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2007

INTERNATIONAL

BUS ROADEO

HANDBOOK

Published by the

International Bus Roadeo Committee

American Public Transportation Association

1666 K Street, N.W.

Washington, DC 20006-1215

(202) 496-4800

Fax: (202) 496-4324

www.apta.com

FOREWORD

The American Public Transportation

Association is proud to present the APTA

International Bus Roadeo Handbook. The

International Bus Roadeo includes

competition events for both Bus Operators

and Bus Mechanics. Awards are given in

each practice area and there is an overall

grand prize for the transit system with the

highest combined score for the bus operator

and bus mechanic team.

The International Bus Roadeo takes place

the Sunday prior to APTA’s Bus and

Paratransit Conference. Roadeo activities

begin on the Friday before the conference

with an orientation and culminate on

Tuesday night at the Roadeo Banquet.

The International Bus Roadeo Committee’s

goals are to provide the most equitable

competition possible, encourage the highest

degree of professionalism in bus operators

and mechanics, and build camaraderie

among all those who compete. Through

sportsmanship and pride of work, the APTA

International Bus Roadeo stands as a symbol

of the important role bus operators and

mechanics play in providing transit’s

customers with safe, reliable service. We

look forward to your support and

participation in this year’s International Bus

Roadeo competition.This handbook contains

rules and guidance for Roadeo participants.

Please note: Roadeo courses, problems,

and distances are depicted here as

guidelines, with distances and measurements

of approximate value. They should be used

as a general resource in helping the

participant prepare for the competition, but

may not reflect the specific measurements

on the day of the Roadeo.

Thank you for your interest and

participation. Good luck!

APTA’s Vision Statement Be the leading force in advancing public

transportation.

APTA’s Mission Statement To strengthen and improve public

transportation, APTA serves and leads its

diverse membership through advocacy,

innovation, and information sharing. APTA and its members and staff work to

ensure that public transportation is available

and accessible for all Americans in

communities across the country.

APTA’s Core Values Statement Leadership, Integrity, Excellence,

Diversity, Inclusiveness, Fairness and

Equity, Teamwork, Professionalism, and

Accountability

APTA’s Policy on Diversity The American Public Transportation

Association recognizes the importance of

diversity for conference topics and

speakers and is committed to increasing

the awareness of its membership on

diversity issues. APTA welcomes ideas

and suggestions on how to strengthen its

efforts to meet these important diversity

objectives.

2007 INTERNATIONAL BUS ROADEO COMMITTEE

Ned Fox, Chair

Acting Director of Maintenance

Sacramento Regional Transit

District

Richard J Daley Jr, Vice-Chair,

Operations

General Manager, Paul Revere

Transportation

Alternate Concepts, Inc.

Joe Saldana, Vice-Chair,

Mechanics

Director, Maintenance

Charlotte Area Transit System

Bus Operations Division

Michael E Hennessy,

Immediate Past Chair

Regional Sales Manager

ISE Corporation

Mary Beth Cobleigh-Beal,

Secretary

General Manager

Chicago Transit Authority

Lurae Stuart, Staff Advisor

Sr. Project Manager

American Public Transportation

Association

Dwight Allen,

Transit Operations Supervisor

Culver CityBus

Lance W Apperson,

Assistant Manager of Operations

Utah Transit Authority

Mark Bair,

DIWA-Technical Representative

Voith Turbo Inc.

Juan D Battle,

Operations Director

Indianapolis Public

Transportation Corporation

Robert Baulsir

Chief Operating Officer

Nashville Metropolitan Transit

Authority

Brett C Bell,

DIWA-Service Manager, DIWA

Transmissions

Voith Turbo Inc.

Charles Berkshire,

Vice President, Fleet

Maintenance

Laidlaw Transit Services, Inc.

Dan Besserer

Director, Fleet Support, Public

Sector

Motor Coach Industries, Ltd.

Dave Bielsker,

Service Development Planner

Long Beach Transit

Michael Bottone

Director, Vehicle Technology

Los Angeles County

Metropolitan Transportation

Authority

Jane G Brown,

Manager, Safety & Training

Montgomery County Transit

Services

James Burrell,

Safety Coordinator, Office of

Safety and Security

Charlotte Area Transit System

Henry Bustillo,

Training Administrator

Maintenance Department

AC Transit (Alameda-Contra

Costa Transit District)

Mark Catenacci,

Chief Instructor

Southeastern Pennsylvania

Transportation Authority

(SEPTA)

Victoria Chesney

Shift Supervisor

OMNITRANS

Frank Ciccarella,

Vice President, Safety and

Security

Laidlaw Transit Services, Inc.

Jamie Cressman,

Fleet Support Manager

Motor Coach Industries

Joseph Diaz,

System Safety & Security

Officer

Hillsborough Area Regional

Transit Authority (HART)

Ted Dowling

Sales Representative-Bus

Transit

USSC Group, Inc.

Marion Driscoll,

Section Chief, OCC & Training

Massachusetts Bay


Christopher Durant,

Maintenance Superintendent

San Joaquin Regional Transit

District

Gary Farrell

Bus Business Director – Sales &

Support

Cummins Inc.

Oscar M Flores,

Manager, Transit Operations

Training

Dallas Area Rapid Transit

Roger A Fraser,

Operations Supervisor

Lee County Transit (Lee Tran)

Michael Gaborcik,

Regional Sales Manager

Irwin Transportation Seating

Company

Sid Gnewikow

Bus Product Service Manager

Thermo King Corporation

Thomas M Greufe,

Senior Vice President, Safety &

Training

MV Transportation, Inc.

Paul Halaschak

Director of Maintenance

Eastern Contra Costa Transit

Authority

Thomas Harney,

Director, Bus Maintenance

Training

New Jersey Transit Corporation

John L Hendrickson,

General Manager

Waco Transit System (WTS)

Richard R Hibbs,

Safety & Training

Superintendent

Golden Gate Transit

Sam L Jacobs,

Director, Bus Transportation

Metro Transit

Allen F Jagger,

Manager, Operations Support

Orange County Transportation

Authority

Frank E Jennings,

Vice President, Transportation


Mark T Johnson,

Director, Transit Operations

Lane Transit District

Napoleon Jones,

Transit Specialist

Voith Turbo Inc.

Steve Kiner

Motor Coach Industries, Inc.

David Kowalski,

Manager II, Maintenance


Christopher R Lake,

Assistant Chief Transportation

Officer, Customer Relations

MTA New York City Transit

Geoff Lawrence,

Vice President, Sales

Truck Trailer Transit

David Longa,

San Francisco Municipal

Transportation Agency (Muni)

Robert Lundgren,

Road Supervisor

LAKETRAN

Marvin K Mason,

Superintendent, Maintenance

Training

Maryland Transit

Administration

Gene Mayfield,

Manager - Product Service

Allison Transmission

Michael Meloche

Director, Public Sector, Fleet

Support


Alphonso Menendez,

Superintendent, Transit

Operations

StarMetro - City of Tallahassee

Stephen W Moody,

Supervisor, Bus Maintenance

Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid

Transit Authority

Faye L Moore,

General Manager



Steven J Mullaly,

Senior Maintenance Instructor

Los Angeles County

Metropolitan Transportation

Authority

Melvin Munsterman,

Maintenance Training

Coordinator

Pierce County Public

Transportation Benefit Area

Authority Corporation (Pierce

Transit)

Skip Neff


Tony Pascarella


Talkoy E Peoples,

Senior Technical Instructor

Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid

Transit Authority

Zachary Poff

Lead DIWA Service Technician

Voith Turbo Inc.

Carlos Ponce


Louis A Quaglia,

Business Development Manager


Donald Railton,

Account Manager, Bus & Coach

Bendix

Charles R Rodman,

Central Region Sales Manager

Thermo King Corporation

Donald E Saul,

Maintenance Training Instructor

Washington Metropolitan Area

Transit Authority

Merrill Scherer,

Special Projects Manager

GRTC Transit System

Bill Schneeman,

Program Manager,

Transportation Management

Systems

Orbital Transportation

Management Systems (TMS)

Frank Scholl,

Senior Maintenance Instructor

Orange County Transportation

Authority

John E Seccia,

Director

MTA New York City Transit

Betty Shirley,

Operations Manager


Greg L Sickmeier,

Senior Product Training

Instructor

Allison Transmission

Phillip R Simmons,

Manager - Maintenance

Training


Frederick Smith,

Road Operations Sales Manager

Voith Turbo Inc.

Gary Smith,

Administrative Supervisor

Greater Dayton Regional Transit

Authority

William E Snell,

Senior Instructor

San Mateo County Transit

District (SamTrans)

Donald St. Amand Sr.,

System Safety Officer

Rhode Island Public Transit

Authority

Tony L Stevenson,

Director of Transportation

Western Pacific Transportation

Company

Robert Strangways,

Fleet Support Manager


Joseph Tating,

Operations Training Coordinator

AC Transit (Alameda-Contra

Costa Transit District)

Mark Thomas,

Technical Training Supervisor

Santa Clara Valley


George Todd ,

Director of Public Safety

Rochester Genesee Regional


Joseph L Trottie III,

Special Events Coordinator

Jacksonville Transportation

Authority

Joyce Wall

Assistant Manager, Paratransit


Ronald A Walls,

OEM Service Manager

Cummins Inc.

Joyce Watson,

Financial Operations

Administrator



(SEPTA)

John Weins,

Executive Vice President

Truck Trailer Transit

William Welch,

Transportation

Supervisor/Trainer

Sacramento Regional Transit

District

Ralign T Wells,

Director, Metro Subway

Maryland Transit

Administration

Brian Whelan,

Assistant Director of

Transportation

Capital Metropolitan


Richard K Williams,

Instructor

Washington Metropolitan Area

Transit Authority

Loren Wyatt

Training Manager

Nashville Metropolitan Transit

Authority

Victoria M Zambito,

Training Specialist

Center for Urban Transportation

Research/College of

Engineering

Sandra Surretsky,

Technical Support & Training Administrator

New Jersey Transit Corporation (NJ TRANSIT)

Richard Swanson


TABLE OF CONTENTS

GENERAL INFORMATION………………………………….……….…..…1 Contestant Qualifications

Ineligibility

Registration

Schedule

Spectators

AWARDS/SCORING…………………………………………...………..……2 General

Grand Champion

Operator/Maintenance Awards

OPERATORS’ ROADEO………………………………..………….….…….4 Scheduled Activities

Equipment

Operator Events

Other Scoring Events

Operator Scoring

MAINTENANCE ROADEO……………………………….………….….…12 General Information

Maintenance Events

Maintenance Scoring

CUSTOMER SERVICE CHALLENGE…………………..…………….…26

QUESTIONS…………………………………………………………….…...29

HOST INFORMATION……………………………………………….……30

APPENDICES.................................................................................................38

Appendix 1: Swap Meet……………………………….....……..39

Appendix 2: Roadeo Winners…………………….……..….…..40

Appendix 3: Frequently Asked Q & A………………………....45

Appendix 4: Operator Course Descriptions…………………….51

Appendix 5: Operator Event Descriptions……………………...54

Appendix 6: Operator Score Sheets………….…………………64

Appendix 7: Maintenance Score Sheets…………………...…....83

Appendix 8: Customer Service Challenge Score Sheet…………92

Appendix 9: APTA International Schedule of Events……….….94

I. GENERAL INFORMATION

Each APTA member transit system is entitled to send one (1) operator and/or one

(1) maintenance team to the International Bus Roadeo Competition. APTA

reserves the right to interpret this rule according to the transit system membership

status.

