Safety
How many Art bus crashes are there every month on their first year?
~4
While this may seem big, these crashes has significantly decreased over the years, and all of these happen with tens of trips per day.
How does the wait time for public ART buses compare to the wait time for school buses, especially during peak hours?
For public transport the time is 5 - 10 min and for school buses it is about 10 - 15 min.
What information is visually displayed on an ART bus stop sign?
Route, Destination, and ART services contact information.
For most, what is the average distance to a bus stop?
4-6 minutes
Are art buses ever attacked(drivers/students)?
Not commonly.
Sometimes drivers are hit by students or the public, but in all art buses are not really attacked.
What potential benefits could students experience in terms of time management by switching to ART buses?
Encouraging Independence: Navigating public transportation can teach students to plan their journeys and manage their time effectively.
Who has priority seating on an ART bus?
Elderly and the disabled, there are 2 wheelchair spots and reserved seats for other priority guests.
How many bus drivers are there?
Around 114 full time and 20 part time
How safe are buses in comparison to cars?
~10x safer
Buses can take more cars off the road and with less people driving there can be less accidents. And in many studies people who used busses or trains more often were less likely of having an injury from crashes.
How could the availability of ART buses influence the amount of free time students have before and after school?
Reducing Travel Time: Shorter commutes can free up more time for homework, extracurricular activities, or relaxation.
How often is information announced verbally across the bus on an ART bus?
The conductor will announce the route and stop when arriving at a stop over the speaker system.
How many buses are there?
81
Is riding on an Art bus more risking than a school bus?
Yes, depending on the area.
Art buses can have more crashes annually compared to school buses, but there is also the fact that Art buses run almost 24/7 and school buses only go during certain school hours.
What are the peak hours during which public ART buses operate most frequently?
Every 25 minutes
Where is information about the location of the bus located visually on an ART bus?
There is a digital display showing the route and upcoming stop at the front of the bus.
What gas do the buses operate on?
Compressed natural gases.
Is it safer to wait on a school bus or ART bus in Arlington?
Both, more school.
The whole Arlington area is already very safe, but due to how ART buses can sometimes be inconsistent with time making others wait, there is a bit more room for danger. But with school buses there are other kids and sometimes adults.
How might using ART buses affect students' commute times compared to school buses, and what impact could this have on their daily schedules?
More Direct Routes: ART buses may offer more direct routes, reducing travel time.
How can you alert the operator if there is an issue when on an ART bus?
Pull the cord or press the safety strip along the window to notify the operator. Just in case, locate this strip when boarding a bus so you know it’s location in advance.
What is Arlington transits mission?
To Move Arlington forward by working together to plan, build, operate, and maintain the transit network.