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  1. What is 'first-mile/last-mile' connectivity in public transportation?

    Answer: Getting passengers between their origin/destination and the nearest transit stop

    First-mile/last-mile refers to the challenge of connecting passengers from their home or destination to the nearest transit station.

  2. Which type of transit fare structure charges passengers based on the distance they travel?

    Answer: Distance-based (or graduated) fare

    Distance-based fares calculate cost by the actual mileage traveled, which is common in commuter rail and some metro systems.

  3. What is a 'mobility hub' in modern transit planning?

    Answer: A centralized location where multiple transportation modes converge and connect

    A mobility hub is a place where transit, bikeshare, rideshare, and pedestrian access converge to facilitate seamless multimodal travel.

  4. Under FTA Title VI requirements, what must transit agencies ensure?

    Answer: That service and fares do not discriminate based on race, color, or national origin

    Title VI of the Civil Rights Act requires FTA-funded agencies to ensure that services and benefits are provided without discrimination based on race, color, or national origin.

  5. What does 'vehicle revenue hours' (VRH) measure in transit performance?

    Answer: Total hours a vehicle operates while carrying paying passengers

    Vehicle revenue hours counts only the hours transit vehicles are in service and available to carry fare-paying passengers, excluding deadhead time.

  6. Which transit funding mechanism allows agencies to capture increased property values near new transit lines to finance the infrastructure?

    Answer: Value capture / Tax increment financing (TIF)

    Value capture strategies like TIF allow agencies to fund transit by redirecting a portion of the property tax revenue increase generated by proximity to new transit.

  7. What is 'demand-responsive transit' (DRT)?

    Answer: On-demand transit service with flexible routing based on passenger requests

    Demand-responsive transit operates with flexible routes and schedules, dispatching vehicles based on real-time passenger trip requests rather than fixed timetables.