Traffic jam means a long line of vehicles stranded on the road. It is a common picture in cities and towns of Bangladesh.
There are several causes behind traffic jam. Many drivers are not aware of the rules and regulations of driving and many others are not willing to abide by traffic rules. Vehicles of various velocities ply on the same road and it slows down the movement of vehicles. Reckless driving and illegal parking sometimes cause traffic jam. Besides, our cities do not have spacious and sufficient roads which is another cause of traffic jam.
Traffic jam is a common problem to all the big cities like Dhaka. The problem is acute and very difficult to solve. But I think, it is not impossible to get rid of traffic jam. By adopting some measures, we can easily get rid of traffic jam. The unauthorized infrastructures and vendors on the walkways should be removed so that people can walk freely. The vehicles should not be allowed to park on the roads or stand for a long time.
The buses should not be allowed stop here and there except the designated bus stops for the passengers to get in or get down. People should not be allowed to walk on the road, cross the road at any point, any time. They should be forced to use the foot over bridge to cross the road. The traffic rules, signals and systems must be strictly enforced and followed for ensuring a systematic movement of vehicles. Separate lanes should be marked for rickshaws, pushcarts and other non-motorized vehicles.
The construction materials like bricks, sand, bamboos and rods should not be kept on the roads. The rubbish, garbage or wastes should be allowed to be dumped on the road. Flyovers, bypasses and underpasses are extremely necessary for a busy city like Dhaka. But unfortunately the number of these utility structures is negligible. So, a large number of flyovers should be constructed at the big crossing points. Bypasses should be constructed to connect two roads, sideway so that the people need not travel a long way for going from one place to another. More underpasses should not be built for the people to cross the roads and they should be kept free from illegal occupation.
If all the above measures are taken, traffic jam will surely be decreased. But above all, our government should have a positive outlook and law enforcing agencies should be strict in performing their duties.
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