Essay On Traffic Congestion

Traffic congestion has many effects. One of the most important is parking problems. People find it difficult to park their cars especially in the city center. Long delays in getting to and from work are another result, leading to less productivity from employees. There are also more accidents, because people become frustrated or angry due to the traffic jams. Pollution in the city center worsens as a result of car emissions, and the city becomes a less attractive place to live. Shops are forced to close in the city center and have to relocate to malls or to the outskirts of the city, where parking is available.

METHODS TO REDUCE TRAFFIC CONGESTION:

• Anti-idling solutions: Even in the slowest-moving traffic, drivers often have no alternative to idling engines, but when they are parked for rest stops or waiting at delivery locations, reducing the need for engine idling can lead to significant fuel savings. Purchasing direct-fired heaters and auxiliary power units can dramatically cut down the amount of fuel consumed when drivers are in their vehicles but not on the road.

• Advanced cruise control: The ideal speed for fuel efficiency in most trucks is believed to be around 65 mph. With advanced cruise control solutions coming out on many new vehicles, drivers can set their vehicles to travel at the most efficient speeds relative to traffic. Improving fuel efficiency can also help reduce CO2 emissions.

• Logistics management solutions: Fleets are increasingly investing in software solutions for routing and scheduling as well as vehicle tracking to help them plan more efficient routes for their drivers and to monitor wasteful driving behavior while on those routes. Fleet management and maintenance solutions designed to keep trucks in ...

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STRENGTHS:

With some set of assumptions related to economy, culture and internal business strategy the strengths of petroleum industry can be

• Effective communication

• Cost advantage

• High R&D

• Innovation Inquisitiveness

• Loyal customers

• Market share leadership

• Strong management team

• Strong brand equity