traffic delay
collocation in Englishmeaningsoftrafficanddelay
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traffic
noun[U]
uk/ˈtræf.ɪk/us/ˈtræf.ɪk/
the number of vehicles moving along roads, or the amount of aircraft, trains, or ships moving along ...
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delay
noun[C or U]
uk/dɪˈleɪ/us/dɪˈleɪ/
the situation in which you have to wait longer than expected for something to happen, or the time that you have ...
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(Definition oftrafficanddelayfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)
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However, any all-red phase needs to be as short as possible to avoid serioustrafficdelay.
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They produced a saving of about 500 days oftrafficdelayworth over £8 million to the nation.
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They cause a great amount oftrafficdelayand create much bad temper.
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The averagetrafficdelayat a level crossing is three to four minutes; with these devices it is only three-quarters of a minute.
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This does not include any assessment oftrafficdelaycosts over the period of the works which would be several months.
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I entirely agree with much that has been said about the inconsiderate driving which is largely responsible for much of thetrafficdelay.
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With very few exceptions traffic lights have decreasedtrafficdelay.
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There could be tremendoustrafficdelay, even with the crossing open.
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People go there once, find that there is the greattrafficdelay, and do not go a second time.
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There are also financial costs in terms oftrafficdelay, damage to businesses and so on—the costs which we so often do not quantify.
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We are currently testing a new type of crossing incorporating pedestrian detectors which will improve the safety of those who need longer to cross, while minimisingtrafficdelay.
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It is high time that we began to balance the cost of doing something about it against the daily cost oftrafficdelay, which is mounting.
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The chief cause oftrafficdelayis the constant holding up of vehicles for pedestrians to cross and for traffic from side streets to come in.
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There were no fatalities recorded, however the closure caused a considerable amount oftrafficdelayin both directions of travel.
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They can increase the traffic capacity at intersections, but can also result in excessivetrafficdelay.
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They certainly should not be put off coming to the town through any traffic delays.
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Is he also aware that delays in reinstatement involve traffic delays and also damage to vehicles passing over unrestored roads?
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It suggested that new technologies could considerably reduce the social cost of traffic delays.
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We have heard about traffic delays at junctions; we have heard about the inconvenience to traders.
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The plea of all road users is that they wish to make up time lost in traffic delays.
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