42 Course 14 Fill In The Blank Questions - Pedestrian Safety at and Near Bus Stops Study - North Jersey Transportation Planning Authority (NJTPA) Bus Stop Field Audit
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42 Course 14 Fill In The Blank Questions - Pedestrian Safety at and
Near Bus Stops Study (NJTPA)
Thursday, January 29, 2026
7:47 PM
SET 1 — 20 Fill-in-the-Blank Questions (with Answers in
Bold)
1. A bus stop located before an intersection is called a near-side stop.
2. The NJTPA field audit uses standardized audit forms to document site conditions.
3. A missing or uneven boarding surface is known as a landing pad.
4. Pedestrian desire paths are referred to as desire lines.
5. A record of crosswalks and signals is called a crossing inventory.
6. Higher vehicle speeds increase crash severity.
7. A protected midpoint for crossing is a median refuge island.
8. Poor nighttime visibility is often caused by inadequate lighting.
9. A nearby land use that increases pedestrian activity is a pedestrian generator.
10. A study comparing conditions before and after improvements is a before-and-after study.
11. A sidewalk extension that shortens crossing distance is a curb extension.
12. The frequency of pedestrian-vehicle interaction is called exposure risk.
13. A review of sidewalks and access routes is an ADA assessment.
14. A bold striped crossing is a high-visibility crosswalk.
15. A structured field review is an environmental audit.
16. Any obstruction limiting mobility is a mobility barrier.
17. The distance between bus stops is called stop spacing.
18. A signal timing feature giving pedestrians a head start is a leading pedestrian interval.
19. A location with multiple crashes is a crash cluster.
20. Strategies that reduce vehicle speeds are known as traffic calming.
SET 2 — 20 Fill-in-the-Blank Questions (with Answers in
Bold)
1. A bus stop placed after an intersection is a far-side stop.
2. The NJTPA audit documents roadway geometry such as lane width and curvature.
3. A firm, stable boarding surface is an accessible area.
4. Actions like distraction or midblock crossing are risk-taking behaviors.
5. A textured surface for visually impaired pedestrians is a detectable warning surface.
6. The actual speed vehicles travel is operating speed.
7. A community mapping activity is called participatory mapping.
8. A protected midpoint for crossing is a refuge island.
9. A condition that increases crash likelihood is a safety deficiency.
10. A review of illumination levels is a lighting audit.
11. High pedestrian activity is driven by pedestrian demand.
12. A standardized checklist is a field assessment tool.
13. A bold striped crossing is a high-visibility crosswalk.
14. Meeting federal accessibility standards is ADA compliance.
15. A roadway or behavioral condition contributing to crashes is a contributing factor.
16. A group providing ongoing community input is a community advisory board.
17. How often buses arrive is service frequency.
18. A continuous, unobstructed path is an access route.
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19. A measurable condition linked to crash risk is a risk indicator.
20. Adjusting strategies based on evaluation is iterative refinement.
SET 3 — 20 Fill-in-the-Blank Questions (with Answers in
Bold)
1. A stop located before an intersection is a near-side stop.
2. A record of sidewalks and lighting is a site inventory.
3. Pedestrians deciding when to cross are making gap acceptance judgments.
4. A nearby land use that increases foot traffic is a pedestrian generator.
5. A comparison of pre- and post-conditions is a before-and-after study.
6. A sidewalk extension improving visibility is a curb extension.
7. Lighting designed for pedestrians is pedestrian-scale lighting.
8. Poles or vegetation blocking movement are mobility barriers.
9. The distance between stops is stop spacing.
10. A crash involving a turning vehicle is a turning-movement crash.
11. Multiple crashes in one area form a crash cluster.
12. Speeding or failing to yield are examples of driver behavior.
13. A structured field review is an environmental audit.
14. A protected midpoint for crossing is a median island.
15. Required specifications for infrastructure are design standards.
16. A metric used to track progress is a key performance indicator.
17. A community hazard-identification activity is participatory mapping.
18. A process showing how agencies respond to input is a feedback loop.
19. Bus movement patterns are part of transit operations.
20. Strategies that slow vehicles are traffic calming.
SET 4 — 20 Fill-in-the-Blank Questions (with Answers in
Bold)
1. A firm boarding surface is a landing pad.
2. A structured review of site conditions is an environmental audit.
3. Higher vehicle speeds increase crash severity.
4. A bold striped crossing is a high-visibility crosswalk.
5. A protected midpoint for crossing is a refuge island.
6. Actions like distraction or running for the bus are risk-taking behaviors.
7. A roadway or behavioral condition contributing to crashes is a contributing factor.
8. The distance between stops is stop spacing.
9. A nearby land use that increases foot traffic is a pedestrian generator.
10. A textured surface for visually impaired pedestrians is a detectable warning surface.
11. A comparison of pre- and post-conditions is a before-and-after study.
12. Lighting designed for pedestrians is pedestrian-scale lighting.
13. A sidewalk extension improving visibility is a curb extension.
14. Meeting federal accessibility standards is ADA compliance.
15. Multiple crashes in one area form a crash cluster.
16. A community hazard-identification activity is participatory mapping.
17. A structured system for tracking performance is a monitoring framework.
18. Adjusting strategies based on evaluation is iterative refinement.
19. Bus movement patterns are part of transit operations.
20. Strategies that slow vehicles are traffic calming.
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