A. CONTESTANT QUALIFICATIONS

In order to compete in the APTA International Bus Roadeo, contestants are required to meet

certain qualifications. Local transit systems are expected to enforce the following eligibility

requirements. Contestants must:

1. Be employees of an APTA member transit system or represent a Community

Transportation Association of America (CTAA) member organization;

2. Have worked, full-time or part-time, in the field in which they are competing (operator

or mechanic) for not less than one year prior to the date of the Roadeo and must have a

job description that matches that position;

3. Be properly licensed by the jurisdiction in which they work;

4. Meet their local transit system's guidelines on sickness and absenteeism; and

5. Possess a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).

B. INELIGIBILITY

Any of the following conditions during the span of one (1) year prior to the date of entry into the

Roadeo make an employee ineligible to compete:

1. A preventable or chargeable accident in the prior year up to the roadeo;

2. A suspension as a result of punitive action;

3. Four or more miss-outs/no-shows for scheduled work;

4. Compensation for and/or functioning as an instructor/trainer for 60 days or more in the

previous year; or

5. A job description of yardman, clerk, office worker, training instructor, telephone

information operator, supervisory personnel, or dispatcher.

NOTE: Contestants are not permitted to receive compensation for practice time during the

time between their local Roadeo and the APTA International competition. For

purposes of the Roadeo, compensation is considered to be paid time.

C. REGISTRATION

International Bus Roadeo badges, program, and banquet tickets will be available at the APTA

Roadeo registration area.

D. SCHEDULE

The general Roadeo schedule is listed below. A more detailed schedule with times and

locations is located in Appendix 9 and at registration.

Friday: Orientation

Saturday: Operator Practice, Operator Pre-Trip inspection demonstration,

Customer Service Challenge preliminary interview and

Maintenance training sessions

Sunday: Competition

Swap Meet

Tuesday: International Bus Roadeo Grand Awards Banquet

E. SPECTATORS

Spectators are welcome in the spectator areas but are not allowed on the Operator obstacle

course. The availability of spectator space for the maintenance events vary from year to year

based on space. Due to the nature of the maintenance events a common spectator area is not

available. However, family and property members may observe their team compete in each of

the events.

II. AWARDS/SCORING

A. GENERAL

Each International Bus Roadeo contestant will receive a Participant's Award.

Award winners will be announced at the International Bus Roadeo Grand Awards Banquet on

Tuesday evening.

Final scores and order of finish for all contestants will be available immediately following the

Banquet from the Roadeo Committee stationed at the doors.

Other prizes will be mailed to the winners following the Roadeo.

B. GRAND CHAMPION and Combined Competition Awards

1. Only those transit agencies that had participants in both the Operator and Maintenance

events are qualified for the Grand Champion.

2. The Grand Champion will be determined by the averaged percentage of scored points for

both events. The percentage is determined by dividing the points scored by the points

possible. For Example:

TOTAL POSSIBLE POINTS: Operator: 650 Maintenance: 1875

TEAM A Operator: 600 Maintenance: 1600

TEAM B Operator: 580 Maintenance: 1650

Team A’s score would be calculated as follows:

Operator Score: 92.3 % (600/650) Maintenance Score: 85.3 % (1600/1875)

Add the percentages together: 92.3 % + 85.3 % = 177.64 %

Divide by 2: 177.64 ÷ 2 = 88.82

Team B’s score would be calculated as follows:

Operator Score: 89.2 % (580/650) Maintenance Score: 91.67 % (1650/1875)

Add the percentages together: 89.2 % + 91.67 % = 180.9 %

Divide by 2: 180.9 % ÷ 2 = 90.45

Team B would win the Grand Champion.

3. Ties for the Grand Champion will have the following tiebreaker formula: the lowest total

combination of the elapsed time for the designated bus operator plus the total elapsed times

for the Detroit Diesel/Allison Power Train, Cummins/Voith Power Train, and Truck Trailer

Transit/Bendix Air Brake System events.

4. Teams placing second and third in the combined competition will receive plaque/trophy.

C. OPERATOR/MAINTENANCE AWARDS

1. The first place winners in each of the competitions, 35'/40' Operator and Maintenance, will

each receive $1,000 in U.S. currency, a plaque/trophy and a Champion's ring. The transit

systems of the first place winners will also receive a plaque/trophy.

2. The second place winners in each of the competitions, 35'/40' Operator and Maintenance, will

each receive $500 in U.S. currency and a plaque/trophy. The transit systems of the second

place winners will also receive a plaque/trophy.

3. The third place winners in each of the competitions, 35'/40' Operator and Maintenance, will

each receive $250 in U.S. currency and a plaque/trophy. The transit systems of the third place

winners will also receive a plaque/trophy.

4. The highest scores in each of the maintenance events will be recognized by a separate award.

Sponsors of the Maintenance events also provide prizes.

D. CUSTOMER SERVICE CHALLEGE AWARD

1. The first place winner in the Customer Service Challenge will receive a plaque or

trophy. The transit systems of each will also receive a plaque.

III. OPERATORS’ ROADEO

A. SCHEDULED ACTIVITIES Please refer to Appendix 8 for a more detail schedule of events, times and places.

1. ORIENTATION – FRIDAY

a. The final course layout will be distributed.

b. Official starting time schedules and course diagrams will be distributed at

Orientation.

c. On Field Roadeo Officials will be identified.

d. Questions and Answer session regarding the published rules.

2. PRACTICE DAY - SATURDAY

Operator Practice:

a. Contestants will be allowed to inspect the course visually (from the course

periphery only) on practice day only.

b. On practice day, contestants are required to report to the Roadeo Starter at least

30 minutes prior to their scheduled start time. Contestants who report late on

practice day will not be allowed to make the practice run.

c. Each contestant will be allowed one practice run on the course for which he or

she is registered (35' or 40'). While the practice run is not mandatory,

contestants are strongly encouraged to participate.

d. Uniforms are optional for practice.

Pre-trip Inspection Competition (demonstration only for 2007):

a. Operators will be assigned a time following their practice run to report for the

Pre-Trip Inspection competition.

b. Operators should report 15 minutes prior to their assigned time to the Pre-Trip

Inspection report area.

c. The Pre-Trip Inspection Competition is mandatory for all competing operators.

Customer Service Preliminary Round (to qualify for Customer Service

Challenge on Monday) a. Operators interested in competing in the Customer Service Challenge must

participate in a face-to-face interview with the judging panel on Saturday

b. The Customer Service Challenge judges will be located at the Roadeo site and

will interview interested contestants starting at 8:30 a.m..

c. Operators should arrive 10 minutes prior to their scheduled interview time.

d. Interviews will take no more than 10 minutes.

3. COMPETITION DAY - SUNDAY

a. Contestants are required to report to the Roadeo Starter at least 30 minutes prior to

their scheduled competition start time. Contestant who report late on competition day

may be disqualified from competition.

b. Contestants will be judged on appearance and driving skills only.

c. On Competition Day contestants will not be tested with a safety quiz or defective

bus test.

d. Contestants must be in the full regulation uniform of their transit system for

competition inspection. Upon completion of the inspection, contestants will be

allowed to remove coats and ties if desired.

e. The order of events (obstacles) of the Roadeo competition course will be

determined by a selection process from several possible layouts. Each event

(obstacle) will be laid out according to the provisions stated in this Handbook.

f. Roadeo Officials will attempt to utilize the measurements set forth in this

Handbook; however, Roadeo Officials reserve the right to make changes based on

the space available at the Roadeo site and equipment variations. The course will

be verified by the On-field Officials to ensure that all events (obstacles) are

negotiable with the equipment provided.

B. EQUIPMENT

1. Contestants will compete using a 40 foot or a 35 foot bus.

2. The buses will be equipped with bike racks if used by the host property.

3. Contestants must drive the size vehicle selected when registering for the competition.

4. Competition vehicle detail sheets can be found in the Host Information section of this

handbook.

C. VIGIL INFORMATION

This year, Vigil Systems, is supplying a bus operator assessment tool called VigilPassenger, as a

trial to help streamline the judging and scoring process. This palm-sized device will objectively

measure braking and cornering forces and produce an automatic “smoothness of operation

score”, to determine the driver’s ability to smoothly navigate the obstacles. VigilPassenger will

also be used for automatic timekeeping and data collection to assist on-board judges in scoring

the event.

D. OPERATOR COURSE EVENTS:

The eleven driving problems or tests are worth 50 points each. Event drawings are included as

Appendix 5

1. Serpentine a. This problem tests the contestant’s ability to negotiate tight turns. The driver

enters the course through a “gate,” weaves in and out through three cones and exits

the course through a “gate.”

b. Points will be deducted for:

• touching cones,

• shifting into reverse, or

• not completing course as designed.

2. Offset Street a. This test requires the contestant to drive through two separate narrow lanes that are

offset one full lane’s width from each other.


• touching cones,



3. Rear Duals Clearance a. This is a judgment problem where the contestant must drive through a lane with the

right dual tires. The lane is only slightly wider than the total outside width of a pair

of rear duals and is marked with large flat washers and tennis balls. The lane

diminishes in width from the entrance to the exit.


• touching balls,

• shifting in reverse, or


4. Right Turn a. This problem tests the contestant’s ability to negotiate a tight 90° turn. The corner

is marked with cones and the right rear tire of the bus is to pass within 6 inches of the

corner cone.


• touching cones,

• shifting into reverse,

• excessive right rear tire clearance, or


5. First Customer Stop a. This event simulates a customer stop. The contestant stops the vehicle with the

front tires within 6 inches of the simulated curb. Rear tires must be within 15 inches

of the simulated curb. After stopping the vehicle, the operator opens the door to

complete the test. An ADA stop announcement must be made prior to exiting the

passenger stop.


• touching cones,

• touching “curb,”

• front tire measurement over 6 inches,

• rear tire measurement over 15 inches,


• not completing the course as designed.

