noun phrase · academic
transport infrastructure
UK/ˈtrænspɔːt ˌɪnfrəˈstrʌktʃə/US/ˈtrænspɔːrt ˌɪnfrəˈstrʌktʃər/TRANS·port in·fra·STRUC·ture
the physical systems that make transport possible, such as roads, bridges and railways
Examples
“Investment in transport infrastructure is essential for economic growth.”
“Poor transport infrastructure increases commute times and reduces productivity.”
“The region has received funds for upgrading transport infrastructure, including new rail links.”
Band 8 sentence
“Long-term economic growth depends on sustained investment in transport infrastructure, especially rail and metro systems.”
Collocations
- invest in transport infrastructure
- upgrade transport infrastructure
- public transport infrastructure
Word family
Common mistakes
infrastructures→infrastructure
traffic infrastructure→transport infrastructure
Say it for a higher band
5roads and bridges→6transport network→7+transport infrastructure
Synonyms
transport network
Easily confused
transport network
“The city improved its transport network by adding new bus routes.”
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