Traffic congestion in major cities is an increasing problem, yet there is an environmental impact to be considered when building new roads. What can be done about this problem?

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becomes a bigger problem in major cities. Most cities grow very fast while the infrastructure stays the same. But
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not the only thing we should be concerned about it. Nowadays, we
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have to consider the higher air pollution
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caused. One way to prevent
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would be to build better and bigger roads. But most of the time there is not enough space for that in huge cities. Most of the roads are already surrounded by buildings, and it takes a long time for construction.
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, working on a road will cause even more
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while ongoing construction. Another option to reduce
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would be public transportation. Better infrastructure can
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decrease
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. When more and more people would take a train, the subway or a Bus to get to work, the
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would be less heavy,
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a carpool lane can help. It might motivate people to travel together
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of everybody driving by himself. In conclusion, there are some options to reduce the
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on the road. But every option has its advantages and disadvantages. Building a bigger road might be a long-term solution but it is not always possible. Building a subway or a train station is really expensive but
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a long-term solution.
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