RTA Public Transport Policies & Management 2

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Farebox recovery ratio of 100%

Answer

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

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

To guide long-term service improvements and capital investments

Answer

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

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

¾ mile

Answer

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

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Demand-responsive transit (DRT)

Answer

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

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Frequency, reliability, and coverage of service

Answer

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

(RTA) Roads and Transport Authority Exam Practice Test