ly separate bus traffic from employee, visitor, and vendor activity whenever possible,” he said. “Within the maintenance operation, the strate- gic placement of fueling stations, wash facilities, parking areas and maintenance bays can signifi- cantly improve workflow and reduce unnecessary vehicle movement.” In looking to the future, it’s important to view
facilities as strategic assets that directly affect ser- vice reliability, cost management and the overall effectiveness of the transportation operation, Sims added. That includes factors ranging from tech- nology to safety. “Technology should also be viewed as a critical
component of infrastructure planning,” he said. “Investments in telematics, fleet management sys- tems, digital work orders, and automated reporting tools can provide long-term operational benefits.” Equally important are safety considerations
such as adequate lighting, camera coverage, pe- destrian pathways, and clear sightlines throughout the facility. ●
Modest But Meaningful
While major investments are often needed to bring substantial progress, relatively modest improvements can also have major impact. At Uinta Coun- ty School District #4 in Mountain View, Wyoming, a new garage has significant- ly improved operations for the 16-bus fleet. “We went from a pit for servicing buses to a heated building,” said Brian Deru, the district’s transportation director. “It had no ventilation and it had water in it most of the time.” The upgrade has also lessened weath- er-related problems. “Parking buses inside a heated building cuts down on idle time and many oth- er costs,” Deru said.
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