Difference between revisions of "Definitions"

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-===Types of Transit Service===
+===Types of bus service===
-====Local Service====
+====Local====
-A term used to mean a bus or train will make all stops along it's route.
+Local buses have frequent stops along the route. The stops for local buses are generally spaced 2 to 3 blocks apart. For most routes, not every local bus stop is listed on bus schedules. The bus stops that are listed on schedules with departure times are called [[timepoint]]s.
+====Limited stop====
-====Limited Service====
-Indicates a bus or train will only make limited stops along the route. Limited service lines will often skip stops along a route, but still includes stops along the way in order to connect with other lines and be placed within range of local stops for riders who don't mind walking a few extra blocks.
+====Express====
-====Express Service====
 Often used for more limited, limited service. Express service will typically focus on service between major destinations and population centers in order to make as few stops as needed to et from point A to point B.
-====Community Service====
+====Community====
 Typically used to provide connecting service within residential neighborhoods and nearby transit hubs or neighborhood centers (often the neighborhood and small town shopping districts) where connections to other transit lines can be made.
 ===[[Muni]]===

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