Now that Black History Month is over, we want to thank everyone who took the time to take our 2025 Black History Month Quiz. We had a great time learning about our featured Transit Trailblazers and what they have done for the transit industry.
Transdev employees showed up by putting their Black History knowledge to the test and the numbers don’t lie. The results are in, and we are happy to share it with you. Check it out!
- Who invented the automatic lubricator for steam engines that improved the efficiency of trains and other machinery?
Answer: Elijah McCoy – 49% got this right!
2. What invention is Garrett Morgan best known for in the transportation industry?
Answer: The traffic signal – 84% got this right!
3. Known as the ‘Black Edison’, Granville T. Woods made significant contributions to transportation. Which of the following did he invent?
Answer: The telegraph system for trains – 49% got this right!
4. Why is Elijah McCoy’s invention often referred to as ‘The Real McCoy’?
Answer: It was so reliable that engineers demanded the authentic product – 71% got this right!
5. What Black inventor created improvements to the horse-drawn carriage, including the torsion spring and shock absorber?
Answer: Andrew Beard – 41% got this right!
6. Andrew Beard, a former slave, made which contribution to the transportation industry?
Answer: The automatic railroad coupler – 71% got this right!
7. Which of the following is true about Garrett Morgan’s traffic signal?
Answer: It was the first traffic light with a ‘warning’ signal to prevent accidents – 84% got this right!
8. Which Black inventor was awarded nearly 60 patents, many of which revolutionized transportation systems?
Answer: Granville T. Woods – 46% got this right!
