noun phrase · academic
non-motorised transport
UK/ˌnɒnˈməʊtəraɪzd ˈtrænspɔːt/US/ˌnɑːnˈmoʊtərəˌtaɪzd ˈtrænspɔrt/NON-MO·tor·ised TRAN·sport
Transport modes that do not use motors, primarily walking and cycling, and other non-motorised means.
Examples
“Investment in non-motorised transport reduces emissions and improves street safety.”
“The plan includes better lighting and pavements to support non-motorised transport.”
“Policies that favour non-motorised transport can lower short-trip car use.”
Band 8 sentence
“Planners earmarked funds for non-motorised transport to create safer routes for cyclists and pedestrians.”
Collocations
- facilities for non-motorised transport
- promote non-motorised transport
- non-motorised transport policies
Word family
Common mistakes
non motor transport→non-motorised transport
non-motor transport→non-motorised transport
Say it for a higher band
5walking and cycling→6non-motor travel→7+non-motorised transport
Synonyms
active travel
Easily confused
active travel
“Active travel initiatives often include campaigns to encourage walking and cycling.”
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