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miles of the next scheduled service. Preventive maintenance and wheelchair lift servicing will <br /> be entered into Asset Works system as a schedule PM servicing needed, to help maintain <br /> current and up to date maintenance on each vehicle. In the event that the county garage <br /> services are not available OCPT will contract through a private vendor. <br /> OCPT provides proper maintenance of vehicles and equipment critical to the continued safe <br /> operation of the transit system. Unsafe vehicles present unnecessary hazards to the driver, <br /> passengers and other vehicles on the road. Basic vehicle maintenance practices regularly <br /> address safety-related vehicle equipment to ensure that no unsafe vehicles are dispatched for <br /> service. Safety-related vehicle equipment includes: <br /> Service brakes and parking brake <br /> Tires, wheels, and rims <br /> Steering mechanism <br /> Vehicle suspension <br /> Mirrors and other rear vision devices (e.g., video monitors) <br /> Lighting and reflectors or reflective markings <br /> Wheelchair lifts <br /> Most safety-related equipment is inspected during a pre-trip inspection to ensure that the <br /> vehicle is fit for service. OCPT has an established a formal plan to address the maintenance <br /> requirements of our vehicles and equipment. The vehicle maintenance program addresses the <br /> following categories: <br /> • Daily servicing needs—This relates to fueling, checking and maintaining proper fluid levels <br /> (oil, water, etc.), vehicle cleanliness, pre- and post-trip inspections and maintenance of <br /> operational records and procedures. <br /> • Periodic inspection—These activities are scheduled to provide maintenance personnel an <br /> opportunity to detect and repair damage or wear conditions before major repairs are <br /> necessary. Inspection items include suspension elements, leaks, belts, electrical <br /> connections, tire wear, and any noticeable problems. <br /> • Interval related maintenance—This focus is to identify wear, alignment, or deterioration <br /> problems of parts or fluids. Replacement intervals of these items are determined through <br /> transit agency experience and manufacturer recommendations. <br /> • Failure maintenance - Regardless of the preventative maintenance activities, in-service <br /> failures will occur. When a failure is encountered that makes the vehicle unsafe or unable to <br /> continue operation, the vehicle is usually removed from service and returned to the garage <br /> for repair. <br /> When possible, OCPT vehicles are stored in a secured and well- lighted location. <br /> 821Page <br />