The Lexicon
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congestion
noun
The state of being overcrowded with traffic or people, causing delays.
aviation
noun
The activity of operating aircraft; the aviation industry.
logistics
noun
The detailed organisation of a complex operation involving the movement of goods or people.
commute
noun
A regular journey between home and work or school.
autonomous
adjective
Acting independently; in transport, referring to self-driving vehicles.
subsidy
noun
A sum of money granted by a government to support an industry or service.
hub
noun
A central point of activity; in transport, a major connecting point for flights or routes.
transit
noun
The process of passing through or the movement of people or goods.
electrification
noun
The conversion of transport systems or equipment to run on electricity.
navigation
noun
The process of planning and directing the route of a ship, aircraft, or other vehicle.
freight
noun
Goods transported in bulk by truck, train, ship, or aircraft.
corridor
noun
A route or strip of land connecting two areas; a major route for movement.
accessibility
noun
The quality of being easily reached; the ease with which people can use transport services.
interchange
noun
A junction where roads, rail lines, or services meet and passengers can transfer.
deregulation
noun
The removal or reduction of government rules and restrictions from an industry.
pedestrian
noun
A person walking rather than travelling by vehicle.
infrastructure
noun
The physical systems that support transportation, including roads, railways, and airports.
hinterland
noun
The areas served by a port, airport, or city; land beyond a coastline or river bank.
carpool
noun
An arrangement where several people travel together in one car to reduce costs and emissions.
emissions
noun
Gases released by vehicles or engines that contribute to air pollution and climate change.