Figure 25: MEASURES GOVERNMENTS SHOULD TAKE TO REDUCE OR AVOID FUTURE CONGESTION Measures governments should take to reduce or avoid future congestion
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Melbourne
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Smarter roads: Invest in smart infrastructure to improve traffic flow (e.g. coordinated traffic lights, variable speed limits, variable direction roads) More public transport: Add more public transport services or routes in congested areas More lanes: Build more roads (or widen roads) in congested areas Prioritize public transport: Add more bus lanes, bus-only roads in congested areas More active transport: Build more bicycle infrastructure and walking tracks in congested areas Fewer larger vehicles: Tax large vehicles that take up more road and parking space
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More e-transport: Build specific facilities for e-bikes and e-scooters in congested areas More smaller vehicles: Provide incentives to buy smaller vehicles that take up less road and parking space Fewer vehicles: Add a congestion charge for driving and parking in congested areas
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Q. Which measures should the government take to reduce or avoid future congestion? Select up to three options.
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