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UTILISATION AUTOBUS [8 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2015-05-06
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Transportation Equipment (General)
- Federal Administration
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- alternative transportation mode
1, record 1, English, alternative%20transportation%20mode
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Alternative to government owned vehicles including: rented/leased vehicles (short-term or seasonal); personal motor vehicles; taxis; trains and buses. 1, record 1, English, - alternative%20transportation%20mode
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
alternative transportation mode: term uisually used in the plural. 2, record 1, English, - alternative%20transportation%20mode
Record 1, Key term(s)
- alternative transportation modes
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Équipements de transport
- Administration fédérale
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- moyen de transport de remplacement
1, record 1, French, moyen%20de%20transport%20de%20remplacement
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Solution de rechange à l'utilisation des véhicules gouvernementaux, comprenant les véhicules loués(location de courte durée ou saisonnière), les véhicules automobiles personnels, les taxis, le train et l'autobus. 1, record 1, French, - moyen%20de%20transport%20de%20remplacement
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
moyen de transport de remplacement : terme habituellement utilisé au pluriel. 2, record 1, French, - moyen%20de%20transport%20de%20remplacement
Record 1, Key term(s)
- moyens de transport de remplacement
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2013-11-07
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Road Safety
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- safety warning system
1, record 2, English, safety%20warning%20system
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- SWS 2, record 2, English, SWS
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Safety warning systems (SWS) emit pre-programmed radar signals that can be received by radar detectors up to one kilometre away, and can provide warnings to an equipped vehicle regarding potential road safety hazards. 3, record 2, English, - safety%20warning%20system
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Sécurité routière
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- système d’avertissement de sécurité
1, record 2, French, syst%C3%A8me%20d%26rsquo%3Bavertissement%20de%20s%C3%A9curit%C3%A9
masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- avertisseur de zone dangereuse 2, record 2, French, avertisseur%20de%20zone%20dangereuse
proposal, masculine noun
- avertisseur de zone de vigilance accrue 2, record 2, French, avertisseur%20de%20zone%20de%20vigilance%20accrue
proposal, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La FCC [Federal Communications Commission] a officiellement approuvé l'utilisation des systèmes d’avertissement de sécurité dans la bande 24, 05-24, 25 GHz à titre secondaire. Ces systèmes alertent les automobilistes, à une distance pouvant atteindre un mille, qu'ils s’approchent de dangers routiers tels que passages à niveau, autobus scolaires à l'arrêt, équipes d’entretien des services publics, construction routière et accidents de circulation. 1, record 2, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20d%26rsquo%3Bavertissement%20de%20s%C3%A9curit%C3%A9
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2012-03-09
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Transportation
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- bimodal transportation
1, record 3, English, bimodal%20transportation
correct, standardized
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- bi-modal transportation 2, record 3, English, bi%2Dmodal%20transportation
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Transportation involving the sequential use of two different modes of transportation, such as the train and subway system, car and bus, etc. 3, record 3, English, - bimodal%20transportation
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
bimodal transportation: term recommended by the Terminology Committee and standardized by the Validation Committee of the Sustainable Mobility Glossary. 4, record 3, English, - bimodal%20transportation
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Transports
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- transport bimodal
1, record 3, French, transport%20bimodal
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Transport mettant en jeu l'utilisation consécutive de deux modes différents, par exemple le train et le métro, l'auto et l'autobus, etc. 2, record 3, French, - transport%20bimodal
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
transport bimodal : terme recommandé par le Comité de terminologie et normalisé par le Comité de validation du Lexique de la mobilité durable. 3, record 3, French, - transport%20bimodal
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Transporte
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- transporte bimodal
1, record 3, Spanish, transporte%20bimodal
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Transporte que combina dos medios de transporte diferentes en un mismo trayecto para desplazar personas o mercaderías de un lugar a otro. 2, record 3, Spanish, - transporte%20bimodal
Record 4 - internal organization data 2011-09-08
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Transportation
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- public transportation
1, record 4, English, public%20transportation
correct, standardized
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- public transport 2, record 4, English, public%20transport
correct
- collective transportation 3, record 4, English, collective%20transportation
correct
- mass transportation 2, record 4, English, mass%20transportation
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
All the modes of transportation using vehicles designed for multiple individuals. 3, record 4, English, - public%20transportation
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Public transportation includes public transit (urban buses, subway trains, streetcars and commuter trains) and the use of planes, boats, trains and road vehicles. It may involve fixed fares, schedules and routes (ferries, trains and planes) or more flexible systems adapted to individual needs (carpooling and shared taxis). 3, record 4, English, - public%20transportation
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
public transportation: term and definition recommended by the Terminology Committee and standardized by the Validation Committee of the Sustainable Mobility Glossary. 4, record 4, English, - public%20transportation
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Transports
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- transport collectif
1, record 4, French, transport%20collectif
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- transport public 2, record 4, French, transport%20public
masculine noun, Europe
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Ensemble des modes de transport mettant en œuvre des véhicules adaptés à l’accueil simultané de plusieurs personnes. 3, record 4, French, - transport%20collectif
