Should governments spend more money on improving roads and highways, or on improving public transportation (buses, trains, subways etc.)? Why?
People have differing views on how to improve our
transport
systems. In my view, money should be spent on both Use synonyms
building
public Change to a plural noun
buildings
transport
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infrastructure
and promoting cycling to meet the economic and environmental needs of modern cities.
On the one hand, it is true that public Use synonyms
transport
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infrastructure
contributes to economic developments in both developing and developed countries. China’s high-speed rail system, Use synonyms
for example
, has driven the rapid economic and business growth of the country on an unprecedented scale. Along the high-speed rail lines, the inter-city economic ties have been strengthened in the country. Linking Words
Furthermore
, large Linking Words
infrastructure
projects Use synonyms
such
as building tunnels and highways have often been used as a measure to fuel job creation during economic downturns. For these reasons, many believe that public spending on Linking Words
transporation
should focus on its Correct your spelling
transportation
infrastructure
.
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On the other hand
, I believe that an alternative measure, cycling promotion, should not be neglected, as it is more environmentally friendly. In most urban cities, air pollution is undoubtedly one of the most pressing environmental issues, largely due to the hazardous emissions from Linking Words
fossil-fuel based
vehicles. If the government encourages more use of bicycles in cities through subsidies, training and public awareness campaigns, more people will change their Add a hyphen
fossil-fuel-based
transport
habits. Use synonyms
As a result
, we could hope that people use Linking Words
less
vehicles, ultimately improving the air quality.
In conclusion, while investments in Change the quantifier
fewer
transport
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infrastructure
can stimulate economic activities, I believe that promoting cycling is the solution to air pollution and should be prioritised in government expenditure.Use synonyms
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