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modal shift

noun

Etymology

Compound of modal (“pertaining to modes (of transport)”) + shift.

Definitions

  1. A shift in prevalence from one mode of transport to another.

    • Parts of the UK are experiencing a modal shift towards non-motorized transport.
    • Rail is clearly a more sustainable option, and the demographic of the population living in the areas served by the new stations certainly seems to be a good fit when it comes to modal shift.

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