Automated Skyway Express

Question 1

Elevations in some areas …

Answer 1

… of the San Marco section exceed 52 feet. Ground ladders will not be able to reach these sections

• Crushing hazards presented by moving parts
• *Batteries present fire and explosion hazard

Question 2

Power Supply

Answer 2

Main power to Skyway located at Central & San Marco Stations and O&M Center

Question 3

Y Junction Area

Answer 3

Located at Bay and Jefferson street

• If emergency exists in this area, it will require shutting down power at San Marco Station AND either the Jefferson Street OR Central Stations
• This section of track is hydraulically operated and electrically actuated. Potential crushing hazard after power shutdown

Question 4

Skyway Control Center

Answer 4

725 Leila St

• No operator on duty from 2330 Friday night til 0400 Monday morning
• *During these hours, Skyway will be de-energized, treat as energized

Control Room Extinguishing system: FM-200 O2 deficient atmosphere

• Control Room
• Computer Room
• Signal Room

Question 5

Emergency Walkways

Answer 5

18 inches - 30 inches on the inboard side of cars

Question 6

Car Capacity

Answer 6

56 total
28 per car (A car/B Car)

• Electronics and batteries (NICAD) found in the A car
• *Batteries accessed from inside or outside of A car
• **Do NOT use water on batteries; Metal-X only