"Dealing with City Traffic," Alex: Hey, have you noticed how our city's traffic has gotten worse lately? Jordan: Yeah, it's been pretty bad. I've started leaving home earlier just to make it to work on time. Have you changed your routine at all? Alex: Definitely. I've been trying to use public transportation more, but even the buses are getting stuck in traffic now. It's frustrating. Jordan: I hear you. I’ve been considering biking to work, but the roads don’t feel very safe for cyclists. Have you thought about biking? Alex: I have, but I’m in the same boat as you. The infrastructure just isn’t there yet. They’re talking about adding more bike lanes, though. Fingers crossed. Jordan: That would be great. In the meantime, maybe we should look into carpooling. It might help cut down on the number of cars on the road. Alex: Good idea. I know a few colleagues who might be interested as well. Plus, it could save us some money on gas. Jordan: Exactly. Plus, it's a bit more environmentally friendly. Every little bit helps, right? Alex: For sure. Speaking of which, have you seen the new electric car charging stations they’re installing downtown? Jordan: Yeah, I saw that! It’s a step in the right direction. I’m hoping to get an electric car in the next few years. Have you considered going electric? Alex: I have, but I’m waiting for the prices to come down a bit more. And there’s the whole charging infrastructure issue too. Hopefully, it improves soon. Jordan: Agreed. It's good to see some progress, though. Maybe in a few years, we’ll be talking about how great it is to drive without contributing to traffic jams. Alex: I hope so. In the meantime, let's look into that carpooling option. It might be a good solution for now. Jordan:Sounds like a plan. I’ll ask around and see who’s interested. Let’s try to make this work.