There is a common view that encouraging migration of people to rural areas is the most effective solution for issues associated with congestions and transportation. While that approach can mitigate these problems in metropolitan areas to some extent, I do not agree with the view that it is the best method.
It is true that many cities are having difficulties managing some problematic issues, such as overpopulation and increasing number of vehicles. For one thing, inspiring people to live in suburbs and country sides can somehow help minimize traffic and transportation problems. Unlike densely populated regions, there is more space and opportunities in rural areas for the creation of broader and flexible roads. For instance, in many urban areas, people suffer from narrow and unremarkable roads, which cause road accidents, long traffic congestions and conflicts among individuals. However, rural areas might be a new opportunity to construct a new road system with more space. Secondly, with people moving to large cities, it is reasonable to face transportation- and traffic-related problems. A bit of encouragement move to country sides can reduce the number of cars in big cities, balancing the quantity of vehicles in both regions.
Despite these arguments, I do not think this is the best way to solve traffic issues. It seems almost impossible to persuade people to move to suburbs, unless the government provides all the facilities that a city can offer. There is no doubt that nobody prefers living in rural areas over enjoying modern conveniences of urban areas. Even if the government guarantees the availability of the same opportunities in less developed areas, it requires a large amount of investment, putting a financial burden on the budget. Furthermore, there are more productive measures that can help to tackle traffic-related problems. Two major solutions are enhancing the public transport and improving the infrastructure of roads. Rather than relocating people to rural areas, these methods are more likely to work. The government should motivate people to use public transport instead of relying heavily on private cars. Therefore, it would not only reduce the numbers of cars on roads, but also improve the safety, since public transport is more reliable.
In conclusion, although moving people to suburbs and country sides might discourage traffic and transportation problems, I do not believe it should be considered the best technique, as there are more efficient approaches, such as improving public transport and road quality.