Public Transport Policies & Management Flashcards

Which funding model requires passengers to pay fares that cover the full operating cost of a public transit system?

Answer: Farebox recovery ratio of 100%

A 100% farebox recovery ratio means fare revenues entirely cover operating costs with no public subsidy required.

What is the primary purpose of a Transit Development Plan (TDP)?

Answer: To guide long-term service improvements and capital investments

A TDP is a strategic planning document that outlines service improvements, capital needs, and funding over a multi-year horizon.

Under ADA requirements, paratransit service must be provided within how many miles of a fixed-route bus line?

Answer: ¾ mile

The ADA mandates complementary paratransit within ¾ mile of any fixed-route service for eligible individuals.

Which transit management strategy uses real-time data to dynamically adjust bus routes and schedules?

Answer: Demand-responsive transit (DRT)

Demand-responsive transit adjusts routes or schedules in real time based on passenger requests rather than fixed timetables.

A transit authority's 'level of service' policy typically measures which of the following?

Answer: Frequency, reliability, and coverage of service

Level of service in transit policy encompasses how often service runs, how punctual it is, and how many areas it reaches.

What is the role of a Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) in public transport?

Answer: Coordinating transportation planning and allocating federal funds in urban areas

MPOs coordinate multi-modal transportation planning and are responsible for programming federal transportation funds in urbanized areas.

Which policy approach aims to integrate multiple transit modes so passengers can transfer seamlessly with a single fare?

Answer: Intermodal integration or seamless connectivity

Intermodal integration links bus, rail, ferry, and other modes under unified fares and coordinated schedules to reduce transfer friction.