27. - ADA Guidelines and Bus Stops - TCRP Report 163 - Fill In The Gap Questions

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Course 9 Fill In The Blank Questions TCRP Report 163 –  
Strategy Guide to Enable and Promote the Use of Fixed-  
Route Transit by People with Disabilities  
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TCRP Report 163 — 20 Fill-in-the-Blank Questions WITH Answers  
1. The ADA requires transit agencies to provide ________________________ paratransit for riders unable  
to use fixed-route service. (Answer: complementary)  
2. A ________________________ evaluates a rider’s physical, cognitive, or sensory ability to use  
fixed-route transit. (Answer: functional assessment)  
3. A bus stop must include a firm, stable ________________________ to allow safe boarding for mobility  
device users. (Answer: landing pad)  
4. ________________________ eligibility is granted only when a rider can use fixed-route transit under  
certain conditions. (Answer: conditional)  
5. A ________________________ is a systematic review of all bus stops to document accessibility and  
improvement needs. (Answer: bus stop inventory)  
6. ________________________ services help riders understand routes, schedules, and travel options in  
accessible formats. (Answer: trip planning)  
7. A ________________________ program uses fare reductions to encourage riders to shift from  
paratransit to fixed-route transit. (Answer: fare incentive)  
8. ________________________ training provides individualized instruction to help riders travel  
independently on fixed-route transit. (Answer: one-to-one)  
9. A major barrier identified by riders with disabilities is ________________________ pedestrian pathways  
leading to bus stops. (Answer: inaccessible)  
10. ________________________ service allows a bus to deviate short distances from its route to pick up  
riders. (Answer: route deviation)  
11. Agencies use ________________________ indicators such as stop announcements and lift reliability to  
monitor accessibility. (Answer: performance)  
12. ________________________ coordination is required because sidewalks and streets are often  
controlled by multiple jurisdictions. (Answer: jurisdictional)  
13. A ________________________ assessment identifies missing sidewalks, steep slopes, and other barriers  
near bus stops. (Answer: pedestrian accessibility)  
14. ________________________ eligibility evaluates each individual trip to determine whether paratransit  
is needed. (Answer: trip-by-trip)  
15. ________________________ information ensures that schedules, maps, and announcements are usable  
by riders with disabilities. (Answer: accessible)  
16. ________________________ services connect riders from neighborhoods to major fixed-route transit  
hubs. (Answer: feeder)  
17. A ________________________ strategy outlines the steps needed to upgrade stops and pedestrian  
pathways. (Answer: stop improvement)  
18. ________________________ monitoring ensures that accessibility improvements are maintained over  
time. (Answer: service)  
19. ________________________ and mobility training are essential for riders with visual impairments  
navigating fixed-route transit. (Answer: orientation)  
20. Agencies conduct ________________________ analysis to measure how accessibility improvements  
affect fixed-route ridership. (Answer: ridership impact)  
TCRP Report 163 — Second Randomized 20-Question  
Fill-in-the-Blank Set (WITH Answers)  
21. Riders often cite ________________________ bus stops as a major barrier to fixed-route use. (Answer:  
inaccessible) Explore: inaccessible bus stops  
22. A ________________________ program uses structured instruction to help riders learn fixed-route  
travel skills. (Answer: travel training) Explore: travel training programs  
23. ADA regulations require agencies to provide ________________________ paratransit within ¾ mile of  
fixed-route service. (Answer: complementary) Explore: complementary paratransit  
24. A ________________________ identifies missing sidewalks, steep slopes, and other barriers near stops.  
(Answer: pedestrian accessibility assessment) Explore: pedestrian accessibility assessment  
25. ________________________ eligibility determines whether a rider qualifies for ADA paratransit only  
under specific circumstances. (Answer: conditional) Explore: conditional eligibility  
26. Agencies use ________________________ audits to evaluate stop conditions and accessibility features.  
(Answer: accessibility) Explore: accessibility audits  
27. A ________________________ service model allows buses to deviate from their route to pick up riders.  
(Answer: route deviation) Explore: route deviation service  
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28. ________________________ information ensures schedules and maps are usable by riders with  
disabilities. (Answer: accessible) Explore: accessible information  
29. A ________________________ interview gathers information about a rider’s functional travel abilities.  
(Answer: eligibility) Explore: eligibility interviews  
30. Agencies track ________________________ indicators such as lift reliability and stop announcements.  
(Answer: performance) Explore: performance indicators  
31. A ________________________ connects riders from neighborhoods to major transit hubs. (Answer:  
feeder service) Explore: feeder service models  
32. ________________________ barriers include unclear schedules, inaccessible formats, and missing stop  
information. (Answer: information) Explore: information barriers  
33. A ________________________ strategy outlines steps for upgrading stops and pathways. (Answer: stop  
improvement) Explore: stop improvement strategy  
34. ________________________ assessments evaluate a rider’s ability to navigate fixed-route transit.  
