RTA Public Transport Policies & Management 3

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The time interval between consecutive vehicles on a route

Answer

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

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Federal Transit Administration (FTA)

Answer

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

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Service every 15 minutes or less during peak hours

Answer

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

Question 4

What is 'deadheading' in transit operations management?

Accepted Answer

Running a vehicle out of service between assignments without carrying passengers

Answer

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

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Race, color, or national origin

Answer

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

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