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    The statement "Car ownership has increased so rapidly over the past thirty years that

    many cities in the world are now 'one big traffic jam'" is very true. According to the
    World Bank, the number of cars in the world has increased from 500 million in 1990 to
    over 1.2 billion in 2020. This increase has been driven by a number of factors, including
    population growth, economic development, and urbanization.

    Traffic congestion is a major problem in many cities around the world. It is estimated
    that traffic congestion costs the global economy over $1 trillion each year. Traffic
    congestion also has a number of negative environmental impacts, such as air pollution
    and noise pollution.

    Governments can take a number of measures to discourage people from using their
    cars. These measures include:

    ● Investing in public transportation. Public transportation is a more efficient and


    environmentally friendly way to travel than cars. Governments can invest in
    public transportation by expanding existing systems, building new systems, and
    making public transportation more affordable.
    ● Imposing congestion charges. Congestion charges are fees that are charged to
    drivers who enter certain areas of a city during peak traffic hours. Congestion
    charges can help to reduce traffic congestion and encourage people to use
    public transportation or other modes of transportation.
    ● Raising taxes on cars. Governments can raise taxes on cars to make car
    ownership more expensive. This can discourage people from buying cars and
    encourage them to use other modes of transportation.
    ● Promoting carpooling and ride-sharing. Carpooling and ride-sharing programs
    allow people to share rides, which can help to reduce the number of cars on the
    road. Governments can promote carpooling and ride-sharing programs by
    providing incentives to drivers and passengers.
    ● Improving pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure. Governments can improve
    pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure by building sidewalks, bike lanes, and bike
    paths. This can make it easier and safer for people to walk and bike, and
    encourage them to use these modes of transportation instead of cars.

    It is important to note that there is no one-size-fits-all solution to the problem of traffic


    congestion. The best measures for a particular city will depend on a number of factors,
    such as the city's layout, population size, and transportation infrastructure.

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