(Answer: functional) Explore: functional assessments  
35. A ________________________ program uses fare reductions to encourage fixed-route use. (Answer:  
fare incentive) Explore: fare incentive programs  
36. ________________________ coordination is needed because sidewalks are often controlled by multiple  
jurisdictions. (Answer: jurisdictional) Explore: jurisdictional coordination  
37. ________________________ services help riders understand routes, schedules, and travel options.  
(Answer: trip planning) Explore: trip planning services  
38. A ________________________ pad provides a stable, level boarding area at bus stops. (Answer:  
landing) Explore: landing pads  
39. ________________________ monitoring ensures accessibility improvements remain effective over time.  
(Answer: service) Explore: service monitoring  
40. Agencies conduct ________________________ analysis to measure how improvements affect  
fixed-route ridership. (Answer: ridership impact) Explore: ridership impact analysis  
TCRP Report 163 — Third Randomized 20-Question  
Fill-in-the-Blank Set (WITH Answers)  
41. Agencies conduct ________________________ assessments to determine whether riders can safely use  
fixed-route transit. (Answer: functional) Explore: functional assessments  
42. A ________________________ pad provides the firm, stable boarding surface required for mobility  
device users. (Answer: landing) Explore: landing pads  
43. ________________________ services help riders understand routes, schedules, and travel options in  
accessible formats. (Answer: trip planning) Explore: trip planning services  
44. A ________________________ program uses fare reductions to encourage riders to shift from  
paratransit to fixed-route transit. (Answer: fare incentive) Explore: fare incentive programs  
45. ________________________ eligibility evaluates each individual trip to determine whether paratransit  
is required. (Answer: trip-by-trip) Explore: trip-by-trip eligibility  
46. A ________________________ service model allows buses to deviate from their route to pick up riders.  
(Answer: route deviation) Explore: route deviation service  
47. Agencies use ________________________ indicators such as lift reliability and stop announcements to  
monitor accessibility. (Answer: performance) Explore: performance indicators  
48. ________________________ coordination is required because sidewalks and streets are often  
controlled by multiple jurisdictions. (Answer: jurisdictional) Explore: jurisdictional coordination  
49. A ________________________ inventory documents the condition and accessibility of every bus stop in  
the system. (Answer: bus stop) Explore: bus stop inventories  
50. ________________________ training provides individualized instruction to help riders travel  
independently on fixed-route transit. (Answer: one-to-one) Explore: one-to-one training  
51. A major barrier identified by riders with disabilities is ________________________ pedestrian pathways  
leading to bus stops. (Answer: inaccessible) Explore: inaccessible pathways  
52. ________________________ information ensures that schedules, maps, and announcements are usable  
by riders with disabilities. (Answer: accessible) Explore: accessible information  
53. A ________________________ strategy outlines the steps needed to upgrade stops and pedestrian  
pathways. (Answer: stop improvement) Explore: stop improvement strategy  
54. ________________________ audits evaluate stop conditions, pedestrian access, and ADA compliance.  
(Answer: accessibility) Explore: accessibility audits  
55. ________________________ services connect riders from neighborhoods to major fixed-route transit  
hubs. (Answer: feeder) Explore: feeder services  
56. A ________________________ interview gathers information about a rider’s travel abilities and  
limitations. (Answer: eligibility) Explore: eligibility interviews  
57. Agencies conduct ________________________ analysis to measure how improvements affect  
fixed-route ridership. (Answer: ridership impact) Explore: ridership impact analysis  
58. ________________________ and mobility training are essential for riders with visual impairments  
navigating fixed-route transit. (Answer: orientation) Explore: orientation and mobility  
59. ________________________ monitoring ensures that accessibility improvements remain effective over  
time. (Answer: service) Explore: service monitoring  
60. A ________________________ service operates between key points but allows flexible routing in  
between. (Answer: point deviation) Explore: point deviation service  
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TCRP Report 163 — Fourth Randomized 20-Question  
Fill-in-the-Blank Set (WITH Answers)  
61. A ________________________ review documents the accessibility, condition, and amenities of each bus  
stop. (Answer: bus stop inventory) Explore: bus stop inventory  
62. ________________________ eligibility is used when a rider can use fixed-route transit only under  
certain circumstances. (Answer: conditional) Explore: conditional eligibility  
63. A ________________________ assessment evaluates a rider’s ability to navigate fixed-route transit  
independently. (Answer: functional) Explore: functional assessment  
64. ________________________ information ensures that schedules, maps, and announcements are usable  
by riders with disabilities. (Answer: accessible) Explore: accessible information  
65. A ________________________ pad provides a firm, stable boarding surface for mobility device users.  
(Answer: landing) Explore: landing pads  
66. ________________________ training teaches riders how to travel safely and confidently on fixed-route  
transit. (Answer: travel) Explore: travel training  
67. A ________________________ program uses fare reductions to encourage riders to shift from  
paratransit to fixed-route service. (Answer: fare incentive) Explore: fare incentive programs  
68. ________________________ coordination is required because sidewalks and streets are often  
controlled by multiple jurisdictions. (Answer: jurisdictional) Explore: jurisdictional coordination  
69. ________________________ services help riders understand routes, schedules, and travel options.  
