Research on Countermeasures of Utilizing Minor Road in Central Area of Shanghai City

Traffic congestion in metropolitan cities is a global phenomenon, which is prevailing both in developed and developing countries. Critical traffic congestion is worldwide and seems inevitable. Either London of U.K. or New York of U.S. confronted its urban crisis especially. Traffic congestion has existed many years, yet each city has its own way out. Safe public transportation system and accessible subway network enable developed metropolitan cities more options in dealing with their traffic congestion. In developing countries, traffic congestion is becoming more and more seriously. To take Shanghai as an illustration, on basis of survey datum, the drawbacks that caused modern urban congestion is analyzed and the research on countermeasures is made. It is aimed to arouse attention and suggests a practicable and effective way of thinking.