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Urban transport strategies reduce traffic congestion
Suggest how urban transport strategies can be used to reduce traffic congestion. Use Figure 4 and your own understanding.
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- 1 Uses Figure 4 or its cycling evidence.
- 2 Explains how a strategy reduces vehicle numbers or speeds traffic flow.
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Figure 4 shows many cycle routes, short journey times and a central bike park. These make cycling easier and safer, so some people may switch from cars to bicycles. If fewer people drive into the city centre, there are fewer vehicles on the road and congestion is reduced. Other strategies such as bus priority lanes or park and ride can also reduce car use and improve traffic flow.
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Cycle routes reduce air pollution.
That may be true, but the mark needs the link from transport strategy to fewer cars or smoother traffic.