Part 3: Writing - Topic 3 · Inglés Selectividad Cataluña Setembre Serie 2 2023

Write a for-and-against essay about campaigns to restrict private car traffic in cities.

Solución: A possible answer: Nowadays, many European cities are limiting the number of cars allowed in their centres, replacing car lanes with spaces for bicycles and scooters. This policy has both supporters and critics. On the one hand, reducing private traffic has clear benefits. It lowers air and noise pollution, makes streets safer for pedestrians and cyclists, and encourages people to use public transport, which is more sustainable in the long term. On the other hand, these restrictions can also cause problems. Business owners often complain that fewer cars mean fewer customers visiting their shops. Moreover, not everyone has access to reliable public transportation, especially people living in the outskirts or those with reduced mobility. In conclusion, although restricting car traffic has some disadvantages for certain groups, I believe the environmental and health benefits outweigh the inconveniences, provided that affordable alternative transport is guaranteed for everyone.