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Traffic congestion effects on people and environment (Reduced Productivity…
Traffic congestion effects on people and environment
Reduced Productivity
ref to
rate
at which goods or services are produced
involves engaging in activities that bring about
economic benefit
productivity goes ↓
when transport system is
inefficient
Leads to an
economic loss
of the whole country
TC
reduces productivity
bc ppl have to spend more time
commuting
**E.g.Manila, Philipines
-losing 2.4 billion pesos a day in potential income due to TC that
eats up time
E.G. SG
-
economic loss
from inefficient transport
amounts to 9%
of SG annual income
Stress on physical and mental stress
Physical
Long travelling time cause
fatigue
Prone to falling
asleep & losing concentration
-> Cause
accidents & death
TC source of
exhaust fumes
(CO2, monoxide)
-> long term exposure can lead to
lung diseases & asthma
Mental
Due to
spending more time
on the road
-> more prone to
stress & frustration
-> increases chances of
accidents & fights with drivers
Air pollution
TC
increase
pollution levels
Cars emit
greenhouse gases
which contributes to global warming bc they trap heat
when vehicles remain
stationary
/
breaking
and
accelerating
, wasted fuels will increase air pollution and co2 emmision
produce
harmful air pollutants
that contribute to poor air quality e.g.
smog
Cause asthma, iritations, colds, difficulty in breathing
Slows down
plant growth
-> thus
harming environment
E.G. China Beijing
-> toxic air pollution
slowing down
photosynthesis in plants creating havoc on china's
food supply
Noise pollution
Occurs when there is
harmful & excessive noise
that may
disrupt
human & animal life
E.G. Kolkata India
-> drivers
honking
their cars
frequently
-> prolonged exposure to harmful noise can trigger
heart disease & high blood pressure and mental illness