3. Bus Stop Basics - TCRP - 19 - Fill In The Blank Questions

 

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SECTION 1 - Fill In The Blank Questions  
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TCRP MASTER GLOSSARY — 20 FILL-IN-THE-BLANK QUESTIONS  
A __________ is a firm, stable, accessible boarding area that meets ADA requirements. (Answer: Landing  
Pad)  
The time a bus spends boarding and alighting passengers is called __________. (Answer: Dwell Time)  
The distance between consecutive bus stops is known as __________. (Answer: Stop Spacing)  
A recessed area off the travel lane where buses stop without blocking traffic is a __________. (Answer:  
Bus Bay)  
A design strategy that reduces crime through environmental design is called __________. (Answer:  
CPTED)  
A clear sightline area ensuring buses and passengers can see each other is the __________. (Answer:  
Visibility Zone)  
Removing or relocating stops to improve efficiency is known as __________. (Answer: Stop  
Consolidation)  
Space required for wheelchairs and mobility devices to maneuver safely is __________. (Answer:  
Mobility Device Clearance)  
A short pull-out area allowing buses to stop outside the traffic stream is a __________. (Answer:  
Turnout)  
A designated stopping position for a bus is called a __________. (Answer: Berth)  
A continuous, unobstructed pedestrian route to and from the stop is the __________. (Answer: Path of  
Travel)  
A stop located immediately after an intersection is a __________. (Answer: Far-Side Stop)  
A stop located immediately before an intersection is a __________. (Answer: Near-Side Stop)  
An area where multiple modes intersect, increasing collision risk, is a __________. (Answer: Conflict  
Zone)  
A set of comfort-enhancing features such as seating and lighting is an __________. (Answer: Amenity  
Package)  
The typical speed vehicles travel on a roadway segment is called __________. (Answer: Operating  
Speed)  
Natural visibility that improves safety without active monitoring is __________. (Answer: Passive  
Surveillance)  
Cameras, emergency phones, and lighting that enhance safety are part of __________. (Answer:  
Security Infrastructure)  
Designing transit service along major roadways to optimize performance is __________. (Answer:  
Corridor Planning)  
The sideways slope of a surface, minimized for accessibility, is called __________. (Answer: Cross-Slope)  
TCRP MASTER GLOSSARY — 20 FILL-IN-THE-BLANK QUESTIONS  
(SET 2)  
A stop located between intersections is called a __________. (Answer: Mid-Block Stop)  
The time interval between buses on the same route is known as __________. (Answer: Headway)  
A sidewalk extension that allows buses to stop in-lane is a __________. (Answer: Curb Extension)  
A stop placed directly at the curb without a bay is a __________. (Answer: Curbside Stop)  
The area where passengers line up before boarding is the __________. (Answer: Queueing Area)  
A stop located away from the main roadway, often in a transit center, is an __________. (Answer:  
Off-Street Stop)  
A stop located directly along the roadway is an __________. (Answer: On-Street Stop)  
The portion of the stop where passengers board and alight is the __________. (Answer: Loading Area)  
A stop placed before an intersection is a __________. (Answer: Near-Side Stop)  
A stop placed after an intersection is a __________. (Answer: Far-Side Stop)  
The amount of time a bus takes to travel between timepoints is called __________. (Answer: Running  
Time)  
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A short lane and signal phase that lets buses bypass traffic queues is a __________. (Answer: Queue  
Jump)  
A major hub where multiple routes connect is a __________. (Answer: Transit Center)  
A lane reserved for buses to improve speed and reliability is a __________. (Answer: Transit Lane)  
A textured surface that alerts visually impaired passengers to platform edges is a __________. (Answer:  
Tactile Warning Surface)  
The public land reserved for transportation use is the __________. (Answer: Right-of-Way (ROW))  
The physical characteristics of the roadway that affect bus maneuverability are called __________.  
(Answer: Roadway Geometry)  
A scheduled control point where buses must not depart early is a __________. (Answer: Timepoint)  
A design approach ensuring stops are usable by all people is called __________. (Answer: Universal  
Design)  
The system of signs and visual cues that help passengers navigate the stop is called __________.  
(Answer: Wayfinding)  
TCRP MASTER GLOSSARY — 20 FILL-IN-THE-BLANK QUESTIONS  
(SET 3)  
A sidewalk extension that provides more space for waiting passengers and keeps buses in-lane is a  
__________. (Answer: Bus Bulb)  
A reinforced pavement section designed to withstand repeated bus loads is a __________. (Answer: Bus  
Pad)  
A recessed area allowing buses to pull out of the travel lane for boarding is a __________. (Answer: Bus  
Pull-Out)  
The full length of curb space required for a bus to safely enter, serve, and exit a stop is the __________.  
(Answer: Bus Stop Zone)  
The unobstructed area around the boarding space that ensures safe pedestrian movement is the  
__________. (Answer: Clear Zone)  
The quality and proximity of crosswalks that connect bus stops to destinations is called __________.  
(Answer: Crosswalk Connectivity)  
The vertical distance from roadway to sidewalk that affects boarding ease is the __________. (Answer:  
Curb Height)  
The specific bus type used to determine turning radii and stop length is the __________. (Answer:  
Design Vehicle)  
A queue-jump lane placed after an intersection is a __________. (Answer: Far-Side Queue Jump)  
A stop serving a large number of passengers and requiring enhanced amenities is a __________.  
