Undermining Traffic Congestion Argument

In a recent article, an author argued that the increased use of public transportation will lead to reduced traffic congestion in urban areas. The author based this conclusion on a report showing that cities with higher public transport usage experience fewer traffic jams. The author further stated that if more people opted for public transport instead of personal vehicles, city roads would become less congested.

However, some urban planners believe that this argument overlooks several critical factors.