noun phrase · academic
transport policy
UK/ˈtrænspɔːt ˈpɒlɪsi/US/ˈtrænspɔːrt ˈpɑːləsi/TRANS·port POL·i·cy
a government's set of rules and plans that regulate and shape transport systems
Examples
“A good transport policy can reduce congestion and improve air quality.”
“Transport policy must balance the needs of commuters and businesses.”
“The minister outlined a new national transport policy last week.”
Band 8 sentence
“An effective transport policy should prioritise sustainable modes and integrate land-use planning to reduce car dependency.”
Collocations
- national transport policy
- transport policy measures
- review transport policy
Word family
Common mistakes
the transport policy is important→transport policy is important
many transport policys→many transport policies
Say it for a higher band
5transport plan→6transport strategy→7+transport policy
Synonyms
transport strategy
Easily confused
transport strategy
“The city released a new transport strategy focusing on cycling and walking.”
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