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Congestion is arguably the most widespread transport challenge in the world, particularly in the large cities. Numerous causes contribute to traffic congestion, such as an inefficient traffic flow system, the massive demands placed on the system, delays caused by breakdowns and accidents, and high-traffic volumes due to an increasing amount of people owning vehicles.
INRIX, a private transportation analytics company based in the US, found Cape Town to be the most congested city in South Africa with a global ranking of 43, followed by Johannesburg which ranked 71 on the list.
Source: INRIX
Ecologists say that this rapid increase in the number of vehicles on our roads globally has and will further impact the environment and ecology. Atmospheric pollution will increase along with traffic volumes due to exhaust fumes emitted from vehicles on the road.
Motor vehicles have been identified as the most dominant source of a plethora of air pollutants in cities. Stuck in slow-moving traffic, vehicles spend more time on the road, idling, crawling, and undergoing many stop-go events that inevitably leads to an increase in emissions. The burning of fuel creates numerous harmful byproducts, all having a damaging effect on the health of humans, animals, and the local vegetation.
The main emissions from vehicles include:
Not only does traffic congestion have a harmful effect on ecology, cause air and noise pollution and impact the quality of life, it also results in more travel time and fuel consumption. Furthermore, the time wasted in traffic impacts productivity and has negative consequences on the economy and society.
As we can see, these effects have a significant impact on our pocket, health, safety, lifestyle, future, and surroundings, which means that it directly affects each of us personally as individuals.
As always, maintenance is key. Not only will it help towards less harmful emissions, it will save you money in the long run and keep you safe on the road. Visit your nearest Supa Quick fitment centre for a free vehicle safety check.
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