MOBILITY is a basic human need and fundamental right. When mobility is limited, a person's basic rights and freedoms are curtailed. When travel is problematic, jobs, health care, education, livelihood opportunities and even social interaction are out of reach.
MOBILITY is a basic human need and fundamental right. When mobility is limited, a person's basic rights and freedoms are curtailed. When travel is problematic, jobs, health care, education, livelihood opportunities and even social interaction are out of reach.Today, one of the biggest problems faced by Filipinos is the difficulty of getting around their towns and cities.
Road expansion to give motor vehicles more space only provides temporary traffic relief and, in the long run, is a futile and wasteful use of public resources. Any easing of road congestion tends to attract additional car use, leading to even more traffic and pollution .Moreover, when motor vehicles are considered the priority, the tendency is to neglect the needs and welfare of those not in cars.
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