Quantitative criteria for evaluating transit performance with respect to the Transit Authority’s mission and objective.
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KEY TELEPHONE UNIT
Interconnects a group of push-button telephones for local and systemwide communication.
KINETIC ENERGY
The energy of a body that results from its motion. The kinetic energy of a moving body is equal to the energy needed to bring it to rest. (TRB)
KISS ‘N’ RIDE
A stop or terminal where a commuter can be driven by spouse or relative so he or she can board public transit. Also known as Kiss and Ride. Also see Park ‘N’ Ride.
KNEELING BUS
Bus feature that causes bus to tilt down toward a curb so customers can board more easily.
KNUCKLE
The movable part of a coupler which resembles the fingers.
KPI
Key Performance Indicator
KTU
Key Telephone Unit