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feeder service


Service that picks up and delivers passengers to another mode of service such as an express bus, transit center, Park-&-Ride lot, or fixed-route bus.
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express service


 A service generally connecting residential areas or other trip generators via a high speed, non-stop connection with limited stops at each end for collection and distribution of passengers. Collection can be exclusively or partially undertaken using Park-&-Ride facilities.  As opposed to limited service, there is usually a significant stretch [..]
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farebox revenue


 The total value of cash, tickets and pass receipts given by passengers as payment for public transit rides.
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monthly pass


A prepaid fare card, valid for unlimited riding for a one-month period.
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timepoint


A time and location published in the public route schedule where a transit vehicle can arrive before, but not leave earlier than, the stated time as indicated.
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alight


To get off a transit vehicle (also called deboarding). Plural noun: “alightings”. Allocation: An administrative distribution of funds (for example, federal funds among the states).  Used for funds that do not have legislatively mandated distribution formula.
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capital


Long-term assets, such as property, buildings, and vehicles.
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capital costs


Costs of long-term assets of a public transit system such as property, buildings, vehicles, etc.
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capital improvement program


The list of capital projects for a five-to-seven-year programming period.
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capital project


Construction and/or procurement of assets, such as transit centers, transit vehicles, etc.
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