Other: Apparently the diesel - electric buses enter into a "regeneration" cycle under idle to somehow clean out the soot particulates in the diesel exhaust system. Hot exhaust burns out the soot, right? It stinks all to high hel** and fills the cabin with what smells like CO - filled exhaust. I fear being asphixiated while waiting for the warm bus to begin it's route. I open a couple of windows everytime I board. Is this an exhaust leak, or is pumping hot regenerative soot exhaust gases including CO into the cabin, er.. normal? This smells awful and scares me everytime I ride a bus in these conditions. Please provide proof this is not a danger or remedy this nasty smelling problem.
The complaint was investigated and a reply posted.
Thank you for your message. Bloomington Transit Maintenance reviewed the emissions and air quality of all buses, and none were found to have unsafe conditions. Preventative maintenance to ensure ongoing compliance is completed on time.
Can you please take a look at this and let me know if there is a response we can post on your behalf? Thanks, Gretchen
| City | Bloomington |
|---|---|
| State | IN |
| Zip | 47403 |
| Latitude | 39.164161682129 |
| Longitude | -86.533256530762 |
| Township | Perry |
| Status | Case Date | Category | |
|---|---|---|---|
| closed | 5/20/1999 | Excessive Growth | |
| closed | 5/20/1999 | Excessive Growth |