Traffic and pollution are a growing problem in most major countries around the world. Some propose that raising petrol price is the best way to solve these problems. However, I disagree. This essay will explain why and also suggest some other ways to minimise congestion and pollution.
I do not believe that making petrol more expensive for motorists will reduce the amount of cars on the road. This is a weak deterrent for people because drivers are used with incremental increases in petrol costs. Fuel price regularly goes up and down due to international affairs and people still drive their cars regardless of the cost. Therefore, I do not think it is an effective method in solving environmental problems that results from traffic.
I do, however, believe that there are other methods that be more effective. Firstly, there needs to be alternative forms of transport in big cities, like Melbourne, have instituted initiatives like public bike sharing. This encourages people to ride rather than drive. Another solution is to make public transport accessible in all areas. Again, in Melbourne, most neighbourhoods have a train station or tram access, but many do not. Building public transport in more areas will provide more opportunities for people to choose not to drive.
Overall, raising the cost of fuel will not deter people from driving. I believe, the best way to decrease traffic and reduce pollution is to provide alternative forms of transport and provide access to public transport that do not currently have it.
Traffic and pollution are a growing problem in most major countries around the world.
Some
propose that raising petrol price is the best way to solve these problems.
However
, I disagree. This essay will
explain
why and
also
suggest
some
other ways to
minimise
congestion and pollution.
I do not believe that making petrol more expensive for motorists will
reduce
the amount of cars on the road. This is a weak deterrent for
people
because
drivers are
used
with incremental increases in petrol costs. Fuel price
regularly
goes up and down due to international affairs and
people
still
drive their cars regardless of the cost.
Therefore
, I do not
think
it is an effective method in solving environmental problems that results from traffic.
I do,
however
, believe that there are other methods that be more effective.
Firstly
, there needs to be alternative forms of
transport
in
big
cities, like Melbourne, have instituted initiatives like
public
bike sharing. This encourages
people
to ride
rather
than drive. Another solution is to
make
public
transport
accessible in all areas. Again, in Melbourne, most
neighbourhoods
have a train station or tram access,
but
many
do not. Building
public
transport
in more areas will provide more opportunities for
people
to choose not to drive.
Overall
, raising the cost of fuel will not deter
people
from driving. I believe, the best way to decrease traffic and
reduce
pollution is to provide alternative forms of
transport
and provide access to
public
transport
that do not
currently
have it.