noun · academic
sustainable transport
UK/səˈsteɪ.nə.bəl ˈtræn.spɔːt/US/səˈsteɪ.nə.bəl ˈtræn.spɔrt/sus·TAIN·a·ble TRAN·sport
modes of transport that have low environmental impact and can be maintained long-term
Examples
“Cities should promote sustainable transport such as cycling and electric buses.”
“Investment in tram systems is often cited as a shift towards sustainable transport.”
“Encouraging walking and cycling is a cheap way to support sustainable transport.”
Band 8 sentence
“Adopting sustainable transport policies, including subsidised public transit and safe cycling routes, is essential for climate-resilient cities.”
Collocations
- promote sustainable transport
- shift to sustainable transport
- sustainable transport policies
Word family
Common mistakes
sustainable transportation→sustainable transport
sustainable transports→sustainable transport
Say it for a higher band
5eco-friendly transport→6green transport→7+sustainable transport
Synonyms
green transport
Easily confused
green transport
“Policies aimed at green transport reduced emissions immediately, but sustainable transport planning addressed long-term accessibility too.”
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