Testing Procedures
A Full Test currently consists of the following tests:
1. Maintainability1.1. Accessibility of Components and Subsystems1.2. Servicing, Preventive Maintenance, and Repair and Maintenance During Testing1.3. ...
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History of the Bus Testing Program
Section 317 of the Surface Transportation and Uniform Relocation Assistance Act (STURAA; Public Law 100-17) of 1987 provided that no funds appropriated or made available under the Urban Mass Transportation Act of 1964, as amended, were to be obligated or expended for the acquisition of a new...
Prototype Vehicle Policy
The contents of this page do not have the force and effect of law and are not meant to bind the public in any way. This page is intended only to provide clarity to the public regarding existing requirements under the law or agency policies. Recipients and subrecipients should refer to FTA’s...Interpretations of Definitions
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To obtain an FTA determination on bus testing requirements and/or an authorization to test a bus:
Review the requirements at Bus Testing Requirements Determination and Testing Authorization Process. Log in to the FTA Bus Testing Portal, which will prompt you to enter and/or...Bus Testing Requirements Determination and Testing Authorization Process
The contents of this page do not have the force and effect of law and are not meant to bind the public in any way. This page is intended only to provide clarity to the public regarding existing requirements under the law or agency policies. Recipients and subrecipients should refer to FTA’s...Bus Testing Reports
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Recipient (Grantee) ResponsibilitiesA recipient of FTA Capital Assistance, often referred to as a “grantee,” is responsible for:
Determining whether a vehicle it plans to acquire is subject to the requirements of Part 665, and if it is, how to achieve compliance with those requirements....