Temples, churches, mosques, synagogues and all houses of worship have one thing in common – each place hosts a congregation of people who attend these holy places as a part of their spiritual devotion.
While many will focus their attention on the interior of the building – beautiful stained glass windows, comfortable seating for the attendees – getting parishioners to and from the building, easily and quickly, can be its own challenge.
Depending on the size and scale of the property, people-moving vehicles are an excellent way to transport congregation members of all ages.
Whether it’s off-site parking or an overflow lot, an extra-large campus, or a widespread event, efficiently moving passengers is critical for success and can easily be accomplished with off highway trams.
The elderly and sick attendees can also benefit from adding additional transportation options. Assistance with their journey of getting into the building may make the difference for many who would otherwise choose not to attend or not be able to due to lack of adequate assistance.
Vehicles can be customized to meet the needs of all passengers. Off highway trams can be equipped with ADA lifts or ramps for members who need that extra assistance for safe transport.
Areas with extreme hot weather, or very cold winters, can also benefit from people-moving vehicles for their congregations. Vehicles can offer an open-air style, be equipped with rain curtains, or come fully enclosed, providing a comfortable ride specific to the church’s location and climate.
The most popular option for people moving for places of worship continues to be the smaller, more affordable, electric option, known as the Eco Shuttle. These off highway vehicles range in seating capacities of 6-23 passengers and come with a host of options.
They are slow moving vehicles that can run up to 60 miles per charge and climb a 20 percent grade. A trailing unit is also available, adding to the seating capacity.
These zero emission vehicles offer a powerful electric motor run with U.S. batteries, a Curtis controller and either a 48 or 72 volt system.
Other people-moving options available include a tug & trailer combo or a power car, with or without a trailer. These options are larger, offering a passenger capacity from anywhere from 9 up to 132 guests. The trailer options offer an open-air design but can also have rain curtains.
Depending on the make and model, trailers are constructed from aluminum or steel, with either 4-way steering or all-wheel steering, can include an ADA package, and are available in both new and used options. Power cars and tugs can offer all types of fueling options from electric to gas, diesel, CNG and LPG.
All makes and models of Eco Shuttles and trailers can be customized for their particular application and location.
Everything from paint colors, seating configurations, advertising space, custom wraps, PA systems and seat cushions are available so the exact vehicle is designed and built to meet the needs of the church and its members.
On-site transportation is an incredible benefit for all places of worship to offer their guests.
Whether it’s elderly who need help accessing the building from a distant parking lot, transporting people from one event to another, or assisting large crowds during the heat of the summer, church attendees will most certainly appreciate the ride!
Since 1982, Specialty Vehicles has been the premier provider of the most diversified line of people-moving vehicles in the world, including specialty trolleys, trams, electric shuttles and buses, www.specialtyvehicles.com.
