BrooklynIRT Posted October 25, 2013 Share #1 Posted October 25, 2013 Is it 64 feet? I seem to remember East New York saying this a while ago. I almost wish we could have something as long as the Volvo B12M Bi-artic, which is 92 feet long. at least on super straight busy lines like the B44 SBS. I would also say B41 SBS and B46 SBS if those lines were SBS and had curb extensions at as many SBS stops as possible but do not want to over-complicate things yet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbo19 Posted October 25, 2013 Share #2 Posted October 25, 2013 In the US I believe 65 feet ans over is illegal, unless a waiver is granted. Case in point, North American Bus Industries (NABI) has produced a 65-BRT in the past. Los Angeles Metropolitan Transportation Authority purchased the single vehicle for use on the Orange Line. To legally operate the vehicle on public roadway a waiver is necessary. Ultimatly I think it's more trouble than it's worth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCID4500Lover92 Posted October 25, 2013 Share #3 Posted October 25, 2013 I believe it can be 55ft because the select a buses are about that length. But then again it might just be longer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbo19 Posted October 25, 2013 Share #4 Posted October 25, 2013 I believe it can be 55ft because the select a buses are about that length. But then again it might just be longer. Most articulated transit buses are roughly 60 feet, and the operation of them doesn't pose any issues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MHV9218 Posted October 25, 2013 Share #5 Posted October 25, 2013 62 feet is the longest the MTA has ever operated (currently operates). I believe the Feds limit more than 65, same with double-trailers and the like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobtehpanda Posted October 25, 2013 Share #6 Posted October 25, 2013 I believe the feds limit the size due to blind spot issues (completely valid). New York City has special rules for long trucks (and might not even allow double-trailers) due to the amount of pedestrians here, but i'm not sure if those rules only specifically apply to trucks, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blitz Posted October 25, 2013 Share #7 Posted October 25, 2013 I believe the feds limit the size due to blind spot issues (completely valid). New York City has special rules for long trucks (and might not even allow double-trailers) due to the amount of pedestrians here, but i'm not sure if those rules only specifically apply to trucks, I see double trailers all the time. FedEx uses them, although they are a lot smaller than average. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobtehpanda Posted October 25, 2013 Share #8 Posted October 25, 2013 I see double trailers all the time. FedEx uses them, although they are a lot smaller than average. Upon doing further research, it appears that you can operate a truck longer than 55 ft in the city, but it requires special mirrors and a permit from NYCDOT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aemoreira81 Posted October 26, 2013 Share #9 Posted October 26, 2013 Upon doing further research, it appears that you can operate a truck longer than 55 ft in the city, but it requires special mirrors and a permit from NYCDOT. Any vehicle with a GVWR of 26,000+ needs those mirrors. As for the special permits, they are required only under certain conditions: 1. 53-foot trailers for any street use in NYC other than going to or from LI via the New England Thruway, the Throgs Neck Expressway and Bridge, the Clearview Expressway, and the Long Island Expressway. 2. 48-foot, 102-inch trailers, or trucks longer than 55 feet, not carrying household goods, beyond 1 statute mile from an interstate highway. 48-foot trailers regardless of width carrying household goods are allowed on all truck routes. Trucks requiring permits need two permits...one to get to the destination and one to leave. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Missabassie Posted October 28, 2013 Share #10 Posted October 28, 2013 Geez... can't get in hell... can't get outta hell without a damn permit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYSubwayBuff Posted October 28, 2013 Share #11 Posted October 28, 2013 Vanhool's AGG300 is 80 ft, would be great if we could use that Sent from my SGH-T989 using Tapatalk now Free Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blitz Posted October 28, 2013 Share #12 Posted October 28, 2013 Vanhool's AGG300 is 80 ft, would be great if we could use that Sent from my SGH-T989 using Tapatalk now Free I believe that buses longer than 75ft are illegal in the US... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYSubwayBuff Posted October 28, 2013 Share #13 Posted October 28, 2013 Ik but if they manufacture it, it's possible Sent from my SGH-T989 using Tapatalk now Free Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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