6. Bus Stop Placement - TCRP Synthesis 117 – Better On-Street Bus Stops- Fill In The Blank Questions

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Course 2 – Bus Stop Placement - Fill In The Blank  
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Thursday, January 01, 2026 3:58 PM  
TCRP 117 — 20 FILL-IN-THE-BLANK QUESTIONS (Random Order)  
A designated location along a roadway where buses board and alight passengers is a __________.  
(Answer: On-Street Bus Stop)  
The classification system that groups stops by function, demand, and context is called __________.  
(Answer: Stop Typology)  
The overall quality of a rider’s interaction with the stop environment is known as __________. (Answer:  
Customer Experience)  
The strategic decision of where to locate a stop relative to intersections and land uses is called  
__________. (Answer: Stop Placement)  
The distance between consecutive stops along a route is known as __________. (Answer: Stop Spacing)  
A firm, stable, unobstructed boarding surface meeting ADA slope and dimension standards is a  
__________. (Answer: ADA Boarding Area)  
The continuous, accessible route connecting the stop to surrounding destinations is the __________.  
(Answer: Path of Travel)  
A detectable surface that alerts visually impaired riders to platform edges is a __________. (Answer:  
Tactile Warning Surface)  
The tiered set of amenities appropriate for a stop based on ridership and context is the __________.  
(Answer: Amenity Level)  
Natural visibility created by land uses, lighting, and pedestrian activity is called __________. (Answer:  
Passive Surveillance)  
The ability of drivers, pedestrians, and bus operators to clearly see the stop is referred to as  
__________. (Answer: Sightlines)  
The level and distribution of illumination at and around a stop is known as __________. (Answer:  
Lighting Quality)  
Areas where pedestrian, bus, and vehicle paths intersect are called __________. (Answer: Conflict  
Zones)  
Safety hazards created when right-turn slip lanes intersect with pedestrian access paths are known as  
__________. (Answer: Slip Lane Risk)  
The clear area around a stop that ensures buses and passengers can see each other is the __________.  
(Answer: Visibility Zone)  
Time lost due to stop placement, traffic conditions, merging, and passenger activity is called  
__________. (Answer: Operational Delay)  
The time a bus spends waiting to merge back into traffic after serving a stop is called __________.  
(Answer: Re-Entry Delay)  
A short lane and signal phase that allows buses to bypass traffic queues is a __________. (Answer:  
Queue Jump)  
The ongoing upkeep of stop infrastructure, including cleaning and repairs, is known as __________.  
(Answer: Stop Maintenance)  
A formal agreement outlining roles, responsibilities, and cost-sharing for stop improvements is a  
__________. (Answer: Memorandum of Understanding)  
TCRP 117 — 20 FILL-IN-THE-BLANK QUESTIONS (Randomized Set  
#2)  
A short lane and signal phase that allows buses to bypass traffic queues is a __________. (Answer:  
Queue Jump)  
A continuous, accessible route connecting the stop to surrounding destinations is the __________.  
(Answer: Path of Travel)  
The degree to which the street network provides direct, continuous routes to stops is called  
__________. (Answer: Street Connectivity)  
A protective structure providing shade, weather protection, and seating is a __________. (Answer:  
Shelter)  
The time a bus spends waiting to merge back into traffic after serving a stop is called __________.  
(Answer: Re-Entry Delay)  
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A firm, stable, unobstructed boarding surface meeting ADA slope and dimension standards is a  
__________. (Answer: ADA Boarding Area)  
Areas where pedestrian, bus, and vehicle paths intersect are known as __________. (Answer: Conflict  
Zones)  
The overall quality of a rider’s interaction with the stop environment is called __________. (Answer:  
Customer Experience)  
A recessed area off the travel lane where buses stop without blocking traffic is a __________. (Answer:  
Bus Bay)  
The set of comfort-enhancing features such as seating, lighting, and shade is an __________. (Answer:  
Amenity Package)  
The clear area around a stop that ensures buses and passengers can see each other is the __________.  
