Public Transit & Multimodal Transportation Flashcards
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What is 'first/last mile connectivity' in the context of transit systems?
Answer: Solutions that bridge the gap between transit stations and trip origins/destinations for riders
First/last mile connectivity refers to transportation options — walking paths, bike share, shuttles, TNCs — that connect riders between transit stations and their ultimate origins or destinations.
Under ADA, what is required for fixed-route transit services regarding accessibility?
Answer: All vehicles in fixed-route service must be accessible and complementary paratransit must be provided for those who cannot use fixed-route service
ADA requires all new fixed-route transit vehicles to be accessible and mandates that transit agencies provide complementary paratransit service within 3/4 mile of fixed routes for individuals unable to use accessible fixed-route service.
What is the 'capacity' of a transit route typically measured in?
Answer: Persons per hour per direction (pphpd)
Transit capacity is most usefully measured in persons per hour per direction (pphpd), combining vehicle capacity, loading standards, and service frequency to express the maximum people movement achievable.
What is 'farebox recovery ratio' and what does it indicate about a transit system?
Answer: The fraction of operating costs covered by passenger fare revenues
Farebox recovery ratio is fare revenue divided by total operating cost; it indicates what share of operations is self-funded through fares vs. requiring subsidy, with US transit systems typically recovering 25–50%.
What is 'transit signal priority' (TSP) and how does it benefit bus operations?
Answer: Technology that extends green phases or advances green signals to reduce transit vehicle delays at intersections
TSP detects approaching transit vehicles and requests signal timing adjustments — extended greens or early greens — to minimize intersection delay, improving schedule adherence and travel times without preempting other traffic.
What is a 'park-and-ride' facility and what transportation goal does it serve?
Answer: A facility where commuters park vehicles and transfer to transit to complete their trips, reducing auto traffic in congested corridors
Park-and-ride facilities intercept auto trips at the urban fringe and transfer riders to transit, reducing vehicle volumes in congested urban corridors and serving commuters who cannot access transit from home.