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The Effects of an Invention or Innovation in Modern Life. (II)

Much has been done to improve the traffic in big cities. Take Taipei for instance. Over the years, the city has introduced several measures to deal with this problem. Perhaps the most important factor was the opening of Taipei's Mass Rapid Transit (MRT). By offering convenience and comfort to the people of this city, it has induced a lot of drivers to start using it.

Taipei's Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) is a big hit with people living here. In the past, residents had fewer choices in getting around the city. They could only drive a car or motorcycle or simply walk. Since the MRT began operating, however, people are finding that it is the most convenient mode of transportation. Simply put, the MRT runs underground and therefore never gets stuck in traffic. The MRT runs so smoothly that it can actually reduce commuting time by more than fifty percent. Around the same time, the city built "bus only" lanes along several of the main streets and avenues. Only buses can drive in (on) these lanes, thus helping them to move more quickly through traffic.

With this improvement, a lot of people have been encouraged to take the MRT and the bus instead of a car or a motorcycle, once again helping to alleviate some of the city's traffic headaches. Another reason why workers and students favor the MRT is that they never have to worry about parking. In a crowded city like Taipei, this can be a big problem. Finding a place to park your car or motorcycle can often take a lot of time or cost money. Finally, for those who are worried about the environment, the MRT is helping to cut down (on)=>the pollution in the city.

[[In conclusion, we can see that there is a cop at every intersection during rush hour. They direct traffic and enforce laws.]]==>So, what is the relation of a cop enforcing laws with the MRT? Please elaborate on this part. But more MRT lines are opening in the future, [[it is safe to]]==>we can definitely say that MRT will continue to grow in popularity.

***A very fluent and organized article. But it is a pity that this piece of writing does not have a coherent ending.