Public transit asset

1 - Buses

2 - Streetcars

Streetcars usually operate in the centre lanes of mixed traffic, but may operate in their own rights-of-way.

3 - Ferries

4 - Heavy railcars (subway)

Heavy rail (subways) usually operate in tunnels, but may also operate at grade.

5 - Commuter railcars (locomotives and passenger)

Commuter rail (locomotive and passenger) link regional centres with outlaying communities and may operate along some of the same corridors and track used by freight and inter-city passenger rail services.

6 - Light railcars

Light rail transit (LRT)/Advanced light rail transit (ALRT) usually operates above ground in their own rights-of-way, however, some systems are operated in tunnels and on elevated guideways.

7 - Specialized transit (para or handi transpo and dial a ride)

Specialized transit services are transit services for persons with disabilities.

8 - Passenger stations/terminals

9 - Transit shelters

10 - Exclusive rights-of-ways

11 - Parking lots (park and ride)

Park and ride parking lots provided parking spaces with direct connections to the transit system that allow commuters to leave their personal vehicle and transfer to transit.

12 - Bicycle racks and shelters

13 - Passenger drop-off facilities "kiss and ride"

14 - Maintenance and storage facilities

Maintenance/storage facilities provide support and upkeep of the transit vehicle fleet, including light and/or heavy maintenance of transit vehicles. This type of building is usually joined to a vehicle storage building or yard, which provides parking for transit vehicles during downtime.

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