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Findings and Recommendations 25 findings
F01
SCAT currently employs 91 bus drivers for a fleet of 70 vehicles, consisting of 49 buses and 21 sedans and vans. The 49 buses include 3 diesel powered and 46 using compressed natural gas (CNG) engines. Vehicle Operators
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F02
Vehicle operators must undergo training (8 hours of classroom or 8 hours behind-the-wheel) every 12 months and maintain a valid medical certificate as required by California Vehicle Code (CVC) section 12804.6 and Educational Code section 40085.5.
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F03
The Motor Carriers Division of the CHP administers a Biennial Inspection of Terminals (BIT) program. The program was created by the California Commercial Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1988.
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F04
One part of the BIT program requires SCAT to enroll its bus drivers in the Department of Motor Vehicles program known as the Pull Notice Program.
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F05
Upon receipt of an employee's driving record, the Pull Notice Coordinator will notify the employee's supervisor of any activity that warrants further review or discussion, as defined in section 1808.1 of the CVC.
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F06
Drivers may drive no more than ten hours following eight hours of off duty (California Code of Regulations, Title 13, Division 2).
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F07
All SCAT drivers are randomly tested for drugs (Section 34520 CVC and 49CFR 382).
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F08
All buses are equipped with two-way radios for emergency assistance.
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F09
Road calls include reporting tire damage from road debris, the malfunction of coin boxes and unsafe conditions. Vehicle Maintenance
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F10
There are safety and vehicle maintenance considerations in the use of CNG to fuel buses. A CNG vehicle systems check must be performed on the methane and fire suppression systems. There is a mandatory annual tank inspection.
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F11
SCAT vehicle maintenance is identified by one of three priority levels: (1) intermediate, (2) operator, or (3) preventive. These levels are determined primarily by the nature of the repair.
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F12
Intermediate maintenance is typically required to correct defects reported by operators. These defects would typically be equipment failures or safety concerns that the operators believe would render the vehicles unsafe to operate.
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F13
Operator maintenance includes activities that every bus operator is required to perform. The intent is to maintain the equipment in a safe, clean and serviceable condition and to ensure early detection of defects or malfunctions that might lead to unsafe conditions or costly repairs.
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F14
Preventive maintenance includes activities that are scheduled to avoid unnecessary repairs. All SCAT vehicles are scheduled for inspection every 60 days or 3,000 miles.
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F15
A special category of work is performed by the maintenance operators. This includes replacement of driver seats for maximum comfort, replacing wheel chair and bike rack straps with upgraded strength, and various cosmetic repairs.
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F16
All bus terminals are rated “satisfactory” or “unsatisfactory.” SCAT has never received an “unsatisfactory” report (CHP 343 [Rev. 10-00] 0PI 062). Fares and Money Handling
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F17
Each bus is equipped with a fare box.
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F18
On occasion the fare box will become jammed. This usually happens because a passenger has accidentally dropped something along with coins into the fare box.
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F19
When the fare box becomes jammed there is a coin bypass that can be activated. This practice is not always successful.
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F20
SCAT has a road call service. Drivers can call for a fare box replacement.
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F21
The operator has a computer that tallies the fares as the passengers deposit them. This tabulation includes money, tokens and passes. The count is not meant to be 100% accurate.
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F22
SCAT facility operates a small secure money counting room. This room contains a large safe, coin and bill counters and four security cameras. The only door is self-locking and four employees have keys. The safe can be accessed from either inside the room or from an opening on the outside wall.
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F23
When a bus returns to the terminal at the end of the day the fare box is removed by garage personnel. It is then taken to the outside wall of the counting room where it is connected to the safe and the money is funneled inside.
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F24
The money is not touched from the time it enters the fare box until it is being counted.
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F25
The money is collected every day in the same manner. On Monday, Wednesday and Friday the money is removed from the safe in buckets and counted by four employees. It is then bagged, sealed and taken to the bank by security truck. Conclusions C-01. SCAT follows a well-documented plan of maintenance. Passenger safety and employee safety are a direct result of SCAT’s maintenance. (F-11 thru F-14) C-02. Driver certifications are in conformance to specified requirements. (F-02, F-03,
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CL1 Page 3C-01. SCAT follows a well-documented plan of maintenance. Passenger safety and employee safety are a direct result of SCAT’s maintenance. (F-11 thru F-14) C-02. Driver certifications are in conformance to specified requirements. (F-02, F-03, F-05, F-06, F-07) C-03. Collection of fares is appropriate. (F-16 thru F-25)