TABLE 7-7b Lift- or Ramp-Equipped Transit Buses by Type: 1993-2002
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TABLE 7-7b Lift- or Ramp-Equipped Transit Buses by Type: 1993-2002
Number
| 1993 | 1994 | 1995 | 1996 | 1997 | 1998 | 1999 | 2000 | 2001 | 2002 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Large buses | 23,338 | 24,398 | 27,420 | 29,073 | 29,684 | 33,512 | 36,029 | 37,581 | 40,501 | 44,035 |
| Medium buses | 1,911 | 2,153 | 2,561 | 3,081 | 4,143 | 5,150 | 5,959 | 6,926 | 7,337 | 8,550 |
| Small buses | 3,146 | 3,795 | 4,539 | 5,269 | 6,194 | 6,545 | 7,722 | 8,366 | 9,176 | 9,743 |
| Articulated buses | 693 | 719 | 861 | 893 | 911 | 1,071 | 1,503 | 1,712 | 1,771 | 2,079 |
NOTES: Large buses (also referred to as type A) have more than 35 seats, medium buses (type B) have 25-35 seats, and small buses (type C) have less than 25 seats. Articulated buses are extra-long buses that measure between 54 and 60 feet.
SOURCE: U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Transit Administration, National Transit Summaries and Trends, Annual Reports, available at http://www.ntdprogram.com, as of May 2004.