noun phrase · academic
urban mobility
UK/ˈɜːbən məʊˈbɪlɪti/US/ˈɜrbən moʊˈbɪlɪti/UR·ban mo·BIL·i·ty
How easily people can move around a city using different modes of transport.
Examples
“Improving urban mobility reduces commute times and pollution.”
“Programs to boost urban mobility often focus on walking and cycling.”
“Smart ticketing can increase urban mobility by making transfers seamless.”
Band 8 sentence
“Investing in smart ticketing systems can significantly enhance urban mobility for low-income commuters.”
Collocations
- improve urban mobility
- sustainable urban mobility
- urban mobility strategies
Word family
Common mistakes
city mobility→urban mobility
Say it for a higher band
5getting around→6city transport→7+urban mobility
Synonyms
city mobility
Easily confused
sustainable urban mobility
“Sustainable urban mobility plans prioritise walking, cycling and public transport.”
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