56. Course 19. - Bus and Rail Transit Preferential Treatment In Mix Traffic - Master Glossary
19. Bus and Rail Transit Preferential Treatment In Mix Traffic- Master
Glossary
Sunday, February 1, 2026
2:01 PM
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MODULE 1 — Introduction to Transit Preferential Treatments
(TPTs)
1. Transit Preferential Treatment (TPT)
Strategies that give buses priority over general traffic to improve speed and reliability. https://www.google.com/search?
q=transit+preferential+treatment&tbm=isch (google.com in Bing)
2. Dwell Time
Time a bus spends at a stop for boarding and alighting. https://www.google.com/search?q=dwell+time+bus&tbm=isch
(google.com in Bing)
3. Stop Spacing
Distance between consecutive bus stops along a route. https://www.google.com/search?q=bus+stop+spacing&tbm=isch
(google.com in Bing)
4. In-Lane Stop
A bus stop where the bus remains in the travel lane instead of pulling out. https://www.google.com/search?q=in-
lane+bus+stop&tbm=isch (google.com in Bing)
5. Right-of-Way Priority
Design or policy that gives buses priority movement through lanes or signals. https://www.google.com/search?
q=bus+right+of+way+priority&tbm=isch (google.com in Bing)
6. Operational Delay
Time lost due to congestion, merging, or inefficient stop placement. https://www.google.com/search?
q=bus+operational+delay&tbm=isch (google.com in Bing)
7. Corridor Performance
Overall speed, reliability, and safety of a transit corridor. https://www.google.com/search?
q=transit+corridor+performance&tbm=isch (google.com in Bing)
MODULE 2 — Policy & Institutional Context
1. Right-of-Way Authority
Legal control over roadway and curb space. https://www.google.com/search?q=right+of+way+authority&tbm=isch
(google.com in Bing)
2. Curb Management Policy
Rules for allocating curb space among buses, freight, parking, and micromobility. https://www.google.com/search?
q=curb+management+policy&tbm=isch (google.com in Bing)
3. Interagency Agreement (IAA)
Formal partnership defining responsibilities for transit projects. https://www.google.com/search?
q=interagency+agreement+transportation&tbm=isch (google.com in Bing)
4. Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO)
Regional body responsible for transportation planning and funding. https://www.google.com/search?
q=metropolitan+planning+organization&tbm=isch (google.com in Bing)
5. Local Ordinance
Municipal law regulating curbside uses and roadway rules. https://www.google.com/search?
q=local+ordinance+transportation&tbm=isch (google.com in Bing)
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6. Transit Operating Jurisdiction
Geographic area where a transit agency is authorized to operate. https://www.google.com/search?
q=transit+operating+jurisdiction&tbm=isch (google.com in Bing)
7. Policy Constraint
A rule or regulation that limits design or operational choices. https://www.google.com/search?
q=policy+constraint+transportation&tbm=isch (google.com in Bing)
MODULE 3 — Types of Preferential Treatments
1. Bus Lane
A dedicated lane reserved for buses to improve speed and reliability. https://www.google.com/search?
q=bus+lane&tbm=isch (google.com in Bing)
2. Queue Jump
A short bus-only lane with a special signal allowing buses to bypass congestion. https://www.google.com/search?
q=queue+jump+bus&tbm=isch (google.com in Bing)
3. Transit Signal Priority (TSP)
Signal timing adjustments that reduce bus delay. https://www.google.com/search?q=transit+signal+priority&tbm=isch
(google.com in Bing)
4. Far-Side Stop
A stop placed after an intersection. https://www.google.com/search?q=far+side+bus+stop&tbm=isch (google.com in
Bing)
5. Near-Side Stop
A stop placed before an intersection. https://www.google.com/search?q=near+side+bus+stop&tbm=isch (google.com in
Bing)
6. Mid-Block Stop
A stop located between intersections. https://www.google.com/search?q=midblock+bus+stop&tbm=isch (google.com in
Bing)
7. Treatment Compatibility
How well a stop design aligns with a preferential treatment. https://www.google.com/search?
