Overpopulation of urban areas has led to numerous problems. What are the problems? What should governments and individuals do to tackle these problems?

These days, people are increasingly migrating from the countryside to large metropolises in search of work or in the hope of having a better life, resulting in

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overcrowding in the areas.

Although

there will undoubtedly be some negative consequences of

this

trend, solutions can be taken to mitigate these potential

problems

. It is obvious that there are a number of issues related to

this

trend. One of the main

problems

is

traffic

congestion. When the

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of residents in major cities increases, a large volume of vehicles can be used to help them commute on a daily basis.

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can lead to

traffic

jams, especially during rush hours. Another one is that people living in metropolitan areas can suffer from environmental degradation.

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is because there might be

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of exhaust fumes released from numerous modes of transport as well as a great deal of waste discharged into the habitat.

However

, there are several actions that could be taken to solve the

problems

mentioned above.

Firstly

, governments should spend national budgets on urban planning so as to facilitate travel.

For example

, they may build various lanes and bridges in

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that people could have more space to move. Meanwhile, individuals need to comply with

traffic

rules.

Secondly

, it is important for governments to raise people’s awareness of protecting the environment.

For example

, they can encourage individuals to use

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vehicles

such

as bicycles to reduce excessive emissions. At the same time, citizens should try to recycle or reuse things so that environmental pollution can be minimized dramatically. In conclusion, there are two pressing

problems

involving

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the overcrowding in metropolitan areas today, namely overcrowded

traffic

and environmental contamination. To deal with these issues effectively, it is necessary for governments to invest money in city planning and motivate urban dwellers to live

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, while individuals should be more aware of

traffic

laws and

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their surroundings.