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:checkered_flag: TRAFFIC & TRANSPORT :forbidden: (traffic congestion,…
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TRAFFIC & TRANSPORT
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traffic congestion
building train and subway lines
save hours of delay and also thousands of dollars on traveling expenses
a significant number of gallons of fuel saved
slowing down the exploitation of natural resources.
Example
The long line of cars at peak hours is a typical example, which may lead to lengthy delays.
Parapharse:
On the one hand, building trains is an effective method to improve traffic condition
There are compelling evidences to support the investment in public transportation
It is not by chance that developing public vehicles is considered one of the common approaches to CURB TRAFFIC JAMS
building more and wider roads
Parapharse
Their suggestion is that a better way to alleviate traffic jam is to make bigger road systems
ROAD EXTENSION is a better alternative because in comparison with building subway lines, this solution does not demand more efforts .
Example
undeniable fact
Road extentions
The undeniable fact is that in many developing countries today, roads are narrow and in a desperate state of disrepair, which greatly obstruct the travels to their destinations.
Someone’s small accidents, a flat tyre for example, can bring traffic to a halt, which is a commonly-seen problem in roads that have only two lanes.
Why?
bigger roads will create more spaces for vehicle owners, helping them to circulate easily during peak hours
By doing so, traffic congestion can be alleviated.
extending road does not seem as costly as developing underground transport systems
Traffic congestion
be/ get stuck in a traffic jam
Parking near the school causes severe traffic congestion
Major issue
Results
Air pollution
CO2 emissions
Take time
Commuting time
Reasons
rush hour
Solutions
Penalty fine
to charge a heavy fine
road rules
Public transportation system
Ticket machine
Subway, bus station, train station
Underground tunnels
reckless driver
drink-driving
Problem: use a bicycle
Solution: How to encourage
2 problems
2 solutions
Cars or Bicycles
Both views & opinion
choosing cars instead of bicycles
riding bikes are replacing cars.