6. Left-Hand Reverse a. This problem tests the contestant’s ability to turn a vehicle around at a route

terminal which requires the vehicle to back up to the left.


• touching cones,

• shifting into reverse after the initial reverse,

• rear clearance beyond 36 inches, or


7. Left Hand Turn a. This problem tests the contestant’s ability to make a tight left turn in a close

situation. The contestant is required to swing the vehicle into a 90° turn without

touching any of the cones.


• touching cones,



8. Second Customer Stop a. This event simulates another customer stop. The contestant stops the vehicle with

the front tires within 6 inches of the simulated curb. Rear tires must be within 15

inches of the simulated curb. After stopping the vehicle, the operator opens the door

to complete the test. An ADA stop announcement must be made prior to exiting the

passenger stop.


• touching cones,

• touching “curb,”

• front tire measurement over 6 inches,

• rear tire measurement over 15 inches,



9. Right Hand Reverse a. This problem tests the contestant’s ability to turn a vehicle around at a route

terminal which requires the vehicle to back up to the right.


• touching cones,

• shifting into reverse after the initial reverse,

• rear clearance beyond 36 inches, or


10. Diminishing Clearance a. This problem tests the contestant’s ability to judge the position and speed of his/her

vehicle. The contestant is required to drive through a narrowing V-shaped channel

outlined with barrels while maintaining a minimum speed of 20 miles per hour.


• touching barrels,

• speed below 20 miles per hour, or


11. Judgment Stop a. This event tests the contestant’s ability to judge closing distances between the bus

and a small object directly ahead. A small cone is placed on the final stop. The

contestant must stop with the front bumper or bike rack within 6 inches of the cone.


• touching cone,

• excessive total stops,

• excessive clearance beyond 6 inch limit, or


E. OTHER SCORED EVENTS

1. Safety Habits a. Contestant’s safety habits will be reviewed while operating the vehicle.

b. This event category is worth 25 points.

c. Points will be deducted for:

• failure to use proper turn signals,

• failure to sound horn before backing up,

• failure to use flashers while backing up,

• moving vehicle with door open,

• poor posture,

• poor use of mirrors,

• poor use of hands, or

• poor use of feet.

2. Smoothness of Operation a. Contestant’s ability to deliver a smooth ride will be evaluated during the

driving events.



• failure to make A.D.A. announcements,

• sudden stops,

• sudden starts, or

• abrupt turns.

3. Personal Appearance a. The contestant’s personal appearance will be evaluated for neatness, cleanliness

and professionalism. The contestant must report wearing the uniform appropriate

for his/her transit system.



• wrinkled, dirty, incomplete uniform,

• unpolished or dirty shoes, or,

• unkempt personal appearance.

d. Contestants who report wearing shoes with heels that exceed 1½ inches will not

be allowed to compete unless the shoes are changed prior to competing. Shoe

heels built up for medical/corrective purposes will be allowed based on course

judge approval. (Chairman or Vice Chairman)

4. Total Course Time a. Contestants are timed for each driving course event. Timing begins when the

contestant begins the course and ends with the completion of the judgment stop.

b. Time is stopped for mechanical trouble, any type of course blockage that would

impede contestant progress and where measurements are required for event

scoring.

c. Point are deducted for each second over seven (7) minutes required to complete

the course. Maximum deduction is 120 points.

d. A maximum of 10 minutes will be allowed to complete the course.

Competitors will be required to vacate the course after 10 minutes.

F. DEMONSTRATION EVENT Pre-Trip Inspection

a. Defects

1. Eight (8) equipment-related defects and (1) security hazards are

planted on or in a bus. These defects would make a bus

operationally unready or unsafe.

2. Defects are of a type that an operator would find when performing a

pre-trip inspection.

3. Identification of defects does not require starting the bus or crawling

under the bus.

4. Operators will not be allowed to have a checklist of defects to refer to

during the competition.

5. Eligible defects might include broken, loose, bad, missing, or

incorrect:

► seats ► all type of lights

► windows ► stanchions

► flooring ► fire extinguisher

► windshield ► wipers

► mirrors ► number

► doors ► license plate

► bell cord

and a security hazard such as an abandoned package or briefcase.

Sponsored by New Flyer

6. Ineligible defects include:

► defects under the bus

► exterior body damage

► paint problems

► wheelchair operations

► kneeling functions

► radios

► fare boxes

► destination signs

► battery compartment

7. Equipment where multiple defects are possible will be counted

only once, i.e., seats, windows, lights.

8. Front and rear windows, headlights, tail lights, brake lights, mirrors, and

turn signals will each count as separate defects.

b. Time

1. Each operator will be allotted seven (7) minutes to inspect, locate,

identify, and legibly record any defects found.

2. Time warnings will be given to the team at the two (2) minute, one (1)

minute, and 30 second time marks.

3. Recording defects and securing doors will not be allowed after time has

elapsed.

c. Scoring

1. Five (5) points will be awarded for each of eight (8) planted

defects found, and ten (10) points will be awarded for one (1)

planted security challenge for a maximum of fifty (50) points.

2. Points will be awarded only for those recorded defects that were

planted by the judges. No points will be awarded for identification

of defects which were not planted.

3. The operator will notify the judge when finished. Once notice is

given, the operator may not list additional defects.

4. The judge will review the list of defects with each operator for

clarification.

5. A penalty of one (1) point will be assessed for each instance where

the bus is not returned to its original condition; for example, one (1)

point assessed for lights left on, wipers left running, master switch on,

windows open, and escape hatches open, etc.

6. Starting the bus constitutes a safety violation and will result in

the operator being disqualified from this event. The inspection bus

will be supplied with necessary electrical power and air pressure.

G. OPERATOR SCORING (Operator Score Sheets can be found in Appendix 6.)

Driving Competition:

1. The 35' and 40' competitions are two separate competitions.

2. There will be a first, second and third place award in each competition.

3. There are 650 maximum points for each competition

4. 50 points will be deducted for obstacles attempted in the wrong order.

5. Ten (10) points will be deducted for any course marker not associated with an event

(obstacle) touched.

6. The full value of the event (obstacle) will be deducted for any event not attempted or

completed as designed.

7. In case of tie, the tie breakers will be as follows

1. Lowest time on the course

2. Score on the Judgment Stop.

8. Judgment of events (obstacles) will be the responsibility of the Event Judges. All

decisions made by Event Judges are final.

9. Procedural questions must be directed to appropriate On-field Roadeo Officials.

(Chairman or Vice Chairman)

10. Contestants are only allowed on the course when competing.

11. Contestants are not permitted to talk to Event Judges at any time during the

competition.

12. Enforcement of all Roadeo “Rules and Regulations,” supervision of Event Judges,

and on-the-spot procedural decisions will be the responsibility of the Roadeo Officials.

The Chair of the International Bus Roadeo Committee is the Chief Roadeo Official.

New Flyer Pre-trip Inspection Competition:

1. For the 2007 Roadeo, the Pre-Trip Inspection will be a demonstration event only.

2. The Pre-Trip Inspection will be scored but the score will not be included in the

final scoring for the competition.

VI. MAINTENANCE ROADEO

A. GENERAL INFORMATION

1. Maintenance teams normally consist of three (3) maintenance employees. Two

member maintenance teams may compete but must compete without concessions.

2. All members of the maintenance team may participate in all events.

3. Contestant teams must arrive at the Maintenance check-in at least 30 minutes prior to

their scheduled competition time. Teams arriving late may be disqualified from the

competition.

4. Each team member will be supplied with a clipboard, paper, pencil, flashlight,

necessary rags, and compartment door T-key. Each team will be supplied with team

numbers and team stickers for each event.

5. Abbreviations used in the shop or industry are allowed as long as they are

understandable to the judges.

6. A general location must be given when identifying multiple equipment defects, i.e.,

window RR.

7. Any Maintenance team member reported at the Roadeo site on Friday (practice day)

may cause their team to be immediately disqualified from the Roadeo.

8. On competition day, contestants may not watch or be in any of the competition areas

either before or after competing.

9. Still photos are allowed during the competition. There will be absolutely no video

cameras and/or video taping in the maintenance competition area.

10. Maintenance teams must wear proper clothing including, closed toe footwear and

long pants (no shorts) for the competition.

B. COMPETITION EVENTS

Transit mechanics are required to diagnose and repair complaints of low power, excessive

smoke, harsh shifting and/or other performance related problems. Proper diagnostic and

trouble shooting techniques then become essential in insuring that buses meet the required

levels of performance for daily revenue service. This, then, becomes another means of

testing and measuring a team of mechanics' knowledge, skills and abilities.

The Maintenance Competition Events include the following:

1. Written Test;

2. Vehicle Inspection;

3. Detroit Diesel/Allison Power Train Defect;

4. Cummins/Voith Power Train Defect;

5. Truck Trailer Transit/Bendix Air Brake System (ABS) Defect; and

6. Thermo King HVAC IntelligAIRE Defect.

7. MCI Multiplex Module (DEMONSTRATION ONLY EVENT -2007)

1. Written Test

1. Each maintenance team will jointly take a written test of 50 questions.

2. The test will use the ASE format with a split of questions between general

knowledge, engine, HVAC, brakes, electrical and transmission.

3. The test is worth a total of 125 points.

4. Tie breakers for ties on the written test will be as follows: first tie breaker –

least amount of time to complete the test, second tie breaker – 4 identified

questions

2. Vehicle Inspection

a. Defects

1. Fourteen (14) equipment-related defects are planted on or in a bus. These

defects would make a bus operationally unready.

2. Defects are of a type that a mechanic should find during a minor

maintenance inspection.

3. Identification of defects does not require starting the bus or crawling under

the bus.

4. Teams will not be allowed to have a checklist of defects to refer to during

the competition.

5. Eligible defects might include broken, loose, bad, missing, or incorrect:

► seats ► all type of lights

► windows ► stanchions

► flooring ► fire extinguisher

► door engines ► wipers

► windshield ► number

► mirrors ► license plate

► doors ► dipsticks

► bell cord ► a security hazard

6. Ineligible defects include:

► defects under the bus

► exterior body damage

► paint problems

► wheelchair operations

► kneeling functions

► radios

► fareboxes

► destination signs

► battery compartment

7. Equipment where multiple defects are possible will be counted only once, i.e.,

seats, windows, lights.

8. Front and rear windows, headlights, tail lights, brake lights, mirrors, and turn

signals will each count as separate defects.

b. Time

1. All members of a team are allotted seven (7) minutes to inspect, locate,

identify, and legibly record any defects found.

2. Time warnings will be given to the team at the two (2) minute, one (1) minute,

and 30 second time marks.

3. Recording defects and securing doors will not be allowed after time has

elapsed.

c. Scoring

1. Twenty-five (25) points are awarded for each planted defect found, with a

maximum of three hundred and fifty (350) points.

