I’ve
seen about 6000 km of roads in Iran. The traffic between the cities is marvelous
– nice, broad freeways with not too much traffic. Even at control points (police
or customs) or toll stations waiting time had been just a few minutes.
Traffic
in the cities is another story, especially in the evening. You might run into
lots of traffic jams. And it isn’t only the rush hour. There are other factors.
Like
cruising, young men are cruising, if they can afford it. Gas is very cheap. Ahmadinejad
had closed the tea houses, where mostly men sat and quaffed a few tea and
smoked shisha. The reason for closing these meeting points was that these tea
houses were supposed to be dens of immorality. Now, there are restaurants
instead. Teens and young grown ups can afford tea but can’t go out dining every
day. So there are no meeting places for them. Well then, let’s sit in the car,
four guys, and talk without being overheard. Listen to Western music without
being harassed by the pasdaran (Guardians of the Islamic Revolution).
How
about women? You might have heard about Sheikh Saad Al Hajari’s fatwa, why
women can’t be allowed to drive: "Women don't deserve to drive because
they only have a quarter of a brain." Well, that’s Saudi Arabia and not
the Iran; besides after the shit storm the Saudis allow women to drive. In Iran
it is usual for women to drive. And they drive, not only taking kids to school,
but they’re cruising as well. Driving gives freedom. And I guess they don’t
care if they’re in a traffic jam.
Officials
were asking Japanese experts, what to do against the traffic jams. They told
them to establish discotheques at the periphery of the cities. Well; that’s out
of question. So, the traffic will stay congested.
Roads are also well maintained in the moutain region next to the Caspian Sea, where there's a lot of rain
Sorry for the poor quality -
pictures were shot during flowing traffic
Traffic jams in the evening
Links:
https://stepfeed.com/women-can-t-drive-because-they-have-a-quarter-of-a-brain-saudi-sheikh-says-9113
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