Public Transport & Urban Mobility - Tri Duc English Tri Duc English IELTS Speaking Part 3 Public Transport & Connectivity Evaluating Urban Mobility, Environmental Impact, and Modern Transit Infrastructure Topic Vocabulary Transit & Planning Commuter /kəˈmjuː.tər/ (n) A person who travels some distance to work on a regular basis. Congestion /kənˈdʒes.tʃən/ (n) The state of being full or blocked, especially with a lot of traffic. Cost-efficient (adj) Giving the best possible profit or benefit in relation to the amount of money spent. Infrastructure /ˈɪn.frəˌstrʌk.tʃər/ (n) The basic systems and services, such as transport and power, that a city uses. Subsidies /ˈsʌb.sɪ.diz/ (n) Money given by a government to help pay for a service (like bus passes). Decentralization (n) Moving functions or people away from a central location to several smaller ones. Carpooling (n) The activity of a group of people travelling together in one car. Carbon Footprint (n) A measure of the amount of carbon dioxide released into the atmosphere by a person's activities. Role & Societal Benefits Reduces air pollution and helps lower the community carbon footprint . Enhances personal safety and results in a fewer number of accidents . Cost-efficient: significantly cheaper than maintaining a private vehicle. Promotes social equality by providing transit for vulnerable groups . Fosters togetherness and a sense of community among commuters . Development Strategies Prioritize speed and comfort by providing dedicated bus lanes . Offer financial incentives like subsidies and pass discounts. Modernize infrastructure in both urban and rural areas . Implement park-and-ride systems to reduce city congestion . Modern Transit Quiz Question 1 Which benefit of public transport refers to the lower expense for the individual? A. Cost-efficient B. Infrastructure Question 2 Dedicated "bus l...