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The traffic problem is inevitable in megacities.

We need to find alternative ways to avoid traffic.

The traffic problem also harms people and the environment, because traffic congestion causes air pollution and also causes stress for people independently.

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Can the traffic problem be prevented?

Is the traffic problem regional or national?

In which countries is the traffic problem more common?

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The traffic problem can be prevented. There are many ways to do this, but none of them will produce an efficient result.

We can say that the traffic problem is actually a national problem because megacities were formed by immigration from the country. Istanbul is one of the obvious examples of this. Millions of people come here to look for work due to the developed industry and continue their lives here. If job opportunities were not sufficient at the national level, the traffic problem could decrease visibly.

10 COUNTRIES WITH THE HIGHEST TRAFFIC

Global software and data firm INRIX has released its 2016 Global Traffic Scoreboard. Turkey is among the top 10 countries with the highest average urban traffic congestion in the world. The ranking is as follows:

1-Thailand - An average of 61 hours a year are stuck in traffic
2- Colombia - 47 hours per year
3- Indonesia - 47 hours per year
4- USA - 42 hours per year
5- Russia - 42 hours per year
6- Venezuela - 39 hours per year
7- South Africa - 38 hours per year
8 - Brazil - 37 hours per year
9 - Puerto Rico - 37 hours per year
10 - Turkey - 34 hours per year

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It is annoying

It is very time consuming

It is harmful to the environment

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What causes traffic?

When is the peak traffic hours in Istanbul?

How to avoid from traffic jam?

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What causes traffic?

Traffic is caused by poorly designed roads, accidents, construction, less roadways or sometimes it can be happen due to rush hours which is likely on the way to work or home.

When is the peak traffic hours is Istanbul?

Expected hours are from 8 am to 10 am in the morning, 5 pm to 8 pm in the evening.

How to avoid traffic jams?

There are so many tips to avoid traffic jams. One of them is to avoid peak hours. If it is not urgent then one should wait for peak hours to end to get on the road.

Another one is finding alternative roads. The most known roads are the ones that is the most crowded. If one is familiar with the city, they should keep in mind some alternative roads.

Also using public transportation is a good way to cope with traffic jam. Not all cities are good at public transportation but Istanbul is very broad about it. Instead of using personal cars, using metro or bus or tram is much more cheaper, healthier and safer.

sources:
https://atdaa.com/what-time-is-the-rush-hour-in-istanbul

https://extramile.thehartford.com/auto/what-causes-traffic-jams/