Transport & Traffic

20 words

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   transport infrastructurenoun/ˈtræn.spɔːt ˌɪn.frəˈstrʌk.tʃər/

   the physical structures (roads, bridges, stations) needed for transport

   “Investment in transport infrastructure is essential for economic growth.”

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   traffic managementnoun/ˈtræf.ɪk ˌmæn.ɪdʒ.mənt/

   the planning and control of traffic to improve flow and safety

   “Effective traffic management can reduce journey times and pollution.”

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   sustainable transportnoun/səˈsteɪ.nə.bəl ˈtræn.spɔːt/

   modes of transport that have low environmental impact and can be maintained long-term

   “Cities should promote sustainable transport such as cycling and electric buses.”

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   bus lanenoun/ˈbʌs leɪn/

   a lane on the road reserved for buses to keep them moving faster

   “Buses were able to avoid the traffic because they used the bus lane.”

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   mass transit systemnoun phrase/ˌmæs ˈtrænzɪt ˌsɪstəm/

   A large public transport system that moves many people, such as subways or rapid buses.

   “A good mass transit system reduces reliance on private cars.”

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   traffic flownoun/ˈtræf.ɪk floʊ/

   the movement and rate of vehicles on a road or network

   “Improving traffic flow on the highway reduced commute times.”

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   toll roadnoun/təʊl rəʊd/

   a road that drivers must pay to use

   “We avoided the toll road to save money.”

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   train farenoun/treɪn feə(r)/

   the price paid for a journey on a train

   “I couldn't afford the train fare every day, so I started cycling to work.”

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   congestion chargenoun/kənˈdʒes.tʃən tʃɑːdʒ/

   a fee drivers must pay to enter a busy area, intended to reduce traffic

   “The city introduced a congestion charge to discourage drivers from entering the centre.”

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    rail networknoun phrase/ˈreɪl ˌnɛtwɜːk/

    The system of railway lines that connect cities or regions.

    “A well‑connected rail network makes intercity travel faster and greener.”

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    road maintenancenoun phrase/rəʊd ˈmeɪntənəns/

    The work of keeping roads in good condition through repairs and upkeep.

    “Regular road maintenance prevents potholes and improves safety.”

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    park-and-ride schemenoun phrase/ˌpɑːk ənd ˈraɪd sk(iːm)/

    A system where drivers park their cars at a site and continue their journey by public transport.

    “Many commuters use a park-and-ride scheme to avoid city centre congestion.”

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    bicycle-sharing schemenoun phrase/ˈbaɪsɪkəl ˈʃeərɪŋ skiːm/

    A public programme that allows people to borrow or rent bicycles for short trips.

    “The bicycle-sharing scheme has made short trips in the city much easier.”

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    traffic accidentnoun phrase/ˈtræfɪk ˈæksɪdənt/

    an unexpected event on the road involving vehicles that causes damage or injury

    “He was taken to hospital after a traffic accident.”

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    traffic enforcementnoun phrase/ˈtræfɪk ɪnˈfɔːsmənt/

    Actions by authorities to ensure traffic laws are followed, such as fines and checks.

    “Stricter traffic enforcement reduced dangerous driving in the area.”

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    daily commutenoun phrase/ˈdeɪli kəˈmjuːt/

    the regular trip someone makes between home and work or school

    “My daily commute takes forty minutes each way.”

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    fuel consumptionnoun phrase/ˈfjuːəl kənˈsʌmpʃən/

    the amount of fuel a vehicle uses, usually measured per distance

    “New models offer better fuel consumption than older ones.”

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    train stationnoun phrase/ˈtreɪn ˌsteɪʃən/

    a place where trains stop to pick up and drop off passengers

    “Meet me at the train station at 7 p.m.”

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    carpool lanenoun phrase/ˈkɑːˌpʊl leɪn/

    a traffic lane reserved for vehicles with multiple occupants to encourage car sharing

    “During rush hour, only vehicles with two or more people may use the carpool lane.”

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    parking feenoun phrase/ˈpɑːkɪŋ fiː/

    money you pay to park a vehicle in a lot or on the street

    “The parking fee in the city centre is quite high.”