Ever been to a bustling city before? What problems have you encountered before? Probably about the traffic, I guess. Actually, traffic woes are part and parcel of a bustling city. In order for a city to be busy and well-known, many people have to travel there. Usually, people drive there. Thus, traffic woes of a busy city are formed.
In this discussion, I will be sharing with you more about traffic woes and bustling cities; their advantages, disadvantages and some extra information. Let us take a peek into the world of people who live and/or work in a busy city.
Firstly, let's talk about some advantages of a bustling city:
- As I said above, traffic woes are part and parcel of a busy city. Traffic woes are normally inevitable for a city to be busy, crowded and well-known.
- Busy cities are more civilized and the technology is more advanced. Rural areas' technology level is a mere drop in the ocean compared to a bustling, urban concrete jungle.
- Busy cities promote interactions that increase productivity and toughen competition allowing only the most productive to survive.
- Drivers have to wait for a long time just to reach their destination because of the traffic jam (you would not want to be a stuck in a traffic jam that takes you a quarter of your day to get through, would you?)
- Road tax may become higher as the government wants to control the traffic flow within the city. [Just great. :( ]
- Wasted fuel increases air pollution and carbon dioxide emissions (which may contribute to global warming) owing to increased idling, acceleration and braking. Increased fuel use may also in theory cause a rise in fuel costs.
- It may cause stressed, depressed and frustrated motorists, encouraging road rage and reduced health of motorists.
Longest Traffic Jam
Place: From Lyon to Paris
Date: 16 February 1980
Distance: 176 kilometres
(Must have taken numerous hours just to move a kilometer)
Any thoughts on traffic woes? Please comment.
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