Transcript - Fixed-route Transit: What is it?
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Hi there, thanks for joining us.
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This video is going to provide an overview of what exactly fixed route transit means and what it is.
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In simple terms, fixed route transit, sometimes referred to as conventional transit, is what most people might recognize as the stereotypical transit system.
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People waiting at bus stops, commuting via bus, and traveling the same routes at specific times.
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Buses are the hallmark of fixed route transit, but fixed route transit is any form of scheduled and routed public transit.
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Other popular types that you may be familiar with include ferry services, subways, and light rail transit.
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Central to fixed route transit are designated bus stops.
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These stops are curbside or in transit terminals and impact such things as service coverage.
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Examples of designated bus stops include bus shelters and or posted signage.
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As fixed route transit is scheduled, there will also be publicly available routing, frequency and arrival time information at the network and individual stop level.
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These are often in the forms of maps and timetables and are often accessible via mobile wayfinding apps.
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And this is a typical trip that an individual would make using fixed route transit.
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When a user wants to take a trip, they walk to a designated bus stop, wait for the bus board and ride the bus to their desired stop, then walk or otherwise travel to their final destination.
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So that is fixed route transit at a glance.
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We appreciate your attention.
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There are several other overview videos that you can check out on the subjects of digital on demand transit service coverage and service frequency.
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