Essay writing : use of private cars in the city centre

In writing class we are working on essay writing and their structure. For this class we had to write an essay on the importance of reducing the amount of private cars being used in the city centre.

We often hear that there are too many cars being used in the city centre and that something should be done about it. Not only do cars produce air and noise pollution but they also cause accidents and traffic jams when roads are not properly prepared. In this essay I will discuss two possible methods to discourage the use of private cars.

One of the methods could be for the government to invest money in the improvement of public transport. If people notice the quality of public transport is improved, they won't feel the need to use private cars. In this case, as more people than usual will be using public transport to travel, it has to be well prepared and adapted for that number of people.

Additionally, educating people on this issue is another method to solve the problem. If people learn why the use of private cars has a negative impact on the city and their lives, and they are given a good alternative they will,  most likely, change their preferred means of transport. On the other hand, money has to be invested for this method to be effective, and the government might not want or be able to.

As a conclusion, I believe both methods should be used to reduce the amount of private cars being used in the city centre. If combined, education will teach people about the advantages of public transport and they will switch to it if it is in good conditions.