Some people think it is more important to spend money on roads and motorways than on public transport systems. To what extend do you agree?

It is argued that

money

should be spent on developing

roads

and motorways rather than on public

transport

systems

. Personally, I think both

road

and public

transport

systems

have vital roles to play in modern society, and

therefore

should be equally invested in. On the one hand, better

road

quality increases the level of safety and reduces traffic congestion. In many cities and provinces in Vietnam

for example

, the number of

road

accidents is ever-increasing because there are a lot of holes on the

road

’s surface.

This

is clear evidence that the government should spend

money

improving the quality of

road

systems

in order to ensure the safety of people.

Additionally

, building wider

roads

and more motorways in big cities like Ha Chi Minh, where traffic congestion is still a major problem, will help to increase

road

capacity. It means that there will be more space for a larger number of vehicles,

hence

reducing pressure on the city’s main

roads

as well as

congestion.

On the other hand

, better public

transport

systems

are beneficial for the environment and people who do not have private vehicles. In fact, some modes of public

transport

like subways produce less pollutants than cars and other private vehicles.

Therefore

, spending

money

providing people with access to public

transport

will improve air quality and reduce pollution.

Furthermore

, for those who do not have a private vehicle,

such

as a motorbike or car, buses and subways are a great choice if they have to travel every day. In conclusion, for the reasons above, I believe

money

should be well-spent on not only

roads

but

also

public

transport

systems

.