noun phrase · neutral
public transport network
UK/ˌpʌblɪk ˈtrænspɔːt ˈnɛtwɜːk/US/ˌpʌblɪk ˈtrænspɔːrt ˈnɛtwɜːrk/PUB·lic TRANS·port NET·work
the system of buses, trains and other services that allow people to travel in a city or region
Examples
“Improving the public transport network is a priority for reducing car dependency.”
“A well-integrated public transport network makes commuting easier.”
“Funding for the public transport network comes partly from fares and partly from subsidies.”
Band 8 sentence
“An extensive public transport network, combined with reliable service frequency, is crucial to shift commuters away from private cars.”
Collocations
- expand the public transport network
- integrated public transport network
- rely on the public transport network
Word family
Common mistakes
public transport's network→public transport network
expand public transport→expand the public transport network
Say it for a higher band
5public transport→6transit network→7+public transport network
Synonyms
transit network
Easily confused
transit network
“The transit network includes buses, trams and metro lines across the city.”
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