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Getting Around

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There are many ways to get from place to place. How do you get where you need to go?

Bicycle

Bikes (above) move by pedaling. It is faster than walking. Some cities have lanes just for bikes.

Car

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Cars travel on the road. They get around quickly. But they can carry only a few people.

Bus

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Buses travel on the road too. They can carry more people. They travel near and far.

Train

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Trains run on tracks. They are faster than cars. Underground trains are called subways.