THE CITY SHUTTLE DESIGN

1. No "Rights-of-Way' acquisition - Instead:
   
   The "rights-of-way" exist over every street. Ideally the Shuttle will be installed on the curb lanes of at least a 4 lane street (see diagram). Only vehicles that cannot park in multi-tiered parking lots (clearance 6-8") are excluded from using the lane occupied by the CITY SHUTTLE.
    
2. No Massive "Rail" Overhead permanent structures - Instead:
   
   24” high x 18” wide x 4” thick, inexpensive pre-cast concrete channel Guideways (Jersey Barriers w/ center groove) at street level. Movable for rapid route changes. Sides available to steer CITY SHUTTLE mechanically.
   
   The “Guideways” stop before street intersections and the CITY SHUTTLE runs directly on the pavement under operator control to permit cross-traffic (see diagram). At intersections where the traffic is under control of stop lights, SHUTTLE will have a “bus light” to permit the SHUTTLE to cross the intersections or turn either right or left without other traffic in the intersection.
    
3. No "Inadaquate" curbside shelters - Instead:
   
   Convenient passenger stations elevated 8’ over existing sidewalks. They provide level entrance to SHUTTLE and ample “pre-pay” station areas. No limit to Size -can be extended to include adjacent business or building entrances across sidewalks etc.
    
4. No Traffic Jams - Instead:
   
   The CITY SHUTTLE flows over traffic. This shuttle will have signs or lights and perhaps a mechanical bar lowered under the front and rear to exclude vehicles from underneath when turning at cross streets. "Bus stop lights" will exclude other traffic when the Shuttles enter the intersections.
   
   The CITY SHUTTLE has 4-wheel steering to permit the wheels to follow the “guideways”. This 4-wheel steer will be used to “crab” the vehicle against the station platform to form a close, level and tight seal.
    

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