(Answer: High-Ridership Stop)  
Traffic management strategies at intersections that affect bus delay are called __________. (Answer:  
Intersection Control)  
A designated area for passenger drop-off and pick-up by private vehicles is a __________. (Answer:  
Kiss-and-Ride Zone)  
A curbside area reserved for short-term loading activities is a __________. (Answer: Loading Zone)  
A location integrating multiple transportation modes for seamless connections is a __________.  
(Answer: Mobility Hub)  
The required space around the stop free of poles, signs, or utilities is called __________. (Answer:  
Obstruction Clearance)  
The movement of passengers within and around the stop is known as __________. (Answer: Passenger  
Circulation)  
The portion of the streetscape dedicated to people walking is the __________. (Answer: Pedestrian  
Realm)  
The total length of the boarding area needed to accommodate the design vehicle is the __________.  
(Answer: Platform Length)  
A lane reserved for buses to improve speed and reliability is a __________. (Answer: Transit Lane)  
A roadway or alignment with high-frequency bus service and coordinated stop design is a __________.  
(Answer: Transit Corridor)  
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TCRP MASTER GLOSSARY — 20 FILL-IN-THE-BLANK QUESTIONS  
(SET 4)  
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A bus stop located directly along the curb in the travel lane is a __________. (Answer: Curb Lane Stop)  
A stop where the bus remains in the travel lane while boarding passengers is an __________. (Answer:  
In-Lane Stop)  
A stop located away from the main roadway, often in a transit center or campus, is an __________.  
(Answer: Off-Street Stop)  
A stop located directly along the roadway, integrated into the street environment, is an __________.  
(Answer: On-Street Stop)  
A short lane and signal phase that lets buses bypass traffic queues is a __________. (Answer: Queue  
Jump)  
The designated space where passengers line up before boarding is the __________. (Answer: Queueing  
Area)  
The clear space at the rear door where passengers exit is the __________. (Answer: Rear-Door Alighting  
Area)  
The time a bus spends waiting to merge back into traffic after serving a stop is called __________.  
(Answer: Re-Entry Delay)  
The number of passengers using a route, stop, or system is known as __________. (Answer: Ridership)  
The public land reserved for transportation use is the __________. (Answer: Right-of-Way (ROW))  
The physical characteristics of the roadway—such as grades and curves—are called __________.  
(Answer: Roadway Geometry)  
The total time a bus takes to travel between timepoints is called __________. (Answer: Running Time)  
How often buses arrive at a stop is known as __________. (Answer: Service Frequency)  
A protective structure providing weather protection and seating is a __________. (Answer: Shelter)  
The length of roadway visible to a driver is called __________. (Answer: Sight Distance)  
A traffic signal strategy that gives buses preferential treatment is called __________. (Answer: Signal  
Priority)  
A channelized right-turn lane that can create conflict points near bus stops is a __________. (Answer:  
Slip Lane)  
The hours during which a bus route operates are known as the __________. (Answer: Span of Service)  
The degree to which a stop provides safe, ADA-compliant access is called __________. (Answer: Stop  
Accessibility)  
The process of removing or relocating stops to improve efficiency is called __________. (Answer: Stop  
Consolidation)  
Set 5 (another 20)  
TCRP MASTER GLOSSARY — 20 FILL-IN-THE-BLANK QUESTIONS  
(SET 5)  
A regulation requiring drivers to allow buses to merge back into traffic is the __________. (Answer:  
Yield-to-Bus Law)  
A boarding condition where the bus floor and platform are at the same height is called __________.  
(Answer: Level Boarding)  
A firm, stable, ADA-compliant surface adjacent to the bus stop used for boarding is the __________.  
(Answer: Landing Pad)  
The portion of the stop adjacent to the roadway where buses maneuver and align is the __________.  
(Answer: Street-Side Zone)  
A textured surface that alerts visually impaired passengers to platform edges is a __________. (Answer:  
Tactile Warning Surface)  
A major hub where multiple routes connect and transfers occur is a __________. (Answer: Transit  
Center)  
Technology that adjusts traffic signals to reduce bus delay is called __________. (Answer: Transit Signal  
Priority (TSP))  
The roadway lane used by moving traffic is the __________. (Answer: Travel Lane)  
A recessed area allowing buses to pull out of the travel lane for boarding is a __________. (Answer:  
Turnout)  
A design approach ensuring stops are usable by all people is called __________. (Answer: Universal  
Design)  
The system of signs, maps, and visual cues that help passengers navigate is called __________. (Answer:  
Wayfinding)  
The time interval between buses on the same route is known as __________. (Answer: Headway)  
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The clear space at the front door where passengers board is the __________. (Answer: Front-Door  
Boarding Area)  
The clear space at the rear door where passengers exit is the __________. (Answer: Rear-Door Alighting  
Area)  
The physical layout of roadway and curb elements that determine bus maneuverability is called  
__________. (Answer: Geometric Design)  
A stop where the bus remains in the travel lane while boarding passengers is an __________. (Answer:  
In-Lane Stop)  
The portion of the stop where passengers board and alight is the __________. (Answer: Loading Area)  
A stop located between intersections is a __________. (Answer: Mid-Block Stop)  
A stop placed before an intersection is a __________. (Answer: Near-Side Stop)  
A stop placed after an intersection is a __________. (Answer: Far-Side Stop)  
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