The yearlong study of 200 children was done by the New York Children's Health Project, which operates four medical vans that travel among some of the city's shelters providing free care.

The Second Presbyterian Church in Richmond operates two vans each Saturday to take people to visit relatives at the prison, a prison employee said.

Refuah also operates five mobile medical vans.

Between these 3 locations they operate more than 30 vans that are located strategically around the country.

Transportation Detail - This detail operates 12 buses, 13 vans, and 2 cars to transport an average of 286,000 yearly, mostly to court appearances.

If they indeed reduce fuel consumption and emissions, the county will buy more for its Bee-Line bus system, which operates 347 buses and 60 vans.

The force operated three vans, and had access to a Land Rover if required.

Mr. Daus said yesterday that 62 licensed companies operated 230 vans.

Between them, the livery companies operate seven wheelchair-equipped vans, or about one for every 7,100 residents who might need them.

One such company, Morris County Rides Inc. in Parsippany, was founded in 1986 and now operates 163 vans.