More of the same should not be an option | The Manila Times
HAVE you observed that the traffic and mobility situation these days is worse than before the pandemic? The car-centric approaches that we have applied to alleviate our transportation problems have not worked. Building more roads and bridges for private motor vehicles provides only temporary relief. Because of the phenomenon of induced demand, more roads for cars only attracts further motor vehicle use. Before long, the influx of more vehicles results in worse traffic and pollution. Instead, the focus should be on making public transport, walking and cycling the preferred options for our daily...
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