Solving traffic jams

TRAFFIC jams have become a serious menace in the country.

Traffic congestion is characterised by slow speed, longer trips and increased  queues. A typical example is the Iwo-Road, Ibadan traffic jam which occurred on Saturday, April 29, from about 5pm to 11pm.

Some road users said that the causes of this problem are legion. One factor is the state of the roads. The roads are in a terrible shape.

Pedestrians also contribute to the manace: they cross highways with impunity even when overhead bridges are available.

I have a number of suggestions which I implore the government to act upon.

First, the government should empower the law enforcement agencies to maintain law and order.It should ensure that the roads are motorable and that no one violates traffic rules.

The government should provide traffic lights on major roads and facilitate the movement of people in an orderly manner.

Again, there should be bus-stops and separate lanes for cars, motorcycles and buses on the roads, so as to reduce the number of accidents.

Overall, the government should have zero tolerance for traffic violations and enforcement of penalties so as to creater a better society.

Olagundoye Joshua

Oyo, Oyo State