30. -BIKE LANES and BUS STOPS - Fill In The Blank Questions - TCRP Synthesis 169
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Course 10 Fill In The Blank Questions – Bike Lanes and Bus
Stops
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20 FILL-IN-THE-BLANK QUESTIONS (WITH ANSWERS AFTER
STATEMENT)
TCRP Synthesis 169 — Pedestrian & Bicycle Safety in BRT and High-Priority Bus Corridors
1. Floating bus stops reduce conflicts by separating bicyclists from __________ areas (boarding).
2. A common conflict mechanism at bus stops is bus–bike __________ as buses enter or exit the stop
(weaving).
3. Pedestrian visibility is often reduced by __________ such as shelters, signs, or snowbanks (sightline
obstructions).
4. In many BRT corridors, bicyclists must cross a __________ to reach a floating platform (bike lane).
5. Mixing zones require clear __________ rules to reduce hesitation-based conflicts (yield-control).
6. A protected bike lane maintains __________ through or around a bus stop (continuity).
7. Shared-space segments increase conflict intensity due to limited __________ (right-of-way).
8. Station-area design must ensure adequate __________ between buses and bicyclists (visibility).
9. A boarding island stop typically routes the bike lane __________ the platform (behind).
10. Right-turn conflict zones occur where buses, bicyclists, and __________ vehicles converge (turning).
11. Speed __________ reduces differences between bus and bicycle speeds in shared areas
(harmonization).
12. Winter conditions in northern cities often create __________ constraints that reduce sightlines
(visibility).
13. A bike lane __________ shifts the lane laterally to avoid boarding passengers (deflection).
14. Cross-section __________ in hybrid corridors creates inconsistent bicycle conditions (variability).
15. A safety __________ is added post-construction to address emerging conflict issues (retrofit).
16. Transit bulb-outs reduce conflicts by eliminating bus __________ movements (merging).
17. A station-area __________ point is where pedestrian, bicycle, and bus paths intersect (conflict).
18. Protected intersection elements separate turning vehicles from __________ (bicyclists).
19. A data __________ strategy combines bus operations, bicycle counts, and safety metrics (integration).
20. Systemwide safety themes emphasize improving __________ across all modes (predictability).
RANDOMIZED 20-QUESTION FILL-IN-THE-BLANK SET (WITH
ANSWERS AFTER STATEMENT)
TCRP Synthesis 169 — Pedestrian & Bicycle Safety in BRT and High-Priority Bus Corridors
