What is the main idea of a city plan to reduce traffic by expanding bike lanes and improving public transit?

• A. The city should ban cars entirely.
• B. Expanding bike lanes and improving transit can reduce traffic congestion and improve urban mobility.
• C. Public transit improvements have no effect on traffic.
• D. Increasing parking garages will solve traffic.

Answer: (B)

Expanding bike lanes and improving public transit is about giving people practical, safer options besides driving. When more people can bike easily, they leave cars at home for short trips, reducing the number of vehicles on the road and helping traffic move more smoothly. Improved transit provides a reliable alternative for longer trips or commutes, lowering car trips and easing congestion around busy corridors. A well-connected mix of modes also encourages efficient land use and can lower emissions, making cities more livable overall. The idea isn’t to ban cars, but to shift a portion of trips to bike and transit, which reduces congestion. In contrast, saying transit has no effect ignores the clear congestion relief that comes from fewer cars, and adding more parking tends to attract more driving rather than reduce it.