IELTS Vocabulary: Transport
IELTS words for discussing transportation systems and infrastructure.
15 words — Band 6 to Band 8+
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Band 6Band 6 Vocabulary
commute
Travel to and from work regularly
“The average commute time has increased to 45 minutes.”
congestion
Excessive crowding on roads
“Rush-hour congestion costs the economy billions.”
infrastructure
Transport systems and networks
“Public transport infrastructure needs significant investment.”
pedestrian
A person walking rather than driving
“Pedestrian-friendly streets improve urban quality of life.”
sustainable
Able to continue without causing environmental damage
“Cycling is a sustainable transport alternative.”
emission
Release of gas into the atmosphere
“Vehicle emissions contribute to air pollution.”
subsidy
Government financial support
“Transport subsidies make public transit affordable.”
Band 7Band 7 Vocabulary
logistics
The organization of moving goods
“Efficient logistics reduce delivery times and costs.”
autonomous
Operating independently without human control
“Autonomous vehicles could transform urban transport.”
bottleneck
A point of congestion in a system
“The bridge is a major traffic bottleneck.”
arterial
A main road or route
“Arterial roads carry the highest traffic volumes.”
freight
Goods transported by vehicle
“Rail freight is more efficient than road transport.”
congestion charge
A fee for driving in busy areas
“London's congestion charge reduced city centre traffic by 30%.”
Band 8+Band 8+ Vocabulary
modal shift
Changing from one form of transport to another
“Encouraging a modal shift from cars to trains reduces emissions.”
intermodal
Involving two or more modes of transport
“Intermodal transport hubs connect buses, trains, and bikes.”
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