Taillight Displays
Taillight displays are exterior units appearing at the rear of the bus, usually under the windows. Copy is
inserted in an aluminum frame attached to the rear of the bus, or printed on self-adhesive, pressure-sensitive
vinyl which is affixed directly to the back of the bus.
Primary Uses

Used to reach both pedestrians and vehicular traffic in metropolitan areas during daylight, and
in some case nighttime hours.

Availability

In 80-85% of the top 100 markets; 36,500 buses.

Research/Market Information

TEAM (Transit Estimated Audience Measurement) provides coverage, reach and frequency
data.

Method of Purchase

Purchased in four-week GRP programs representing estimated daily exposure opportunities as
a percent of market population.

Specifications

Typical sizes include:
Overall Size: Copy Area:
17 1/2" H x 50" W 16 1/2" H x 48" W
21" H x 72" W 17" H x 69" W
21" H x 70" W 17" H x 66" W
21" H x 68" W 17" H x 64" W

Production

Printing

Lithography or screen printed or digital.

Stock

For buses requiring direct application vinyl, Fasson Transit Vinyl or Fasson Transit Vinyl II,
FLEXcon BUSmark, or 3M Controltac film must be used. For framed buses, Styrene (.040);
corrugated plastic board (5mm); Meadboard, waterproofed both sides; vinyl, mounted on
corrugated plastic board or Meadboard; or 70-pound wet strength paper mounted on
corrugated plastic board or Meadboard. Upper corners must be diagonal-cut 2".

Inks

Weatherproof/waterproof vinyl inks, including UV inks.

Mechanicals

Mechanicals should be scaled 1/4" to 1". Digital output resolution 300 dpi.

Sections

Printed in one section.

Overage

Copy printed on waterproofed board or mounted wet strength paper must be replaced every
four weeks, so 15% over the number of posters indicated for the program is required for each
four-week period. For a posting period of 90 days or longer, vinyl must be used.

Delivery

Twenty working days prior to posting date.

Other

Conventional or UV clear top-coating must be used. Apply top-coat before mounting. Vinyl
copy should be UV coated.
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