Nowadays, traffic is a serious problem in big cities. Why this is so and what effects does it bring?

Traffic congestion is one of the most serious problems in big cities and it has made people’s lives more difficult. Thirty years ago, there were fewer cars on the 1roadsstreet and people did not suffer from traffic. Today, however, streets are full of cars, buses and trucks. This essay will analyse the most important causes of traffic congestion and will explain the 2its effectseffects of it. Several factors have contributed to the problem of traffic in big cities. The most significant factor is the 3largehigh number of cars. Today, companies manufacture a large number of cars and it is 4relativelypretty easy for people to 5ownhave one. Furthermore, many families own two or three 6cars, which resultscars which result 7an increase in traffic congestionin the increase of traffic congestion. Another contributing factor is the lack of public 8transporttransports. For example, there are 9very limited subway servicesvery few subway systems in my hometown, Tehran, 10and the bus systemand bus system is inconvenient and inefficient. Therefore, people use their own cars even 11during rush hourin rush hours. 12The last cause is road system. Most of the streets in my city are narrow and 13only a few cars can pass through them at oncefew cars can pass through them simultaneously. The problem of traffic has several effects on people and 14citiescity. The most significant effect is 15greaterincreased anger and frustration. Every day, people 16are delayed in reachingexperience a delay in reaching their workplaces or universities. This leads to 17considerablehigh tension and stress among them. 18Another feasible effect worth mentioning here is the environmental effect. The quality of air declines because of the exhaust fumes generated by 19cars, which may resultcars which may result in severe health problems such as asthma, bronchitis and heart attacks. 20The waste of time on average is huge and this is another major drawback the bad traffic is causing. Overall, traffic is mainly caused by overpopulation and people’s reliance on their own cars. If governments provide more facilities and encourage people to use public transport, I am sure that the level of traffic will decline in the near future.