Question

Which statement provides the best analysis of the two alternatives for addressing the traffic congestion problem?Image related to the assessment question
Responses

Alternative 1 addresses the immediate issue by creating a new traffic path, while Alternative 2 only addresses the problem by providing a transportation alternative.
Alternative 1 addresses the immediate issue by creating a new traffic path, while Alternative 2 only addresses the problem by providing a transportation alternative.

Alternative 1 will require all property owners to contribute to the funding, while Alternative 2 spreads the cost across both residents and tourists who purchase goods.
Alternative 1 will require all property owners to contribute to the funding, while Alternative 2 spreads the cost across both residents and tourists who purchase goods.

Alternative 2 provides a long-term solution by limiting the number of vehicles on the road, while Alternative 1 is only a short-term fix until the bypass also becomes congested.
Alternative 2 provides a long-term solution by limiting the number of vehicles on the road, while Alternative 1 is only a short-term fix until the bypass also becomes congested.

Alternative 2 is a less costly option because bus systems are inexpensive to operate, while Alternative 1 is more expensive because road construction always costs more than public transit.

Answer 1

"Alternative 2 provides a long-term solution by limiting the number of vehicles on the road, while Alternative 1 is only a short-term fix until the bypass also becomes congested."

Why: this captures the key policy trade-off — building more road capacity often gives only temporary relief because of induced demand (new or longer trips fill the added capacity), whereas effective public-transit options can reduce vehicle trips and relieve congestion more sustainably. The other statements either rest on questionable cost/funding assumptions or give only descriptive (not analytical) contrasts.