modal shift

English

Etymology

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

Noun

modal shift (plural modal shifts)

  1. (transport) A shift in prevalence from one mode of transport to another.
    Parts of the UK are experiencing a modal shift towards non-motorized transport.
    • 2025 October 1, Peter Plisner, “Closing in on Camp Hill reopening”, in RAIL, number 1045, pages 46-47:
      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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