Traffic Congestion In Cities

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Transportation today has changed and grown from how it used to be. Although these changes are innovative, there are still many problems that need to be acknowledged. Cars, specifically private ones, have become popular, especially in a generation where many people are trying to become more independent and get their own means of transportation. In wealthier countries, such as the countries of the GCC, this is not always a good idea. More cars on the road means more traffic and congestion, especially in cities and highways. Traffic congestion has many negative effects in many different places, varying from psychological problems all the way to environmental problems. There are many causes of traffic and congestion, ranging from too many cars …show more content…

This is because it only requires purchasing a ticket, or a pass for a certain amount of time. When in ownership of a vehicle, certain aspects such as insurance, maintenance and fuel prices come into consideration. It is also a safer method of getting to other places, as many accidents happen on the road due to traffic and irresponsible driving. Fuel consumption will also decrease as public metros run on electricity instead of fuel. As many GCC countries are now turning to solar panels for electricity, this can also make it a more convenient solution. Air pollution will supposedly decrease as well, with the declination of privately used vehicles. Road planning and development will also cease along with multi story car parks, leaving more space for other …show more content…

Tickets can be purchased as early as two hours before the trip. Customers with passes do not need to purchase tickets, as they already have access to trains.
Each line will run throughout the whole day, and travels through the stations placed in their line. It is simple to navigate as the metro consists of one railway that runs throughout the stations places in their line. Traveling back and forth the single line makes the process simple and easy to navigate. They are given a reasonable amount of time to stop at each station, enough to allow passengers to exit and enter. Stations will be placed at certain distances, so that it takes ten to twenty minutes maximum to each destination. Trains may operate more frequently during rush hour, in order to keep the flow.
There are enough cars within a train to carry a large group of people. Since the GCC countries tend to segregate genders due to religious reasons, providing a female’s only car is mandatory. Separate cars for the disabled is necessary as well, as wheelchairs can be hard to move in a train car with passengers. Special cars can also be provided for families, as well as a bachelor’s car. Subsequently, the greater numbers that fill the trains will help slowly thin out the traffic on the

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