A type of guideway that consists of a single beam, usually elevated. It generally has a rectangular cross section that is usually straddled by the associated vehicles. (TRB)
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MONORAIL
An electric railway in which a rail car or train of cars is suspended from or straddles a guideway formed by a single beam or rail. Most monorails are either heavy rail or automated guideway systems. (APTA)
MONTE CARLO SIMULATION
A simulation technique (usually performed by a computer and particularly useful QA applications) that uses random numbers to sample from probability distributions to produce hundreds or thousands of scenarios (called iterations, trials, or runs).
MONTE CARLO TECHNIQUE
A simulation technique in which a random number generator is used to assign the numerical values of some components in the system being analyzed. It is usually assumed that a large number of repetitions of the simulation will produce reliable…
MONTHLY PASS
A pass valid for unlimited riding within certain designated zones for a 1-month period. (TRB)
MONTHLY RAIL PASS
Monthly Pass