car ownership has increased so rapidly over the past thirty years that many cities in the world are now 'one big traffic jam.' how true do you think this statement is? What measures can governments take to discourage people from using their cars?

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increase in car ownership, cities are facing more traffic.As per my own perspective,
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statement is true and I will discuss what
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concern of traffic blockage but
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transport system and provide easy access to nearby places in order to motivate people to use trains and buses.Other than that,
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people about the damages of air pollution,
this
issue can be resolved.
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