As
it is often the case, the motorway between Antwerp and Brussels was clogged
this afternoon around 4:00 pm. You just need two things to drive at that time of
the day between the two cities: a lot of patience and plenty of spare time.
The
economic and human costs of the congested road are huge. And there is little
that can be done to alleviate the pressure. The train option is there, it´s
true. But entrepreneurs are used to have the trucks coming to their gates and
taking the goods straight into the clients´ door step. And people are too dependent
on their personal vehicle that they prefer to waste time sitting on it than to
make use of public transportation.
But
this situation is untenable. Sooner or later it will have to change. And we
should start by changing our minds first. And fast.
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