Global Metro Systems History

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What is the purpose of the Bus Rapid Transit System (BRTS) in Ahmedabad and Delhi?

To reduce traffic congestion

To promote environmentally friendly modes of transport

To encourage cycling and walking

To improve public transportation system (correct)

Who designed the Ahmedabad BRTS system?

Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation

CEPT University (correct)

Ministry of Urban Development

Ahmedabad Janmarg Limited

When was the Ahmedabad BRTS system inaugurated?

October 2009 (correct)

October 2005

June 2017

October 2013

Which organization sanctioned the Ahmedabad BRTS project under the JNNURM program?

Ministry of Urban Development Signup and view all the answers

What type of vehicles share the lanes with buses in Delhi's BRTS system?

Rickshaws, cycles, and pedestrians Signup and view all the answers

What type of bus has a capacity approximately 50 percent greater than a regular bus?

Articulated bus Signup and view all the answers

What was the rating awarded to the Ahmedabad BRTS system on the BRT Standard in 2013?

Silver Signup and view all the answers

Which type of bus involves passengers climbing stairs?

Double-decker bus Signup and view all the answers

Which type of bus has floors 35-40 cm above the ground for nearly flat entry from a curb?

Low-floor bus Signup and view all the answers

In which country are double-decker buses used extensively?

United Kingdom Signup and view all the answers

Which type of bus is best suited for heavily travelled lines due to its greater capacity?

Articulated bus Signup and view all the answers

What feature of low-floor buses offers considerably greater comfort for passengers?

Floors closer to the ground Signup and view all the answers

What allows passengers with valid tickets to pass between the unpaid and paid zones at metro stations?

Access control system Signup and view all the answers

Which region has become the world's leader in metro expansion in the 21st century?

Asia Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of providing tactile paths at metro stations?

To guide visually impaired passengers Signup and view all the answers

Which decade saw advancements in technology enabling new automated services in Europe, Asia, and Latin America?

1960s Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of park and ride facilities at metro stations?

To allow commuters to park their vehicles and use metro service Signup and view all the answers

Which country is highlighted as having viable underground train systems in its cities since the 1970s?

Australia Signup and view all the answers

How many stations were originally part of the Moscow Metro when it opened in 1935?

13 stations Signup and view all the answers

What is the depth of the deepest section in the Moscow Metro?

84 meters Signup and view all the answers

How much does a day ticket for the Moscow metro cost?

$3.80 per day Signup and view all the answers

Which Moscow Metro ticketing option allows you to pay only $0.30 for the next trip if you change transport within 90 minutes?

Troika Ticket Signup and view all the answers

What makes the Moscow Metro a tourist attraction according to the text?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

Which item is not mentioned as a mode of payment in the Moscow Metro system?

$7.20 for three days Signup and view all the answers

Which area did the first stretch of the Mumbai Monorail connect with Chembur?

North-east Signup and view all the answers

What makes monorails not interfere with traffic?

They are elevated Signup and view all the answers

What is a disadvantage of monorails in emergencies?

Passengers may not be able to immediately exit Signup and view all the answers

Why is adding extensions to a monorail system more expensive?

Linear nature of the track makes it expensive Signup and view all the answers

Which transportation system allows sharp curves according to the text?

Monorail Signup and view all the answers

Why is a light-rail system without tunnels cheaper than monorails?

Monorails are faster Signup and view all the answers