Transport & Traffic

20 words

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   transport demand managementnoun phrase

   policies and measures that reduce or redistribute demand for private vehicle travel, such as promoting public transport or staggered working hours

   “Transport demand management can include incentives for cycling and congestion charging.”

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   intelligent transport systemsnoun phrase

   Technologies (sensors, software and real-time data) used to monitor and control traffic and transport services to improve efficiency.

   “City authorities relied on intelligent transport systems to adjust signal timings during the festival.”

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   traffic bottlenecknoun phrase/ˈtræf.ɪk ˈbɒt.əlˌnɛk/

   a place on a road where vehicles have to slow down, causing delays

   “The narrow bridge creates a traffic bottleneck every morning.”

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   ride-hailing appnoun phrase/ˈraɪdˌheɪ.lɪŋ æp/

   a mobile application used to book private car rides provided by individual drivers or a platform

   “I booked a driver through a ride-hailing app when the trains were cancelled.”

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   transit-oriented developmentnoun phrase

   An urban planning approach that concentrates housing and services near public transport stations to reduce car use.

   “The suburb adopted transit-oriented development to encourage residents to use the new rail line.”

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   mobility as a servicenoun phrase/məʊˈbɪlɪti æz ə sɜːvɪs/

   An integrated approach that bundles different transport services (buses, taxis, bike hire) into a single platform or subscription.

   “Mobility as a service platforms allow users to plan and pay for multi-modal trips in one app.”

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   on-street parkingnoun phrase/ɒnˈstriːt ˈpɑː.kɪŋ/

   parking vehicles along the side of a public street rather than in a dedicated car park

   “On-street parking is limited near the shopping district.”

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   active travelnoun phrase/ˈæktɪv ˈtrævəl/

   Travel that involves physical activity, typically walking or cycling instead of motorised transport.

   “Active travel to school helps children stay fit and reduces local traffic.”

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   demand-responsive transportnoun phrase

   a flexible transport service that adapts routes or schedules to passenger requests instead of running fixed timetables

   “Demand-responsive transport can serve low-density suburbs where fixed routes are uneconomic.”

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    non-motorised transportnoun phrase/ˌnɒnˈməʊtəraɪzd ˈtrænspɔːt/

    Transport modes that do not use motors, primarily walking and cycling, and other non-motorised means.

    “Investment in non-motorised transport reduces emissions and improves street safety.”

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    car dependencynoun phrase/kɑː dɪˈpɛndənsi/

    reliance on private cars for most everyday travel due to lack of viable alternatives

    “High levels of car dependency make it difficult to reduce urban congestion.”

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    transport povertynoun phrase/ˈtrænspɔːt ˈpɒvəti/

    Lack of affordable or accessible transport options that restricts people's access to jobs, services and opportunities.

    “High fares and poor services contribute to transport poverty in remote areas.”

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    pedestrian-friendly designnoun phrase

    an urban design approach that makes walking safe, convenient and attractive

    “The council invested in pedestrian-friendly design by widening pavements and adding greenery.”

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    public-private partnershipcollocation (noun phrase)

    a formal agreement where government and private companies share investment, risk and management to deliver public projects or services.

    “The city built the new tram line through a public-private partnership.”

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    vehicle scrappage schemenoun phrase/ˈviː.ɪ.kəl ˈskræp.ɪdʒ skiːm/

    a government programme offering incentives to scrap or replace old vehicles in order to cut pollution

    “The government launched a vehicle scrappage scheme to accelerate uptake of cleaner cars.”

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    road traffic fatalitiesnoun phrase/rəʊd ˈtræfɪk fəˈtælɪtiz/

    the number of deaths caused by accidents on roads

    “Efforts to improve road design have helped reduce road traffic fatalities.”

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    commuter rail servicenoun phrase/kəˈmjuːtə reɪl ˈsɜːvɪs/

    train services that carry commuters between suburbs and city centres, often at peak hours

    “The introduction of a new commuter rail service cut travel times for suburban residents.”

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    fuel taxcollocation (noun phrase)/ˈfjuːəl tæks/

    a tax levied on petrol, diesel or other vehicle fuels to discourage use and raise revenue.

    “The government increased the fuel tax last year to discourage car use.”

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    off-peak travelnoun phrase/ˌɒfˈpiːk ˈtrævəl/

    travel that takes place outside busy peak periods, often cheaper and less crowded

    “Many commuters choose off-peak travel to save money and avoid crowds.”

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    engine idlingnoun phrase/ˈɛndʒɪn ˈaɪdəlɪŋ/

    the situation when a vehicle's engine runs while the vehicle is stationary

    “School zones often ban engine idling to protect children from air pollution.”