q=bus+stop+design+compatibility&tbm=isch (google.com in Bing)
MODULE 4 — Dedicated Bus Lanes
1. Curbside Bus Lane
A bus lane adjacent to the curb. https://www.google.com/search?q=curbside+bus+lane&tbm=isch (google.com in Bing)
2. Offset Bus Lane
A bus lane one lane away from the curb. https://www.google.com/search?q=offset+bus+lane&tbm=isch (google.com in
Bing)
3. Median Bus Lane
A bus lane located in the roadway median. https://www.google.com/search?q=median+bus+lane&tbm=isch
(google.com in Bing)
4. Boarding Island
A raised platform between a bike lane and bus lane for safe boarding. https://www.google.com/search?
q=boarding+island+bus&tbm=isch (google.com in Bing)
5. Floating Bus Stop
A stop where buses board from a platform separated from the curb by a bike lane. https://www.google.com/search?
q=floating+bus+stop&tbm=isch (google.com in Bing)
6. Platform Height Compatibility
Ensuring platform height matches bus floor height. https://www.google.com/search?q=bus+platform+height&tbm=isch
(google.com in Bing)
7. Lane Enforcement
Keeping bus lanes clear of unauthorized vehicles. https://www.google.com/search?q=bus+lane+enforcement&tbm=isch
(google.com in Bing)
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MODULE 5 — Queue Jump Lanes
1. Queue Jump Lane
q=queue+jump+lane&tbm=isch (google.com in Bing)
2. Bus-Only Signal
A special signal phase giving buses an early green. https://www.google.com/search?q=bus+only+signal&tbm=isch
(google.com in Bing)
3. Detection Technology
Sensors or communication systems that activate queue jump signals. https://www.google.com/search?
q=bus+detection+technology&tbm=isch (google.com in Bing)
4. Near-Side Stop
Stop placed before an intersection for queue jump positioning. https://www.google.com/search?
q=near+side+bus+stop&tbm=isch (google.com in Bing)
5. Acceleration Zone
Space after the queue jump where buses merge or continue. https://www.google.com/search?
q=bus+acceleration+zone&tbm=isch (google.com in Bing)
6. Right-Turn Pocket Conversion
q=right+turn+pocket+conversion&tbm=isch (google.com in Bing)
7. Signal Priority Window
Time period when a bus-only signal can activate. https://www.google.com/search?q=signal+priority+window&tbm=isch
(google.com in Bing)
MODULE 6 — Transit Signal Priority (TSP)
1. Transit Signal Priority (TSP)
Signal timing adjustments that reduce bus delay. https://www.google.com/search?q=transit+signal+priority&tbm=isch
(google.com in Bing)
2. Early Green
Shortening the red phase to give buses a head start. https://www.google.com/search?q=early+green+signal&tbm=isch
(google.com in Bing)
3. Green Extension
Extending the green phase so buses can clear the intersection. https://www.google.com/search?
q=green+extension+signal&tbm=isch (google.com in Bing)
4. Far-Side Stop
Stop placed after an intersection to maximize TSP benefits. https://www.google.com/search?
q=far+side+bus+stop&tbm=isch (google.com in Bing)
5. Detection System
Technology that identifies approaching buses to activate TSP. https://www.google.com/search?
q=bus+detection+system&tbm=isch (google.com in Bing)
6. Conditional Priority
TSP granted only under certain conditions (e.g., bus behind schedule). https://www.google.com/search?
q=conditional+signal+priority&tbm=isch (google.com in Bing)
7. Signal Delay
Time lost by buses waiting at red lights. https://www.google.com/search?q=signal+delay+bus&tbm=isch (google.com in
Bing)
MODULE 7 — Rail Transit Priority
1. Rail Preemption
Full override of traffic signals to give trains right-of-way. https://www.google.com/search?q=rail+preemption&tbm=isch
(google.com in Bing)
2. Rail Priority
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Signal timing adjustments that favor trains without full override. https://www.google.com/search?
q=rail+priority+signal&tbm=isch (google.com in Bing)
3. Gate Control System
Arms and warning devices at rail crossings. https://www.google.com/search?q=rail+gate+control+system&tbm=isch
(google.com in Bing)
4. Multimodal Conflict Zone
Area where buses, trains, pedestrians, and vehicles interact. https://www.google.com/search?