21. A mixing zone is a location where buses and bicycles must __________ for space (negotiate).
22. Floating platforms reduce conflicts by keeping bicyclists __________ the boarding area (separate from).
23. A common bus–bike conflict occurs when buses __________ back into traffic (merge).
24. Protected bike lanes reduce weaving by maintaining a consistent __________ (alignment).
25. Station-area design must ensure that pedestrian crossings are clearly __________ (marked).
26. A bike lane __________ shifts bicyclists laterally to avoid boarding passengers (taper).
27. Shared-use paths near stations require careful __________ management (pedestrian).
28. Bus stop visibility improves when shelters do not obstruct __________ (sightlines).
29. Right-turn conflict zones occur where turning vehicles cross __________ paths (bicycle).
30. Speed __________ reduces differences between bus and bicycle speeds (harmonization).
31. A boarding island typically places the bike lane __________ the platform (behind).
32. Winter operations in northern cities often create __________ hazards for bicyclists (visibility).
33. Cross-section __________ makes bicycle conditions inconsistent along a corridor (variability).
34. A safety __________ is added after construction to address emerging issues (retrofit).
35. Predictability improves when bus stops maintain clear __________ patterns (movement).
36. A station-area __________ point is where bus, bike, and pedestrian paths intersect (conflict).
37. Transit bulb-outs reduce conflicts by eliminating bus __________ maneuvers (pull-out).
38. Protected intersection elements separate turning vehicles from __________ (bicyclists).
39. A data __________ strategy combines multiple safety and operations datasets (integration).
40. A bicycle __________ lane allows riders to bypass a bus stop behind the platform (bypass).
RANDOMIZED 20-QUESTION FILL-IN-THE-BLANK SET (WITH
ANSWERS AFTER STATEMENT)
TCRP Synthesis 169 — Pedestrian & Bicycle Safety in BRT and High-Priority Bus Corridors
41. A floating bus stop places the bike lane __________ the boarding platform (behind).
42. Bus–bike conflicts increase when buses must __________ across bicycle paths to reach a stop (cross).
43. A protected bike lane improves safety by maintaining __________ through the station area (continuity).
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44. Pedestrian unpredictability is highest in __________ zones near busy stations (surge).
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45. A mixing zone requires clear __________ expectations between buses and bicyclists (priority).
46. Transit bulb-outs reduce conflicts by keeping buses __________ the travel lane (in).
47. A bike lane __________ shifts bicyclists laterally to avoid boarding passengers (deflection).
48. Shared-space segments increase conflict risk due to limited __________ (separation).
49. A station-area __________ point is where bus, bike, and pedestrian paths intersect (conflict).
50. Right-turn conflict zones occur where turning vehicles cross __________ movements (bicycle).
51. Winter operations often create __________ obstructions that reduce visibility (snow).
52. A safety __________ is added after construction to address emerging issues (retrofit).
53. Speed __________ reduces differences between bus and bicycle speeds (harmonization).
54. A bicycle __________ lane allows riders to bypass a bus stop behind the platform (bypass).
55. Cross-section __________ creates inconsistent bicycle conditions along a corridor (variability).
56. Station-area design must ensure clear __________ for pedestrians crossing bike lanes (markings).
57. Protected intersection elements separate turning vehicles from __________ (bicyclists).
58. A bus stop’s __________ envelope includes platforms, shelters, bike lanes, and pedestrian paths
(station).
59. Sightline __________ occur when shelters or buses block visibility (obstructions).
60. Systemwide safety themes emphasize improving __________ across all modes (predictability).
RANDOMIZED 20-QUESTION FILL-IN-THE-BLANK SET (WITH
ANSWERS AFTER STATEMENT)
TCRP Synthesis 169 — Pedestrian & Bicycle Safety in BRT and High-Priority Bus Corridors
61. Bus–bike conflicts increase when buses must __________ across bicycle paths to re-enter traffic
(merge).
62. A floating platform stop places the bike lane __________ the boarding island (behind).
63. Protected bike lanes reduce conflicts by maintaining __________ through the station area (continuity).
64. A mixing zone requires clear __________ rules to reduce hesitation-based crashes (yield-control).
65. Station-area design must ensure adequate __________ between buses and bicyclists (visibility).
66. A bike lane __________ shifts bicyclists laterally to avoid boarding passengers (deflection).
67. Shared-space segments increase conflict risk due to limited __________ (right-of-way).
68. Pedestrian activity near stops often creates unpredictable __________ patterns (crossing).
69. Transit bulb-outs reduce conflicts by eliminating bus __________ maneuvers (pull-out).
70. Right-turn conflict zones occur where turning vehicles cross __________ paths (bicycle).
71. Winter conditions often create __________ obstructions that reduce sightlines (snow).
72. A safety __________ is added after construction to address emerging issues (retrofit).
73. Speed __________ reduces differences between bus and bicycle speeds (harmonization).
74. A bicycle __________ lane allows riders to bypass a bus stop behind the platform (bypass).
75. Cross-section __________ creates inconsistent bicycle conditions along a corridor (variability).
76. Station-area __________ points occur where bus, bike, and pedestrian paths intersect (conflict).
77. Protected intersection elements separate turning vehicles from __________ (bicyclists).
78. Sightline __________ occur when shelters or buses block visibility (obstructions).
79. A data __________ strategy combines bus operations, bicycle counts, and safety metrics (integration).
80. Systemwide safety themes emphasize improving __________ across all modes (predictability).
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