Band 7.5 In many cities, traffic congestion is a serious problem. What are the causes of this issue, and what measures could be taken to solve it? Solved

Anyone who’s sat in a city traffic jam knows it’s a right nightmare horns blaring, tempers flaring. Congestion’s a growing headache in urban areas, driven by too many cars and dodgy planning. This essay digs into why it happens and tosses out some fixes that might actually work.

One big cause is the sheer number of vehicles. Everyone’s got a car these days—or wants one. In my city, roads built for horse carts now choke under rush-hour madness. Families often have two or three motors, clogging streets cos public transport’s slow or packed. It’s a vicious cycle—more cars, worse delays, linking back to folks ditching buses for their own wheels.

Another key point is poor infrastructure. Narrow roads, badly timed lights, and not enough bridges muck things up. Take London my mate there says roadworks drag on forever, bottling traffic even more. Some might argue it’s down to population growth, which is fair, but shoddy planning amplifies it. Funny how cities sprout skyscrapers yet forget wider lanes.

So, what’s the fix? First, beef up public transport. Cheap, fast trains or buses could lure drivers off roads. In my country, a new metro line slashed car use in months. Another move is congestion charges slap a fee on city-centre driving. It worked in Singapore; streets cleared up quick. Carpool lanes could help too, though convincing folks to share rides is tricky.

In wrapping up, too many cars and rubbish planning fuel traffic chaos, but better transport and smart fees can ease it. It’s grim watching cities grind to a halt time we sorted this mess out.