# Low	Floor	Transit	Shuttle	Vehicle

Specification	Review	Meeting November	9th,	2012

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does not	convey	any	rights	to	reproduce,	disclose	its	contents,	or	to	manufacture,	use	or	sell	anything	it	may	describe.	Reproduction, disclosure,	or	use	without	the	specific	written	authorization	of	Dallas	Smith	Corp.	is	strictly	forbidden. CONFIDENTIALITY	NO TICE:	This	document	contains	information	that	is	privileged,	confidential,	and	subject	to	legal	restrictions	and	penalties regarding	its	unauthorized	disclosure	or	other	use.	You	are	prohibited	from	copying,	distributing,	or	otherwise	using	this	in formatio n.Friday, November 9, 2 012 To: From: Re: Attendees th
Garrett Smith Low Floor Transit Shuttle Vehicle Specification Review Meeting Meeting Date: Friday, November 9th, 2012 Meeting Start Time: 9:00am ET Meeting End Time: 11:00am ET Meeting location: 600 Fifth Street, NW , W ashington, D.C. 20001 Attendees: Access - Board/DOJ: Wa shington Metro: Dallas Smith Corp.: Champion Bus: Agenda: We lcome General Purpose of Meeting Brief Introductions Brief discussion/review the evolution of ADA regulation with regards to public transportation and transit shuttle type vehicles Dallas Smith Corp., the products & processes in developing low floor/easy- access transportation solutions Brief review of standard vs. low floor bus production Vehicle Review/Demonstration  General Review  Ride & Drive Return to Meeting Room to Conclude Meeting  Quick Q&A from Ride & Drive  Review any likes/dislikes of demonstrator vehicle  Discuss any goals/initiatives for ADA regulation with regards to public transportation and transit shuttle type vehicles – And how can we work together in achieving those goals/initiatives?  Discuss/review any take - aways from today's meeting Adjourn/conclude meeting Melissa Anderson, Scott W indley, Marsha Mazz, David Knight Christiaan Blake, Christian Kent, Goush Choundry Garrett Smith, Darren Back, Steve Asztalos, Garry Ladner, Peter Stimbra (Parker Hannifin), Joel Badskey (Mor/ryde International) Jamie Lipka, Rohrer Bus

Points	of	Contact: Dallas Smith Corp.: Access - Board: Wa shington Metro: Champion Bus: Garrett Smith, (312) 285 - 6292 – gsmith@dallassmithcorp.com Melissa Anderson, (202) 272 - 0045 – anderson@access - board.gov Christiaan Blake, (202) 281 - 8984 - 

### cblake@wmata.com Jamie Lipka, (810) 724 - 1753, x226 – jlipka@championbus.com

1220	N.	Jackson	Street – Greencastle,	Indiana 4 6135 Phone:	(765)	653 -1715 – Fax: (765) 653 -4494

www.dallassmithcorp.comAlways	an	innovator,	in	1954,	Earl Dallas	Smith	founded	Dallas	Smith	Corp®.	In	1960,	Smith	formed	a	truck ing	division	in	Phoenix,	Arizona	to	transport	new	General	Motors	vehicles	to	auto	dealers	located	in	Colo rado,	Nevada,	New	Mexico,	Mexico	and	Arizona	that	prospered	for	25	years	until	Ryder	acquired	the successful	trucking	business	in	1984. Driven	from	his	earlier	successes,	Dallas	Smith	looked	to	reinvent	the	transportation	industry	through innovation	and	new	product	development.	And	with	over	20	years	of	Research	&	Development,	and 25 Patents	supporting	the	exclusive	Axleless®	Suspension	System,	Dallas	Smith	Corporation®	has	continued	to set	its	sights	on	providing	the	transportation	industry	with	Safer,	Smarter	and	Easier	Trucks	&	Trailers. By	offering	over	30%	more	cargo	area, Dallas	Smith	Corp®	was	quickly	noticed	by	the	industry’s	top	trailer manufacturers.	And	after	working	with	companies	like	Ford	Motor	Company,	Roush	&	BAE	Systems,	Dallas Smith	Corp®	has	since	made	low	floor	an	option	on	the	Ford	F - Series	Super	Duty	platfor m.	The	technology has	been	opened	to	a	range	of	front - wheel	drive	applications	such	as:	buses,	book	mobiles,	emergency response	vehicles,	cargo	trucks,	delivery	trucks,	beverage	trucks,	utility	trucks,	and	much	more. DSC	continues	to	provide	the	transporta tion	industry	with	safer,	smarter,	and	easier	ways	for	vehicles	to move	people	and	products.	DSC	is	a	complete	design,	engineering,	and	manufacturing	company	focusing entirely	on	low	floor	vehicle	chassis	for	commercial	vehicle	applications.	Whether	you	ar e	wanting	to transport	people,	or	products,	in	the	most	efficient	and	economical	way,	DSC	can	provide	the	Lo - FloorTM chassis	technologies	to	meet	your	specific	needs.

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### DSC’s	key	suppliers:

® Fuel Tank Systems 

## TRANSFER FLOW,	INC.

® Because	Life	is	a	Moving	Experience ® 

### DSC’s	Manufacturer:

Testing	and	Validation: •	Per	Ford	QVM Guidelines	&	Processes:	Installation/Assembly	meets	and/or	exceeds Ford	Motor	Company	Quality	Vehicle	Modifiers •	Installation/Assembly	provided	by	Ford	QVM	recognized	Mor/ryde	International •	Complete	Chassis	Frame	F.E.A.	(Finite	Element	Analysis)	Testi ng,	Validation	&	Certification •	Tested	and	validated	at	the	Ford	Proving	Grounds •	Ford	OEM	Warranties	Retained

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### DSC’s	Customers:

A	SUPREME	CORPORATION	COMPANY



### DSC	Product	applications:

Nursing	Homes Municipality Airport	Transit Retirement	Facilities

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### DSC	E - 450	Air - Chassis:

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# ENTRANCE - RELATED	DETAILS Dallas	Smith	Corp. IntelliSYNC®	4 - Point Ford	E - Series	Chassis

102”

98” CENTER

58”of	floor 7” 34” 2.5”	Radius 62” 31” 1:6	ramp 31”

slope DSC	passenger	side	frame	rail

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# 1:6	Ramp	Slope - No	Curb	/	Ground	Level Dallas	Smith	Corp. IntelliSYNC®	4 - Point Ford	E - Series	Chassis

CENTER



## Ramp	At 1:6 To Ground	Level
10.25” 

## 1	in	6	ramp	slope	achieved	at	ground	level,	with	no street - side curb.	Vehicle	in	kneeled	position	with	entrance	height	being	10.25”.

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# 1:6	Ramp	Slope - Street - Side	Curb	Level Dallas	Smith	Corp. IntelliSYNC®	4 - Point Ford	E - Series	Chassis

CENTER



## Ramp	At 1:6 To Curb	Level

16” 6”	H	Curb 

## 1	in	6	ramp	slope	achieved	at	street - side	curb	height	with	a straight	ramp	(no	deflection).	Vehicle	ride	height	raised	above standard	ride	height	by	1.75”	with	entrance	height	being	16”.

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# Wheel	Chair	Freedom	To	Turn Dallas	Smith	Corp. IntelliSYNC®	4 - Point Ford	E - Series	Chassis

58”	of	floor 

## With	a	58”	wide	platform	of	floor,	wheel	chair	users	can freely	make	a	90	degree	turn	after	completely	leaving	the entrance	ramp.

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