Urban Transportation Systems: Rapid Transit Modes

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What type of high-capacity public transport is generally found in urban areas?

Tram

Bus

Taxi

Metro (correct)

Which rapid transit system traditionally runs below the surface and may be called a subway or underground?

Tram

Bus Rapid Transit

Monorail

Metro (correct)

What was the world's first rapid transit system, partially underground, that opened in 1863?

Paris Metro

New York Subway

Metropolitan Railway (correct)

City & South London Railway

Which country had the first electric-traction rapid transit railway in 1890?

United Kingdom Signup and view all the answers

What type of right-of-way do rapid transit systems usually operate on?

Exclusive right-of-way Signup and view all the answers

At what rates can metro trains board and alight large passenger volumes during very short train dwell times?

40 persons/second Signup and view all the answers

What is a common characteristic of Automated Guided Transit Systems (AGT systems) according to the text?

They require significant investment due to expensive automation Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary propulsion system used in most rapid transit systems?

Electric motor Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the Pole System in rapid transit systems?

To connect the vehicle to overhead power lines Signup and view all the answers

Which component of a rapid transit system is responsible for managing the energy consumption efficiently?

Energy Management System Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of an Auxiliary Power Unit in a rapid transit system?

Acting as a backup power source in case of emergencies Signup and view all the answers

What is the main advantage of rapid transit over street transit?

Higher operating speed and reliability Signup and view all the answers

Which type of rapid transit system has the highest performance due to fully protected ROW, regardless of its physical location?

Rail Rapid Transit (RRT) Signup and view all the answers

What is a key advantage of rapid transit systems that operate independently from streets?

Ability to carry up to 10-car trains Signup and view all the answers

Which technology allows rapid transit systems to operate with higher speeds compared to street transit?

Suspended Monorails Signup and view all the answers

Why does rapid transit represent the highest performance passenger transportation in urbanized areas?

High operating speed and reliability Signup and view all the answers

What is the capacity equivalence of trains in a rapid transit system compared to Light Rail Transit (LRT) trains or buses?

2-4 LRT trains Signup and view all the answers

Urban Transportation Systems: Rapid Transit Modes

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