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Bog'liq Listening transcripts 230531 122425but not now because the bus companies concentrate on just the
routes that attract most passengers. So parts of the town are no longer served by buses
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replacing old uncomfortable buses with smart new ones has had little impact on passenger numbers. It’s
sometimes said that bus fares are too high, but in relation to average incomes, fares are not much higher
than they were 50 years ago.
Changes in the road network are affecting the town. The centre was recently closed to traffic on a trial
basis, making it much safer to pedestrians. The impact of this is being measured.
The new cycle paths
separating bikes from cars in most main roads, are being used far more than was expected reducing
traffic and improving air quality
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. And although the council’s attempts to have a bypass constructed
have failed, we haven’t given up hope of persuading the government to change its mind.
Shopping in the town centre has changed over the years. Many of us can remember when the town
was crowded with people going shopping. Numbers have been falling for several years, despite efforts
to attract shoppers, for instance by opening new car parks. some people combine shopping with visits
to the town’s restaurants and cafés. Most shops are small independent stores, which is good, but
many
people prefer to use supermarkets and department stores in nearby large towns, as there are so
few well-known chain stores here.
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Turning how to medical facilities, the town is served by family doctors in several medical practices – fewer
than 50 years ago, but each catering for far more patients.
Our hospital closed 15 years ago
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which means journeys to other towns are unavoidable. On the other hand, there are more dentists than
there used to be. Employment patterns have changed, along with almost everything else.
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