Editing Transport in Anguilla

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One of the [[British overseas territories]], the Caribbean island of '''[[Anguilla]]''' measures only {{convert|16|mi|km}} long by {{convert|3|mi|km}} wide, so '''transport''' is simpler than in many countries.  There is no public transport, such as bus or rail systems, since there isn't enough need.  However, Anguilla's roads are better maintained than on many [[Caribbean]] islands. 

Cars are the main means of transport, with driving on the [[Driving on the left or right#Driving on the left|left-hand]] side of the road, as in the United Kingdom.  Although speed limits rarely exceed {{convert|30|mi|km}} per hour and traffic moves slowly, with the island's small size it doesn't take long to get anywhere.  Taxi service is unmetered, with set rates published in tourist guides.  In addition to regular transport, taxis often offer island tours lasting several hours.  Fares must be paid in cash.  
[[File:Anguilla Ferry Arrivals.jpg|thumb|right|Ferry Terminal, Blowing Point]]
Ferries offer transport from Anguilla to other islands.  The ferry from [[Blowing Point]] to [[Marigot, Saint Martin|Marigot]], [[Collectivity of Saint Martin|St. Martin]], known to the locals as the Haddad Express, runs all day on the half-hour, into the night time.  With no reservations required, taking the ferry is simple and inexpensive.  Ferries can also be chartered to other destinations. One such Charter Service is from Blowing Point, Anguilla to [[Princess Juliana Airport]] to make travel easier. 

Other means of transport include bicycles, [[moped]]s, motorcycles and walking.  Because of the territory's small land mass and flatter terrain, these methods make more sense on Anguilla than on many other Caribbean islands.

Cars, bikes, mopeds and motorcycles are all available for rental at reasonable prices.  Both well-known car rental agencies and local companies operate rental businesses.  Groups may also charter a private bus for excursions.

A railway was built to support [[phosphate]] mining on [[Sombrero, Anguilla|Sombrero Island]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.anguilla-holidays.com/discover.html
|access-date=2010-10-22
|title=Discover Anguilla's Sombrero Island
|date=28 February 2005
}}</ref>

== Statistics ==

'''Railways:''' 0&nbsp;km

'''Highways:'''
<br>''total:'' 175&nbsp;km
<br>''country comparison to the world:'' 209
<br>''paved:'' 82&nbsp;km
<br>''unpaved:'' 93&nbsp;km (2004)

'''Waterways:''' none

'''Ports and harbours:''' Blowing Point, Road Bay

'''Merchant marine:''' none (2002 est.)

'''Airports:''' 3 (2008)
:''country comparison to the world:'' 193

'''Airports – with paved runways:'''
<br>''total:'' 1 (2008)
The runway at [[Clayton J. Lloyd International Airport|Anguilla Clayton J. Lloyd International Airport]] was completely rebuilt and extended to 5,462 feet, opening to full use in January 2005.  It can accommodate virtually any business jet currently flying.

'''Airports – with unpaved runways:'''
<br>''total:'' 2
<br>''under 914 m:'' 2 (2008)

:''See also :'' [[Anguilla]]

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