q=multimodal+conflict+zone&tbm=isch (google.com in Bing)
5. Sightline Clearance
Ensuring visibility between buses, pedestrians, and trains. https://www.google.com/search?
q=sightline+clearance+rail&tbm=isch (google.com in Bing)
6. Setback Distance
Required distance between a bus stop and rail crossing. https://www.google.com/search?
q=setback+distance+rail+crossing&tbm=isch (google.com in Bing)
7. Queue Spillback
Vehicles backing up into a crossing or intersection. https://www.google.com/search?q=queue+spillback&tbm=isch
(google.com in Bing)
MODULE 8 — Geometric Design
1. Curb Radius
Curvature of an intersection corner affecting bus turning. https://www.google.com/search?
q=curb+radius+design&tbm=isch (google.com in Bing)
2. Lane Width
Width of a travel lane influencing stop design. https://www.google.com/search?q=lane+width+roadway&tbm=isch
(google.com in Bing)
3. Bus Pull-Out
Recessed area allowing buses to stop outside the travel lane. https://www.google.com/search?q=bus+pullout&tbm=isch
(google.com in Bing)
4. In-Lane Stop
Stop where buses remain in the travel lane. https://www.google.com/search?q=in-lane+bus+stop&tbm=isch
(google.com in Bing)
5. Sightline Triangle
Area of required visibility for safe movements. https://www.google.com/search?q=sightline+triangle&tbm=isch
(google.com in Bing)
6. Turning Path
Space a bus needs to complete a turn. https://www.google.com/search?q=bus+turning+path&tbm=isch (google.com in
Bing)
7. Right-of-Way Constraint
Physical limitation on available roadway width. https://www.google.com/search?q=right+of+way+constraint&tbm=isch
(google.com in Bing)
MODULE 9 — Operations & Dwell Time
1. Dwell Time
Time spent at a stop for boarding and alighting. https://www.google.com/search?q=dwell+time+bus&tbm=isch
(google.com in Bing)
2. Stop Spacing
Distance between bus stops. https://www.google.com/search?q=bus+stop+spacing&tbm=isch (google.com in Bing)
3. Headway Management
Strategies to maintain consistent spacing between buses. https://www.google.com/search?
q=headway+management+bus&tbm=isch (google.com in Bing)
4. Stop Consolidation
Removing or relocating stops to improve speed. https://www.google.com/search?q=bus+stop+consolidation&tbm=isch
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(google.com in Bing)
5. Schedule Adherence
How closely buses follow planned schedules. https://www.google.com/search?q=schedule+adherence+bus&tbm=isch
(google.com in Bing)
6. Passenger Load Profile
Distribution of boarding and alighting along a route. https://www.google.com/search?
q=passenger+load+profile+bus&tbm=isch (google.com in Bing)
7. Operational Delay
Time lost due to congestion or inefficient stop placement. https://www.google.com/search?
q=bus+operational+delay&tbm=isch (google.com in Bing)
MODULE 10 — Enforcement & Public Acceptance
1. Curb Enforcement
Actions ensuring curb regulations are followed. https://www.google.com/search?q=curb+enforcement&tbm=isch
(google.com in Bing)
2. Automated Enforcement
Technology detecting violations like blocked bus lanes. https://www.google.com/search?
q=automated+bus+lane+enforcement&tbm=isch (google.com in Bing)
3. Curb Conflict
Competition among users for limited curb space. https://www.google.com/search?q=curb+conflict&tbm=isch
(google.com in Bing)
4. Public Acceptance
Community support for transit improvements. https://www.google.com/search?q=public+acceptance+transit&tbm=isch
(google.com in Bing)
5. Behavioral Compliance
How well users follow rules around bus stops. https://www.google.com/search?
q=behavioral+compliance+traffic&tbm=isch (google.com in Bing)
6. Equity-Centered Outreach
Engagement ensuring marginalized communities are included. https://www.google.com/search?
q=equity+centered+outreach&tbm=isch (google.com in Bing)
7. Operational Integrity
Ability of a stop or corridor to function without obstruction. https://www.google.com/search?
q=operational+integrity+transit&tbm=isch (google.com in Bing)
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MODULE 11 — Performance Measurement & Evaluation
1. Travel Time Savings
Reduction in total trip time after implementing improvements. https://www.google.com/search?
