noun phrase · neutral
active travel
/ˈæktɪv ˈtrævəl/AC·tive TRAV·el
Travel that involves physical activity, typically walking or cycling instead of motorised transport.
Examples
“Active travel to school helps children stay fit and reduces local traffic.”
“Policies that encourage active travel can improve public health.”
“For short journeys I usually choose active travel rather than drive.”
Band 8 sentence
“Cities that redesign streets for active travel tend to see lower pollution and higher local trade.”
Collocations
- encourage active travel
- infrastructure for active travel
- promote active travel behaviour
Word family
Common mistakes
actively travel→active travel
active-travel→active travel
Say it for a higher band
5walking and cycling→6non-motorised travel→7+active travel
Synonyms
walking and cycling
non-motor travel
Easily confused
non-motorised transport
“Non-motorised transport includes walking, cycling and wheelchair use.”
Related words
Learn this word with the rest of its set, and get reminded at the right time.
In Transport & Traffic
Learn it with its set