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Signs used to display route and pattern information outside the bus.

Typically found in the front window, but may also include the curbside window or rear display.

Time interval between consecutive vehicles scheduled to arrive at the same node on the same route traveling the same direction. For example, on Route 222, a bus is scheduled to arrive at Node A at 3:38 PM. The next bus on that route is scheduled to arrive at Node A at 3:50 PM. The headway is 12 minutes.

Also called frequency.

List of data shown in the Headway Wizard in FX and INFO-Agent which provides details of an itinerary.

When an operator becomes the owner of another operator’s work. Typically used in cases of absences or extended leaves.

Runs scheduled on legal holidays that fall on a week day.

When legal holidays fall on a week day, agencies typically operate a Saturday or a Sunday schedule for that day. Operators can choose, based on seniority, to work or take the day off when scheduled to work those days.

Linking two successive trips to make up part of a block.

With hooked trips, a vehicle completes the first trip and then commences the next trip that may or may not be on the same line.

Amount of time the client spends on board a vehicle while it's stationary. For example, when the vehicle is waiting for another client. Typically used in PASS.

Term used by many governing bodies for rules governing the working hours of anyone operating a commercial motor vehicle. For example, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) or the Ontario Ministry of Transportation (MTO).

These rules limit the number of hours spent driving and working, and regulate the minimum amount of time operators must spend resting between driving shifts.

See transit center.