2. Points will be awarded only for those recorded defects that were planted by the

judges. No points will be awarded for identification of defects which were not

planted.

3. The team will notify the judges when they are finished. Once notice is given,

the team may not list additional defects.

4. The judges will review the list of defects with each team for clarification.

5. A penalty of ten (10) points will be assessed for each instance where the bus is

not returned to its original condition; for example, ten (10) points assessed for

each compartment door not secured including the entrance door, lights left on,

wipers left running, master switch on, windows open, and escape hatches open,

etc.

6. Starting the bus constitutes a safety violation and will result in the team being

disqualified from this event. The inspection bus will be supplied with necessary

electrical power and air pressure.

3. Detroit Diesel / Allison Transmission Power Train Defect

a. Defects

1. Seven (7) defects or problems related to engine and transmission

malfunctions are planted. One defect will render the engine inoperable.

For purposes of the Roadeo, inoperable means that the engine will not

start or, when started will not maintain an idle of 700 rpm.

2. A team may attempt to start the engine at anytime to check for defects.

3. Defects might include:

► Improper activation of components;

► Malfunctioning fuel injector;

► Obstruction with the flow of air, water, exhaust, fuel or oil;

► Improper fluid levels;

► Defective sensors, wires and/or connectors; and/or

► Missing assemblies or parts thereof.

4. Defects do NOT include fluid leaks such as oil, water, fuel, etc.

5. Defect determination which normally would require a running engine will

not be scored if the engine is not started.

b. Time

1. All team members will be allotted ten (10) minutes to inspect, trouble

shoot, diagnose, correct, and legibly record the planted defects.

2. The team is only required to correct that defect which prevents the power

train from starting and/or maintaining an idle speed of 700 rpm.


minute, and 30 second time marks.

c. Scoring

1. Fifty (50) points are awarded for each planted defect found, with a

maximum of three hundred and fifty (350) points.

2. Points will be awarded for identifying, recording and correcting the

defect which renders the power train inoperable and for identifying and

recording the other six (6) defects. Only those defects planted by the

judges will be considered for scoring purposes.

3. Only seven (7) defects are to be listed. If more than seven are

listed, only the first seven listed will count for scoring purposes.

4. The team will notify the judges when they are finished. Once notice is

given, the team may not list additional defects.


5. A team will be penalized fifty (50) points for not having the power train

in operational condition before an engine start is attempted, i.e. air cleaner

removed, fuel lines disconnected etc.

6. The team will be penalized ten (10) points for misuse of any diagnostic or

test equipment.

8. In the event of a tie, the fastest time to complete the event will determine the

winner.

4. Cummins/Voith Power Train Defect

a. Description

The Cummins Voith engine transmission module is composed of a Cummins ISL 280

engine combined with a Voith 864.3 transmission mounted on a moveable frame. The

engine is a standard Cummins ISL 280 engine, six cylinders displacing 540 cubic

inches. It incorporates a standard Cummins ECM engine control using a J1939 signal

for communication to the transmission. The fuel injection system is the standard

Cummins high pressure system incorporated with the low maintenance fuel filter

assembly with an integrated water separator. The engine also utilizes a wastegated

HX40 turbocharger and is outfitted with a non functional air compressor but fully

functional alternator. The transmission is an 864.3 with a 6 button pushbutton selector

and switches to simulate brake stage 1, 2 and 3 to activate the retarder. There are two

gauges mounted on a panel which show main operating pressure and converter

pressure. The engine and transmission both utilize the latest diagnostic software,

DIWAnogsis for Voith and Insight for Cummins.

b. Defects

1. Seven (7) defects or problems related to engine and transmission

malfunctions are planted. One defect will render the engine inoperable. For

purposes of the Roadeo, inoperable means that the engine will not start or

when started will not maintain an idle of 700 rpm.

2. A team may attempt to start the engine at anytime to check for defects.

3. Types of defects could include:

► Improper activation of components;

► Malfunctioning fuel injector;

► Obstruction with the flow of air, water, exhaust, fuel or oil;

► Improper fluid levels;

► Defective sensors, wires and/or connectors; and/or

► Missing assemblies or parts thereof.

4. Defects do NOT included fluid leaks such as oil, water, fuel, etc

5. The judges will review the list of defects with each team upon

completion of time to clarify their list of defects.

6. Defect determination which normally would require a running

engine will not be scored if the engine is not started.

c. Time

1. Team members will be allotted ten (10) minutes to inspect, trouble

shoot, diagnose, correct, and legibly record the planted defects.

2. The team is only required to correct that defect which prevents the

power train from starting and/or maintaining an idle speed of 700

rpm.

3. Time warnings will be given to the team at the two (2) minute, one

(1) minute, and 30 second time marks.

d. Scoring

1. Fifty (50) points are awarded for each planted defect found, with a

maximum of 350 points.

2. Points will be awarded for each defect correctly identified, recorded,

and, in the case of that defect which renders the power train

inoperable, corrected. Only those defects planted by the judges will

be considered for scoring purposes.

3. Only seven defects are to be listed. If more than seven are listed,

only the first seven listed will count for scoring purposes.

4. The team will notify the judges when they are finished. Once notice

is given, the team may not list additional defects.

5. The judges will review the list of defects with each team for

clarification.

6. A team will be penalized fifty (50) points for not having the power

train in operational condition before an engine start is attempted, i.e.,

air cleaner removed, fuel lines disconnected etc.

7. The team will be penalized ten (10) points for misuse of any

diagnostic or test equipment.

8. In the event of a tie, the fastest start time to complete the event will

determine the winner.

5. Truck Trailer Transit/Bendix Air Brake System (ABS) Defect

The competition will be conducted using a fully functional air brake system with Antilock Brake

System (ABS) components. The components of the system will be functional with the

exception of the air compressor.

a. Description

*NOTE: The description, drawing and component list contains the most current information and is subject to change.

The air brake demonstration board represents a current model year 40'-2 axle transit bus

equipped with an antilock brake system. The board is manufactured to current Federal Motor

Vehicle Safety Standard 121. Air reservoirs and brake chambers are reduced in size to limit air

consumption while maintaining precise control and operation of system components. The

foundation brake system represents an “S” Cam spring braked vehicle. Anti-lock brake system is

a Wabco “D” version 4S/4M 12 volt system controlled by a cab mount electronic control module

with transmission retarder control relay. Brake valves are manufactured by Bendix and are

common to most current transit buses meeting FMVSS 121. All air system components are fully

functional with exception of the air compressor. The air compressor is a cut-away demonstration

unit with fully functional unloader valves.

b. System Components:

• Tu-Flo 700 Air compressor

• D-2 Air Governor, cutout set to 125 PSI

• AD-9 Air Dryer

• Puraguard oil separator mounted after the air dryer

• E-6 Brake application valve

• R-12DC Service brake relay valve with a crack pressure of 5.5 PSI

• R-14 Spring brake relay valve with a crack pressure of 4.0 PSI

• QR-1 Front service brake valve

• SR-1 Spring brake modulation valve

• SL-5 Stop light switches which light the 2 LED stop lights at 5 PSI

• LP-3 Low-pressure switches rated at 70 PSI

• RV-1 Interlock pressure regulator adjusted to 45 PSI

• PR-3 Pressure protection valve mounted on accessory reservoir opens at 80 PSI

• PP-1 Control valve with an application pressure of 40 PSI

• RD-3 Spring brake emergency release valve

• Duplex instrument panel air pressure gauge with green and red needles

representing Primary and Secondary air brake systems.

• ST-3 Safety valve, 150 PSI

• SC-3 single check valves

• DC-4 double check valves

• Wabco open style modulator valves

• Haldex automatic slack adjusters

• Type-20 front service brake chambers

• Type-24 Service/Spring brake chambers

Air Lines are color coded to represent:

• Supply air system Black

• Primary brake system Green

• Secondary brake system Red

• Emergency system Brown

• Governor control Yellow

This event consists of two (2) parts: Part I will be to correctly diagnose and record

any or all of the ABS/Antilock system defect(s). Part II will be to troubleshoot,

identify, and record defects in the air brake system.

c. Defects

Part I – Air Brake System Electrical/Pneumatics Diagnostics 1. The team will be required to use a Digital Volt Ohm Meter (DVOM) to

diagnose an electrical component. The electrical component may include, but is

not limited to: electrical relays, sensors, wiring harness, etc.

2. Part I will be timed and will be used as a tie breaker for the event.

Part II – Air Brake System Trouble Shooting 1. The team will be required to inspect, locate, identify, and legibly record,

including location, the six (6) planted defects.

2. Defects will be mechanical in nature, but will not be air line or connection

leaks.

3. Identification of defects will not require the system to be repaired, taken apart,

or disconnected.

d. Time

1. Seven (7) minutes will be allotted for this event.

2. Time warnings will be given to the team at the remaining time of two (2)

minutes, one (1) minute, and 30 seconds.

e. Scoring

1. Total Possible Points for this event is 350.

2. Fifty (50) points will be awarded for the successful diagnosis of Part I, Air

Brake System Electrical/Pneumatics Diagnostics.

3. Part II, Air Brake System Trouble Shooting, will be worth 300 points. Fifty

(50) points will be awarded for each of the six (6) planted defects found in the Air

Brake System. Points will be given only for those recorded defects that were

planted by the judges. No consideration will be given for listed defects not

planted.

4. The team will be penalized ten (10) points if the ABS board is operated in an

unsafe manner that can cause injury to other team members.

5. The team will be penalized ten (10) points if the ABS board is not returned to

its original status, i.e. Air: on/off, Power: on/off.


the team may not list additional defects.


8. In the event of a tie, the fastest time to diagnose and record the defects in Part I

Air Brake System Electrical/Pneumatics Diagnostics will determine the winner.

For additional information about the Truck Trailer Air Brake System/ABS Event:

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6. Thermo King HVAC IntelligAIRE Defect

a. Description

The competition will be conducted on a fully operational bus air conditioning

maintenance training simulator.

b. Components

• Thermo King Model T Series rear mount bus air conditioning unit;

• IntelligAIRE II controls;

• Thermo King brushless motors;

• X430 compressor and clutch assembly;

• Belt driven 150 amp, 27 Vdc Battery-less alternator; and

• 460VAC/3 phase, 20 horsepower electric motor and batteries.

c. Equipment

The following equipment will be provided for this event:

1. Laptop computer with interface cable and Thermo King IntelligAIRE II

SMART-Pac™ software to provide diagnostic capabilities; and

2. Digital Multi-meter with test leads.

3. No other hand tools should be needed for the competition.

d. Defects

1. One defect will render the air conditioning system inoperable. For purposes

of the Roadeo, inoperable will mean that the 20 horsepower electric motor

which is belt driving the compressor/alternator is running, however, the air

conditioning unit does not operate.

