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coverage and range points:  \nL1 .9 Identify and understand the main points, ideas and details in texts  \nL1 . 10 Compare information, ideas and opinions in different texts L1 .14 Understand organisational and structural features and use them to locate relevant information (e.g. index, menus, subheadings, paragraphs) in a range of straightforward texts  \nL1 .18 Use knowledge of punctuation to aid understanding of straightforward texts  \nText A  \nEncouraging the use of public transport  \nIntroduction  \nOneof the biggest problems in towns and cities today is moving people around quickly on public transport. How can public transport be made more efficient and attractive for customers?  \nRecommendations  \nReducing the amount of traffic Ideas include reducing the number of vehicles on the streets at busy times by banning private cars and only allowing public transport, taxisand bicycles during rush hour.  \nControlling traffic  \nHaving more speed bumps, traffic lights and speed cameras helps to slow traffic down, meaning journeys take longer than they would by public transport, so people are more likely to leave their cars at home. Charging people money to drive into the centre of cities also discourages people from using their cars.  \nManaging parking  \nParking restrictions can also help. Making parking expensive and reducing the number of spaces available may encourage people to use public transport, keeping traffic off the roads.  \nTaking the bus  \nHaving lots of bus stops means more people can take buses easily, but the journey takes a long time because the bus often has to stop. Having fewer stops means people may have to walk further to their closest one. However, if a stop is in a busy area, it can take time for a bus to pull out into traffic, slowing the journey down. Therefore, it is a sensible idea to have a stop in a quieter location. Buses can occasionally be crowded but are good value for money.  \nUsing bicycles  \nBicycles are an excellent method of transport. They are cheap and environmentally friendly (reducing noise pollution as well as emissions), as well as keeping cyclists fit. It can be quicker to cycle through queues of traffic rather than drive, but you need to take care while doing so. 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