Hi
In modern world, congestion is one of the major problem that has to be addressed immediately. However, hike in petrol price cannot be a remedy to the problem; rather, this can arise other issues related to food supplies and its transportation. Because of , which a common man will be affected.Obviously, to solve the problem of traffic jams and pollution problems, increase in price of petrol will not be accepted. This essay provides the alternative ways to overcome these global concerns.
Firstly, exceeding levels of carbon footprint is one of the major contributing factor for increasing pollution problem. According to facts provided by Wikipedia the United States of America household, on an average produces 48 tons carbon dioxide per year and one of the major source contributing to this is driving i.e. using gasoline vehicles. Thus, it is apparent that by avoiding unnecessary use of light motor vehicles for short distances can reduce carbon footprint. Therefore, by skipping using cars and taking a walk can help to reduce carbon footprint and on the above it can help to minimize the severity of pollution and its effects.
Secondly, most of the times, using too much of personal vehicles to commute, shop and travel is a reason for traffic jams. By considering the carpooling, this problem can be resolved. Based on the information provided by Wikipedia, in U.S. total 43 percentage of carpooling mechanism is used for trips and travel and 10 percentage is for commute. Because of this ride-sharing technique, people can reduce their expenses in trips and commutation. This by default reduces the number of vehicles on the road, which directly affects the traffic congestion. Hence, by using car-sharing facility which is provided and encouraged by many countries and organizations can help to reduce the problem of traffic.
Finally, traffic and pollution are directly related to each other and to resolve these predominant problems, increasing the price of petrol cannot help. Instead, by avoiding excessive driving and riding with someone accompanied - carpooling, these can significantly reduce the effect of pollution and traffic congestion.In near future, it is assumed that people become aware of the benefits of carpooling and walking instead of driving which can lead us to a healthy unpolluted world and free roads.
Regards
Bunni.