2. Reliability Index
A measure of how consistently buses adhere to scheduled or expected arrival times. https://www.google.com/search?
3. Before-and-After Study
Evaluation comparing corridor performance before and after improvements. https://www.google.com/search?
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4. Safety Performance Indicator (SPI)
Metric tracking crashes, near-misses, and conflict points around bus stops. https://www.google.com/search?
5. Passenger Experience Score
Composite measure of comfort, accessibility, safety, and perceived reliability. https://www.google.com/search?
6. Dwell Time Variability
How much dwell time fluctuates across stops or time periods. https://www.google.com/search?
7. Data Collection Methodology
Structured approach for gathering operational, safety, and passenger data. https://www.google.com/search?
MODULE 12 — Cost, Funding & Implementation
1. Capital Cost
One-time cost for physical infrastructure such as shelters, pads, and platforms. https://www.google.com/search?
2. Operating Cost
Ongoing expenses for maintenance, cleaning, lighting, and service needs. https://www.google.com/search?
3. Grant Funding
External financial support from federal, state, or regional programs. https://www.google.com/search?
4. Phased Implementation
Delivering improvements in stages based on funding or construction constraints. https://www.google.com/search?
5. Prioritization Framework
Method for selecting which stops or corridors receive improvements first. https://www.google.com/search?
6. Cost-Benefit Analysis (CBA)
Comparison of project costs with expected benefits such as travel time savings. https://www.google.com/search?
7. Project Delivery Method
Approach used to design and construct improvements (e.g., design-build). https://www.google.com/search?
MODULE 13 — Case Studies (U.S. & International)
1. Best Practice Transferability
Ability to adapt lessons from one city or corridor to another. https://www.google.com/search?
2. BRT-Style Stop
3. Floating Bus Stop
Platform separated from the curb by a bike lane to reduce conflicts. https://www.google.com/search?
4. Median Busway
Dedicated bus facility located in the roadway median. https://www.google.com/search?q=median+busway&tbm=isch
5. Off-Board Fare Collection
Passengers pay before boarding to reduce dwell time. https://www.google.com/search?
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6. High-Frequency Corridor
Corridor where buses arrive frequently enough that headways matter more than schedules.
7. Context-Sensitive Design
Design tailored to local land use, safety needs, and operational constraints. https://www.google.com/search?
MODULE 14 — Complete Streets Integration
1. Complete Streets
Design approach ensuring streets safely accommodate all users. https://www.google.com/search?
2. Multimodal Integration
Coordinating bus stops with pedestrian, bicycle, and vehicle movements. https://www.google.com/search?
3. Curb Extension (Bus Bulb)
Sidewalk extension allowing buses to stop in-lane while improving pedestrian space. https://www.google.com/search?
4. Protected Bike Lane
Physically separated bicycle facility influencing bus stop placement. https://www.google.com/search?
5. Conflict Point
Location where paths of different users intersect. https://www.google.com/search?q=traffic+conflict+point&tbm=isch
6. Pedestrian Realm
Sidewalk and adjacent space where pedestrians walk, wait, and board transit. https://www.google.com/search?
7. Curbside Management
Policies and design strategies allocating curb space among competing uses. https://www.google.com/search?
MODULE 15 — Future Technology & Smart Bus Stops
1. Connected Vehicle (CV)
Vehicle that communicates with infrastructure to improve safety and efficiency. https://www.google.com/search?
2. Automated Bus (AB)
Bus capable of partial or full automation requiring precise stop design. https://www.google.com/search?
3. Precision Docking
Technology enabling buses to align exactly with platforms for level boarding. https://www.google.com/search?
4. Smart Bus Stop
Stop equipped with real-time information, sensors, and adaptive features. https://www.google.com/search?
5. Dynamic Curb Management
6. IoT Sensors
Internet-connected devices collecting data on safety, usage, or environment. https://www.google.com/search?
7. Adaptive Signal Control
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