An MRL can ________ one stop into multiple or __________ multiple stops into one.

• A. split; condense
• B. condense; split
• C. split; split
• D. condense; condense

Answer: (A)

This question tests how a transit system can adjust stopping patterns by splitting or condensing stops. Splitting one stop into multiple stops adds more stopping points along a route, increasing accessibility and flexibility for riders who are near those locations, but it can slow overall travel times due to more frequent stops. Condensing multiple stops into one reduces the number of stops, speeding up trips and improving reliability, though it may make some nearby riders harder to serve directly.

The phrase is best filled with split for the first gap and condense for the second, because the first action describes turning a single stop into several, while the second describes combining several stops into one.