(Answer: Visibility Zone)  
The distance between consecutive stops along a route is known as __________. (Answer: Stop Spacing)  
A detectable surface that alerts visually impaired riders to platform edges is a __________. (Answer:  
Tactile Warning Surface)  
The physical layout of the roadway, including lane widths, curves, and grades, is called __________.  
(Answer: Roadway Geometry)  
A stop located immediately after an intersection is a __________. (Answer: Far-Side Stop)  
The ongoing upkeep of stop infrastructure, including cleaning and repairs, is known as __________.  
(Answer: Stop Maintenance)  
A formal agreement outlining roles, responsibilities, and cost-sharing for stop improvements is a  
__________. (Answer: Memorandum of Understanding)  
The strategic decision of where to locate a stop relative to intersections and land uses is called  
__________. (Answer: Stop Placement)  
Natural visibility created by land uses, lighting, and pedestrian activity is known as __________.  
(Answer: Passive Surveillance)  
Time lost due to stop placement, traffic conditions, merging, and passenger activity is called  
__________. (Answer: Operational Delay)  
TCRP 117 — 20 FILL-IN-THE-BLANK QUESTIONS (Randomized Set  
#3)  
A classification system that groups stops by function, demand, and context is called __________.  
(Answer: Stop Typology)  
The continuous, accessible route connecting the stop to surrounding destinations is the __________.  
(Answer: Path of Travel)  
A protective structure providing shade, weather protection, and seating is a __________. (Answer:  
Shelter)  
The degree to which walking routes to a stop are complete and direct is known as __________. (Answer:  
Pedestrian Connectivity)  
A firm, stable, unobstructed boarding surface meeting ADA slope and dimension standards is a  
__________. (Answer: ADA Boarding Area)  
Natural visibility created by land uses, lighting, and pedestrian activity is called __________. (Answer:  
Passive Surveillance)  
The time a bus spends waiting to merge back into traffic after serving a stop is called __________.  
(Answer: Re-Entry Delay)  
A short lane and signal phase that allows buses to bypass traffic queues is a __________. (Answer:  
Queue Jump)  
The clear area around a stop that ensures buses and passengers can see each other is the __________.  
(Answer: Visibility Zone)  
The physical layout of the roadway, including lane widths, curves, and grades, is known as __________.  
(Answer: Roadway Geometry)  
A recessed area off the travel lane where buses stop without blocking traffic is a __________. (Answer:  
Bus Bay)  
The overall quality of a rider’s interaction with the stop environment is called __________. (Answer:  
Customer Experience)  
Areas where pedestrian, bus, and vehicle paths intersect are known as __________. (Answer: Conflict  
Zones)  
A detectable surface that alerts visually impaired riders to platform edges is a __________. (Answer:  
Tactile Warning Surface)  
The distance between consecutive stops along a route is known as __________. (Answer: Stop Spacing)  
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The ongoing upkeep of stop infrastructure, including cleaning and repairs, is known as __________.  
(Answer: Stop Maintenance)  
A formal agreement outlining roles, responsibilities, and cost-sharing for stop improvements is a  
__________. (Answer: Memorandum of Understanding)  
The strategic decision of where to locate a stop relative to intersections and land uses is called  
__________. (Answer: Stop Placement)  
Safety hazards created when right-turn slip lanes intersect with pedestrian access paths are known as  
__________. (Answer: Slip Lane Risk)  
Time lost due to stop placement, traffic conditions, merging, and passenger activity is called  
__________. (Answer: Operational Delay)  
TCRP 117 — 20 FILL-IN-THE-BLANK QUESTIONS (Randomized Set #4)  
A firm, stable, unobstructed boarding surface meeting ADA slope and dimension standards is a  
__________. (Answer: ADA Boarding Area)  
The degree to which the street network provides direct, continuous routes to stops is called  
__________. (Answer: Street Connectivity)  
A protective structure providing shade, weather protection, and seating is a __________. (Answer:  
Shelter)  
The continuous, accessible route connecting the stop to surrounding destinations is the __________.  
(Answer: Path of Travel)  
Natural visibility created by land uses, lighting, and pedestrian activity is known as __________.  
(Answer: Passive Surveillance)  
A recessed area off the travel lane where buses stop without blocking traffic is a __________. (Answer:  
Bus Bay)  
The time a bus spends waiting to merge back into traffic after serving a stop is called __________.  
