£283,000 investment in transport

The video discusses measures to enhance public transport safety, including increased rail and tube services. A £283 million investment is announced to restore full transport timetables. Guidelines emphasize limited public transport use due to social distancing. Additionally, a £1 billion project to develop the A66 dual carriageway is introduced, marking significant road infrastructure improvements.

What is the purpose of the £283 million investment in public transport?

• To hire more staff

• To reduce ticket prices

• To restore services to a full timetable

• To build new train stations

Why should people still avoid using public transport despite increased services?

• Because it is less reliable

• Because it is more expensive

• Because of limited capacity due to social distancing

• Because it is slower than driving

What is the maximum capacity public transport can operate at with social distancing?

• 1/5 of normal capacity

• 1/4 of normal capacity

• 1/3 of normal capacity

• 1/2 of normal capacity

What alternative modes of transport are suggested if public transport is not an option?

• Skateboarding

• Boating

• Cycling, walking, or driving

• Flying

What is the significance of the new dual carriageway on the A66?

• It will introduce toll roads

• It will reduce travel time by half

• It will be the longest road in the UK

• It is the first new dual carriageway across the Pennines in 50 years