The Roadway System In The United States

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For many Americans, the car is the only way of transportation. This is normally a great way to get from point A to point B, but as the nation has grown, the roadway system has become overcrowded. Traffic jams are now a focal part of the everyday routine. The image exemplifies the chief complaint of the American roadway system. The picture draws attention to the sheer size of the problem. There is one main road with five lanes, and it is full of vehicles all traveling the same way. Despite the congestion, other vehicles are seen trying to get onto the road. There are numerous solutions to the problem, one of which is creating a public place that removes the need to drive everywhere. Current American cities are all built around the car instead

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