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  1. What does 'headway' refer to in public transport scheduling?

    Answer: The time interval between consecutive vehicles on a route

    Headway is the elapsed time between successive vehicles traveling in the same direction on a given route.

  2. Which federal agency oversees public transportation funding and policy in the United States?

    Answer: Federal Transit Administration (FTA)

    The FTA, part of the U.S. Department of Transportation, administers federal grants and sets policy for public transportation systems.

  3. A transit agency adopts a 'frequent network' policy. What does this typically guarantee?

    Answer: Service every 15 minutes or less during peak hours

    A frequent network policy ensures buses or trains run at least every 15 minutes, reducing wait times and making transit more spontaneous to use.

  4. What is 'deadheading' in transit operations management?

    Answer: Running a vehicle out of service between assignments without carrying passengers

    Deadheading refers to operating a revenue vehicle without passengers, typically to reposition it for the next scheduled trip.

  5. Under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, transit agencies must ensure their services do not discriminate based on what characteristic?

    Answer: Race, color, or national origin

    Title VI prohibits discrimination based on race, color, and national origin in programs receiving federal financial assistance, including transit.

  6. Which concept describes allocating more transit resources to low-income and minority communities to correct historical service gaps?

    Answer: Equity-focused service allocation

    Equity-focused service allocation directs additional service hours or capital to underserved communities as a social justice and policy objective.

  7. A transit agency implements 'proof-of-payment' fare enforcement. What does this mean?

    Answer: Passengers purchase and carry proof of fare before or upon boarding, with random on-board inspection

    Proof-of-payment systems allow all-door boarding with passengers expected to have a valid fare, which inspectors verify randomly.

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