Vocabulary
What is a "service animal"?
An animal that provides a medical service to their owner.
How early should you show up to the bus stop?
Five minutes.
What was the speakers name?
Tabitha
Where does transit get their funding?
Tax money.
Name 4 jobs at River City Transit
Bus Driver, GTSF- Planner, Customer Service, Transit Facilities Maintenance, Dispatcher, Administrative Assistant, Transit Manager, Supervisor.
What does "handicap" mean?
A physical or mental issue that makes day to day life difficult.
What volume level should you have on the bus?
No more than a loud whisper.
What color was the speakers hair?
Blonde
Can we move around while the bus is moving?
No stay in your seats or grabbing onto the transit handles.
What does customer service do at River City Transit?
They ensure that any calls or people who contact River City Transit are taken care of with a positive attitude.
What does "turn on a dime" mean?
Turning around in a short distance.
What do the different colors mean on the busses and bus maps?
It is for the different bus routes.
Does the speaker drive a bus?
No, she still needs her CDL, it is also not her job!
How many times do we pull the cord? What sound does it make?
One time, you will here a DING
What does a dispatcher do at River City Transit?
They keep contact with the busses and tell the if they have a change in their route.
What does "transit" mean?
A system for carrying people or goods by vehicle from one place to another.
If we want to cross the street after getting off the bus do we cross in front or behind the bus?
Behind the bus.
What is the speakers title?
Supervisor
Can you flag down busses in town?
No.
What does Transit Facilities maintenance do?
They keep the bus stops/stations and busses in working and clean condition.
What does "express route" mean?
Express buses travel on routes on freeways for longer distances with fewer stops
What is the first thing you do before you even go to the bus stop?
Plan your trip.
How long has the speaker worked for River City Transit?
Eight years.
(Get both right)
How much is a token?
How much is a monthly bus pass?
Token - $1
Monthly Bus Pass -$15
(This one is hard) What does a GTSF-Planner do?
Plans the routes and alternate routes when needed.