(Answer: trip planning) Explore: trip planning services  
70. A ________________________ service model allows buses to deviate short distances from their route  
to pick up riders. (Answer: route deviation) Explore: route deviation service  
71. Agencies use ________________________ indicators such as lift reliability and stop announcements to  
monitor accessibility. (Answer: performance) Explore: performance indicators  
72. ________________________ audits evaluate stop conditions, pedestrian access, and ADA compliance.  
(Answer: accessibility) Explore: accessibility audits  
73. A ________________________ strategy outlines the steps needed to upgrade stops and pedestrian  
pathways. (Answer: stop improvement) Explore: stop improvement strategy  
74. ________________________ eligibility evaluates each individual trip to determine whether paratransit  
is required. (Answer: trip-by-trip) Explore: trip-by-trip eligibility  
75. ________________________ services connect riders from neighborhoods to major fixed-route transit  
hubs. (Answer: feeder) Explore: feeder services  
76. A major barrier identified by riders with disabilities is ________________________ pedestrian pathways  
leading to bus stops. (Answer: inaccessible) Explore: inaccessible pathways  
77. ________________________ and mobility training are essential for riders with visual impairments  
navigating fixed-route transit. (Answer: orientation) Explore: orientation and mobility  
78. Agencies conduct ________________________ analysis to measure how improvements affect  
fixed-route ridership. (Answer: ridership impact) Explore: ridership impact analysis  
79. ________________________ monitoring ensures that accessibility improvements remain effective over  
time. (Answer: service) Explore: service monitoring  
80. A ________________________ service operates between key points but allows flexible routing in  
between. (Answer: point deviation) Explore: point deviation service  
TCRP Report 163 — Fifth Randomized 20-Question Fill-in-the-Blank  
Set (WITH Answers)  
81. A ________________________ assessment identifies barriers such as missing sidewalks, steep slopes,  
and poor lighting near bus stops. (Answer: pedestrian accessibility) Explore: pedestrian accessibility  
assessment  
82. ________________________ training provides individualized instruction to help riders learn fixed-route  
travel skills. (Answer: one-to-one) Explore: one-to-one training  
83. Agencies use ________________________ indicators to evaluate accessibility performance, including  
announcements and lift reliability. (Answer: performance) Explore: performance indicators  
84. A ________________________ program uses fare reductions to encourage riders to shift from  
paratransit to fixed-route transit. (Answer: fare incentive) Explore: fare incentive programs  
85. ________________________ eligibility determines whether a rider qualifies for ADA paratransit only  
under specific circumstances. (Answer: conditional) Explore: conditional eligibility  
86. A ________________________ pad provides a firm, stable boarding surface required for mobility device  
users. (Answer: landing) Explore: landing pads  
87. ________________________ information ensures that schedules, maps, and announcements are usable  
by riders with disabilities. (Answer: accessible) Explore: accessible information  
88. A ________________________ inventory documents the condition and accessibility of every bus stop in  
the system. (Answer: bus stop) Explore: bus stop inventory  
89. ________________________ services help riders understand routes, schedules, and travel options.  
(Answer: trip planning) Explore: trip planning services  
90. A ________________________ service model allows buses to deviate short distances from their route  
to pick up riders. (Answer: route deviation) Explore: route deviation service  
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91. ________________________ coordination is required because sidewalks and streets are often  
controlled by multiple jurisdictions. (Answer: jurisdictional) Explore: jurisdictional coordination  
92. A ________________________ interview gathers information about a rider’s functional travel abilities.  
(Answer: eligibility) Explore: eligibility interviews  
93. ________________________ audits evaluate stop conditions, pedestrian access, and ADA compliance.  
(Answer: accessibility) Explore: accessibility audits  
94. A ________________________ strategy outlines the steps needed to upgrade stops and pedestrian  
pathways. (Answer: stop improvement) Explore: stop improvement strategy  
95. ________________________ services connect riders from neighborhoods to major fixed-route transit  
hubs. (Answer: feeder) Explore: feeder services  
96. ________________________ and mobility training are essential for riders with visual impairments  
navigating fixed-route transit. (Answer: orientation) Explore: orientation and mobility  
97. Agencies conduct ________________________ analysis to measure how improvements affect  
fixed-route ridership. (Answer: ridership impact) Explore: ridership impact analysis  
98. ________________________ monitoring ensures that accessibility improvements remain effective over  
time. (Answer: service) Explore: service monitoring  
99. ADA regulations require agencies to provide ________________________ paratransit within ¾ mile of  
fixed-route service. (Answer: complementary) Explore: complementary paratransit  
100. A ________________________ service operates between key points but allows flexible routing in  
between. (Answer: point deviation) Explore: point deviation service  
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