When severe weather impacts service, what is a typical CTA response?

The typical response of the CTA during severe weather is to adjust service routes and schedules. This is essential in order to ensure the safety of both passengers and operators. Severe weather conditions, such as heavy snowfall, flooding, or extreme winds, can disrupt normal operations and often require modifications to service to maintain safety and reliability.

Adjusting routes may involve detouring around hazardous areas, while changes to schedules are implemented to manage reduced travel speeds and ensure that service remains consistent despite the weather challenges. This proactive approach helps in minimizing delays and providing a stable level of service even under adverse conditions, effectively focusing on passenger safety and operational efficiency.

Other options, while they may be relevant under different circumstances, do not encompass the primary strategy used during severe weather. For example, reducing the number of buses on the road may lead to longer wait times and less service coverage, which is not aligned with the goal of maintaining service during such conditions. Similarly, although informing passengers of expected delays is important, it is often a consequence of the route and schedule adjustments rather than a fundamental response. Increasing bus frequency in good weather is unrelated to the challenges posed by severe weather and does not apply in this context.