Abstract: Systems and methods for a shuttle platform that is configured to allow a path for one or more passengers to load or unload from a light rail transit vehicle that runs on a shared track. The shuttle platform can move in a linear plane that is parallel to a ground level from a first position to a second position and/or the second position to the first position. The shuttle platform can be associated with a setback platform that provides a first path parallel to a centerline of the shared track and a second path parallel to the centerline of the shared track, wherein the first path is at a first height from the ground level, the second path is at a second height from the ground level, and the first path and the second path are adjacent to one another.

Abstract: Systems and methods for a shuttle platform that is configured to allow a path for one or more passengers to load or unload from a light rail transit vehicle that runs on a shared track. The shuttle platform can move in a linear plane and may be operationally engaged with a drive system comprising, a drive component and a combination position lock and drive mechanism disconnect. The drive component may comprise a transfer component. The combination position lock and drive mechanism disconnect may comprise: a drive disengage latch; a secondary lock latch selectably alternatively engagable between strikers; a manual drive receiver simultaneously operationally engagable with both the drive disengage latch and the secondary lock latch, and comprising a manual drive work output operationally engagable with the manual drive work input; and an automatic release.

Abstract: Systems and methods for a shuttle platform that is configured to allow a path for one or more passengers to load or unload from a light rail transit vehicle that runs on a shared track. The shuttle platform can move in a linear plane and may be operationally engaged with a drive system comprising, a drive component and a combination position lock and drive mechanism disconnect. The drive component may comprise a transfer component. The combination position lock and drive mechanism disconnect may comprise: a drive disengage latch; a secondary lock latch selectably alternatively engagable between strikers; a manual drive receiver simultaneously operationally engagable with both the drive disengage latch and the secondary lock latch, and comprising a manual drive work output operationally engagable with the manual drive work input; and an automatic release.

Abstract: Systems and methods for a shuttle platform that is configured to allow a path for one or more passengers to load or unload from a light rail transit vehicle that runs on a shared track. The shuttle platform can move in a linear plane that is parallel to a ground level from a first position to a second position and/or the second position to the first position. The shuttle platform can be associated with a setback platform that provides a first path parallel to a centerline of the shared track and a second path parallel to the centerline of the shared track, wherein the first path is at a first height from the ground level, the second path is at a second height from the ground level, and the first path and the second path are adjacent to one another.

Abstract: Multi-sheet barrier panels for a motor vehicle door assembly that comprises two or more sheets that are attached together at discrete contact areas where depressions or projections molded into one sheet contacts an adjacent sheet. The space between adjacent sheets can be hollow or provided with an acoustic and/or thermal insulation material.

Abstract: Barrier liner panels for a motor vehicle door assembly that include engaging structures that engage the peripheral edge of an opening formed in a door panel.

Abstract: A molding apparatus for forming engaging structures in vehicle door panels which engaging structures have base portions and over-hanging or under cut edges. The molding apparatus includes an engaging structure mold base for forming the base portion of a molded engaging structure and a movable tip coupled to the engaging structure mold base for movement between a first position for forming an over-hanging or under cut in the molded engaging structure and a second position for releasing the molded engaging structure from the molding apparatus.

Abstract: Barrier panels for motor vehicle door assemblies that include self aligning structures that are received in at least one opening provided in the inboard surface of a door panel. The self aligning structures can include a combination of alignment structures that are provided with engaging structure, alignment structures that are not provided with engaging structures, alignment bosses, two-way locating bosses and/or four-way locating bosses. The self aligning structures can be received in a single common opening or recess provided in a door panel or more that one or separate openings or recesses provided in a door panel.

Abstract: Improved barrier liner panels for a motor vehicle door assembly that either include a non-adhesive sealing element integrally formed therewith or engaging structures that engage the peripheral edge of an opening formed in a door panel. The integrally formed sealing element is compressible so as to seal against a door panel when pressed between an inner trim panel and a door panel. The engaging structure cooperate with beads of adhesive to hold the barrier lines to a door panel during the assembly of a door assembly and to form a seal against the door panels.

Abstract: Improved water and/or acoustic and/or thermal barrier panels for a motor vehicle door assembly that either include an impact pusher integrally formed therewith or are formed with a pocket to receive impact pushers. The integrally formed impact pusher is made of the same material as the water and/or acoustic and/or thermal barrier panel. The water and/or acoustic and/or thermal barrier panel formed with a pocket to receive impact pushers allows for the impact pushers to be attached by an adhesive or mechanically.

Abstract: A barrier panel for vehicle door assemblies that in provided with snap attachment structures that extend outward from an outboard side thereof. The snap attachment structures are configured to engage various structures, including notches, tabs and/or individual discrete holes provided in the inboard surface of a door panel.