Floor Plans to Choose From
• Non-CDL Models Available
• Floor Step-in And Step-out Height As Low As 8"

Dallas Smith Corp. designs, engineers, and produces Axleless® Low Floor technologies to meet or exceed ADA (Americans With Disabilities Act)

For the 54 million Americans who have disabilities, access means simply being able to use, enjoy and participate in the many aspects of society, including work, commerce and leisure activities. Transportation is a vital link that allows full participation. To learn more about the ADA (Americans With Disabilities Act) visit the website links below:

http://www.usdoj.gov/crt/ada/adahom1.htm
http://www.tfhrc.gov/pubrds/fall94/p94au18.htm

Dallas Smith Corp.’s latest innovation to the public transportation industry, The Friendly Bus ®, offers a sensible solution to many of today’s public transportation issues. Seniors and people with mobility challenges were the central focus when designing The Friendly Bus®. The low floor technology eliminates interior steps and the need for hydraulic lifts, providing curb height access and Equal Access for All™. The Friendly Bus® is a preferred mode of transportation for: City transit systems, door-to-door shuttle service, demand route transportation, paratransit services, airport shuttle services, assisted living centers, churches, retirement communities, special event transportation, university transportation, and much more.

The Friendly Bus® is available in a variety of floor configurations, and can accommodate up to 7 wheelchair position (model 27). The Friendly Bus® represents the next generation of accessible shuttle bus transportation. The low floor eliminates the inconvenience and stress associated with platform lifts and improves route efficiency as boarding and exiting times decrease. (Numerous Non-CDL models available)
Build your own custom Friendly Bus® at Build-A-Bus, the interactive online program that provides printable vehicle specifications and floor plans.

The Friendly Bus® is exclusively distributed through American Bus Products, Inc.

FRIENDLY BUS® GENERAL VEHICLE SPECIFICATIONS

SUBFLOOR – 12-gauge steel superstructure fully welded with floor-level Z-rails,
incorporated with chassis-rubber ride capabilities.
UNDERFRAME – Hot dipped galvanized
FLOORING – 5/8" marine-grade plywood underlayment with undercoating. Floor covered
with 1/8" transit rubber. Formed galvaneal steel heat shields over chassis, catalytic
converter, and muffler.
SIDEWALLS – 1" Polyurethane foam insulation (R-7) enclosed within a fully laminated
assembly. Ladder-framed sidewalls are fully welded of 14-gauge steel. Exterior sidewall
skins are .024" galvanized steel with baked-enamel paint finish.
ROOFING – Roof framing is a fully welded assembly utilizing formed steel-hat section
crossmembers, as well as heavy-duty steel roll bars welded at the front, rear, and center of
the vehicle. Roof exterior skins are of .024" galvanized steel with baked-enamel paint
finish.
WINDOWS – 36" x 36" T-Slider windows, 31% tinted. Clamp ring-style radius windows.
Egress windows installed to meet FMVSS 217 requirements. Operator’s curbside window
AS-2 rated: 442 square inches of visibility.
ENTRY – Spacious entry (32" x 83" clear opening) with doors that operate manually. The
14-gauge steel door frames are fully welded and powder-coated to enhance durability. The
door panels are glazed and tempered glass. White step nosing and lighted stepwell
standard. Entrance grab rail (left side).
LIGHTING – Each bus comes standard with six passenger courtesy lights.
ELECTRICAL – Wiring is color-coded with the number and function designated every 4"
on the wire to enable identification and circuit traceability. Only premium components built
to meet the Society of Automotive Engineers (S.A.E.) and Underwriters Laboratories
(U.L.) requirements are used. Electronic control console switch panel.
OPTIONAL A/C & HEAT – A/C systems ranging in size from 30,000 BTU to 88,000
BTU. Rear heat 40,000 BTU to 65,000 BTU.
OPTIONAL PARATRANSIT – Wheelchair accessibility with a wide range of electric bifold
door entry ways and with securement systems and seating arrangements.
OPTIONAL LUGGAGE – Luggage can be stored in over-seat, floor-to-ceiling, rear
compartment, or custom-designed areas.
OPTIONAL SEATING – Forward-facing, perimeter-style, and track seating are all
available. Your choice of vinyl and cloth fabric in a wide range of colors.
• White baked-enamel prepainted body = bright white gelcoated front cap
• Black exterior mirrors – 7" x 10" with 6" x 3.5" convex mirror on each side
• Heavy-duty, 10-gauge box bumper with anti-ride cover
• Mud flaps (front)
• 12-month/12,000-mile with five-year/ 75,000-mile warranty of body structure
FORD SPECIFICATIONS
• F450 and F-550
• Tinted glass
• Automatic transmission
• 4.88 Full time front wheel drive-axle ratio
• Power steering
• Power brakes (4-wheel disc)
• Dash A/C and heater
• Auxiliary transmission cooler (gas chassis only)
• Super engine cooling
• Tilt steering and cruise control
• 6.8 gas engine and 6.0 diesel
• 35-gallon fuel capacity
• Radial tires LT225-16 E
• Chrome front bumper
• Independent front air ride suspension
• Independent rear air ride suspension
• Engine oil cooler (diesel chassis only)
• Read-out gauges
• Heavy-duty batteries
• Dual 140 & 120-Amp alternator – diesel
• Single 140-Amp alternator – gas
• 138", 158", or 176" wheelbase
• GVWR 10,700 to 17,950
Dimensions
• Exterior width – 96"
• Exterior height – 97.3"(excluding roof top mounted AC units)
• Entrance clear opening – 32" x 83" min.
• Interior width at seat level – 93"
• Interior width up 36" from floor – 93"
• Center aisle height – 82"
• Flat floor aisle height – 76.5"
• Double wheelchair doors – 46.5" x 70.5"

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