Traffic is a big problem in many cities around the worldTraffic is especially bad during rush hour-the time when people go to work or school and the time when they go homeMany people take buses,subways,or trains to work,but many other people drive their carsAs a result,the streets are very busy,and traffic is very bad
Many cities are trying to solve their traffic problemsSome cities are building more roadsOther cities are expanding their bus and subway systems
Many cities are trying to reduce the number of cars on their roadsSome highways have carpool lanes-special lanes for cars with two,three,or more peopleIn some cities,people drive their cars only on certain days of the weekFor example,in Athens,people with license plate numbers ending in 0 through 4 drive on some days,and people with numbers ending in 5 through 9 drive on other days
Every day around the world,more and more people drive to and from work in more and more carsAs a result,traffic is a global problem