2. Defects will be mechanical or electrical in nature, but leakage of refrigerant

or oil will not be considered a defect.

3. Defects will be such that they do not require the A/C system to be repaired

or taken apart.

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e. Time

1. The team will be allotted ten (10) minutes to inspect, troubleshoot,

diagnose, and legibly record the planted defects.

2. The team will only have to correct the defect that prevents the air

conditioning unit from starting.


minute and 30 second time marks.

f. Scoring

1. Possible points for this event total 350.

2. Fifty (50) points are awarded for each of the six (6) planted defects found

and fifty (50) points for recording and defining the logged code.

3. Points will be given only for those six (6) defects that were planted by the

judges. No consideration will be given for listed defects not planted.

4. Points will be awarded for each defect correctly identified, recorded, and in

the case of the defect which renders the air conditioning unit inoperable,

corrected. Also the logged alarm code number must be recorded and defined.

5. The team will notify the judges when they are finished. Once notice is

given, the team may not list additional defects or make additional corrections

to the air-conditioning system.

6. The team will be penalized ten (10) points for not having the A/C unit

simulator in operational condition when they are finished.

7. The team will be penalized ten (10) points for misuse of any diagnostic or

test equipment.

8. The team will be penalized twenty (20) points for improper use of safety

equipment.

9. In the event of a tie, the fastest time to complete the event will determine

the winner.

7. MCI Multiplex Module (DEMONSTRATION EVENT-2007)

a. Description

The demonstration competition will be conducted on a fully operational bus/coach - using

the I/O Control electrical system. The coach will have multiple electrically related

defects inserted onto the coach.

b. Components

• Two (2) Motor Coach Industries D Model Passenger coaches similarly

equipped with:

1. I/O Controls Multiplex Electrical System

2. Carrier A/C system

3. Detroit Diesel S60 or Caterpillar C13 engine

4. Allison B500 or ZF Astronic transmission

5. Wabco ABS brakes

c. Equipment • The following equipment will be provided for this event:

1. Digital Multi-meter with test leads

2. Complete set of coach electrical schematics including I/O Control ladder

logic

3. Hand tools required to remove electrical junction panel covers, fuse covers, etc

d. Defects

• One defect will render the engine inoperable.

1. For purposes of the Roadeo, inoperable will mean that the engine will turn over

with the starting motor, but will not continue to run after the starting circuit is

disengaged

• Defects will be mechanical or electrical in nature, leakage of any fluid will not be

considered a defect.

• Defects will be such that they do not require the coach to be repaired or taken apart.

• A total of six (6) defects will be inserted into the coach electrical system.

i. Note: The total number of defects may be reduced if it is determined the number

specified is unrealistic. Mechanics will be notified of the total number of actual

defects.

e. Time

1. The team will be allotted ten (10) minutes to inspect, troubleshoot,

diagnose, and legibly record the planted defects.

2. The team will only have to correct the defect that prevents the engine from

starting.

3. Time warnings will be given to the team at the two (2) minute, one (1) minute and

30 second time marks.

f. Scoring -

1. Possible points for this event total 350.

2. Fifty (50) points are awarded for each of the six (6) planted defects found and

fifty (50) points for recording and defining the cause and symptom of the defect.

3. Points will be given only for those six (6) defects that were planted by the

judges. No consideration will be given for listed defects not planted.

4. Points will be awarded for each defect correctly identified, recorded, and in the

case of the defect which renders engine inoperable, corrected.


the team may not list additional defects or make additional corrections to coach.

6. The team will be penalized ten (10) points for misuse of any diagnostic or test

equipment.

7. The team will be penalized twenty (20) points for improper use of safety

equipment.

8. In the event of a tie, the fastest time to complete the event will determine the winner.

C. MAINTENACE SCORING Maintenance Score Sheets can be found in Appendix 7.

Competition Events:

1. There will be a first, second and third place award for the overall maintenance

competition. The awards will be determined by highest point values.

2. In case of a tie for any place, the tie will be settled in the order as follows:

► The highest combined score from the Detroit Diesel/Allison and

Cummins/Voith Power Train Defect Problems;

► The highest vehicle inspection score;

► The lowest combined time required on the Detroit Diesel/Allison and Cummins/Voith Power

Train Defect Problems.

3. All decisions of the event judges are final.

MCI Multiplex Module :

1. For the 2007 Roadeo, the MCI Multiplex Module troubleshooting will be a

demonstration event only.

2. The MCI Multiplex Module Event will be scored but the score will not be included in

the final scoring for the competition.

VI. CUSTOMER SERVICE CHALLENGE

A. QUALIFICATIONS

1. Qualifying contestants must meet all the qualifying criteria of an operator competing in the

International Bus Roadeo. (See General Information, A&B)

2. Qualified contestants need not be competing in the 2007 International Bus Roadeo to be

eligible to compete in the Customer Service Challenge. However, those contestants not

competing in the driving portion of the roadeo must inform APTA before May 1, 2007, that they

will compete in the Customer Service Challenge preliminary judging.

NOTE: Contestants are not guaranteed a competition position in the final Customer Service

Challenge. Only a maximum of seven competitors will advance to the final round on Monday.

B. GENERAL INFORMATION

Preliminary Judging – Saturday, May 5, 2007

(2007 International Bus Roadeo Site, Nashville)

1. Interested contestants must participate in a preliminary judging event during the

Saturday practice of the International Bus Roadeo. The preliminary judging will be

based on a brief face-to-face interview with a judging panel.

2. Contestants may not watch or be in the competition area before or after competing.

3. After interviewing all interested contestants, the judging panel will select up to seven

contestants from the preliminary interview process to advance to the Customer Service

Challenge finals to be held on Monday, May 7, 2007.

4. Finalists will be announced at the Roadeo Swap Meet following the roadeo, Sunday,

May 6, 2007.

Final Judging

(Renaissance Hotel)

1. Contestants selected as finalists from the preliminary judging round will

participate in the finals of the Customer Service Challenge on Monday, May 7,

2007 at 2:15 p.m.

2. Contestants must arrive at the Customer Service Challenge check-in at least 60

minutes prior to the event. Contestants arriving late may be disqualified from the

competition.

3. Contestants are encouraged to wear their operator uniform.

4. Contestants may not watch or be in the competition area before competing.

C. COMPETITION EVENT Preliminary Judging

1. Contests will meet face-to-face with a panel of judges.

2. A brief interview will be the basis for the preliminary round.

3. Contestants will be asked to respond to a series of questions related customer

service.

Final Judging

1. All contestants will be presented with three customer service challenges presented by

a “passengers.”

a. All contestants will be asked to greet at least one “passenger” as the

“passenger(s)” board the vehicle.

b. The second challenge will be a scenario that all contestants will respond to.*

c. The last challenge will be a unique customer service challenge.

*Additional scenario elements may be randomly assigned to add reality to the challenge. These

scenario conditions could be complicating factors such as: adverse weather conditions, road

construction, etc. These conditions or elements will be communicated to the audience via story

boards, or equivalent.

D. TIME

Preliminary Judging

1. All interviews will last no longer than ten minutes.

Final Judging

2. All Contestants will have an equal amount of time to complete each challenge.

This time will be no more than 3 minutes.

3. Contestants will be signaled when time has elapsed.

E. SCORING

1. Contestants will be evaluated on a 1-5 scale. With 1 signifying poor customer

service and 5 signifying outstanding customer service.

2. There will be three judges.

3. The maximum points for this event are 45.

4. Each judge can award a maximum of 15 points, five for each of the three

challenges that are presented to the contestant.

5. The following desirable attributes will be considered by the judges in assigning

scores:

o Professionalism

o Eye contact

o Persuasion/Negotiation skills

o Incident management

o Problem solving creativity

o Non-confrontational

6. Scores from the Customer Service Challenge will NOT be included in the

overall scoring for the International Grand Champion.

VIII. QUESTIONS

Additional information regarding the Roadeo may be found at www.apta.com under the link to

the International Bus Roadeo.

Questions about the International Bus Roadeo should be directed to Lurae Stuart, Staff Advisor

to the APTA International Bus Roadeo Committee, at (202) 496-4844, or e-mail at

[email protected] .

Registration questions for the Roadeo should be directed to Anitha Akins at (202) 496-4839 or

email at [email protected]

The Roadeo course and problems which are attached as appendices in this Handbook may

provide helpful information and assistance in the organization of your Roadeo.

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HOST INFORMATION

GREETINGS

On behalf the Nashville Metropolitan Transit Authority, welcome to Music City

U.S.A. and the American Public Transportation Association Bus & Paratransit

Conference & International Bus Roadeo. We are honored to host this industry’s

largest gathering of bus and paratransit professionals and hope that your stay in our

beautiful city will be both educational and enjoyable.

This annual conference and “Roadeo” provides a wealth of information and fun

competition for transit professionals. There are a variety of activities planned that

will provide insight and solutions to the many challenges facing our industry today.

After the “Roadeo,” please plan to join us at the conference host forum on May 8 to

hear about a few of the innovative projects underway at the Nashville MTA:

BusLink Demand Response Zone and the Music City Star commuter rail. Later

this month, we also will break ground on a brand-new transit center, Music City

Central, in the downtown business district. This will allow us to move activities

from our outside transit mall into the new facility in late 2008.

While you are here, we also encourage you to experience Nashville’s world-famous

music and attractions. From country and blues at the historic Ryman Auditorium,

to classical or jazz at the brand-new Schermerhorn Symphony Hall, to R&B and

rock at local clubs, Nashville has got everything when it comes to music. In

addition, the city features a full-size replica of the Parthenon, world-class museums,

professional sports teams, and The Hermitage, the home of the seventh President of

the United States, Andrew Jackson.

A city that combines small-town warmth with Southern hospitality in an urban setting, Nashville

still manages to surprise and charm in equal measure. Welcome to Music City. We’re glad

you’re here!

Lewis Lavine Chairman

Nashville MTA Board of Directors

Paul J. Ballard Chief Executive Officer

Nashville MTA

Nashville Information

What Airport?

Nashville International Airport (BNA) – 6.37 miles to Nashville

How do you get to downtown Nashville? Nashville MTA is offering additional express service on its 18 Elm Hill Pike/Airport route May 4-10. For these seven days, express trips will run hourly from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. between the Nashville International Airport, the Downtown Transit Mall and the Renaissance and Hilton Hotels.

Directions to Roadeo Event site From Hilton Suites

(Gaylord Opryland Hotel & Convention Center) 2800 Opryland Drive, Nashville, TN (Roadeo held near the Pavilion next to parking lot E on the Gaylord Opryland site)

1: Start out going NORTHWEST on 4TH AVE S toward BROADWAY / US-70 / TN-24.

