Question

The vehicular traffic is a major problem in metro cities. Write two ways in which traffic congestion affects environment.

Answer 1

Traffic congestion has a significant impact worldwide.

Affects of traffic congestion on the environment:

1. Traffic congestion increases fuel consumption, air pollution and carbon dioxide emissions, all of which harm the environment. Congestion also increases travel times.
2. Lost time in traffic has a negative impact on society, the economy and productivity.