(Answer: Re-Entry Delay)  
A short lane and signal phase that allows buses to bypass traffic queues is a __________. (Answer:  
Queue Jump)  
The clear area around a stop that ensures buses and passengers can see each other is the __________.  
(Answer: Visibility Zone)  
The distance between consecutive stops along a route is known as __________. (Answer: Stop Spacing)  
A detectable surface that alerts visually impaired riders to platform edges is a __________. (Answer:  
Tactile Warning Surface)  
Areas where pedestrian, bus, and vehicle paths intersect are known as __________. (Answer: Conflict  
Zones)  
The overall quality of a rider’s interaction with the stop environment is called __________. (Answer:  
Customer Experience)  
The physical layout of the roadway, including lane widths, curves, and grades, is known as __________.  
(Answer: Roadway Geometry)  
The ongoing upkeep of stop infrastructure, including cleaning and repairs, is known as __________.  
(Answer: Stop Maintenance)  
A formal agreement outlining roles, responsibilities, and cost-sharing for stop improvements is a  
__________. (Answer: Memorandum of Understanding)  
The strategic decision of where to locate a stop relative to intersections and land uses is called  
__________. (Answer: Stop Placement)  
Safety hazards created when right-turn slip lanes intersect with pedestrian access paths are known as  
__________. (Answer: Slip Lane Risk)  
The tiered set of amenities appropriate for a stop based on ridership and context is the __________.  
(Answer: Amenity Level)  
Time lost due to stop placement, traffic conditions, merging, and passenger activity is called  
__________. (Answer: Operational Delay)  
TCRP 117 — 20 FILL-IN-THE-BLANK QUESTIONS (Randomized Set  
#5)  
A designated location along a roadway where buses board and alight passengers is a __________.  
(Answer: On-Street Bus Stop)  
The tiered set of amenities appropriate for a stop based on ridership and context is the __________.  
(Answer: Amenity Level)  
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A continuous, accessible route connecting the stop to surrounding destinations is the __________.  
(Answer: Path of Travel)  
The time a bus spends waiting to merge back into traffic after serving a stop is called __________.  
(Answer: Re-Entry Delay)  
A recessed area off the travel lane where buses stop without blocking traffic is a __________. (Answer:  
Bus Bay)  
The degree to which walking routes to a stop are complete and direct is known as __________. (Answer:  
Pedestrian Connectivity)  
A protective structure providing shade, weather protection, and seating is a __________. (Answer:  
Shelter)  
Natural visibility created by land uses, lighting, and pedestrian activity is called __________. (Answer:  
Passive Surveillance)  
A firm, stable, unobstructed boarding surface meeting ADA slope and dimension standards is a  
__________. (Answer: ADA Boarding Area)  
The clear area around a stop that ensures buses and passengers can see each other is the __________.  
(Answer: Visibility Zone)  
A short lane and signal phase that allows buses to bypass traffic queues is a __________. (Answer:  
Queue Jump)  
Areas where pedestrian, bus, and vehicle paths intersect are known as __________. (Answer: Conflict  
Zones)  
The physical layout of the roadway, including lane widths, curves, and grades, is known as __________.  
(Answer: Roadway Geometry)  
The distance between consecutive stops along a route is known as __________. (Answer: Stop Spacing)  
The overall quality of a rider’s interaction with the stop environment is called __________. (Answer:  
Customer Experience)  
A detectable surface that alerts visually impaired riders to platform edges is a __________. (Answer:  
Tactile Warning Surface)  
The ongoing upkeep of stop infrastructure, including cleaning and repairs, is known as __________.  
(Answer: Stop Maintenance)  
A formal agreement outlining roles, responsibilities, and cost-sharing for stop improvements is a  
__________. (Answer: Memorandum of Understanding)  
Safety hazards created when right-turn slip lanes intersect with pedestrian access paths are known as  
__________. (Answer: Slip Lane Risk)  
Time lost due to stop placement, traffic conditions, merging, and passenger activity is called  
__________. (Answer: Operational Delay)  
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