2: Turn RIGHT onto BROADWAY / US-70 / TN-24.

3: Turn LEFT onto 3RD AVE N.

4: Turn RIGHT onto JAMES ROBERTSON PKWY / US-31 N / US-41 N / US-431 N / TN-11 N / TN-6 N. Continue to follow JAMES ROBERTSON

PKWY / US-31 N / US-41 N / US-431 N / TN-11 N.

5: Merge onto ELLINGTON PKWY / US-31E N / TN-6 N.

6: Merge onto BRILEY PKWY / TN-155 E.

7: Take the WEST MCGAVOCK PIKE exit- EXIT 12- toward OPRYLAND HOTEL / CONV CTR / MUSIC VALLEY DR.

8: Turn SLIGHT RIGHT onto MCGAVOCK PIKE.

9: Turn LEFT onto OPRYLAND DR.

10: Keep RIGHT at the fork to continue on OPRYLAND DR.

11:

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0.7 miles 4.9 miles

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0.4 miles End at 2800 Opryland Dr Nashville, TN 37214-1200, US

Total Est. Time: 16 minutesTotal Est. Distance: 10.65 miles

Start: Hilton Suites Nashville: 615-620-1000 121 4th Ave S, Nashville, TN 37201, US

End: 2800 Opryland Dr Nashville, TN 37214-1200, US

2005 35ft Low Floor Gillig Model G21B102N4 Unladed weight 26,700lbs

GVWR 39,600lbs

GAWR Front 14,600lbs

GAWR Rear 25,000lbs

Overall Length 36’

Turning Radius 36’

Overall Height 116”

Overall Width 102”

Front Step Height 15”

Approach/Departure Angle 9 degrees

Engine Cummins ISM CM870

Transmission Allison WB400 5 speed automatic

Advertised Horsepower* 280-500 bhp

Peak Torque 1150-1550 lb-ft

Governed Speed 2100 rpm/65 mph

Number of Cylinders 6

Net Weight 2,181 lbs

2005 40ft Low Floor Gillig Model G21D102N4 Unladed weight 27,840lbs

GVWR 39,600lbs

GAWR Front 14,600lbs

GAWR Rear 25,000lbs

Overall length 40’

Turning Radius 43’

Overall height 116”

Front Step Height 15”

Approach/Departure Angle 9 degrees

Engine Cummins ISM CM870

Transmission Allison WB400 5 speed automatic

Advertised Horsepower* 280-500 bhp

Peak Torque 1150-1550 lb-ft

Governed Speed 2100 rpm/65 mph

Number of Cylinders 6

Net Weight 2,181 lbs

International Bus Roadeo Site Layout

Nashville 2007

APPENDICES

APPENDIX 1:

SWAP MEET

All Roadeo participants, managers, supervisors, vendors, family and friends are welcome to

attend the APTA Bus Roadeo Swap Meet. The Swap Meet is a place where Roadeo

memorabilia, transit related pins, hats, shirts, patches, and other items are traded, exchanged or

distributed.

Attendees are encouraged to bring items for exchange and join the group for a memorable, gala

social evening. However, trading or exchanging memorabilia and other items is not a

requirement to participate in the Swap Meet.

Mailing labels will be sent to every registered team so that swap meet items may be mailed

directly to the hotel. Look for them in your informational packet.

The Swap Meet is held on Sunday night after the Roadeo. See Appendix 8, Schedule for

Competitors for location and time.

Selling of Roadeo material or swap items is prohibited.

APPENDIX 2:

ROADEO WINNERS

GRAND CHAMPIONS: Year Transit System

1998 Sacramento Regional Transit District, Sacramento, CA

1999 AC Transit, Oakland, CA



Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority, Philadelphia, PA SEPTA,


2003 Eastern Contra Costa Transit Authority (Tri-Delta Transit), Antioch, CA,


2005 King County Department of Transportation, Seattle, WA


BUS OPERATORS: 40-FOOT Year Operator's Name Transit System

1985 Michael F. Murphy Metropolitan Suburban Bus Authority, New York, NY

1986 Richard L. Vierra AC Transit - Oakland, CA

1987 Donald Brady Municipality of Metropolitan Seattle, Seattle, WA

1988 Robert Zuzworsky MTA New York City Transit, New York, NY

1989 John Gonzalez Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County – Houston, TX

1990 Robert J. Gartner Sacramento Regional Transit District, Sacramento, CA

1991 George E. Norman BC Transit, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada

1992 George E. Norman BC Transit, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada

1993 Richard Bastedo Rochester-Genesee Regional Transit, Authority Rochester, NY

1994 Kent Stover Jacksonville Transportation Authority, Jacksonville, FL

1995 Donald L. Brady King County Dept. of Transportation Metro - Seattle, WA

1996 Henry DeBato Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County Houston, TX

1997 Zenon Rinylo Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority Philadelphia, PA

1998 Robert J. Gartner Sacramento Regional Transit Authority, Sacramento, CA

1999 Jesse E. Del Cruz Alameda-Contra Costa Transit District, Oakland, CA

2000 Jesse E. Del Cruz Alameda-Contra Costa Transit District, Oakland, CA

2001 Zenon J. Rinylo Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority, Philadelphia, PA

2002 Charlie N. Kennedy Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County, Houston, TX

2003 Gilbert Castro Eastern Contra Costa Transit Authority, (Tri Delta Transit) Antioch, CA

2004 Edwin Negron New Jersey Transit Corporation, Newark, NJ

2005 Charlie N. Kennedy Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County, Houston TX

2006 Matt Chomjack, Snohomish County Public Transportation Benefit Area

Corporation (Community Transit), Snohomish, WA

BUS OPERATORS: 35-FOOT Year Operator's Name Transit System

1985 G. Ernest Norman BC Transit, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada

1986 Mark S. Wright Blacksburg Transit, Blacksburg, VA

1987 Charles Roberts Central Ohio Transit Authority, Columbus, OH

1988 George A. Barna Pierce Transit - Tacoma, WA

1989 (tie) David Losey Spokane Transit Authority - Spokane, WA Allen Martin Pierce Transit

- Tacoma, WA

1990 Gary W. Johnson San Mateo County Transit, Burlingame, CA

1991 Robert W. Mills Fort Worth Transportation Authority, Fort Worth, TX

1992 Dan Schmidt Ben Franklin Transit, Richland, WA

1993 Darrion Mitchell Columbus Transit System/Metra, Columbus, GA

1994 Bethel (Von) McKoy Capital Area Transit - Raleigh, NC

1995 David W. Nowacki Toledo Area Regional Transit Authority, Toledo, OH

1996 Carless Lee Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority Philadelphia, PA

1997 Timothy Orr Modesto Area Express, Modesto, CA

1998 Wayne Parsley Yakima Transit, Yakima, WA

1999 Daniel R. Schmidt Ben Franklin Transit, Richland, WA

2000 Daniel R. Schmidt Ben Franklin Transit, Richland, WA

2001 Ignacio Medina Link Transit, Wenatchee, WA

2005 Arthur Murillo Capital Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Austin, TX

2003 Darrion Mitchell Metra, Columbus, GA

2004 Jimmy Gibbs MARTA, Atlanta, GA

2005 Arthur Murillo Capital Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Austin, TX

2006 Phillip Patterson Central Midlands Regional Transit Authority, Columbia, SC

BUS MAINTENANCE Year Team Members' Names Transit System

1988 F. Bean Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority Washington, DC

D. Saul

T. Schuyler

1989 R. Boswell Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority Cleveland, OH

R. Conway

E. Delligatti

1990 R. D'Elia MTA New York City Transit Brooklyn, NY

T. DeSanctis

H. Walter

1991 P. Murnane Chicago Transit Authority Chicago, IL

J. Murphy

T. Smith

1992 D. Hoff Mass Transit Administration of Maryland Baltimore, MD

B. Owens

T. Ogden

1993 K. Duda Dallas Area Rapid Transit Dallas, TX

M. Emanuelson

S. Schepers

1994 K. Duda Dallas Area Rapid Transit Dallas, TX

M. Emanuelson

S. Schepers

1995 A. Bartley Miami Valley Regional Transit Authority Dayton, OH

B. Atkinson

T. Tipton

1996 M. McKee Sacramento Regional Transit District Sacramento, CA

H. Zickefoose

M. O'Brien

1997 (tie) D. Allmond Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority

P. Carey Philadelphia, PA Mike Westerfer

D. Creveling Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation

M. Pedemonte Authority, Los Angeles, CA A. Wong

1998 D. Macdonald BC Transit R. Simmonds Victoria, British Columbia , Canada

B. Thompson

1999 J. R. Balderas Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County Houston, TX

J. W. Brown

W. L. Coria

2000 D. J. Splan Alameda-Contra Costa Transit District Oakland, CA

J. A. Souza

E. Villarreal


J. A. Souza

E. Villarreal


J. A. Souza

E. Villarreal

2003 Leonard R. Emry King County Department of Transportation Larry Seattle, WA Ryan

M. Fitzpatrick

M. Stringfellow

2004 Leonard R. Emry King County Department of Transportation Seattle, WA Ryan

Larry M. Fitzpatrick

M. Stringfellow

2005 Leonard R. Emry King County Department of Transportation Seattle, WA

Larry M. Fitzpatrick

Ryan M. Stringfellow

2006 Pat D’Amico LYNX - Central Florida Regional Transportation Orlando, FL

Hemo Harnanan

Fernando Polanco

Appendix 3:

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

OPERATOR:

1. Q: Can someone ride with me?

A: Yes. On course orientation day, as long as they are not disruptive.

No. On competition day.

2. Q: Are you going to guide me through the course? A: No. You will be provided with a diagram of the course and it is your responsibility to

negotiate the obstacles in proper order.

3. Q: Do I have to use the horn and turn signals? A: Yes. If you do not use your horn and/or signals, you will lose points from the on-board

safety judge.

4. Q: Am I allowed to go outside the line of perimeter cones? A: No. You must stay within the course lines. Each course marker or perimeter cone

touched will count as a penalty.

5. Q: May I take off my jacket when I compete? A: Yes. Make yourself comfortable after the personal appearance inspection.

6. Q: Can I use the mirrors that I am used to? A: No. You must use the mirrors provided on the host property buses.

7. Q: Will I be driving the same type of bus that I drive in my system? A: You will be driving the vehicle provided by the host property for either 35' or 40'

competition. Vehicle information is provided in the Host property information appendix.

8. Q: On practice day do I have to wear my uniform? A: No.

9. Q: Can I go through the course more than once on practice day? A: No. Time permits only one trip on practice day (10 minute max. time limit).