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le transport collectif inclut le transport en commun(autobus, métro, tramway et train de banlieue) et comprend l'utilisation d’avions, de bateaux, de trains ou de véhicules routiers. Il peut impliquer la détermination de tarification, d’horaires et de trajets fixes(traversier, train ou avion), ou encore proposer des systèmes plus souples adaptés à des besoins ponctuels(covoiturage ou taxi collectif). 3, record 4, French, - transport%20collectif
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Les termes «transport collectif» et «transport en commun» ne sont pas interchangeables. En effet, «transport collectif» désigne une réalité plus large. 3, record 4, French, - transport%20collectif
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 3 OBS
transport collectif : terme et définition recommandés par le Comité de terminologie et normalisés par le Comité de validation du Lexique de la mobilité durable. 4, record 4, French, - transport%20collectif
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Transporte
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- transporte colectivo
1, record 4, Spanish, transporte%20colectivo
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2006-11-03
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Federal Government Programs (Canadian)
- Mass Transit
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- Employee Transit Discount Program
1, record 5, English, Employee%20Transit%20Discount%20Program
correct, Canada
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Organization: York Region Transit. Started 2002, ongoing. This program allows all regional employees to buy bus tickets for commuting purposes at half-price. The goal was to increase the use of public transit by employees and reduce single occupancy vehicle use. In addition, by leading by example, the Region hoped to encourage other municipalities and businesses to adopt similar programs. 1, record 5, English, - Employee%20Transit%20Discount%20Program
Record 5, Key term(s)
- ETDP
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Transports en commun
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- Programme de rabais en transport en commun accordé aux employés
1, record 5, French, Programme%20de%20rabais%20en%20transport%20en%20commun%20accord%C3%A9%20aux%20employ%C3%A9s
correct, Canada
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Organisation : York Region Transit. A débuté en 2002, continu. Ce programme permet à tous les employés de la région d’acheter des billets d’autobus à moitié prix pour des besoins de transport quotidiens. Le but du programme était d’augmenter l'utilisation du transport collectif par les employés et ainsi de réduire l'utilisation de «l'auto-solo». De plus, en prêchant par l'exemple, la région de York espérait encourager d’autres municipalités et entreprises à adopter des programmes similaires. 1, record 5, French, - Programme%20de%20rabais%20en%20transport%20en%20commun%20accord%C3%A9%20aux%20employ%C3%A9s
Record 5, Key term(s)
- PRTCAE
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2002-11-06
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Private-Sector Bodies and Committees
- Special Road Transport
- Transportation of the Future
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- Centre for Electric Vehicle Experimentation in Quebec
1, record 6, English, Centre%20for%20Electric%20Vehicle%20Experimentation%20in%20Quebec
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
- CEVEQ 1, record 6, English, CEVEQ
correct
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[A centre whose mission is to] promote hybrid or EV usage (car, bus, truck, bike, boat, etc.) in order to provide environmental, industrial and power benefits. 1, record 6, English, - Centre%20for%20Electric%20Vehicle%20Experimentation%20in%20Quebec
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités du secteur privé
- Transports routiers spéciaux
- Transports futuristes
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- Centre d’expérimentation des véhicules électriques du Québec
1, record 6, French, Centre%20d%26rsquo%3Bexp%C3%A9rimentation%20des%20v%C3%A9hicules%20%C3%A9lectriques%20du%20Qu%C3%A9bec
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
- CEVEQ 1, record 6, French, CEVEQ
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[Un centre dont la mission est de] promouvoir l'utilisation des véhicules électriques ou hybrides électriques(VÉ)(auto, autobus, camion utilitaire, vélo, bateau, etc.) dans la perspective de bénéfices environnementaux, économiques et énergétiques. 1, record 6, French, - Centre%20d%26rsquo%3Bexp%C3%A9rimentation%20des%20v%C3%A9hicules%20%C3%A9lectriques%20du%20Qu%C3%A9bec
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1994-09-26
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Criminology
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- target hardening
1, record 7, English, target%20hardening
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A crime prevention method which aims to increase the physical security of crime targets to make the offender's job more difficult. It is based on the premise that offenders will be deterred by less vulnerable targets. 1, record 7, English, - target%20hardening
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Target-hardening measures recommended for burglary include alarms and better locks; for shoplifting, detector tags on goods for sale; for vandalism, unbreakable and paint-resistant materials; the protection of vulnerable objects by grilles or meshes; the use of fibreglass instead of upholstery on train and bus seats. 1, record 7, English, - target%20hardening
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Criminologie
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- renforcement de la cible
1, record 7, French, renforcement%20de%20la%20cible
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Méthode de prévention du crime par l’aménagement du milieu. Il s’agit essentiellement de renforcer la sécurité matérielle des objets convoités afin de compliquer la tâche au délinquant. Cette méthode part du principe qu’une cible moins invitante aura un effet de dissuasion. 1, record 7, French, - renforcement%20de%20la%20cible
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Parmi les mesures de renforcement de la cible recommandées, mentionnons les systèmes d’alarme et de meilleures serrures, contre le cambriolage; les étiquettes spéciales sur la marchandise à vendre, contre le vol à l'étalage; les matériaux incassables ou résistants à la peinture, contre le vandalisme; la protection des objets vulnérables par des grilles ou des treillis; l'utilisation de fibre de verre au lieu de tissus et de rembourrage pour les sièges de trains et d’autobus. 1, record 7, French, - renforcement%20de%20la%20cible
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1989-01-11
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Special Education
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- bus training 1, record 8, English, bus%20training
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Éducation spéciale
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- utilisation de l'autobus
1, record 8, French, utilisation%20de%20l%27autobus
feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
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