45. Course 15 Fill In The Blank Questions -- Bus Stop Safety Toolbox - North Jersey Transportation Planning Authority (NJTPA)
SET 1 — 20 Fill‑in‑the‑Blank Questions (Random Order)
A bus stop located immediately after an intersection is called a far‑side stop.
The textured surface that alerts visually impaired pedestrians is called a detectable warning surface.
The area where pedestrian and vehicle paths overlap is known as a conflict zone.
A sidewalk extension that shortens crossing distance is a curb extension.
The actual speed vehicles travel is referred to as operating speed.
A protected midpoint that allows two‑stage crossings is a refuge island.
The time a bus remains stopped for boarding is called dwell time.
A bus stop located between intersections is a midblock stop.
The natural path pedestrians choose is called a desire line.
A pedestrian‑activated flashing beacon is an RRFB.
The zone where turning vehicles interact with pedestrians is the intersection influence area.
A sloped transition between sidewalk and roadway is a curb ramp.
The distance a pedestrian must cross is the crossing distance.
A head‑start signal timing feature for pedestrians is an LPI.
The area around a bus where pedestrians cannot be seen is the blind zone.
A bus stop located before an intersection is a near‑side stop.
The number of vehicles passing a location is known as traffic volume.
A low‑cost, rapid safety improvement is a quick‑build treatment.
The physical design of the roadway, including lane width, is called roadway geometry.
A marked crossing with bold striping is a high‑visibility crosswalk.
SET 2 — 20 Fill‑in‑the‑Blank Questions (Random Order)
The time between one user leaving a conflict zone and another entering it is PET.
A location with concentrated pedestrian activity is an activity node.
The space required for a bus to turn or reposition is the maneuvering envelope.
A physical feature that restricts pedestrian movement is an environmental barrier.
The portion of a signal cycle allocated for pedestrians is the pedestrian interval.
A continuous, unobstructed pedestrian path is called sidewalk continuity.
The number of crashes at a location is its crash frequency.
A non‑crash indicator of risk, such as a near‑miss, is a surrogate safety measure.
The visible distance available to drivers is known as sight distance.
A crosswalk elevated to sidewalk level is a raised crosswalk.
The zone where pedestrians and buses interact during boarding is the interaction zone.
A method for identifying high‑crash locations is hotspot analysis.
The distance between buildings and the roadway is the setback.
A device allowing pedestrians to request a crossing phase is a pedestrian push button.
The amount of light falling on a surface is illuminance.
A bus stop located after an intersection is a far‑side stop.
The time pedestrians spend in areas of potential conflict is exposure time.
A sloped surface used for wheelchair access is a curb ramp.
The zone where lighting is blocked is a shadow zone.
A structured on‑site review of safety conditions is a field audit.
SET 3 — 20 Fill‑in‑the‑Blank Questions (Random Order)
A head‑start signal timing feature for pedestrians is an LPI.
A protected space for two‑stage crossings is a refuge island.
The natural path pedestrians choose is a desire line.
The actual speed vehicles travel is the operating speed.
A low‑cost, rapidly deployable improvement is a quick‑build treatment.
The area where pedestrian and vehicle paths overlap is a conflict zone.
A bus stop before an intersection is a near‑side stop.
A marked crossing with bold striping is a high‑visibility crosswalk.
A textured surface for visually impaired pedestrians is a detectable warning surface.
The number of vehicles passing a point is traffic volume.
A bus stop between intersections is a midblock stop.
The time a bus remains stopped is dwell time.
A pedestrian‑activated flashing beacon is an RRFB.
The physical design of the roadway is roadway geometry.
A near‑miss or unsafe interaction is a conflict event.
The distance a pedestrian must cross is the crossing distance.
A location with high pedestrian activity is an activity node.
A sloped transition for wheelchair access is a curb ramp.
The area around a bus where pedestrians cannot be seen is the blind zone.
A structured method for ranking safety needs is a prioritization framework.
SET 4 — 20 Fill‑in‑the‑Blank Questions (Random Order)
The time until a collision would occur if movements continue is TTC.
A tool used to compare stops across multiple criteria is a decision matrix.
A sidewalk extension that improves visibility is a curb extension.
A location with elevated crash risk is a high‑priority stop.
A crosswalk elevated to sidewalk height is a raised crosswalk.
A structured on‑site review of conditions is a field audit.
A physical or behavioral sign of risk is a hazard indicator.
A non‑crash metric used to estimate risk is a surrogate safety indicator.
The zone where turning vehicles interact with pedestrians is the intersection influence area.
A bus stop after an intersection is a far‑side stop.
The amount of time pedestrians wait before crossing is pedestrian delay.
A protected midpoint for crossing is a refuge island.
The area a driver can clearly see is the visibility envelope.
A flashing beacon that increases yielding is an RRFB.
The number of crashes normalized by exposure is the crash rate.
A sloped transition between sidewalk and roadway is a curb ramp.
The natural walking path pedestrians choose is a desire line.
A bus stop between intersections is a midblock stop.
A structured method for converting findings into actions is a recommendation framework.
A physical feature that restricts movement is an environmental barrier.
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