Transportation Industry
Civis Bus Brings Las Vegas Back to the Future
Public Roads, Jan, 2001
In April 2002, North Las Vegas will test a French-made, electric-powered bus along the northern section of Las Vegas Boulevard. Federal transportation funds and some state and local funds will be used to pay for the $4.5 million test project.
The Civis bus, which is also equipped with an optimal guidance system, looks and operates more like a train or monorail than a conventional bus. It has a low floor, allowing passengers to step from the bus platform directly into the vehicle, and it provides easier access for wheelchair users.
Like a train, passengers will be able to board the bus through several doors using prepaid tickets. This is expected to cut down on the length of time spent at each stop.
Civis will have a driver, but will run in its own lane, steered by the optical guidance system. A camera behind the windshield will read marks on the road that trace the route. If the bus strays from the marks, the sensor will automatically steer the vehicle back on course.
The designated lane isn't the only feature that will speed the bus through traffic. It will also include a device that extends a green light when the bus approaches an intersection, similar to devices used by emergency vehicles.
Officials expect that these advantages over regular buses will increase ridership, reduce traffic congestion, and improve air quality.
The transportation commission will buy five buses, and if the project is a success, it will extend the service.
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