MTO Public Transportation Systems 5

Question 1

What is 'intermodal' transportation?

Accepted Answer

Travel that combines two or more modes of transportation in a single trip

Answer

Intermodal transportation involves using more than one mode — such as bus, rail, and ferry — in a single coordinated journey.

Question 2

Which measure is used to evaluate transit system efficiency by comparing outputs to inputs?

Accepted Answer

Cost per vehicle revenue hour

Answer

Cost per vehicle revenue hour is a standard transit efficiency metric that divides total operating cost by the hours vehicles spend carrying passengers.

Question 3

What is the 'farebox recovery ratio' in public transit?

Accepted Answer

The proportion of operating costs covered by passenger fare revenue

Answer

The farebox recovery ratio shows what percentage of operating expenses are offset by fare revenue, with the remainder typically subsidized by government funds.

Question 4

Which federal law mandated that transit agencies develop State of Good Repair standards and asset management plans?

Accepted Answer

Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century (MAP-21)

Answer

MAP-21 (2012) introduced the first federal transit asset management requirements, requiring agencies to maintain transit assets in a state of good repair.

Question 5

What is a 'bus bridge' in transit operations?

Accepted Answer

Temporary bus service replacing a rail segment that is closed for maintenance

Answer

A bus bridge is an emergency or planned substitution where buses carry rail passengers between stations when a train line is partially suspended.

MTO - Ministry of Transportation Practice Test

MTO - Ministry of Transportation Practice Test

MTO Public Transportation Systems 5