Car ownership has increased so rapidly over the past thirty years that may cities in the world are now ‘one big traffic jam. How true do you think this statement is? What measures can governments take to encourage people from using their cars?
Most people would agree that car ownership has increased in recent years and is causing a range of problems, particularly in built-up areas. I think there are a number of ways that governments can aim to deal with this.
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