10. Q: Do I have to be on time for practice and competition? A: Yes. Every one is scheduled for a certain time and the schedule must be maintained. You must

report to the starter no later than 60 minutes prior to the start time listed in the official schedule.

11. Q: Will there be transportation from the Hotel to the Roadeo site? A: Yes. Refer to Appendix 8, Roadeo Schedule or APTA website for additional information.

12. Q: Do I have to take a safety quiz? A: No.

13. Q: Do I go through the defect bus?

A: Yes, 2007 will be a trial competition for a pre-trip inspection.

14. Q: Do I get a personal appearance inspection? A: Yes.

15. Q: May I adjust my mirrors? A: Yes. You are responsible for adjusting your mirrors.

16. Q: Do I lose points if I back up? A: Yes. In all course events except for the first backup in the left and right reverses, you will

lose points each time you reverse.

17. Q: If I hit the same cone twice do I lose double points? A: No. Once you are charged with hitting a cone you are not charged for it the second time.

18. Q: If I just touch the base of a cone does it count against me? A: Yes. Hitting or even touching any portion of the cone counts as a hit.

19. Q: Is my manager allowed to walk behind my bus when I am competing? A: No. Only Roadeo Officials and judges are allowed on the course while competition (or

practice) is in progress. Spectators may watch from the spectator areas.

20. Q: Will I be allowed to walk through the course? A: No. Familiarize yourself with the course through the materials provided and your

practice trip. You may observe the course from the perimeter on practice day.

21. Q: Does time on the course count? A: Yes. The course time limit is seven (7) minutes. Points will be deducted for every second

over seven (7) minutes.

22. Q: Does smoothness of operation count? A: Yes. You will be observed by the On-Board Judge

23. Q: Does speed count? A: Your speed through the diminishing clearance obstacle must be at least 20 mph (32kph).

24. Q: Do you award dual prizes for a tie score? A: No. The contestant with the lowest time through the course wins.

25. Q: How many prizes are awarded? A: First, Second and Third prizes in the 35' category, First, Second and Third prizes in the

40' category.

26. Q: Do I have to wear my badge or name plate? A: Only if it's part of your uniform.

27. Q: Can I wear sneakers?

A: Wear the same kind of shoes you wear when you are operating in passenger service at

your system.

28. Q: Will there be refreshments/lunch? A: Refreshments will be available on competition day.

29. Q: Can I bring my family? A: Yes. Come and enjoy the festivities and competition. Spectator areas are available for

the Operator course.

30. Q: Do I have to come to orientation? A: No. You are strongly encouraged to come to orientation.

31. Q: Do I have to use a seat belt? A: Yes. 5 Points will be deducted for failure to use your seat belt.

32. Q: Is the course set up as shown in the APTA handbook? A: Obstacle configurations are the same, but dimensions and sequence may be different.

The course will be set up on practice day in competition sequence.

33. Q: How is the decision made on which goes first, 35' or 40' buses? A: In odd number years 35' buses go first. In even years 40' buses go first.

34. Q: Is the rear cone in the backups fixed or does it vary? A: The rear cone is fixed.

35. Q: Will there be a bus available for familiarization purposes? A: Yes. On practice day both 35' and 40' buses will be available.

35. Q: Do I have to call ADA announcements at the Bus Stops Only? A: Yes. You must call the stop before you start forward movement out of the bus stop.

36. Q: Can I get out of the bus during practice? A: No.

37. Q: Do I need to use the P.A. (Public Announcement) System to announce ADA call Stops? A: No.

38. Q: On the Right and Left reverses do I start at a 45 degree angle? A: You can start at whatever angle you prefer.

39. Q: Do the buses have bike racks? A: Yes, . The bike racks will remain on the buses.

40: Q: Can I palm the steering wheels on Turns? A: No.

41: Q: When do I have to turn on the flashers? A: Before you back your bus at the left and right reverses and any other time you have to back

your bus.

42: Q: Do hazard light have to be on in the passenger stop? A: No. Only turn signals have to be used.

43. Q: DO I practice in the same bus I compete in? A: Yes. Unless a bus becomes disables, then all the remaining buses will be mixed up.

44. Q: Do I apply the passenger/parking/emergency brake on passenger stops or reverses? A: No.

45 Q: Can I shift the bus from drive to reverse without going into neutral? A: It depends on the bus type used.

46. Q: Do I open the doors at passenger stops? A: Yes.

47. Q: On the Right and Left Reverses, does the clock stop when I open the doors? A: You do not open the doors. You will honk your horn when you have completed your backing.

The clock will stop until you start forward movement.

48. Q: Will the time for practice be the same time on competition day? A: Yes

49. Q: Whenever the bus is disabled, does my time stop? A: Yes.

50. Q: If the doors are open when you drive off, will points be deducted? A: Yes. It is a safety issue. Most buses will not let the bus move when the doors are open.

51. Q: On the right and left reverses, do I need to turn on my flashers and honk my horn before

backing? A: Yes. You must use the flashers and horn at anytime you back on the course.

52. Q: Do I need to use my turn signals on free turns? A: Yes. Any time you move right or left on the course, you must use your turn signals.

53. Q: On my practice day, may my rider open the emergency window to see how close I am? A: No. The emergency windows are never to be opened while practicing on the course.

54. Q: Will there be judges on board the bus on practice day? A: No.

55. Q: Will someone ride with me on the practice day to show me the course? A: No. A course map will be given to you at orientation the night before.

56. Q: Can my support person get out of the bus on practice day? A: No. They must remain on the bus.

57. Q: When I back into the reverses and stop and then continue backing into the reverses, will

I be penalized? A: No, You will only be penalized if you pull forward and back in a second time.

58. Q: How will the judges know when I have completed my backing into the reverses? A: You will honk your horn.

59. Q: Practice Day will I be told how far I am from the curb? A: Yes.

60. Q: How long may I be on the course on Practice day? A: 10 minutes. After 10 minutes you will be asked to exit the course.

61. Q: Do I have to compete in my uniform? A: Yes. If your uniform includes coat and tie. You may remove your tie and coat to become more

comfortable.

62. Q: Do I have to wear my uniform of practice day? A: No.

MECHANICS:

1. Q: Can my team’s competition be videotaped?

A: There will be absolutely no video cameras or videotaping in the competition area.

2. Q: Can photos be taken of the events?

A: Still photos may be taken but anyone taking photos must not interfere or distract the

contestants.

3. Q: What type of ABS system is used in the Roadeo

A: Wabco 4S/4M

4. Q: How many members can a Maintenance team have?

A: The standard maintenance team is made up of three mechanics. Two person teams may

compete but no special compensation will be made for them.

5. Can all team members participate in each of the Maintenance problems?

A: The committee has decided that all members can work on all problems. Each team must

decide the best use of team members and not create a safety issue due to

space constraints

6. Q: Are the Friday maintenance training sessions mandatory?

A: No. They are not mandatory but strongly encouraged. Teams will be briefed on the

latest in systems operation. Teams that attend both training/information sessions are

brought up to date on the latest information regarding the maintenance tasks and are

provided important information about the competition modules.

7. Q: Do I have to come to orientation?

A: No. You are encouraged to come to orientation, but it is not mandatory.

8. Q: Why was driving removed from the Maintenance Roadeo?

A: The Roadeo Committee determined that the lengthening time to complete the Roadeo

was creating a safety and fairness issue. They also wanted to keep the focus of the

Maintenance competition on the primary maintenance skills.

9. Q: Will the defects be revealed after the event is completed?

A: No.

10. Q: Will there be transportation from the Hotel to the Roadeo site?

A: Yes: Refer to Appendix 8, Roadeo Schedule or www.apta.com website for addition

information.

11. Q: Do I get a personal appearance inspection?

A: No. You must wear safe clothing, including proper shoe, ear, and eye protection

12. Q: Can I bring my family?

A: Yes. Come and enjoy the festivities and competition.

13. Q: Are my family, manager, friends allowed with the team while we compete?

A: Maybe. Some years there isn’t room for spectators in the Maintenance events. Your

team manager(s) will be allowed in the area. Note: We cannot hold up

the competition waiting for anyone to arrive.

14. Q: Will there be refreshments/lunch?

A: Refreshments will be available on competition day.

15. Q: Will there be a bus available for familiarization purposes?

A: Yes. Both 35' and 40' buses will be available.

16. Q: What time should I arrive to compete?

A: Contestants need to arrive at the Maintenance check-in at least 30 minutes prior to your

scheduled start time.

17. Q: What if I am late to the competition? A: Teams who report late to the Maintenance check-in may be disqualified from the competition.

Allow enough time to arrive at the Roadeo site early.

18. Q: Can I go to the Roadeo site prior to the Sunday competition? A: No. Maintenance team members are not allowed at the Roadeo site prior to the day of

competition. Any violation of this policy may cause your team to be disqualified from competition.

NOTE: Questions and answers are provided to assist Roadeo contestants with familiarization of the Roadeo

competition. On-field officials are responsible for interpretations and decisions during competition.

http://www.apta.com/

Appendix 4:

OPERATOR COURSE DESCRIPTIONS Both course layouts are typical. The order of the obstacles may vary in the International Roadeo

competition.

Appendix 5

OPERATOR EVENT

DESCRIPTIONS

Appendix 6:

OPERATOR

SCORE SHEETS

AMERICAN PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION ASSOCIATION

INTERNATIONAL BUS ROADEO (OPERATIONS)

SAFETY HABITS

Contestant’s Number _______________ Bus Number __________________

SECTION A

1. Deduct 1 point for each instance of _____ x 1 = _____

failing to use proper turn signals

2. Deduct 3 points for each instance of _____ x 3 = _____

failing to sound the horn before backing up


failing to use flashers while backing up


moving bus with door opened

5. Deduct 5 points for failing to use seat belt _____ x 5 = _____

Points off (Add lines 1 thru 5) A: _____

SECTION B

Deduct 2 points if the Operator exhibits poor:

1. Posture 2 _____

2. Use of mirrors 2 _____

3. Use of hands 2 _____

4. Use of feet 2 _____

Points off (Add lines 1 thru 4) B: _____

TOTAL POINTS OFF (Add A and B) ______ Notes: Maximum Penalty Points – 25

JUDGES SIGNATURE _______________________________ Total Points Possible __25_

JUDGES SIGNATURE _______________________________ Less Total Points Off _____

POINTS EARNED

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SAFETY HABITS


Evaluate each contestant on his/her ability to deliver a smooth ride. The following criteria is to

be employed in making each evaluation:

Deduct 10 points for each A.D.A. announcement not made. Deduct one point for each

occurrence of sudden stops, sudden starts and abrupt turns.

