Transport delays and long journey times are a widespread phenomenon in many cities today. What are the causes of this problem and how could the situation be improved?
Transport
is an essential part of urban life, and lengthy journeys are frustrating and expensive for those concerned. There appear to be two main causes of this
, and several possible solutions, as we will explain here.
Perhaps the main cause is the lack of investment or funding for infrastructure in the form of high-capacity public transport
and increased road space for private vehicles. This
means that too many vehicles use the existing network, and congestion is inevitable. We see this
in most large cities globally, such
as London or Tokyo. Many conurbations also
lack finance for transport
hubs, such
as integrated road and rail facilities which could connect public and private transport
, thus
reducing bottlenecks. A further
cause seems to be the problem of overcrowding in cities, whereby people migrate from the hinterland and settle in urban areas, putting strain on amenities, housing and above all on transport
capacity. This
means that an already stretched system is often pushed to a critical point, causing cancellations and breakdowns in the technology used, especially in situations of urban sprawl such
as in Latin America.
Regarding potential solutions, probably the main remedy would be to encourage investment in better infrastructure, for example
through subsidies or public-private partnerships as was tried successfully in Germany during the 1990s. This
enhances the network and fosters a sense of civic pride, to everyone’s benefit. Another solution may be to use tax incentives to allow more home working so that there is less need to commute from the suburbs to the inner city for work. A final response might be the development of more flexible patterns of transport
, such
as communal car-pooling, which would reduce reliance on existing systems and vehicles.
In conclusion, it seems that outdated infrastructure and overcrowding are the key factors behind our transport
frustrations. Possible solutions would involve better funding, and also
innovations in ways of working and travelling to reduce the burden on the system.Submitted by nguyenminhthang on
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Use cohesive linking words accurately and appropriately
Linking words are very important in your essay.
To score effectively on your IELTS exam, you should make an effort to implement short concise sentences coupled with linking words.
Almost every sentence in your essay should have a linking word of some sort.
In fact, the only sentences that can omit linking words are your background sentence and thesis.
Linking word examples:
- firstly
- secondly
- thirdly
- in additional
- moreover
- also
- for example
- for instance
- therefore
- however
- although
- even though
- despite