موضوع آزمون های آیلتس و تافل: ترافیک

Rising traffic congestion is an inescapable condition in large and growing metropolitan areas across the world, from Los Angeles to Tokyo, from Cairo to Sao Paolo. Peak-hour traffic congestion is an inherent result of the way modern societies operate. It stems from the widespread desires of people to pursue certain goals that inevitably overload existing roads and transit systems every day. But everyone hates traffic congestion, and it keeps getting worse, in spite of attempted remedies.

Causes and Contributing Factors.

Traffic congestion is caused by different factors:

• Bad weather
• Poor signal timing
• Car accidents
• Inadequate roads
• Insufficient roadway capacity
• Increased number of cars
• Unplanned city development

Suggestion to reduce traffic:

• Car Pooling....
  People traveling daily to same office or surrounding area and coming back should travel together. This way 100 cars on road can be reduced to 25 cars. Organizations should also encourage and support such actions of their staff. As a BONUS you save on fuel, vehicle wear and tear, carbon emission, daily driving hassle and travelling with friends / colleagues is always better than travelling alone.
• Zero tolerance on Traffic Violations...
  A system that enforces the traffic law and has Zero tolerance for violation will significantly reduce traffic jams and accidents and will streamline the flow of traffic. Heavy penalties should be imposed.
• To improve public transport systems…
  A developed country is not a place where poor have cars. It’s where rich use public transportation.
  Increase In Public Transportation Bus and Metro Capacity is a must to do .
  Public transportation should be available in all areas.
  We need to encourage people to use these services by offering some BONUS like Free Internet access or the converting undergrounds to art galleries (bringing beauty to the system means relaxation of minds)
• To provide a safe network of cycling around the city….
  The city should provide vast bike lanes which promotes cycling.
  Cycling is environmentally friendly as the mode of transport is silent and produces no emissions.
  It can also reduce Traffic congestion and the journey times of other road users.