Penalties

1. A.D.A. Announcements 2 _____

2. Sudden stops 2 _____

3. Sudden starts 2 _____

4. Abrupt turns 2 _____

TOTAL POINTS OFF (Add 1 and 4) ______ Notes: Maximum Penalty Points – 25

JUDGES SIGNATURE _______________________________ Total Points Possible __25_

JUDGES SIGNATURE _______________________________ Less Total Points Off _____

POINTS EARNED

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PERSONAL APPERANCE


Personal Appearance (please circle the grade points earned)

Excellent -----------------------------------50

Good ----------------------------------------40

Fair ------------------------------------------30

Poor -----------------------------------------20

Very Poor ----------------------------------10

Reasons for Judge’s Rating _______________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________

JUDGES SIGNATURE ___________________________ POINTS EARNED

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TIME KEEPER’S RECORD


NOTE: Time stops for mechanical trouble and at each course problem where measurements are

taken. Time stops at the completion of the judgment stop.

Elapsed Time: _____ minutes _____ seconds

Penalty of one point per second over seven minutes.

POINTS

PENALIZED

TIMEKEEPER’S SIGNATURE ___________________________

TIME

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Score Sheet Summary


Driving Tests Base Score Points Earned

4. Right Turn 50 ___________

7. Left Hand Turn 50 ___________

6. Left hand Reverse 50 ___________

1. Serpentine 50 ___________

9. Right Hand Reverse 50 ___________

2. Offset Street 50 ___________

3. Rear Duals Clearance 50 ___________

8. 2nd

Customer Stop 50 ___________

10. Diminishing Clearance 50 ___________

11. Judgment Stop 50 ___________

12. Safety Habits 50 ___________

13. Smoothness of Operations /A.D.A. 50 ___________

14. Personal Appearance 50 ___________

5. 1st Passenger Stop 50 ___________

Contestants Sub-Total

15. Time Keeper’s Record

Overtime Penalty (Deduct 1 Point For Each Second Over 7 Minutes)

(Not to Exceed 9 Minutes)

Contestants Grand Total

Recorder’s Signature: 1st Tally _______ Recheck _______ Date_______/_______/_______



Elapsed Time: _____Minutes _____ Seconds


INTERNATIONAL BUS ROADEO (DEMO - OPERATOR)

PRE-TRIP INSPECTION

Operator Number: __________

Score

8 Planted defects, 5 points each;

Number of planted defects found

Points earned ________ x 5 = _________

1 Security hazard, 10 points


Points earned ________ x 10 = _________

Penalty

Subtract 1 point penalty for each item not returned to original condition

(Compartment doors, lights, windows, etc.)

Number of items not returned to original condition:

Points penalized ________ x 1 = _________

JUDGE’S SIGNATURE: Points earned _______

JUDGE’S SIGNATURE: Less penalty points ________

POINTS EARNED

0

Appendix 7:

MAINTENANCE

SCORE SHEETS



VEHICLE INSPECTION

Team Number _______________

Score



Points earned _______ x 25 = _______

Penalty

Subtract 10 point pentalty for each item not secured

(compartment door, lights, windows, etc.)

Number of items not secured

Points penalized _______ x 10 = _______

JUDGES SIGNATURE _______________________________ Points earned _____

JUDGES SIGNATURE _______________________________ Less penalty points _____

POINTS EARNED

1



VEHICLE INSPECTION

Team Number _______________

Score



Points earned _______ x 50 = _______

Penalty

A. Engine not in operational condition

Enter 0 or 50

B. Improper use of test equipment

Enter 0 or 50

Total penalty points _______

Time to Start ________________________________



POINTS EARNED

2



CUMMINS/VOITH

POWER TRAIN DEFECT

Team Number _______________

Score



Points earned _______ x 50 = _______

Penalty

A. Engine not in operational condition

Enter 0 or 50


Enter 0 or 50

Total penalty points _______

Time to Start ________________________________



POINTS EARNED

3



TRUCK TRAILER TRANSIT/BENDIX

AIR BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) DEFECT

Team Number _______________

Score

A. Diagnosis of Electrical Portion of Problem

1 Planted defect, 50 points;

Correct (Yes+50 points/No= 0 points) __________

B. Number of Air Brake System defects found

6 Planted defects, 5- points each;

Number of planted defects found __________

Total Points __________

Penalty

C. Air Brake System not returned to original status

Enter 0 or 10 __________

D. Safety – operating Air Brake System in an unsafe

Manner __________

Enter 0 or 10

Total penalty points __________

Tie Breaker

Elapsed Time for ABS Defect Portion: ________________________________



POINTS EARNED

4



THERMO KING

HVACK INTELLIGAIRE DEFECT

Team Number _______________

Score

A. Indentify/Record logged alarm Code(s) (50 points) __________

B. Indentify/Record defects found

6 planted defects, 50 points each:

Number of planted defects found _____ x 50 each = ________

Total Points __________

Penalty

A. A.C unit & simulator non-operational

Enter 0 or 10 __________


Enter 0 or 10 __________

C. Improper use of safety equipment

Enter 0 or 10 __________

Total penalty points __________

Tie Breaker

Elapsed Time for ABS Defect Portion: ________________________________



POINTS EARNED

5



WRITTEN TEST

Team Number _______________

1) A B C D 18) A B C D 35) A B C D

2) A B C D 19) A B C D 36) A B C D

3) A B C D 20) A B C D 37) A B C D

4) A B C D 21) A B C D 38) A B C D

5) A B C D 22) A B C D 39) A B C D

6) A B C D 23) A B C D 40) A B C D

7) A B C D 24) A B C D 41) A B C D

8) A B C D 25) A B C D 42) A B C D

9) A B C D 26) A B C D 43) A B C D

10) A B C D 27) A B C D 44) A B C D

11) A B C D 28) A B C D 45) A B C D

12) A B C D 29) A B C D 46) A B C D

13) A B C D 30) A B C D 47) A B C D

14) A B C D 31) A B C D 48) A B C D

15) A B C D 32) A B C D 49) A B C D

16) A B C D 33) A B C D 50) A B C D

17) A B C D 34) A B C D

Number Correct __________ x 25 = __________

JUDGES SIGNATURE _______________________________ POINTS EARNED

6

Appendix 8

CUSTOMER SERVICE SCORE

SHEET

AMERICAN PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION

ASSOCIATION

INTERNATIONAL BUS ROADEO

CUSTOMER SERVICE CHALLENGE

Operator Number: ________________

Judge Number:___________________

Score

Passenger #1: Points earned ________ (5 Max)



TOTAL POINTS EARNED

Max 15 points

JUDGE’S SIGNATURE: ___________________

Appendix 9

APTA INTERNATIONAL BUS

ROADEO EVENT SCHEDULE


2007 INTERNATIONAL BUS ROADEO HOSTED BY NASHVILLE MTA

SCHEDULE FOR ROADEO COMPETITORS

ROADEO ACTIVITIES: Nashville Hilton, 121 Fourth Ave, South, Nashville, TN 37201 (Unless otherwise noted in italics)

ROADEO: Gaylord Opryland Hotel & Convention Center

2800 Opryland Drive, Nashville, TN (Roadeo held near the Pavilion next to parking lot E on the Gaylord Opryland site)

ALLOW A MINIMUM OF 25 MINUTES TRAVEL TIME

BANQUET: Renaissance Nashville, 611 Commerce St, Nashville, TN 37203

THURSDAY, MAY 3 2:00 – 6:00 p.m. Roadeo Registration, Room: Concourse

(Badges, information and Roadeo banquet table reservations)

FRIDAY, MAY 4

1:00 – 6:00 p.m. Roadeo Registration, Room: Concourse

(Badges, information and Roadeo banquet table reservations)

7:30 – 9:30 p.m. Mechanics’ Orientation- Mandatory

8:00 – 10:00 p.m. Operators’ Orientation- Mandatory

SATURDAY, MAY 5

5:30 a.m. Meet in hotel lobby and depart on shuttle buses

for site. Breakfast and lunch served at the Roadeo site. 7:00 – 9:00 a.m. & Roadeo Registration, Room: Concourse

1:00 – 2:00 p.m. (Badges, information and Roadeo banquet table reservations)

8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Operators Driving Course Practice & Pre-Trip Trial Competition

Customer Service Challenge Qualifying Event

9:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon Mechanics Training:

& 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. • ThermoKing HVAC • Detroit Diesel/Allison Power Train • Cummins/Voith Power Train • Truck Trailer Transit/Bendix Air Board

• MCI I/O Control Module

SUNDAY, MAY 6

5:30 a.m. Meet in hotel lobby and depart on shuttle buses for site Breakfast and lunch will be served at the Roadeo site.

7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. ROADEO 7:00 a.m. maintenance, 8:00 a.m. (or light) operator.

4:30 – 6:00 p.m. Opening General Session, Bus and Paratransit Conference

7:15 – 7:25 p.m. Roadeo Swap Meet Set Up

7:30 – 9:00 p.m. Roadeo Reception and Swap Meet

***NOTE: ROADEO COMPETITORS AND SUPERVISORS ARE WELCOME TO ATTEND ANY SESSIONS OF THE CONFERENCE. THE FOLLOWING HIGHLIGHTED SESSIONS ARE FORMATED FOR

COMPETITORS AND SUPERVISORS. MORE INFORMATION CAN BE FOUND IN THE BUS & PARATRANSIT CONFERENCE PROGRAM.

MONDAY, MAY 7

8:30 – 10:00 a.m. General Forum: Energy and the Environment 10:30 – Noon Mechanics Training: Door Troubleshooting

10:30 – Noon Operator Training: Musculoskeletal Disorder Awareness & Prevention: Part 1

1:00 – 4:00 p.m. Bus Display & Lunch (Lunch hosted during the display from 12 to 2 p.m.) 2:15 – 3:45 p.m. Mechanics Training: Electronic Diagnosis

2:15 – 3:45 p.m. Operator Training: System Security Awareness for Transit Employees: Part 1 4:00 – 5:30 p.m. Mechanics Training: Hybrid Technology & Energy Storage

4:00 – 5:30 p.m. Operator Training: System Security Awareness for Transit Employees: Part 2

TUESDAY, MAY 8

8:00 – 9:30 a.m. Host Forum: Moving Forward with New Innovative Transit Services 9:45 – 11:15 a.m. Mechanics Training: ASE Certification Preparation 9:45 – 11:15 a.m. Operator Training: Musculoskeletal Disorder Awareness & Prevention: Part 2

10:30 – 2:30 p.m. Bus Showcase & Lunch (Lunch served from 12 – 2:30 p.m.)

Free Time Free Time

7:00 – 9:30 p.m. International Bus Roadeo Grand Awards Banquet

WEDNESDAY, MAY 9

8:30 – 11:45 a.m. Conference Sessions Continue -see Bus Conference Program

12 noon – 2:00 p.m. Closing Lunch – Quality of Service

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