TRAFFIC CONGESTION AND PREVALENCE OF MENTAL AND PHYSICAL HEALTH ISSUES IN KARACHIMushtaq, RabiaHashmi, OmamaPakistan Journal of Psychology
2.Economic Cost:Traffic congestion leads to lost productivity,as workers spend hours stuck in traffic instead of being at their workplaces.3.Health Issues:Prolonged exposure to traffic pollution can lead to respiratory problems and other health issues.4.Stress and Mental Health:The frustration of ...
Firstly, prolonged exposure to traffic jams contributes to increased stress levels among commuters, leading to negative impacts on mental health and overall well-being. Moreover, traffic congestion has adverse effects on the environment. The idling of vehicles in traffic jams releases harmful emissions...
3.Impact on Economy:Traffic congestion can have a significant economic impact.It increases travel time for workers,reducing the time available for productive work.It also increases the cost of transportation for goods,affecting the prices of products and services.4.Effects on Health:Prolonged exposure...
Speed Map, establishment of a Traffic Control Centre (TCC) which is a pilot scheme of the TMIC, award of a contract for the implementation of TIS, completion of the Investigation Study on the Expansion of Speed Enforcement Camera System, and planning for the studies on congestion charging and...
Moreover, traffic congestion increases fuel consumption and maintenance costs for vehicles, affecting the overall transportation budget. In addition, traffic jams can deter investors and tourists from visiting the city, resulting in a decline in revenue for local businesses. Secondly, traffic jams have...
When traveling by car is of course easy, but comprehensive look at the long-term benefit from, I think we can be reached by public transport on the travel by public transport, if you are traveling with this awareness, my current traffic congestion problems will naturally be good improvement ...
Prolonged commuting times can lead to stress, fatigue, and reduced quality of life for individuals, potentially affecting their mental health and familial relationships. Moreover, traffic congestion disproportionately affects marginalized communities, who may lack access to private vehicles and are more ...
and while people are increasingly working from home, most are still commuting to office space during peak hours. The only year-over-year decrease in congestion was between 2008 and 2009 when the U.S. economy was reeling from the worst economic contraction and high unemployment, the country had...
Stress and frustration caused by traffic jams can have adverse effects on mental and physical health. Prolonged exposure to traffic congestion is associated with higher levels of stress, anxiety, and respiratory problems. Solutions to Alleviate Traffic Jams: 1. Improving Public Transportation: Investing...