transportation networks
[træns.pər.ˈteɪ.ʃən ˈnɛt.wɜrks]
nounpl: transportation networks
redes de transporte
1. Interconnected systems of routes, infrastructure, and services that facilitate the movement of people and goods from one location to another
The city's transportation networks include buses, trains, and subway systems.
As redes de transporte da cidade incluem ônibus, trens e sistemas de metrô.
2. The integrated framework of highways, railways, waterways, and airways connecting different regions or cities
Brazil's transportation networks are crucial for economic development.
As redes de transporte do Brasil são cruciais para o desenvolvimento econômico.
3. Complex systems of logistical connections for commercial and public transit purposes
Efficient transportation networks reduce delivery times and costs.
Redes de transporte eficientes reduzem os prazos de entrega e custos.
In Brazil, transportation networks are essential topics in urban planning discussions, particularly in major cities like São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro where congestion is a significant issue. The term 'redes de transporte' is frequently used in government policy, academic contexts, and media discussions about urban mobility and economic development. In Portuguese Europe, the term 'redes de transportes' emphasizes both public and private transportation systems connecting major urban centers.
NYC Slang
the system / the network (referring to the subway and bus systems)
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